Master in Animation, Interactive Technology, Video Graphics, and Special Effects (Master's)

The deadline to apply for the Jan 2027 intake is Dec 15, 2026, and tuition is Tuition for the programme is $850 per credit hour, totaling $30,600 for the full degree..

This programme prepares students for careers in animation, interactive media, and visual effects production. Students develop technical and creative skills in 2D and 3D animation, real-time rendering, and digital compositing. The curriculum emphasizes hands-on project work using industry-standard software and tools. Graduates are equipped to contribute to film, television, gaming, and digital media industries.

Focus areas include 2D Animation, 3D Animation, Interactive Technology, Video Graphics, Special Effects, Digital Compositing.

The programme requires 36 credits distributed across core courses, electives, and a final project. Students complete coursework in animation techniques, interactive design, and visual effects production.

Graduates work as animators, visual effects artists, interactive media developers, and digital graphics specialists in film, television, gaming, and digital content production.

Applicants must hold a bachelor's degree with a minimum GPA of 2.75. Required documents include official transcripts, a portfolio of creative work, and a statement of purpose. International students must submit English proficiency test scores.

The programme totals about 36 credit hours. On-campus, full-time, typically completed in two years. For international students, tuition is well below the median for US programmes.

Atlantic University offers career-focused programs in digital arts, emerging technologies and business. Its academic portfolio includes bachelor's degrees in business administration with information systems, digital animation, digital cinematography, graphic design, game art and design, web development, programming, and information systems with a cybersecurity concentration. Master's programs cover digital graphic design, interactive technology programming and digital photography, with study available on campus or fully online. Short courses and Saturday certifications are also available through Atlantic Plus.

Practical learning is central to the student experience, with specialized laboratories available from the beginning of a program. Students interested in games can join the Atlantic Gladiators esports program, develop skills in competition, strategy and teamwork, and participate in national university tournaments. Recent activities have included a visit from Epic Games speaker Michael Sehgal and creative work in film and writing. The 2026 commencement marked Atlantic University's 42nd graduation ceremony. The campus is located on Calle Colton in Guaynabo, Puerto Rico, and guided tours take place on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays. Tours introduce prospective students to faculty, enrollment procedures and available financial-aid options. International students can also consider the university's asynchronous online master's programs, designed for study from any location.