Upon successful completion of the MFA in Arts, Technology, and Emerging Communication: Animation Pathway, UT Dallas students will receive, identify, formulate, apply, and conduct or implement the following skills:

• Multimedia content creation and storytelling
• Extended technical expertise in animation industry standard software and hardware
• Theory-driven research and creative projects that reflect multi-modal research planning and implementation
• Participation in substantial collaborative projects
• Understanding and engaging diverse audiences
• Understanding the cultural, economic, and political implications of media
• An appreciation of ethical issues and sustainability to produce creative projects in a socially responsible manner
• Understanding pedagogical practices, assessment principles, and instruction methods