Animation MA & Digital Direction MA

Are you ready to elevate your creative journey, imagine new worlds and redefine the future of storytelling? The Royal College of Art in London, ranked as the world’s leading art and design university for over a decade, invites you to apply for our esteemed Animation MA and Digital Direction MA programmes. These 12-month programmes draw students from a broad variety of backgrounds including filmmaking, media and communication, art and art history, graphic design, sound, music, illustration, theatre and performance, writing, digital production, architecture, pure and applied sciences and mathematics.

Animation MA: Bring Your Vision to Life
Our Animation MA programme is renowned for its director-led approach, offering you the freedom to shape your unique creative vision. You’ll join a vibrant community that pushes the boundaries of animation, supported by acclaimed directors and industry experts. The programme encourages exploration across various mediums, including painting, drawing, puppetry, sculpture, and digital tools, fostering innovation and artistic expression. Take part in serious play learning from world-renowned academics, leading practitioners and expert technicians.

Digital Direction MA: Innovate the Future of Storytelling
The Digital Direction MA experiments at the intersection of storytelling and emerging technologies such as VR, AR, AI, and game engines. You’ll investigate how these tools impact diverse storytelling practices, cultures, and audiences, rethinking and reframing what storytelling can be. The programme emphasises responsible innovation, aiming to bridge diverse experiences and promote social and cultural change. 

Discover the Animation MA and Digital Direction at the Royal College of Art.

Find out more at our upcoming online events
Heads of Programme and Admissions Tutors host online events to help prospective students find their most relevant programme and prepare the highest quality applications. 

Next online open day: Wednesday February 5
Next online portfolio & application Q&As: Monday February 24 / Monday March 24.

Don’t miss the application deadline for the Animation MA and Digital Direction MA. Don’t miss the opportunity to advance your creative career by embarking on a transformative educational experience at London’s Royal College of Art. Submit your application by the March 26, 2025 deadline to secure your place and be eligible to apply for RCA scholarships.