Curious about studying Aardman/RCA Animation (Professional Residency) MFAat Royal College of Art? We've gathered all the key details—entry requirements, modules, fees, and more. Hear from real students by checking out reviews, or take the next step by booking an open day to explore it for yourself.
MFA - Master of Fine Art
Kensington
Full Time
Sep 2027
20 Month
The Aardman RCA Animation MFA is a new programme, with its first intake in September 2027.
The 5 terms Aardman RCA Animation (Professional Residency) MFA programme is designed to develop your authorial voice across any technique, medium or genre. It combines the RCA’s 40 years of experience teaching, researching and making animation wwith the expertise of award-winning animation studio Aardman, and Aardman Academy, their world-class training facility.
You will work on your own animated project and have access to studio space, technical facilities, mentorship and support at both the RCA and Aardman. Our professional studio culture nurtures a spirit of curiosity, experimentation and ethical enquiry, encouraging you to disrupt and re-invent. As part of a global cohort of animators, you will demonstrate the inventive originality and research-grounded rigour that the RCA is known for.
Develop your directorial and artistic voice through an animation project in any medium, with mentorship from professional animators at the RCA and Aardman.
Become a creative leader, confident in the wider animation community both academically and professionally.
The proposed programme is an RCA degree that integrates industry engagement through the College's partnership with Aardman, including professional studio experience and mentoring from industry practitioners. Academic delivery, assessment and award remain the responsibility of the Royal College of Art.
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