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VFX, 3D Animation, and Game Art School Costs Compared: How PIXL VISN Offers More for Less
16.09.25

VFX, 3D Animation, and Game Art School Costs Compared: How PIXL VISN Offers More for Less

Did you know a full 18-month PIXL VISN education costs roughly one-third to one-half of what top U.S. art schools charge? See exactly how much you’ll save and why our graduates launch exciting VFX, game art, and animation careers years earlier.
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