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2013 Top 100 US Schools for Animation and Game Design

We started publishing regional and national lists in 2012 in response to myriad emails from aspiring animators and game designers asking us what the best schools were in the US, a given State, or in a particular area of the country.

2013 Oscar Nominees for Animated Feature and Short Films - Where Did They Go To School?

Where did the nominees go to school?

Career success in animation is a function of many things including talent, perseverance, training, experience, skill, and good old-fashioned being in the right place at the right time. With the 2013 Academy Awards behind us, we thought it would be interesting to see where the Oscar nominees for Best Animated Feature and Best Animated Short Film went to college.

Top 100 Moments that Shaped Animation History

Animation is young. How young? Well, before Film was possible or even thought of, Peter Roget presented a paper called “The Persistence of Vision” that explained to the British Royal Society that a succession of images could induce the illusion of movement and life. That was in 1824- less than 200 years ago. One year later, to test his theory, the Thaumatrope optical toy is used to demonstrate and confirm Roget’s idea.

Top 100 Animation Sites You Need To Know

I’ve been professionally writing about the game, film, and tech industries for six years online. If there’s one thing I’m an expert at, it’s the Internet. With a degree in 3D graphics, I have also seen, studied, and experienced every aspect of 2D and 3D animation, and am currently working on my first Droid and iPhone game. For this top 100 list I explored over one thousand current and retired blogs, forums, and communities around the Web before deciding on the final hundred that made the cut.

Top 100 Most Influential Video Games of All Time

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Chapman University - Digital Arts, Graphic Design, & Studio Art Program Profile

February 8, 2011

Degrees Offered: B. F. A. Digital Arts with Emphasis in Animation or Visual Effects; Graphic Design; Studio Art: New Genres

Tuition Information: Undergraduate $35,790 for the 2010 – 2011 school year

California Institute of the Arts - Art, Graphic Design, & Animation Program Profile

February 8, 2011

Degrees Offered: B. F. A. Art, Graphic Design, Character Animation or Experimental Animation; M. F. A. Graphic Design (with or without specialization in Motion Graphics), Art and Technology, Experimental Animation

Tuition Information: Undergraduate $37,684, graduate $ 37,684 for the 2010 – 2011 school year

Texas Animation Careers: Employment & Salary Trends, Job Opportunities, & Colleges Offering Animation Programs in Texas

February 7, 2011

Animation Careers in Texas

Overview: The Texas Film Commission was established in 1971. The commission has supported the Lone Star State’s animation and visual effects community by attracting blockbuster series such as the Spy Kids films, films such as Ant Bully, and children’s television shows such as The Adventures of Jimmy Neutron. One of the reasons Hollywood productions call on Texas so often is the number of incentives the Texas movie image industry offers for productions. The state of Texas also has:

Illinois Animation Careers: Employment & Salary Trends, Job Opportunities, & Colleges Offering Animation Programs in Illinois

February 6, 2011

Animation Careers in Illinois

Overview: The state of Illinois is home to one of the world’s largest art museums—the Art Institute of Chicago. This renowned museum also houses the School of the Art Institute of Chicago (SAIC). SAIC has an art and technology program that attracts international students from all over the world. SAIC is only one reason aspiring animation students elect to train for a career in animation in Illinois. The state of Illinois also has:

New York Animation Careers: Employment & Salary Trends, Job Opportunities, & Colleges Offering Animation Programs in New York

February 4, 2011

Animation Careers in New York

Overview - The state of New York has the second highest concentration of animators in the U.S., the world’s largest artist community, and one of the largest film and video industries in the nation. New York is also home to a wide variety of animation studios, both big and small. While California, the number one state for animators, offers students and recent graduates the opportunity to work at a large animation studio, New York offers:

Florida Animation Careers: Employment & Salary Trends, Job Opportunities, & Colleges Offering Animation Programs in Florida

February 4, 2011

Animation Careers in Florida

Overview - The state of Florida is home to Universal Studios Resort—one of the largest entertainment resorts in the U.S. This world famous resort is home to Universal Studios and the prestigious Dave School of Digital Animation & Visual Effects. Dave School is a 35,000 square foot facility located on the backlot of Universal Studios, with a staff that consists of former Disney animators and other renowned visual effects supervisors. Dave School alumni work (or have worked) in top studios around the country such as DreamWorks, Walt Disney Animation Studios, Activision, Sony Imageworks, and Digital Domain. Their work can be seen in blockbusters such as Avatar, Beowulf, Battlestar Galactica, and The Expendables.

California Animation Careers: Employment & Salary Trends, Job Opportunities, & Colleges Offering Animation Programs in California

February 4, 2011

Animation Careers in California

Overview

The state of California is home to more animators than any other state in the nation. Aspiring animators choose California based on:

The opportunity to work with some of the largest animation studios in the world
Employment and salary growth
Access to competitive animation training programs

California College of the Arts - Animation, Graphic Design, & Illustration Program Profile

February 3, 2011

Degrees Offered: B. F. A. Animation, Graphic Design, Illustration; M. F. A. Design

Tuition Information: Undergraduate $34,872; graduate $36,360 for the 2010 – 2011 school year

California State University Northridge - Animation, Video/Digital Art, Graphic Design, Illustration, & Visual Communications Program Profiles

February 3, 2011

Degrees Offered: B. A. Animation, Video/Digital art, Graphic Design, Illustration; M. A. Art, Studio Art Option with Video/Digital Art Concentration; Visual Communication Option with Illustration or Video/Digital Art Concentration; M. F. A. Art, Studio Art Option with Video/Digital Art Concentration; Visual Communication Option with Illustration, Video/Digital Art Concentration or Graphic Design Concentration

Tuition Information: Undergraduate in-state $5,076, non-residents $14,004 (12 units per semester); graduate in-state $6,060, non-residents $14,988 (12 units per semester) for the 2010 – 2011 school year

California State University Long Beach - Art, Graphic Design, Illustration, & Animation Program Profiles

February 3, 2011

Degrees Offered: B. A. and B. F. A. in Art with Graphic Design or Illustration Option; M. F. A. Art with Concentration in Studio Art: - Graphic Design or Illustration/Animation Track

Tuition Information: Undergraduate in-state $5,020, non-residents $13,948 (12 units per semester); graduate in-state $6,052, non-residents $14,980 (12 units per semester) for the 2010 – 2011 school year

2013 Top 100 US Schools for Animation and Game Design

2013 Oscar Nominees for Animated Feature and Short Films - Where Did They Go To School?

Top 100 Moments that Shaped Animation History

Top 100 Animation Sites You Need To Know

Top 100 Most Influential Video Games of All Time

Find info on schools and colleges offering animation, design, and gaming programs in your state:

Chapman University - Digital Arts, Graphic Design, & Studio Art Program Profile

California Institute of the Arts - Art, Graphic Design, & Animation Program Profile

Texas Animation Careers: Employment & Salary Trends, Job Opportunities, & Colleges Offering Animation Programs in Texas

Illinois Animation Careers: Employment & Salary Trends, Job Opportunities, & Colleges Offering Animation Programs in Illinois

New York Animation Careers: Employment & Salary Trends, Job Opportunities, & Colleges Offering Animation Programs in New York

Florida Animation Careers: Employment & Salary Trends, Job Opportunities, & Colleges Offering Animation Programs in Florida

California Animation Careers: Employment & Salary Trends, Job Opportunities, & Colleges Offering Animation Programs in California

California College of the Arts - Animation, Graphic Design, & Illustration Program Profile

California State University Northridge - Animation, Video/Digital Art, Graphic Design, Illustration, & Visual Communications Program Profiles

California State University Long Beach - Art, Graphic Design, Illustration, & Animation Program Profiles

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