Profiles of Computer Animation Programs & Schools

Animation? Design? Game Art? Find the right school for you!

7 Types of Computer Animation Software Worth Knowing

The animation industry has countless styles and demands in both the 2D and 3D industry each year. If you have a deep understanding of animation principles, then each piece of software can be viewed as merely a different tool for accomplishing what you need, but there’s no denying that each program has its own perks that are unique from the rest. Most animators will be challenged to learn whatever software their studio chooses, but if you have the option of picking your own, then this is a great place to start before making a choice.

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Articles on the Different Types of Animation, Design, and Gaming Degree Programs

January 5, 2012

At Animation Career Review we have published dozens of articles detailing the different types of degree programs available in animation, design, gaming, and related fields. Each article defines the program, details the typical coursework involved and notes the type of career paths available to someone with that particualr degree. Bookmark this handy dandy list for future use.

Edinboro University - Applied Media Arts, Computer Animation, Traditional Animation and Graphic Design Programs Profile

April 3, 2012

Degrees Offered: B. F. A. Applied Media Arts with Concentration in Computer Animation, Traditional Animation or Graphic Design

Tuition Information: Undergraduate residents $6,240, nonresidents $9,360 for the 2011 – 2012 school year. Tuition does not include annual fees of $2,120 for residents and $2,628 for nonresidents.

List of Online Schools with Animation Degree Programs

March 21, 2012

Below is a list of online schools that offer animation and animation related programs:

American InterContinental University Online
Programs available: Bachelor's (BFA) - Graphic Design, Associate's (AABA) - Visual Communication

List of California Schools with Animation Degree Programs

March 19, 2012

Below is a list of California schools that offer animation and animation related programs:

Academy of Art University, San Francisco
Degrees Offered: AA, BFA, MFA - Animation and Visual Effects

University of North Dakota - Arts Programs Profile

February 7, 2012

Degrees Offered: B. F. A. Graphic Design and New Art Media, Visual Arts with Emphasis in Time-Based Media, B. S. Computer Science with Specialization in Game Development and Computer Animation, Graphic Design Technology

Tuition Information: Undergraduate residents $7,092, nonresidents $16,767 for the 2011 – 2012 school year, including mandatory fees.

Digital Animation Degrees: What Coursework is Included in a Typical Digital Animation Program?

December 16, 2011

What Does Digital Animation Mean?

Digital Animation is the process of creating animated characters, objects, and environments through digital means. This specialized field has all of the elements of traditional animation, but many of the techniques are designed specifically for use in the digital world. Examples of digital animation include Ice Age: A Mammoth Christmas Special, Despicable Me, Shrek, Finding Nemo, and Monsters vs. Aliens.

Computer Animation Degrees: What Coursework is included in a Typical Computer Animation Program?

December 13, 2011

What Does Computer Animation Mean?

Computer animation is a subdiscipline of animation and computer graphics. Also called “CGI” (computer-generated imagery or computer-generated imaging), computer animation is created using 2D or 3D computer graphics. Unlike traditional animation, which may involve creating images, objects and environments by hand, just about everything in computer animation requires the use of computers. That said, the curriculum for animation degree programs and computer animation programs is still somewhat similar.

Fashion Institute of Technology State University of New York - Art Programs Profile

November 17, 2011

Degrees Offered: B. F. A. Computer Animation and Interactive Media, Graphic Design, Illustration; M. F. A. Illustration; A. A. S. Communication Design, Fine Arts, Illustration

Tuition Information: Undergraduate residents $5,468, nonresidents $14,490; graduate residents $8,698, nonresidents $15,324 for the 2011 – 2012 school year

Missouri State University - Art, Digital Arts, Graphic Design & Multimedia Studies Programs Profile

August 30, 2011

Degrees Offered: B. F. A. Art with Option in Computer Animation, Digital Arts, Graphic Design, Illustration; B. S. Electronic Arts with Option in Computer Animation Studies, Multimedia Studies

Tuition Information: Undergraduate residents $6,598, nonresidents $12,418 for the 2011 – 2012 school year

University of Louisiana at Lafayette - Visual Arts, Graphic Design, and Media Art Programs Profile

June 15, 2011

Degrees Offered: B. F. A. Visual Arts with Concentration in Animation and Computer Arts, Graphic Design or Media Art

Tuition Information: Undergraduate residents $4,208, nonresidents $12,776 for the 2011 – 2012 school year

Profiles of Computer Animation Programs & Schools

Animation? Design? Game Art? Find the right school for you!

7 Types of Computer Animation Software Worth Knowing

Computer Animation Degree Types:

Computer Animation Programs:

Computer Animation Software:

Articles on the Different Types of Animation, Design, and Gaming Degree Programs

Edinboro University - Applied Media Arts, Computer Animation, Traditional Animation and Graphic Design Programs Profile

List of Online Schools with Animation Degree Programs

List of California Schools with Animation Degree Programs

University of North Dakota - Arts Programs Profile

Digital Animation Degrees: What Coursework is Included in a Typical Digital Animation Program?

Computer Animation Degrees: What Coursework is included in a Typical Computer Animation Program?

Fashion Institute of Technology State University of New York - Art Programs Profile

Missouri State University - Art, Digital Arts, Graphic Design & Multimedia Studies Programs Profile

University of Louisiana at Lafayette - Visual Arts, Graphic Design, and Media Art Programs Profile

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