Virginia Schools & Colleges Offering Animation, Game Design, Graphic Design, and Illustration Degree Programs

Top Animation School Programs in Virginia - 2026 College Rankings

Our 2026 ranking -our fifteenth annual- of the top animation school programs in Virginia. For an explanation of the ranking criteria, click here.

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Did you know? Film and television students at Savannah College of Art and Design have access to the expanded Savannah Film Studios, the university’s 10-acre backlot and mixed-reality (XR) stage, unrivaled in higher education. Learn more.
Did you know? Savannah College of Art and Design animation alumni join forces with the world's biggest studios such as Cartoon Network, Nickelodeon, Pixar, and Walt Disney Animation Studios. Learn more.
Did you know? Savannah College of Art and Design animation alumni join forces with the world's biggest studios such as Cartoon Network, Nickelodeon, Pixar, and Walt Disney Animation Studios. Learn more.
Did you know? As a Savannah College of Art and Design illustration student, you’ll learn to use everything from advanced digital technology to pen and ink to create dazzling illustrations. SCAD illustration students graduate to become art directors, book illustrators, or illustrators for game design. Learn more.
Did you know? Savannah College of Art and Design animation alumni join forces with the world's biggest studios such as Cartoon Network, Nickelodeon, Pixar, and Walt Disney Animation Studios. Learn more.
Did you know? Savannah College of Art and Design animation alumni join forces with the world's biggest studios such as Cartoon Network, Nickelodeon, Pixar, and Walt Disney Animation Studios. Learn more.
Did you know? Savannah College of Art and Design alumni work at top companies around the globe like Apple, IBM, Ralph Lauren, Under Armour, and Verizon. Learn more.
Did you know? Savannah College of Art and Design animation alumni join forces with the world's biggest studios such as Cartoon Network, Nickelodeon, Pixar, and Walt Disney Animation Studios. Learn more.
Did you know? Full Sail University offers an online computer animation program, designed to be completed in just 29 months. Coursework explores both technical and theoretical practices and concepts, incorporating 3-D animation, model creation, and motion capture, as well as story-telling, character-building, and art history. Learn More.
Your future is digital! The ETSU Digital Media program bridges creativity and technology, preparing students for careers in animation, game design, and visual effects. Ranked #1 in Tennessee for Game Design, our program offers hands-on mentoring and cutting-edge tools to help students succeed in the industry. Learn More.