Profiles of Schools/Colleges in Georgia (GA) Offering Animation, Design, Gaming, and Media Related Programs

Art Schools in Georgia

Georgia is one of the top ten largest states in the U.S. and home of one of the nations fastest growing cities—Atlanta. The Peach State is also home to one of the most beloved cities in the south—Savannah, and other principal cities such as Athens, Augusta, and Columbus. Atlanta is home to many of the state’s major art museums such as the High Museum of Art, The Museum of Contemporary Art of Georgia (MOCA GA), and The Carlos Museum. In Savannah, art lovers frequent Telfair Museums and SCAD Museum of Art (of the Savannah College of Art and Design). Hundreds of smaller galleries, art centers, and performance venues can be found from major cities to the suburbs to small towns, so there’s something for artists at every turn!

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

Animation Careers in Georgia

Overview: In 2008, Georgia became one of the nation’s top five states for film production. The 30-acre studio complex, EUE/Screen Gems, sits near downtown Atlanta and major Hollywood productions such as The Blind Side, Zombieland, and the Universal’s Fast & Furious were filmed here. Because Georgia’s film industry is booming, the post-production sector is blossoming as well.

Georgia Animation Schools: Most to Least Expensive

Georgia is home to more than 130 Title IV degree-granting institutions. These schools have accreditation recognized by the U.S. Department of Education, they have been in business for at least 2 years, they have signed a participation agreement with the Department, they grant an associate's degree or higher, and they offer a program of at least 300 clock hours in length. This makes them eligible for Title IV federal financial-aid programs, making them more accessible to future students.

Top Animation Programs in Georgia

Is there really a difference between a “Best” animation school and a “Top” animation school? In some cases the answer is yes, but in most cases it’s no. Although the factors used to create multiple lists of best schools or top schools may be different, many of the same schools end up on both lists.

The Best Animation Programs in the South: Our Top 20 in the Southern U.S. Region

So, you’re interested in animation programs in the charming American south? Lucky for you, the region offers a wide range of educational opportunities for future animators, but you might have to look a bit harder at times. That’s why we’ve compiled our own list of 20 southern schools worthy of your attention. Comparing programs can be akin to comparing apples to oranges, but we’ve tried to provide you with a solid list of programs that touch every area of animation. Mind you, when it comes to landing your first- or fifth- industry job, studios will first and foremost look at the applicant’s portfolio and personality. An education should provide you with the foundation you need to thrive.

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November 28, 2011

Georgia is chock full of artist of all kinds from painters to sculptors to animators. Some work for galleries or production studios, while others work independently. Some get their training in other states, while many hone their crafts right in Georgia. Just head over to Savannah and you’ll find one of the top art schools in the nation—Savannah College of Art and Design (SCAD) where the student body consists of artists from the states and abroad.

Atlanta Animation Careers - A Profile of the Art Scene, Top Employers, & Animation Schools/Programs

June 12, 2011

Atlanta Art Scene

Atlanta is the largest city in Georgia and the most progressive, especially when it comes to art. For starters, Atlanta is home to High Museum of Art (HMA), which features classic to contemporary art, folk art to film, and everything in between. This is one of the largest art museums in the Southeastern United States and it offers once-in-a-lifetime internship opportunities for aspiring artists.

University of West Georgia - Art & Graphic Design Program Profile

April 19, 2011

Degrees Offered: B. A. and B. F. A. Art with Concentration in Graphic Design

Tuition Information: Undergraduate residents $3,696, nonresidents $13,242 for the 2010 – 2011 school year

University of Georgia - Art, Graphic Design & Dramatic Media Production Programs Profile

April 19, 2011

Degrees Offered: B. F. A. Art with Emphasis in Art X: Expanded Forms, Graphic Design; M. F. A. Dramatic Media Production; Interdisciplinary Certificate in New Media

Savannah College of Art and Design - Animation, Graphic Design, Illustration, Motion Media Design, Interactive Design, & Game Development Programs Profile

March 29, 2011

Degrees Offered: B. A. and B. F. A. in Animation (B. F. A. only), Graphic Design, Illustration, Motion Media Design (B. F. A. only) and Interactive Design and Game Development; M. A. and M. F. A. in Animation, Graphic Design, Illustration, Illustration Design (M. A. only), Motion Media Design and Interactive Design and Game Development. Traditional and online degree programs are available in most areas of study.

Kennesaw State University - Visual Arts & Graphic Communication Programs Profile

March 29, 2011

Degrees Offered: B. F. A. Visual Arts with Concentration in Graphic Communication

Tuition Information: Undergraduate residents $3,696, nonresidents $13,272. All students pay mandatory fees of $673 per semester for the 2010 – 2011 school year

Georgia Institute of Technology - Computational Media & Digital Media Programs Profile

March 29, 2011

Degrees Offered: B. S. Computational Media; combined B. S. and M. S. program offering a B. S. in Computational Media and M. S. in Digital Media in five years of study

Tuition Information: Undergraduate residents $7,070, nonresidents $25,280. Graduate residents $8,636, nonresidents $26,204 for the 2010 – 2011 school year

Georgia State University - Studio Art & Graphic Design Programs Profile

March 29, 2011

Degrees Offered: B. F. A. Studio Art with Concentration in Graphic Design; M. F. A. Studio Art with Concentration in Graphic Design

Tuition Information: Undergraduate residents $5,664, nonresidents $20,232; graduate residents $7,200, nonresidents $28,800 for the 2010 – 2011 school year

Georgia Southern University - Art & Graphic Design Programs Profile

March 29, 2011

Degrees Offered: B. F. A. Art with Concentration in Graphic Design; M. F. A. Fine Arts with Concentration in Graphic Design

Tuition Information: Undergraduate residents $3,696, nonresidents $13,272; graduate residents $6,000, nonresidents $23,976 for the 2010 – 2011 school year

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

February 9, 2011

Animation Careers in Georgia

Profiles of Schools/Colleges in Georgia (GA) Offering Animation, Design, Gaming, and Media Related Programs

Art Schools in Georgia

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

Georgia Animation Schools: Most to Least Expensive

Top Animation Programs in Georgia

The Best Animation Programs in the South: Our Top 20 in the Southern U.S. Region

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Atlanta Animation Careers - A Profile of the Art Scene, Top Employers, & Animation Schools/Programs

University of West Georgia - Art & Graphic Design Program Profile

University of Georgia - Art, Graphic Design & Dramatic Media Production Programs Profile

Savannah College of Art and Design - Animation, Graphic Design, Illustration, Motion Media Design, Interactive Design, & Game Development Programs Profile

Kennesaw State University - Visual Arts & Graphic Communication Programs Profile

Georgia Institute of Technology - Computational Media & Digital Media Programs Profile

Georgia State University - Studio Art & Graphic Design Programs Profile

Georgia Southern University - Art & Graphic Design Programs Profile

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

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