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

Top Animation Programs in Iowa

What makes an animation school program “a top” program depends on a variety of factors. While many organizations such as U.S. News & World Report, Forbes, and Princeton Review assess program offerings, faculty resources, graduation and retention rates, financial resources, and student selectivity to separate the best from the rest, other smaller groups may consider issues such as cost and convenience first. Other factors used to determine which schools are “top” schools may include types of clubs and organizations, recreation, student population, job placement services, and even Greek life. If you haven’t already guessed, students, alums, bloggers, and other similar groups create many “top school” lists.

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

Animation Careers in Iowa

Overview - Although the state of Iowa has a small film office, the state still attracts a fair number of animators interested in production, advertising, education, and computer design and technology. Animators interested in computer design and technology may find employment at the more than 800 technology firms located throughout the state. Animators interested in teaching can choose from 65 colleges and universities throughout the state and 1,525 elementary and secondary institutions.

Best Animation Programs Top 20 list: The Midwest

From sea to shining sea, there are excellent animation programs to be found in every corner of the nation and we’ve been on the hunt for them in. Today, we find ourselves smack in the middle of the nation for our fourth and final installment of our Best Animation Programs Top 20 list: the Midwest.

Best Animation Programs Top 20 list: The Midwest

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Info on Working as a Video Game Designer in Iowa

February 2, 2012

Animation and Video Game Design are among the most coveted professions in today's high-tech world. The qualifications needed appeal as much to mathletes and competitive techno-gamers as to fine artists who can finally make a living at their craft. Iowa businesses everywhere hire Animators and Video Game Designers. Most Iowa Game Design jobs are centered around Des Moines, but similar employment opportunities exist throughout the state.

Iowa Animation Schools

November 28, 2011

Iowa’s handful of production companies, ad agencies, and 800+ technology firms keep Iowa animators fairly busy. This means, the state is definitely worth a look if you want to get your start in animation off the beaten path. Not only this, but if you have that special entrepreneurial spirit, Iowa just might be the best place to start your own animation company. Nine of the state’s largest communities ranked high in Forbes Best Places for Business. Not only this, but Iowa is the 2^nd most livable state in the U.S. and the cost for doing business her e is the lowest in the nation. Of course, these advantages attract other businesses too—including production studios!