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

Best Graphic Design Programs in Michigan

All companies and organizations need publicity. Whether it’s an airline, a non-profit organization, or a Fortune 500 company, advertising and marketing are essential to growth and reputation. For these reasons (among others), graphic designers with a knack for catching the eye of consumers are in high demand now more than ever before. Not only this, but the rapid rise of interactive media has increased the demand for tech savvy designers, making the field even more competitive. In response to the demand, many of the nations colleges and universities have amped up efforts to revamp existing graphic design programs or create new ones. This means, finding a good graphic design school is no longer a challenge, but finding the best graphic design school might be.

Top Animation Programs in Michigan

So, what’s the difference between a “Best” animation school and a “Top” animation school? For starters, the criteria used to establish a “best” program might be different for top programs. One area that “best of” lists might not consider is the student population. These students may choose a top school for different reasons than someone that might choose a best school. For example, a top school may cost less than a best school, it might be more convenient than a best school, or the admissions process might be easier, meaning, being wait-listed might be a worry.

Michigan Animation Schools

Whether you call it the Great Lakes State or the Wolverine State, Michigan is one of the nation's favorite places thanks to its rich history, beautiful scenery, and reputation as a survivor. Detroit's many trials and tribulations may have something to do with that. Hollywood seems to be fascinated with the state too, which is one of the reasons many major productions film here. The Michigan Film Office offers incentives for filmmakers of all kinds as well as resources for productions, big and small. This creates opportunities for animators, crewmembers, and other production staff.

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

Animation Careers in Michigan

Overview: The state of Michigan has its fair share of industries that are actively recruiting animators. Some of the world’s top advertising agencies have offices in Michigan and several noted production studios can be found in Detroit, Ann Arbor, and Warren. Michigan is also home to dozens of colleges, universities, and technical schools that offer multi-media art and animation programs. This means, animators with an interest in teaching may find opportunities in the art, film, or computer science departments of Michigan’s 105 colleges and universities.

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.

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Lawrence Technological University - Game Art, Graphic Design and Imaging/Digital Arts Programs Profile

August 1, 2011

Degrees Offered: B. F. A. Game Art, Graphic Design, Imaging – Digital Arts

Tuition Information: Undergraduate lower division $20,880, upper division $21,840 for the 2011 – 2012 school year

Kendall College of Art and Design of Ferris State University - Digital Media, Graphic Design and Illustration Programs Profile

July 25, 2011

Degrees Offered: B. F. A. Digital Media, Graphic Design, Illustration

Tuition Information: Undergraduate resident tuition $12,384; nonresidents $18,576 for the 2011 – 2012 school year. Tuition does not include annual fees of $700 to $900.

Grand Valley State University - Art and Design and Communications Programs Profile

July 25, 2011

Degrees Offered: B. F. A., B. A. Art and Design with Emphasis in Graphic Design, Illustration; B. A., B. S. Communications: Film and Video Production with Animation/New Media Emphasis

Tuition Information: Undergraduate resident tuition $9,716 for lower division students, $10,200 for upper division; nonresident lower division students $14,030, upper division $14,528 for the 2011 – 2012 school year

Cranbrook Academy of Art - 2D Design (Graphic Design) Program Profile

July 25, 2011

Degrees Offered: M. F. A. 2D Design (Graphic Design)

Tuition Information: Graduate $26,970 for the 2010 – 2011 school year

College for Creative Studies - Entertainment Arts/Animation, Graphic Design and Illustration Art Programs Profile

July 25, 2011

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

Tuition Information: Undergraduate $31,440; graduate $34,080 for the 2011 – 2012 school year. Tuition does not include fees of $1,270 per year.

Central Michigan University - Art Program Profile

July 25, 2011

Degrees Offered: B. A. or B. F. A. Art with Graphic Design Concentration; M. A. Broadcast and Cinematic Arts: Electronic Media Management or Electronic Media Production

Tuition Information: Undergraduate residents $9,688, nonresidents $22,092; graduate residents $10,944, nonresidents $18,384 for the 2010 – 2011 school year

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

June 9, 2011

Detroit Art Scene

Detroit might not be the first city that comes to mind when you think about animation, but it should be! The city of Detroit recently welcomed a new addition to the downtown area. Located at the Ford Field complex, Wonderstruck Animation Studios is one of the Midwest’s largest digital creation studios. Modeled after traditional Hollywood studios, Wonderstruck has plans to create 413 new jobs over the next five years in the areas of animation, audio, 3D graphics, visual effects, compositing, and more. The company has already attracted talent from Sony Imageworks, Dreamworks, Warner Brothers, Walt Disney, and ILM.

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

February 9, 2011

Animation Careers in Michigan

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

Best Graphic Design Programs in Michigan

Top Animation Programs in Michigan

Michigan Animation Schools

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

Best Animation Programs Top 20 list: The Midwest

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Lawrence Technological University - Game Art, Graphic Design and Imaging/Digital Arts Programs Profile

Kendall College of Art and Design of Ferris State University - Digital Media, Graphic Design and Illustration Programs Profile

Grand Valley State University - Art and Design and Communications Programs Profile

Cranbrook Academy of Art - 2D Design (Graphic Design) Program Profile

College for Creative Studies - Entertainment Arts/Animation, Graphic Design and Illustration Art Programs Profile

Central Michigan University - Art Program Profile

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

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

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