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Memphis College of Art (MCA) prides itself on a rigorous curriculum in an intimate setting, and for nearly a century it has been a premier art college in the nation’s Mid-South region. With both undergraduate and graduate programs, the school’s focus remains on cultivating well-rounded artists. Recently expanding into the digital arts with BFAs in both Animation and Digital Media, students take ample foundational work to cultivate their creative voice while learning the production ropes.

Vancouver is home to the third largest film and TV production city in North America, earning it the nickname Hollywood North and attracting significant industry attention, professionals and (surprise, surprise) jobs. It’s little wonder that a healthy dose of animation programs have cropped up on the lush Pacific shores of Canada in the last few decades, but one in particular is tough to beat. Vancouver Film School offers three distinct animation programs that each draw wide industry praise while beckoning students from around the world.

The Centre for Arts & Technology is one of Canada’s most established digital art training schools with three campuses and a slew of interesting courses, faculty and alumni to show for it. From studio production and audio engineering to graphic design and network security, CAT has a program that fills a unique need in our ever-expanding digital environments. For today’s Q&A, we examine its fast-tracked Animation Program with Breandan McGrath, the National Program Manager for CAT and a veteran animator himself.

Boston University offers Animation-focused degrees within its top-ranking Computer Sciences Department for undergraduate students. It is the university’s unique Center for Digital Imaging Arts (CDIA), however, that appeals to a broad variety of prospective animators with certificate programs in both 3D Animation and Game Art.