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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.

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 is one of those places that must be seen to be believed. Four of the five Great lakes surround the state, which boasts more than 3,200 miles of pristine coastline. Lake Michigan, Lake Huron, Lake Superior, and Lake Erie supply the state’s beaches with a steady flow of freshwater. And yes, Lake Superior is the largest freshwater lake in the world. Aside from beautiful scenery, thanks to The Great lakes, Michigan is also home to one of the nations greatest underdogs—Detroit. 

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.