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Top Animation Programs in Nebraska

Written by ACR Staff. Last updated January 22, 2013.

Top animation programs in Nebraska

The state of Nebraska is home to more than 40 accredited colleges and universities. Many of these schools are among the best in the region, and some even have animation programs. The types of programs for animators vary, but many aspiring animators choose a specific major based on the career field they wish to pursue. For example, animators interested in advertising may choose animation or a graphic design emphasis, while aspiring fame animators may choose a game design option. Whichever major you choose, chances are, you want it to be offered at a top school. Fortunately, the state of Nebraska is home to quite a few top schools with top animation programs.

The schools below made the “top schools” list based on factors such as affordability, convenience, types of clubs and organizations, recreation, student population, job placement services, and other similar factors. Continue reading to find out which Nebraska animation schools are “top” schools, and what they have to offer. Please note that the schools are in order from largest to smallest student population.

Top Animation School Programs Nebraska Major Cities

 

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Lincoln
University of Nebraska Lincoln
Student Population: 19,383
Backdrop: Urban, 624-acre campus, easy access to Omaha
Degrees Offered: B. A., B. F. A. Studio Art with Graphic Design or New Genres Emphasis; B. F. A. Theatre - Film and New Media Production; M. F. A. Studio Art with New Genres Emphasis

Omaha
University of Nebraska at Omaha
Student Population: 11,833
Backdrop: Urban, 503-acre campus
Degrees Offered: B. A., B. F. A. Studio Arts with Emphasis in Graphic Design, Independent Game Design, Intermedia, Visual Technology

Lincoln
Union College
Student Population: 829
Backdrop: Urban, 26-acre campus, easy access to Omaha
Degrees Offered: B. S. Graphic Design, Computing with Graphic Design/Web Design Emphasis

Top Animation School Programs Nebraska Cities and Towns

 

Kearney
University of Nebraska Kearney 
Student Population: 5,031
Backdrop: Small town, 235-acre campus
Degrees Offered: B. F. A. Visual Communication and Design

Wayne
Wayne State College
Student Population: 2,938
Backdrop: Small town, 128-acre campus
Degrees Offered: B. A., B. S. Graphic Design

Chadron
Chadron State College
Student Population: 2,199
Backdrop: Small town, 281-acre campus
Degrees Offered: B. A. Art with Graphic Design Option

Peru
Peru State College
Student Population: 2,142
Backdrop: Rural, 104-acre campus
Degrees Offered: B. A., B. S. Fine Arts with Graphic Design Option

Seward
Concordia University
Student Population: 1,385
Backdrop: Small town, 120-acre campus, easy access to Omaha
Degrees Offered: B. F. A. Graphic Design

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Academy of Art University
Selected Campus Locations:
  • San Francisco & Online
Selected Programs: 
  • Animation
  • Game Development
  • Graphic Design
  • Illustration
Animation Career Review Rankings: 
  • Top 50 Nationally for Animation (#15) - 2020
  • Top 50 Nationally for Game Design (#23) - 2020
  • Top 40 Nationally for Illustration (#29) - 2020
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Savannah College of Art and Design
Selected Campus Locations:
  • Atlanta, Georgia; Savannah, Georgia; Lacoste, France; and SCAD eLearning
Selected Programs: 
  • Animation – BFA, MA, MFA
  • Film and Television – BFA, MA, MFA
  • Graphic Design – BA, BFA, MA, MFA
  • Illustration – BA, BFA, MA, MFA
  • Immersive Reality - BFA
  • Interactive Design and Game Development – BA, BFA, MA, MFA
  • Motion Media Design – BFA, MA, MFA
  • Sequential Art – BA, BFA, MA, MFA
  • Visual Effects – BFA, MA, MFA
  • User Experience (UX) Design – BFA
Animation Career Review Rankings: 
  • Top 50 Nationally for Animation (#3) - 2020
  • Top 50 Nationally for Game Design (#12) - 2020
  • Top 50 Nationally for Graphic Design (#9) - 2020
  • Top 40 Nationally for Illustration (#9) - 2020
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Full Sail University
Selected Campus Locations:
  • Winter Park, FL & Online
Selected Programs: 
  • Computer Animation - Bachelor's - Online & Campus
  • Game Programs - Bachelor's & Master's - Online & Campus
  • Graphic Design & Digital Arts - Bachelor's - Online & Campus
  • Film & Digital Cinematography - Bachelor's & Master's - Online & Campus
  • Mobile Development - Bachelor's - Online
  • Simulation & Visualization - Bachelor's - Campus
Animation Career Review Rankings: 
  • Top 50 Nationally for Animation (#19) - 2020
  • Top 50 Nationally for Game Design (#17) - 2020
  • Top 5 in Florida for Graphic Design (#4) - 2020
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CG Spectrum College of Digital Art & Animation
Selected Campus Locations:
  • Online
Selected Programs: 
  • 2D Animation
  • 3D Animation
  • 3D Modeling
  • Concept Art
  • Digital Illustration
  • Game Art
  • Game Design
  • Game Programming
  • Visual Effects

Sources

Peterson’s, www.petersons.com
Princeton Review, www.princetonreview.com
U.S. News & World Report College Rankings, www.usnews.com/rankings

 

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