| Ranking | School | City |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Purdue University | West Lafayette |
| 2 | Indiana University Indianapolis | Indianapolis |
The criteria we used for the animation rankings consists, in no particular order, of the following: Academic reputation, Employment data, Admission selectivity, Depth and breadth of the program, Value as it relates to tuition and indebtedness, Graduation rate, and Retention rate. For an explanation of the ranking criteria, click here.
The Patti and Rusty Rueff School of Design, Art, and Performance at Purdue University (Purdue) is home to the Integrated Studio Arts BFA with a minor in Drawing and Illustration. Students in the program have access to state-of-the-art production facilities as well as opportunities to travel to galleries, conferences, and design exhibitions. Other program highlights include internships; visiting artists and designers; and a co-op program. Graduates are routinely hired at places such as Cartoon Network, Disney, Sony, Penguin Random House, Industrial Light & Magic (ILM), DreamWorks, Scholastic, Hasbro, Gameloft, and Target.
Herron School of Art and Design (Herron) at Indiana University Indianapolis (IU Indianapolis) houses a Drawing and Illustration BFA program that provides access to more than 70 studio spaces. With the option to add career-enhancing minors such as Graphic Design or Book Arts, the program also highlights state-of-the-art labs, production, and fabrication facilities; critique spaces; internships and other experiential learning opportunities; and more than 10,000 square feet of exhibition space. The program culminates with the Thesis Exhibition event. Graduates can be found at places such as NBCUniversal, Harrison Center for the Arts, FME Studios, Live Nation, Grand Design RV, Indy Arts Council, and Lids.
