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School of Animation & Visual Effects

"I do have the best job in the world, no question. Everybody should be jealous. This is so what you want to do."
~ Pixar Animator Glenn McQueen

The best animation companies recruit our graduates because we are one of the top animation schools in the nation. We're a leader because we offer the best resources and instructors from top companies like Pixar and Industrial Light & Magic.

Animation Schools and Degree Programs

Animation Associates & Bachelors Degree Programs

BFA Program Learning Outcomes

Animation Masters Degree Program

MFA Program Learning Outcomes

Online Animation Schools and College Degree Programs

Animation Class Descriptions and Course Schedules

2D Animation
3D Animation
Computer Animation
Traditional Animation
Visual Effects
Background Painting
Cartooning
Character Animation
Maya Character Animation

Character Design
Digital Compositing
Photoshop Compositing
Compositing
Animation Modeling
Storyboard
Stop Motion Animation
And more!

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Animation Career and Job Opportunities

2D Animator
3D Animator
3D Modeler
Visual Effects Artist
Compositor

Storyboard Artist
Concept Artist
Character Designer
Stop Motion Animator
And more!

Animation Companies Hiring Our Graduates

Blue Sky Studios
Digital Domain
Factor 5
LLC
High Moon Studios
Industrial Light & Magic
Koei Entertainment Singapore
NBC
Nissan Global
PDI / DreamWorks

Pixar Animation Studios
Polygon Magic
Radium
Rhythm & Hues Studios
Sony Picture Imageworks
Technicolor
Tippett Studio
Wild Brain Animation Studios
Weta Digital Ltd.

Professional Development and Continuing Art Education

Reach your individual goals in animation by taking non-prerequisite classes

More Animation School Information

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