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Through a rigorous curriculum that blends theory with hands-on practice, you will gain a comprehensive understanding of the animation industry and develop essential skills in 2D and 3D animation, character design, storyboarding, animation sound design and more.
Cartoon Studies (CCS) Students travel from across the U.S. and around the world to study comics at CCS in a diverse and vibrant community in Vermont. Master of Fine Arts (MFA) degree
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- California Institute of the Arts, Valencia, California (Top 1% of colleges considered) The School of Film/Video is the largest department at California Institute of the Arts (CalArts).
- Savannah College of Art and Design, Savannah, Georgia (Top 1% of colleges considered) The School of Animation and Motion at Savannah College of Art and Design (SCAD) houses three Animation degrees, three Visual Effects (VFX) options for students seeking an undergraduate or advanced degree, and the world’s first specialized degree in Motion Media Design.
- Ringling College of Art and Design, Sarasota, Florida (Top 2% of colleges considered) Ringling College of Art and Design (RCAD) has a Computer Animation program that has produced 17 Student Academy Award-winning students since 1998.
- School of Visual Arts, New York, New York (Top 2% of colleges considered) The Animation Department at School of Visual Arts (SVA) has three undergraduate pathways for students who would like to train for a career in animation.
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- California Institute of the Arts, Valencia, California (Top 1% of colleges considered) California Institute of the Arts (CalArts) opened its doors in 1970.
- Ringling College of Art and Design, Sarasota, Florida (Top 2% of colleges considered) Ringling College of Art and Design (RCAD) was founded in 1931 by Dr. Ludd M. Spivey, president of Southern College (now Florida Southern College) and circus baron, John Ringling.
- Savannah College of Art and Design, Savannah, Georgia (Top 2% of colleges considered) Savannah College of Art and Design (SCAD) was founded in 1978. What began in a renovated armory, serving as the first classroom and administration building, has grown into a multi-campus art college with locations in Savannah and Atlanta, Georgia, and Lacoste, France.
- University of Southern California, Los Angeles, California (Top 3% of colleges considered) Established in 1880, University of Southern California (USC) is a private research university that houses the USC Dana and Dornsife College of Letters, Arts and Sciences, along with 22 academic schools and units.
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Digital animation3D modelingConcept developmentGraphic designStudio artVisual communicationsAnimationIllustrationAnimationMedia studiesJournalismCommunicationsInteractive animation3D animationComputer animationWriting for animationNov 26, 2022 · What are the top animation schools in the U.S.? Ranking. School. State. % Our 2022 list -our eleventh annual- of the Top 50 Animation School Programs in the US. For an explanation of ranking criteria, click here. 1. California Institute of the Arts, Valencia, California (Top 1% of colleges considered)
Jun 17, 2022 · Animation Schools and Becoming an Animator. Animation school teaches artistic and technical skills, but a degree isn't always necessary to enter the field. By Ilana Kowarski.
