• Kaplan University Online and 8 Locations - Learn More

  B.S. in Information Technology/Multimedia & Animation

• The Art Institute of Pittsburgh - Online Division Online - Learn More

  Media Arts & Animation

• Westwood College Online Online - Learn More

  Animation
  Game Software Development

• Brooks Institute Santa Barbara, California - Learn More

  Film & Video Production: Visual Effects and Animation

• Brown College Mendota Heights, Minnesota - Learn More

  Game Design and Development

• Collins College Tempe, Arizona - Learn More

  Game Design

• International Academy of Design and Technology 10 Locations - Learn More

  Computer Animation
  Computer Graphics
  Game Design and Development
  Digital Media and Animation
  Visual Communications: Game Design
  Visual Communications: Video and Animation Production

• The Art Institutes 39 Locations - Learn More

  3-D Model for Game & Animation
  Animation
  Animation Art & Design
  Computer Animation
  Digital Film & Video Production
  Interactive Media Design
  Media Arts & Animation
  VFX for Film & Television
  Visual Effects & Motion Graphics

• Minnesota School of Business Online and 6 Locations - Learn More

  Digital Video & Media Production
  Programming & Game Development

• New England Institute of Technology Warwick, Rhode Island - Learn More

  Game Development and Simulation Programming Technology

• Rasmussen College Online and 13 Locations - Learn More

  Digital Design and Animation BS Degree
  Multimedia Technologies AS Degree - Digital Design and Animation Emphasis

• Aakers College 2 Locations - Learn More

  Multimedia Technologies AS Degree - Digital Design and Animation Emphasis

• Baker College Campus 9 Locations - Learn More

  Associate - Computer Animation Programming

• Center for Digital Imaging Arts at Boston University Waltham, Massachusetts - Learn More

  3D Animation

• Computer Career Institute at Johns Hopkins University 2 Locations - Learn More

  Digital 3-D Animation
  Digital Game Design
  Game Designer
  Special Effects Designer

• Digital Media Arts College Boca Raton, Florida - Learn More

  BFA in Computer Animation
  MFA in Special Effects Animation

• Globe College Oakdale, Minnesota - Learn More

  Programming & Game Development

• Herzing College 9 Locations - Learn More

  3D Animation - Video Games - NTL.09
  Diploma Game Design and Animation

• Keiser University 13 Locations - Learn More

  Computer Graphics And Design AS

• Northwestern Business College 3 Locations - Learn More

  Video Game Design and Development

• Platt College 2 Locations - Learn More

  Visual Communication - 3D Animation/Video

• The Career Institute of American International College 5 Locations - Learn More

  Digital 3-D Animation
  Digital Game Design
  Game Designer
  Special Effects Designer

• The Chubb Institute 6 Locations - Learn More

  Graphic Design & Animation

• The College of Westchester White Plains, New York - Learn More

  Multimedia Development and Management
  Multimedia Technology

• Westwood College 15 Locations - Learn More

  Bachelor - Animation
  Bachelor - Game Software Development

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Bright Future in Animation

Getdegrees.com features the nations top campus and distance learning schools accredited by local and national agencies. Find college degrees online or at a campus nearby. Currently featuring 19 animation schools offering over 23 animation related degrees, certificates and diplomas.

Animation degrees open the door to a bright future, full of art and entertainment. If you have always loved to draw, or even if illustration only recently became your preoccupation, you might be wondering what type of degrees or schools to seek out, if any, as you begin to carve out a career path in the highly creative, highly competitive art world.

One route that promises high wages and a fun work environment is animation. If you’ve seen any one in the latest string of animation blockbusters, you know this is big business. But what does it take to land a job in the offices of Pixar or any other creative animation firm? Animation schools are the answer.

Most likely, you already have an innate knack for animation, creating quirky characters on any blank canvas you can find. Or maybe you’re only now looking to unleash your animation prowess. Either way, it is wise to consider the various degrees animation schools have to offer, for a high-level education will set you apart from the scores of talented artists with no professional training.

Animation job candidates who have degrees are ahead of the competition on two fronts. For one, your potential employer will know that you are serious about pursuing a career in animation, and that you have not only the creativity, but also the commitment it takes to succeed the animation field. Second, degrees from animation schools mean that graduates are up on the latest trends and technology in animation, and will be able to hit the ground running with a host of creative characters upon hire.

Animation schools will help take your artistry to the next level, and will also train you in the latest animation technology, where computers work in conjunction with hand drawing to bring your imagination to life.

Continue to hone your artistic talent, and begin looking into degrees from animation schools today.

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