About Animation Training Colleges

Animation training colleges offer a wide variety of classes to teach you the skills needed for a career in animation. You don’t have to be an artist to work in animation. All you need is a desire to learn about computer animation programs.

Degree focus

3D Animation, Entertainment and Game Design are three of the areas you can choose from. Not only will you explore digital art, but engineering and writing computer programs to create not only movies, but also games. You will learn how to bring different mediums together to create a full length film, cartoon or game.

Currently colleges offer a Bachelor's of Arts Degree in Digital Art and Animation, Master's of fine arts, as well as an Associate's Degree. Once earned, you can work in a wide variety of fields.

Where to study

Both traditional campuses and online colleges offer Animation course work. Pick what works best for you, if you are already working in the field and want to add to your skills online course work is a great solution. Check with potential colleges to find out how in-depth their program is.

Class descriptions

Animation is much more than drawing, you will study both computer and traditional animation. Other classes include: visual effects, cartooning, character design, photo shop, storyboard and much more. To work in animation you will need to understand every step of the process.

Possible Jobs

Here is a short list of possible careers in the animation field.

• Storyboard Artist


• Concept Artist


• Character Design


• 2D or 3D Animator