About Media Arts and Animation Colleges

Many colleges in the United States offer majors and certificates in media arts and animation. Schools offer classes in traditional 2D animation to newer 3D animation and computer generated special effects. For individuals that are interested in a career in media arts and education, there are many schools across the country.

Platt College

Platt College, located in San Diego, California, uses leading media art and animation professionals as instructors. Platt's courses include video production, 3D animation, video game design and storyboarding. Platt College is known for it's innovative electronic gaming program. Students take courses in program design, character development, storyboarding and interactive gaming. Platt College information can be obtained at platt.edu.

Vancouver Institute of Media Arts (VanArts)

Located in British Columbia, VanArts has a diploma program in animation for film, television and games. Students can attend lectures and work in labs, but also have the opportunity to receive critiques from Pixar animators. Students receive their diploma and a free commercial license of computer animation software called SOFTIMAGE/XSI. Information about VanArts can be viewed at vanarts.com

The International Academy of Design and Technology Detroit

The International Academy of Design and Technology (IADT) Detroit, in Detroit, Michigan, provides its students to post-secondary education in the creative and applied arts. IADT Detroit offers bachelor's degrees in computer animation, game design and visual communications.  Students graduate from IADT Detroit with skills that make them very employable and sought after in the media arts industry. Potential students can receive information at iadtdetroit.com.