Degree Courses in Animation

A career in animation can be very exciting and lead to many cool and interesting jobs. You could end up working for Disney or Pixar making some of the most famous movies of all time. There are countless things that you can end up doing with a degree in animation other than just movies.

DeVry University

DeVry University offers a degree in game and simulation programing that will put your animation skills to work. This degree is eight semesters and offers courses in game animation, two- and three-dimensional game animation programming.  Students that choose to go into gaming animation can choose to take courses on one of the many DeVry campuses or online. 

Collins College

Collins College offers a degree program in gaming animation that requires students to take classes in Java script, C++ and artificial intelligence. Students will learn game planning and research as well as developing a multifaceted storyline.  To graduate, students are required to create a mini-game that incorporates all these components as well as animating characters within a game setting. 

Academy of Art University

The Academy of Art University offers courses in animation, visual effects, game design and illustration. All of their courses are online for the distance learner. They offer bachelor degrees as well as master degrees in animated art, teaching 3D modeling, drawing and character animation. 

International Academy of Design and Technology

The IADT offers two separate degree programs for those that wish to study animation. The bachelor's degree in animation offers technical and practical skills of animation for things like movies, websites and gaming. Their degree in visual communication only offers courses in gaming animation.