Animation
Unleash your creativity and learn skills for a rewarding career in film, series, games, and more.
Animation, B.S.
Are you ready to bring your wildest ideas to life on the screen? 澳门六合彩规律论坛's Animation program empowers students to fulfill their dreams of becoming the top creative artists in the animation industry of tomorrow.
We provide students with extensive knowledge of new and foundational skills and cutting-edge tools to build strong careers in film, series, games, visualization, commercials, and more. Students get hands-on opportunities beginning in their first semester with traditional art and animation techniques and progress through a seven-semester sequence learning advanced digital tools, pipelines, and equipment used by major animation, VFX, and game studios, like our state-of-the-art XR Stage. Don't miss your chance to be a part of the action - join 澳门六合彩规律论坛's Animation program and unleash your creativity!
If you live in one of these states: AL AR KY MS OK SC ; you may be able to attend 澳门六合彩规律论坛 at in-state rates under the Academic Common Market program.
News Briefs
Dani Oliver, Ashten Royse, Olivia Armstrong, Star Akhom, Allen Marin and Emily Mishoe worked on the animation film "Bubbles" over the spring semester with the guidance of Department of Media Arts associate professor Kevin McNulty.
The college鈥檚 Wall of Fame recognizes outstanding alumni and community leaders who have made significant professional contributions to the industry or听澳门六合彩规律论坛鈥檚 College of Media and Entertainment.听
News Briefs
Dani Oliver, Ashten Royse, Olivia Armstrong, Star Akhom, Allen Marin and Emily Mishoe worked on the animation film "Bubbles" over the spring semester with the guidance of Department of Media Arts associate professor Kevin McNulty.
The college鈥檚 Wall of Fame recognizes outstanding alumni and community leaders who have made significant professional contributions to the industry or听澳门六合彩规律论坛鈥檚 College of Media and Entertainment.听
Careers in animation cover a wide array of specializations that one can see in the long list of credits at the end of any animated or visual effects heavy film. Major categories for animated content include film, series, games, visualization, commercials, and VR/AR/MR/XR.听
Possibilities for prospective careers include:
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- Animated filmmaker听
- Animator for film, series, and video games听
- Architectural visualization artist听
- Compositor听
- Concept Artist听
- Forensic re-creation artist听
- Lighting and rendering artist听
- Medical visualization artist听
- Motion graphics artist听
- Motion Performance Artist听
- Product design artist听
- Rigger听
- Script writer听
- Storyboard Artist听
- Technical director听
- Texture Artist听
- Video game production artist听
- Virtual Environments and Set Designer听
- Visual effects artist for film and video听
Employers of 澳门六合彩规律论坛 alumni include
- ActionVFX
- Baby Giant
- Big Idea Entertainment
- Blizzard Entertainment
- Blue Sky Studios
- Cinesite Studios
- CMT
- Digital Domain
- DreamWorks Animation
- DWP Live
- Gamma Blast Studios
- Gibson
- Industrial Light & Magic (ILM)
- Innovative Learning Solutions
- Magnetic Dreams
- Millennium Studios
- Nitrogen Studios
- North Star Studios
- Pixel Magic
- Pixomondo
- ReelFX Animation Studios
- Rhythm & Hues
- Shadowmachine
- Sony Pictures Imageworks
- Tippett Studios
- Titmouse
- Waterproof Studios
- WB Games
Degrees
Students may choose from five Bachelor of Science (B.S.) degrees in the .
- B.S. in Animation
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Students may in any program that is not under the same degree as their major.
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Recommended Computer Requirements
Windows PC desktops are recommended for cost efficiency and high performance. PC laptops and Mac desktops/laptops are discouraged.听听and听听to run the latest version of Autodesk Maya, but it is recommended to go higher for longevity. Pressure-sensitive drawing tablets are also highly encouraged.
Accreditation
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Student Orgs
Student Organizations for Animation majors
Student organizations can play a critical role in every student鈥檚 success. They go beyond formal curriculum to provide students with opportunities to gain relevant experience, develop r茅sum茅 points, build portfolio items, and socialize with like-minded peers. Anyone enrolled at 澳门六合彩规律论坛 can join any official student organization regardless of major or grade. The most successful students often use student organizations to get a jump on their careers. Besides that 鈥� it can also be a lot of fun!
澳门六合彩规律论坛 ACM SIGGRAPH Student Chapter
The 澳门六合彩规律论坛 ACM SIGGRAPH Student Chapter is an official chapter of , the world鈥檚 largest organization for computer graphics and interactivity. The chapter is for those with interests and passion in animation, video games, computer graphics, films, visual effects, television, web, anime and all related things. Weekly meeting include guest speakers, workshops, contests, portfolio work, group film trips, lots of networking opportunities and much more. This is the student organization for Animation majors serious about their future careers.
For more information, email Kevin McNulty,听澳门六合彩规律论坛 ACM SIGGRAPH Student Chapter Advisor
澳门六合彩规律论坛 Esports
Gaming has become less of a pastime and more of a lifestyle! 澳门六合彩规律论坛 Esports offers students and faculty the opportunity to join a community fit for gamers and geeks alike. While we enjoy playing recreationally, we also provide our members the opportunity to play their favorite video games competitively against other universities. Some of the popular games that we play include League of Legends, Overwatch, Valorant, Rocket League, Rainbow Six, and many more. Regardless of the game, we encourage all gamers to join, as we all have a passion and love for gaming.
For more information, email听Richard Lewis,听澳门六合彩规律论坛 Esports Advisor
VR-AR Club
The VR-AR Club strives to create a learning space driven by students focused on the development of technologies such as Augmented and Virtual Reality. The club offers a range of activities including speakers, software and hardware demonstrations, networking, social events, and project development to encourage independent and group learning. The club meets once a week in a friendly space to promote fun and inspiration.
For more information, email Paul Griswold,听VR-AR Club Advisor
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