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San Jose City College
Motion Arts - Associate Degree
- San Jose, USA
Associate Degree
3 years
Blended
English
San Jose City College offers Associate in Science (AS) degrees and certificate programs emphasizing three major areas in Media Arts: Print Media, Motion Arts, and Web/Interactive Design. The Media Arts program is a unique, interdisciplinary approach to the converging fields of journalism, communication and new media technology. It responds to the need for people skilled in effective communications in all levels of society including industry, education, art and music, and the public arena.


Cañada College
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Associate Degree in Digital Art and Animation
- Redwood City, USA
Associate Degree
English
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The Digital Art and Animation Department provides courses taught by faculty with extensive academic, professional, and industry experience. Students are guided through the department's project based courses to develop the knowledge and skills needed to incorporate the principles of visual communication in their work.


Santa Monica College California
A.D. in Animation
- Santa Monica, USA
Associate Degree
On-Campus
English
The Associate degree in Animation program is a comprehensive study of the skills necessary to create 2D or 3D digital animation for the entertainment industry. The required coursework begins with the Animation Foundation Certificate of Achievement, combining a solid foundation in animation history and visual storytelling with hands-on experience in digital animation pre-production and production processes.
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Kansas City Art Institute
animation
- Online USA
Associate Degree
On-Campus
English
KCAI’s award-winning animation department provides students with a comprehensive education in the history and practice of animation. We encourage our students to think and act critically by their unique creative practices and goals.


University of Cincinnati
Applied Media Communications AAS Animation
- Cincinnati, USA
Associate Degree
Full time
On-Campus
English
The Applied Media Communications AAS in Animation prepares students to build practical skills in the animation industry. The program covers core topics like drawing, storytelling, character design, an...
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Animation degree programs at the Associate Degree level offer exciting opportunities to explore the art and technology behind animated visuals. This program empowers you with foundational techniques and tools essential for creating captivating animations across various media.
Through coursework in digital animation, storyboarding, and character design, you'll develop practical skills that are directly applicable in the creative industry. Students strengthen their artistic abilities while mastering software used for 2D and 3D animation. The curriculum encourages exploration of narrative techniques, breathing life into characters and scenes with unique movement styles. Students build confidence as they engage with new perspectives in visual storytelling.
Graduates of an Associate Degree in Animation often find roles as junior animators, storyboard artists, or production assistants in film, television, or gaming. The hands-on experience provided by this program ensures that your skills meet the demands of the industry, preparing you for a dynamic career path where creativity drives success.