12 Animation BSc Degree Programs

The BSc Computer Animation Arts combines traditional and digital animation techniques, and covers all elements of the animation production pipeline. Computer animation, modelling and effects require both artistic and technical approaches to complex visual problem-solving. Fusing traditional skills with cutting-edge technology, this dynamic and innovative course provides you with the skills to work in a wide range of areas within the computer animation industry.

This rare BSc degree in Animation is designed to equip students with the knowledge, skills and vocational experience needed to enter this dynamic and rapidly growing industry.

This rare BSc degree in Animation is designed to equip students with the knowledge, skills and vocational experience needed to enter this dynamic and rapidly growing industry. With access to high-tech facilities such as our six-camera Motion Capture Studio, you’ll use innovative techniques and practices to create professional standard digital animations and develop a strong foundation of knowledge in areas such as classical animation techniques

The world of video gaming begins with you, the creator. Learn how to incorporate your creations into video games and bring your digital art to life through 3D modeling, engine integration and animation. Start building your dream virtual worlds with our Game Art concentration. Our hands-on curriculum allows students to improve their technical abilities and apply those enhanced skills to their chosen profession. As a student, you’ll be exposed to every stage of the animation process from character creation to building environments for games.

Video games, animated movies, special effects, motion graphics, and even architectural renderings all depend on the work of animators. MTSU’s Bachelor of Science degree in Animation helps students learn how to bring their ideas to life on the screen. Students begin with traditional art and animation techniques and progress through advanced digital tools and techniques, and theory used by major animation studios for films, television, video games, and more. This program provides students the opportunity to prepare for careers in 3-D animation, 2-D animation, motion graphics, and special visual effects.

Have you always wanted to know the behind-the-scenes secrets of Pixar and Freej? This program offers aspiring animators the opportunity to create their own movie magic by fusing cinematic storytelling with digital technology and finding their own creative voice with close guidance and encouragement from experienced faculty and guest speakers. This degree is designed to teach students everything they need to know about animation principles, current techniques, and industry standards. Students will be primed to make their mark in this exciting field, producing work in professional, creative, and stimulating environments. Students will benefit from direct contact with highly experienced animation artists and tutorial staff and will be encouraged to develop skills across traditional and modern animation disciplines, including subjects such as figure drawing, contextual studies, and the handling of state-of-the-art digital programs.

Future animators and multimedia artists nurture their artistic vision in the PSOA dedicated animation program.Stop-motion, storyboarding, experimental animation and digital filmmaking are on the list of techniques/topics studied in our richly creative, industry-connected academic setting. Students can screen at film fests, attend guest lectures, meet famous alumni and more.

The Bachelor of Science in Digital Illustration and Animation aims to produce professionals in the new emerging field in Digital Illustration and Animation. The Advertising and entertainment sectors are fast moving towards using computers and digital technologies to produce more attractive advertisement and entertainment products.

This award will equip you with the skills to work in film, TV and new media. Specialising in industry-standard products, from digital film and video editing to the animation skills required to produce broadcast-standard titling and effects, you’ll also gain the post-production skills that all postproduction professionals need.

Get your creative juices flowing and bring your imagination to life by pursuing a career in the ever-changing world of animation, film and digital media. From photography to designing animations for film, TV and games, it is an exciting time to enter the creative industries. Our programmes offer a practically rich education experience, delivered with excellent business links, expert teaching and a strong enterprising ethos.

Whether creating explosions, infernos or a whole battalion of soldiers on the battlefield, you’ll have an action-packed time with us. Our BSc (Hons) in Visual Effects and Virtual Production will equip you with the technical and creative skills to produce scenes worthy of any Hollywood blockbuster. You’ll also develop a professional showreel and plenty of practical experience. By the time you graduate, you’ll be ready to launch a career in the booming multi-billion-pound VFX and virtual production industries, which offer a wide array of job opportunities. You could be producing effects for film, television, animation, games or advertising.

Turn fantasy into reality. Create out-of-this-world visuals using computer-generated imagery and VFX techniques taught by industry-experienced professionals. If you're an aspiring compositor, visual effects specialist or 3D animator who wants to work in post-production, then our visual effects concentration is the path for you. Our hands-on curriculum allows students to improve their technical abilities and apply those enhanced skills to their chosen profession. As a student, you'll be exposed to every stage of the animation process from storyboarding to compositing and scene finishing.