11 Online Computer Animation Degree Programs

"Animation is giving soul to the impossible." With the Character Animation Career Program, you will learn to transform ideas into movement, emotions into images, and dreams into digital realities that connect with audiences worldwide.

Master 3D character animation and professional rigging with an international master’s program (USA–Spain), designed for film, video games, advertising, and interactive experiences. Learn with Maya, Python, and cutting-edge techniques to build a globally competitive portfolio.

Full Sail University’s Computer Animation bachelor of science degree program guides students through the same production pipeline used in professional studios – from storyboarding, sketching, and visual development to modeling, character animation, and final compositing.

You create the future with this one-year foundation level animation course. You'll be introduced to the fundamentals of animation, 3D modelling, and pre-production, as well as the intricacies of 2D animation. This course serves as the perfect starting point for launching a successful career in Animation.

A Bachelor of 3D Design and Animation provides the technical skills, creative development and practical experience you need for a career in 3D design and animation. Incorporating industry engagement throughout, this bachelor of animation will prepare you to work as a 3D and visual effects artist and animator.

This program is designed to elevate an artist's existing skills in CG Art, identify their area of specialization, and help them build a stand-out portfolio.

Held entirely online, this short and intensive program allows students to grasp the fundamentals of CG art. A great stepping stone to more advanced education, this program helps newer artists identify which part of the industry they'd like to specialize in.

Designed for those with very advanced skills in CG. This intense, interactive online program pushes artists to develop an industry-ready portfolio while helping them build the connections necessary to take their career to the next level.

Our signature online program teaches essential CGI skills, real-world software, and production workflows. Students will finish with a portfolio that showcases their area of expertise, helping them launch an exciting career in Film & Games.

This innovative, online Houdini program teaches artists with no experience in CG how to develop complex VFX sequences.

A Graduate Certificate of Design equips you with advanced design and problem-solving skills to enhance professional practice. You’ll explore new technologies, learn new design methodologies and develop modern practices to solve business or societal problems through design thinking and critical analysis.