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School of Animation & Visual Effects

"I do have the best job in the world, no question. Everybody should be jealous. This is so what you want to do."
~ Pixar Animator Glenn McQueen

The best animation companies recruit our graduates because we are one of the top animation schools in the nation. We're a leader because we offer the best resources and instructors from top companies like Pixar and Industrial Light & Magic.

Animation Schools and Degree Programs

  • Animation Associates & Bachelors Degree Programs
    • BFA Program Learning Outcomes
  • Animation Masters Degree Program
    • MFA Program Learning Outcomes

Online Animation Schools and College Degree Programs

  • Animation Associate of Arts
  • Animation Bachelor of Fine Arts
  • Animation Master of Fine Arts
  • Animation Online Award of Completion

Animation CLass Descriptions and Course Schedules

  • 2D Animation
  • 3D Animation
  • Computer Animation
  • Traditional Animation
  • Visual Effects
  • Background Painting
  • Cartooning
  • Character Animation
  • Maya Character Animation
  • Character Design
  • Digital Compositing
  • Photoshop Compositing
  • Compositing
  • Animation Modeling
  • Storyboard
  • Stop Motion Animation
  • and more!

Click to view Animation course descriptions and schedules

Animation Career and Job Opportunities

  • 2D Animator
  • 3D Animator
  • 3D Modeler
  • Visual Effects Artist
  • Compositor
  • Storyboard Artist
  • Concept Artist
  • Character Designer
  • Stop Motion Animator
  • And more!

Animation Companies Hiring Our Graduates

  • Blue Sky Studios
  • Digital Domain
  • Factor 5
  • LLC
  • High Moon Studios
  • Industrial Light &
  • Koei Entertainment Singapore
  • NBC
  • Nissan Global
  • PDI/DreamWorks
  • Pixar Animation Studios
  • Polygon Magic
  • Radium
  • Rhythm & Hues Studios
  • Sony Picture Imageworks
  • Technicolor
  • Tippett Studio
  • Wild Braing Animation Studios
  • Weta Digital Ltd.

Program Learning Outcomes

To learn more about the skills you will acquire in this program, view BFA Program Learning Outcomes and MFA Program Learning Outcomes.

Professional Development and Continuing Art Education

Reach your individual goals in animation by taking non-prerequisite classes

Contact us at 415.274.2200 or Request Info.