Find your potential as an animation artist and filmmaker within the creative industries. The field of animation is growing and filled with opportunities. Our 2D + Experimental Animation program equips you for a fulfilling career as an artist, animator, narrative storyteller, and filmmaker. Through traditional and digital drawing methods, students will learn everything they need to succeed as animation artists and filmmakers, with opportunities to experiment along the way. Our program prides itself on creative approaches to animation using a wide range of media, including the latest digital technologies, stop-motion, and motion graphics. The program is designed to give you a thorough understanding of animation creativity and production. You'll study all aspects of animation—from fundamental design principles and character development to storytelling, filmmaking, and advanced production techniques. You'll learn critical thinking skills, media theory and aesthetics, and the history of animation. You’ll also master the latest digital drawing techniques and animation software, and direct your own short films. Best of all, you'll be mentored by seasoned animation practitioners with contemporary skills and insights gained from the diverse cultural and entertainment sectors. Our program is unique in its balance of critical learning and hands-on creating, starting with animation principles, technical skills, and organizational abilities through smaller projects. Next, students focus on conceptual grounding in cinematic language, partnered with skill development and larger self-directed or collaborative projects. The program culminates with advanced courses and a capstone project in fourth year, through creative and conceptual development, production, and post-production methods, ending in a final public exhibition. With these stand-alone experiences and projects under your belt upon graduation, you'll be prepared to jump straight into your career in the creative animation industries. Show less