Bachelor's in Entertainment Design - Animation Track

ArtCenter College of Design has built a legacy of fostering innovation and pushing the boundaries of artistic expression. With a focus on practical, hands-on learning, ArtCenter provides a dynamic environment where students immerse themselves in the creative process, from conceptualization to execution. What sets ArtCenter apart is its commitment to preparing students for real-world challenges. The faculty comprises industry professionals and accomplished artists, ensuring that students receive guidance from experts deeply embedded in their respective fields. The college's programs span a wide range of disciplines, including graphic design, transportation design, and entertainment design, among others. With state-of-the-art facilities and a collaborative atmosphere, ArtCenter empowers students to transform their passion into impactful, visually stunning work, making it a hub for emerging talent in the world of design.

The demand for animated content has never been higher, driven in part by the explosion of streaming services and rapid growth in the video game industry. If you have a passion for storytelling combined with a love of animation (both 2D and 3D), you’ll be at home in the Animation program in the Entertainment Design department. You’ll explore and expand your creativity, as well as your core skills, including: character animation, directing, storyboarding, modeling, layout, previs and lighting. Expect to make films and participate in video game projects. In fact, well over one hour of animation is produced in the program every year, with many shorts going on to play festivals around the world. You will learn how to create animated films from the ground up. First, you’ll develop strong fundamentals in both 2D and 3D animation. Then you'll learn proven brainstorming, pitching and world-building techniques. Finally, you'll hone those skills to a razor's edge by working in close-knit teams on multiple projects. In the program, you’ll use industry-standard tools and experience a production process that prepares you for a career in professional animation.