Animation & Special Effects Programs
Learn how to create magic and wonder out of mere digital code and your developing critical skills. The digital landscape is absolutely exploding with opportunity and technological advancement – get yourself involved and make your mark. Find out more about these complete and affordable programs:
3D Modeling for Animation & Games
Combine your creativity with today’s technology through a program in 3D Modeling for Animation & Games. Bring digital code to living, breathing life in front of your eyes! We can help you learn how to hone your creative skills in this digital medium by using your traditional artistic skills in areas such as sculpture, life drawing and color theory to make modern media masterpieces. We use software that allows you to work with character modeling, lighting and digital imaging to create a truly unique project.
This program is designed to help you prepare for a future in the computer-generated animation industry! You can go on to pursue entry-level work as a character modeler, texture artist or production designer.
Schools where this program is offered:
Animation Art & Design
Explore the elements of design in both 2-D and 3-D imaging. Our Animation Art & Design program begins with examining software that allows you to use your creativity to alter, manipulate and reconstruct characters into strange new things. Our instructors also focus on the importance of combining visual and audio elements for maximum impact. This is the program to help you get prepared for an entry-level position as a storyboard artist, character designer, special effects artist, 3-D character animator and more!
Schools where this program is offered:
Computer Animation
Learn how you can combine your creative flair with modern software to bring digital characters to life in our Computer Animation program. Our industry-experienced instructors can teach you how to create realistic movement in 3-D that dazzles and amazes. We can help you learn creative skills that combine animation, storytelling, acting, writing and visuals into something powerful and visceral to your audience. Let our Computer Animation program help you develop the technical skills and practical experience you need for your career.
Schools where this program is offered:
Media Arts & Animation
Visual Effects & Motion Graphics
Use your artistic talent to forge into new areas of design principles using modern software tools in our Visual Effects & Motion Graphics program. We can help you learn how to grab people’s attention and hold their interest with lifelike motion graphics that dazzle the eye! Our experienced instructors can help you learn how to create visual effects for movie trailers, opening film credits, television commercials, promos and more! Once you’re finished, you can pursue entry-level occupations such as production assistant, assistant designer, visual effects specialist or broadcast design specialist.
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Program offerings, credential levels and scheduling formats vary by school. Contact the school nearest you to find out more!