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Animation Online Degree Programs

The animation division of media art programs, falls under the umbrella of the Arts and Humanities divisions, but is also a complete program in specialized art schools. Animation programs use computer and traditional animation skills to bring artwork and characters to life, making them appear amazingly real.

This field offers a wide range of opportunities to develop creative skills, and prepare for an animation career. Students are also instructed in basics of computer applications, drawing, color, creating realistic movement, and digital art in 2, and 3-D animation processes, story development, back ground design, layouts, and special effects.

A Bachelor of Science, or Bachelor of Arts in animation, qualifies entry level employees as story board artists, composition and rendering, computer modelers, computer-generated, special effects artists, broadcast graphics artists, forensic artists, and video post production artists. Median earnings, nation wide for Animation artists are approximately $17.82 an hour, or $37,070 yearly, and with technological advances, the employment demand continues to grow.

Online Associate's Programs

Associate of Science in Graphic Design and Animation from Anthem College Online

The Associate of Science degree in graphic design and animation will help prepare you for a career in graphic design and animation in multimedia mediums. You will learn about programming…

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Online Bachelor's Programs

Bachelor of Science in Animation from Westwood College

The world of animation continues to grow. If you have a passion for creativity, then a Bachelor of Science degree in animation from Westwood College may be the right course for…

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Bachelor of Science in Media Arts and Animation from The Art Institute Online

The objectives of this media arts and animation program are to develop skills in drawing, color, character design, and computer applications; apply 2-D and 3-D animation principles,…

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