Ringling College of Art and Design is located in Sarasota, Florida, and its computer animation program us ranked No. 1 in North America by 3D World magazine. The school offers a specialized four-year degree program in computer animation. Students develop skills in modeling, lighting, motion and sound. Graduates will be prepared for work in modeling, lighting, animation and other related positions.
Ringling College of Art and Design
2700 North Tamiami Trail
Sarasota, FL 34234-5895
800-255-7695
ringling.edu
Platt College School of Design is based in San Diego, California. It offers a Bachelor of Science in Media Arts (study in 3D). Students who graduate from this program will be prepared for entry-level animation-related positions such as a 3D animator, lighting specialist, designer or modeler.
Platt College School of Design
6250 El Cajon Blvd.
San Diego, CA 92115-3919
1-866-PLATT-COLLEGE
platt.edu
The Academy of Art University is world-renowned for its art programs, especially in animation. Graduates have found careers with major animation companies such as Industrial Light & Magic and Pixar Animation Studios. The School of Animation and Special Effects prepares students for work as 2D and 3D animators, concept artists, visual effects artists, stop-motion animators and others. Students can earn a degree from an associates to a master of fine arts in animation.
Academy of Art University
Admissions Department
79 New Montgomery St., Fourth Floor
San Francisco, CA 94105-341
800-544-2787
academyart.edu