The Art Institute of Austin is a technical school in the heart of Texas' miniature silicone valley (Dell computers was founded in this city). The school offers a bachelor's degree in media arts and animation, which combines both 2D and 3D training. With a focus on practical application, students learn how to apply their skills to the fields of advertising, television, education and even forensics. Graduates of the institute work entry-level positions as animators, 3D modelers, and computer artists.
Art Institute of Austin?
101 Louis Henna Boulevard West
Austin, Texas 78664
512-691-1707?
artinstitutes.edu
The Art Institute of Dallas is a trade college that offers both bachelor's and associate's degrees. Located near downtown Dallas, the school offers a bachelor's degree in media arts and animation, which includes instruction on 2D and 3D animation. The institute focuses on a practical education that prepares students for real-world careers, so courses are applied arts that allow students to get a feel for careers in advertising, television, education and even forensics. Graduates go on to earn entry-level jobs as animators, 3D modelers, and computer artists.
Art Institute of Dallas
8080 Park Lane
Dallas, Texas 75231
214-692-8080?
artinstitutes.edu
Sam Houston State University is a public university in Huntsville, Texas, about an hour outside of the city of Houston. The university offers a bachelor's degree in computer animation that combines elements of 3D animation, 2D animation, character animation and even drawing and painting. By the end of the curriculum, students create an animation portfolio and a demo reel to aid with a post-graduate job search.
www.shsu.edu