California Animation Colleges
We have compiled a list of colleges in California that offer animation diplomas, certificates and degrees. A career in animation requires artistic talent as well as a familiarity with computers and computer graphic programs used by animation professionals. For more information about a career in animation, please scroll down to the bottom of the page.
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Academy of Art College
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San Francisco, CA
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3D Animation in Computer Graphics (Certificate)
Acquire the basic to advanced skills in becoming a character animator in the Animation profession.
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3D Modeling in Computer Graphics (Certificate)
Acquire the basic to advanced skills in becoming a modeler (Hard, Organic) in the Animation profession.
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Animation (Associate's Degree)
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Animation (Certificate)
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Animation (Master's Degree)
The graduate computer arts candidate is guided through tailored courses that focus on New Media and 3D Modeling and Animation.
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Character/Technical Direction (Certificate)
The Technical Direction in Animation Online Award of Completion is a personal enrichment program, designed for students interested in acquiring the basic to advanced programming scripting skills to becoming a Technical Director in the Animation profession.
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Foundations in Computer Graphics (Certificate)
The Foundations in Animation Online Award of Completion is a personal enrichment program, designed for students interested in acquiring a basis of knowledge and skills necessary to enter the animation profession.
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Games Environments in Computer Graphics (Certificate)
The Games Environments in Animation Online Award of Completion is a personal enrichment program, designed for students interested in acquiring the basic to advanced skills in becoming a texture artist, level designer, or games animator in the animation profession.
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Houdini - Applications in Computer Graphics (Certificate)
The Houdini Applications in Animation Online Award of Completion is a personal enrichment program, designed for students interested in acquiring the basic to advanced technical knowledge to enter into animation profession using the software package, Houdini.
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Maya - Applications in Computer Graphics (Certificate)
The Maya Applications in Animation Online Award of Completion is a personal enrichment program, designed for students interested in acquiring the basic to advanced technical knowledge to enter into Animation profession using the software package, Maya.
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Texture & Lighting (Certificate)
The Texture & Lighting in Animation Online Award of Completion is a personal enrichment program, designed for students interested in acquiring the basic to advanced skills to becoming a texture/lighting artist in the Animations profession.
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Visual Effects (Certificate)
The Visual Effects in Animation & Visual Effects Online Award of Completion is a personal enrichment program, designed for students interested in acquiring the basic to advanced skills to becoming a rotoscope artist, match mover, and/or compositor in the animation profession.
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Brooks College
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Long Beach, CA
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Animation (Associate's Degree)
The Associate of Science Degree program in animation at Brooks College is an intense program that prepares students for entry-level positions in the industry. Built on a firm foundation of drawing skills, sculpting ability and writing techniques, students learn the process of creating 2D and 3D animations for different media. The student is exposed to multiple software programs presented by instructors who are working in the field. Emphasis is placed on developing a professional quality Demo reel and industry involvement through internships. Graduates of the program have the opportunity to work with entertainment, multimedia, real estate, legal, scientific, architecture and education firms in a variety of positions. Some of the job titles available include modeler, assistant animator, lighting specialist, character designer, background artist, effect animator and storyboard artist.
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Laurus College
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San Luis Obispo, CA
/ Santa Maria, CA
/ Atascadero, CA
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The Art Institute of California
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Santa Ana (Orange County), CA
/ San Diego, CA
/ San Francisco, CA
/ San Bernardino (Inland Empire), CA
/ Santa Monica (Los Angeles), CA
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Game Art & Design (Bachelor's Degree)
The bachelor's program in Game Art & Design offers a broad range of work-ready design and technology competencies focused on career paths in the specialty of game art. Students will acquire a combination of skills in drawing, perspective, 2-D design, and animation.
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Media Arts & Animation (Bachelor's Degree)
The Media Arts & Animation graduate is a highly skilled and specialized visual communicator who combines artistic talent with technological know-how to create impressions in a moving-image format.
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Westwood College
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Anaheim, CA
/ Torrance (South Bay), CA
/ Los Angeles, CA
/ Inland Empire (Upland), CA
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Animation (Bachelor's Degree)
This program covers topics such as the laws of human motion, physics, psychology as applied to 2D or 3D characters, life drawing and rendering techniques, and the application of audio and video to an animation project.
Animators have several options when choosing a job. For example, animators might create cartoons for movies and video games or might create complex moving graphics for websites. Animators, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, can expect to earn approximately $44,000 annually.
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