Students interested in animation and the visual arts can pursue a degree at almost any level, from an associate's degree to a Master of Fine Arts.

Associate of Applied Science in 2D Animation

Drawing

Storyboard

Character creation

Animation

Digital video

Courses offered

1. Bachelor of Fine Arts in 2D Animation

Colleges and universities that offer bachelor's degrees in animation often include a major or concentration in 2D animation.

Course offerings includes the following:

Scriptwriting
Modeling
Character animation
Special effects
Stop motion animation
Production

2. Master of Fine Arts in 2D Animation

For those who want to continue their studies in 2D animation, the Master of Fine Arts (MFA) offers students the opportunity to further hone their skills.

Program includes

Animation history

Pre-production

Acting

Particle effects

Stop motion animation

Computer programming

Career opportunities

As a graduate, you could pursue a variety of entry-level positions in 2D animation, including:

2D Artist

Animator

Character Artist

Lighting Artist