Bachelor of Arts in Animation

Our bachelor of arts in animation offers students concentrated areas of study in hand-drawn animation, computer animation, cinema visual effects, stop motion animation, alternative forms of animation and more. You’ll learn the same technical skills used by professional animators no matter which path you choose. 

Earn a BA Degree in Animation

• Create your professional path in a variety of concentrations with an Animation degree from Columbia College Chicago. Not sure which path is right for you?

In our Animation degree program, you can:

• Create a professional quality animation portfolio: Demonstrate original cinematic material and a developed artistic voice.
• Choose your path: Select a concentration in computer animation or traditional animation (hand-drawn or stop motion).
• Train under experienced faculty: Our team employs professional level industry practices, standards, and career strategies so you can successfully market and showcase your animated work.
• Leverage the benefits of the Unreal Academic Partner Program: Get training with Unreal Engine and its ecosystem of technology that includes MetaHuman Creator and Twinmotion.