Bachelor Of Fine Arts In 2d Animation

As an animation degree program student, you’ll explore the field of animation through the production pipeline levels. You’ll hone your skills as an animator with hands-on training in visual storytelling and motion study courses that prepare you for the real world of professional animation production. 

Animation degree program classes are small so students can experience the kind of individual attention and support that allows them to blossom as an artist.

Plus, you’ll have a number of other advantages as you elevate your technical skill and artistry, including:

• Your choice of customizable program as a 2D or 3D animation track
• Robust professional portfolio reviews at the Sophomore, Junior and Senior levels
• Awareness of the latest industry trends in animation development
• Access to industry standard tools and technology used in today’s animation field
• Hands-on experience with the animation production process
• Learn from faculty with direct and extensive experience in the animation industry

Animation degree program highlights

• Motion Studies
• Character Design + Turnarounds
• Timing + Rhythm
• Visual Storytelling
• 12 Principles of Animation
• Storyboarding + Animatics
• Observational Drawing + Anatomy
• Line of Action
• Layout + Production
• Drawing + Acting for Animation
• Tuition + financial aid

At RMCAD, we understand that investing in a college education is a major decision and a major investment. That’s why we offer competitive, affordable tuition when compared to other art and design colleges. Students’ tuition rates are locked in at the time of their initial start date and will not increase as long as they remain enrolled in their program.

Animation degree course details

• Our animation degree program with an emphasis in 2D Animation or 3D Animation is focused on helping students develop their unique, artistic voice. You’ll learn essential 2D or 3D animation techniques and tools while you collaborate with talented artists from all walks of life.
• RMCAD offers classes year-round in both on-campus and online delivery formats. At RMCAD, we believe that online learning is an important part of the overall college learning experience. To provide students multiple scheduling options, diverse learning modalities, and experience in the virtual environment, all on-campus students are required to take part in some online education.

Tech + tools

• In the world of animation production, the most important tools you will need are your imagination, creativity, and a solid foundation of the fundamentals of motion. Where RMCAD’s 2D and 3D programs both begin with exploring the 12 principles of animation through a series of motion study classes, each program will progress to more specialized methods. 
• Our 2D animation program focuses on traditional and digital drawing techniques in software such as Toon Boom Harmony and Storyboard Pro, while our 3D animation program incorporates 3D techniques to animate through software such as Autodesk Maya. 

Whether you choose the 2D or 3D track, you will develop a knowledge of how to  incorporate the 12 principles of animation into your own original creative scenes and shorts.

• Adobe Creative Cloud including Photoshop
• Autodesk Maya
• Toon Boom Harmony
• Storyboard Pro

All animation degree students also receive software licensing, a LinkedIn Learning subscription, LMS access, electronic library resources, cybersecurity, mental health counseling, and tutoring services through their semesterly fees.