Choosing an Animation School

So now that you know you’re not a deadbeat…

The next few paragraphs are for those of you habitual daydreamers who constantly get caught doodling cartoon characters instead of paying attention to math lectures. In what your teachers call laziness may lie your future career'Animation. Maybe your classroom doodles are a sign that instead of becoming a nuclear physicist, you're ultimately headed for an animation studio at Disney or Pixar. So now that you know you're not a deadbeat student, what should you do to follow this newfound animation ambition? Well, for starters, you should probably attend animation school. Good animation schools will help artists improve their drawing skills and learn how to draw in the context of an animated environment. Students will take classes on the human anatomy and study how people look when they move around. They will also learn how to use state-of-the-art animation software that is ultimately used at many of the major animation studios. Most of the reputable animation schools will require their students to have a finished animation portfolio or 'reel' upon graduation. This reel is essentially an animator's resume, and is what will be judged by employers. Your goal as an animation student is obviously to create a compelling and quality reel that will hopefully land you a job. Another aspect to eventually finding a job is building your professional career network. Many of the best animation schools team students up with professional animators for small internships or other projects. This real-world experience is invaluable for students, not only because they can further develop their skills, but also because they can hopefully use their newfound mentors to help them find a job. Hide

Top Online Animation Schools

Kaplan University (Online)
- BS in Information Technology/Multimedia & Animation
Kaplan University's accredited online degree programs allow you to earn the degree you need and advance your career without missing a day of work.
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Penn Foster College (Online)
- Graphic Design
Penn Foster College offers affordable, career-focused Associate degree programs in some of today's fastest-growing fields, including business, health services, criminal justice, technology, engineering and more.
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The Art Institute of Pittsburgh - Online Division (Online)
- Media Arts & Animation
Develop your creative potential through The Art Institute of Pittsburgh - Online Division where we give you the freedom to decide when and where to attend class.
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University of Phoenix (Online)
- AA in Information Technology/Visual Communication
- BS in Information Technology - Multimedia and Visual Communication
University of Phoenix makes higher education highly accessible.
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Full Sail University (Online)
- Computer Animation, Bachelor of Science (Online)
If you're looking to launch a career in recording, music, film, video games, design, animation, entertainment business, or Internet marketing, you've come to the right place.
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Globe College (Online)
- Programming & Game Development
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Herzing College (Online)
- 3D Animation - Video Games - NTL.09
- Diploma Game Design and Animation
Take control of your career at Herzing College in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Day and evening classes are offered in Design/CAD and Medical/Dental programs.
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Keiser University (Online)
- Computer Aided Drafting, AS
- Computer Graphics And Design, AS
Keiser University Online offers degrees in fields that are in high demand and provides job placement assistance to all its students and alumni. We research trends for growing fields and tailor our curriculum to prepare students for entry and advancement to rewarding careers.
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Minnesota School of Business (Online)
- Digital Video & Media Production
- Interactive Media and Graphic Design
A degree from Minnesota School of Business and Globe College means practical skills that employers demand. Earn your degree in health, technology or business.
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New England Institute of Technology (Online)
- Associate in Science in Game Development and Simulation Programming Technology
- Bachelor of Science in Game Development & Simulation Programming
New England Institute of Technology in Rhode Island is an accredited school offering tech focused degrees in 28 fields of study.
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Animation Schools Guide

Choosing an Animation School

Top Online Animation Schools

Kaplan University (Online)

Penn Foster College (Online)

The Art Institute of Pittsburgh - Online Division (Online)

University of Phoenix (Online)

Full Sail University (Online)

Globe College (Online)

Herzing College (Online)

Keiser University (Online)

Minnesota School of Business (Online)

New England Institute of Technology (Online)

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