Develop artistic skills and technical experience with a Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA) in Animation* from Otis College of Art and Design where you will bring characters and stories to life through the magic of animation. Using a wide variety of techniques, from traditional 2D animation to 3D tools, you will develop narratives that evoke viewers emotionally and culturally. With a focus on developing robust conceptual, narrative and technical software skills, this rigorous studio program explores the power of effective visual communication through 2D and 3D motion design.
Through developing a fundamental understanding of digital tools and their creative applications, you will be prepared to meet the demands of a diverse and expanding job market in visual storytelling. As a student in the animation program, you will emerge motivated and prepared to find a career as a 3D modeler, animator, concept artist, creative director, game developer, visual effects artist, and more.
Curriculum

Our world-class curriculum prepares students for careers in feature film animation, games, television and other media that employs animation as a core communication tool.
Faculty

Learn from some of today’s most accomplished professionals working in the heart of the animation industry.
Student Work

See how technology, art, storytelling and visual design converge in these works created by our talented Otis College students.
Career Outcomes

From conceptualization and communicating, to polishing and refining, our program will unleash the creative individual in you and kickstart your career into the animation industry.
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