While earning a BFA in Animation at Otis College, students bring characters and stories to life through an immersive and rigorous studio program.
The interdisciplinary BFA in Animation program at Otis College develops innovative and adaptive storytellers. By helping students synergize creative skills, soft skills, and production techniques, we equip graduates for inspiring work as 3D modelers, animators, creative directors, visual effects artists, and more. Additionally, this degree is STEM-designated, offering a unique blend of technical and creative training that enhances career prospects in both artistic and technology-driven fields.
Why Study Animation at Otis?
For more than 25 years, Otis College’s Digital Media education has grown to meet the evolving needs and opportunities of the animation industry. We now offer two distinct programs: Animation and Game and Entertainment Design. Animation focuses on specific tools and applications while delivering a core curriculum that includes rendering, modeling, mathematics, character design, and complex graphics. The result is an incredibly well-rounded education that prepares students to work in fields as varied as entertainment, education, and the military.
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What You’ll Learn
The BFA in Animation curriculum encompasses digital cinematography, entertainment, graphic design, and art. We explore all aspects of the animation process and provide opportunities for you to grow familiar with current software. Each semester, you’ll apply your learning in both 2D and 3D animation to your own studio projects.
Minors & Electives
You can add courses outside of the regular Animation curriculum to support your craft and career goals. For example, minoring in Creative Writing gives students additional skills in storytelling, a key component in animation.Student Work
Career Possibilities
Animation graduates apply their craft to a wide variety of roles and disciplines. Otis’s Los Angeles location provides ample opportunity to explore careers in entertainment and beyond.
- Character Animator
- 3D Animator
- Visual Designer
- Storyboard Artist
- Digital Matte Painter
- 3D Generalist
- Cinematic Animator
- 2D/ 3D CG Artist
- Animation / Game Designer
- Production Coordinator
- Layout Artist
Animation Faculty
Our team of experienced animation instructors help you build core skills in an energized, hands-on learning environment.
Department Chair, Animation
Ron Bernard
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