32 Animation BA degrees found
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- Asia3
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32 Animation BA degrees found
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Kristiania University of Applied Sciences
Bachelor in Computer Arts
- Oslo, Norway
BA
Full time
3 years
On-Campus
English
Bachelor in Computer Arts is a dynamic, interdisciplinary program blending artistic creativity with cutting-edge digital technology. Taught in English, it is designed for students passionate about animation, game design, 3D graphics, and visual effects, aiming to shape the future of digital art.
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University of Westminster
Animation BA Honours
- London, United Kingdom
BA
Full time
3 years
On-Campus
English
Our exciting specialist course will enable you to develop your imaginative and creative skills while giving you a sound knowledge and understanding of animation processes, techniques and critical theory. Commercial animation is a rapidly growing and vibrant industry, encompassing a broad range of rewarding and fascinating creative job opportunities. Our strong emphasis on creative practice will help you to develop your skills in drawing and design, along with the imaginative development and innovation of ideas expressed sequentially. These skills, together with the professional practice aspects of the course, will ensure that you have the confidence and expertise to succeed in the industry, whether as a producer, technician, designer or manager. You’ll also develop the transferable and cognitive skills necessary for lifelong personal and professional development. Throughout the course, there are opportunities for you to take part in national and international competitions and film festivals. Our course is delivered by a large team of experienced animation practitioners, staff and industry visitors, and you’ll work in dedicated specialist animation studios with facilities for blue screen, rostrum animation, CGI, drawing, stop-frame, film, photography, set building, sound and video. Successful animators need to be flexible and able to adapt to changing cultures and new initiatives, and our course seeks to reflect this fluidity. You’ll rapidly develop your own practice in animation, and will be encouraged to work on shared initiatives. Based at our Harrow Campus – home to the Westminster School of Arts and the Westminster School of Media and Communications – you’ll work alongside students from film, photography, music, fashion and journalism, in a unique creative hothouse.
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Berlin School Of Business & Innovation
BA (Hons) Animation
- Hamburg, Germany
BA
Full time
3 years
On-Campus
English
This three years/four-year International Route programme has been selected by BSBI from among the many prestigious international degrees offered by University for the Creative Arts (UCA). The course aims to attract the best creative talent and join the fascinating world of animated filmmaking. We will ensure you reach your full potential as you work in an industry-standard studio with state-of-the-art facilities. You will be supported by an esteemed faculty who will guide you to find your own unique approach within the field.
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University of Lincoln
BA (Hons) Animation and Visual Effects
- Lincoln, United Kingdom
BA
Full time
3 years
On-Campus
English
Animation and Visual Effects at Lincoln offers an introduction to the innovative world of animation and visual effects through moving images, digital visualisation, and contemporary narrative. The course enables students to develop into creative animators and artists with the flexibility to practise their craft in a variety of media.
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AAS College
BA (Hons) Animation & Games Art
- Thessaloniki, Greece
BA
Full time
3 years
Blended, On-Campus
English
BA (Hons) Animation will allow you to explore the pre-production pipeline and be able to apply animation to a wide range of media. You will study and develop traditional animation techniques, plus key digital skills in 2D and 3D, while learning the core principles of character-led animation.
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Savannah College of Art and Design
B.F.A. in Animation
- Savannah, USA
BA
Full time
180 years
Blended, Distance Learning, On-Campus
English
Bring characters and worlds to life at SCAD, a top-ranked animation program. Master 2D, 3D, and stop-motion animation, digital modeling, rigging, and lighting. With cutting-edge resources and collaborations with industry leaders, you'll refine your style and teamwork skills—preparing for a thriving animation career.
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Catalyst - Institute for Creative Arts and Technology GmbH
Bachelor of Arts (Hons) in Visual Effects, Digital Arts & Animation
- Berlin, Germany
BA
Full time
3 years
On-Campus
English
Gain a powerful insight into the world of visual effects production, digital arts and animation with all the tools, techniques and practical experience required to succeed as one of tomorrow's industry professionals. Subject areas include 2D and 3D animation, filmmaking, post-production, motion design, matte painting, digital compositing, visual effects supervising, creative coding, audiovisual installations and interactive art.
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Azusa Pacific University
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Animation and Visual Effects Major
- Azusa, USA
BA
Full time
On-Campus
English
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Azusa Pacific University's Bachelor of Arts in Animation and Visual Effects will prepare you to make a difference in a creative and growing industry. Learn to bring characters, creatures, and objects to life in stories you create in this animation degree program with classes covering animation’s many facets and cultivate your narrative techniques with a comprehensive cinematic arts curriculum.
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Asia Pacific University of Technology & Innovation (APU)
BA (Hons) in Animation
- Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
BA
Full time
3 years
On-Campus
English
Animation is one of the fastest-growing industries worldwide. It has been a huge technological development in the last decade, from traditional 2D hand-drawn to digital 3D animation. In today’s digital world, the application of animation isn’t simply restricted to films. It facilitates exciting career opportunities in various sectors like Advertising, Print media, TV production and Gaming.
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University of Applied Sciences Upper Austria
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Bachelor's degree in Digital Arts
- Hagenberg, Austria
BA
Full time
6 semesters
On-Campus
German
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The Bachelor's degree in Digital Arts offers specialized training in design, conception and production with a focus on animation and games as well as other areas such as audio, video and mixed reality. The training emphasizes practical implementation in a professional and interdisciplinary environment.
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University of Salford
BA (Hons) Animation
- Manchester, United Kingdom
BA
Full time
3 years
On-Campus
English
BA Animation is designed to enhance your creative abilities by providing a structured pathway in digital animation practice as well as selective modules focusing on areas such as drawing for animation, digital narrative technology, compositing and pre-production elements. Animation is one of the fastest-growing areas within the UK creative sector providing lots of opportunities for graduates. You’ll be based on our MediaCity campus, one of the UK’s biggest creative hubs and home to the BBC and ITV. Here you’ll find industry-standard facilities including TV studios, green screen facilities, audio production, a stop-frame studio, computing suites and editing facilities.
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Kingston University
BA in Illustration Animation
- Kingston upon Thames, United Kingdom
BA
Full time
3 years
On-Campus
English
The Illustration Animation BA (Hons) - the UK's first degree in Illustration Animation - at Kingston School of Art combines narrative and time-based subjects to give the undergraduate complete creative freedom to engage in visual thinking, expression and communication.
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The University of Greenwich
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BA H Animation
- London, United Kingdom
BA
Full time
3 years
On-Campus
English
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Our degree in animation is designed to provide all the skills you need to get into the film, TV, visual FX, or video game industries. This animation degree covers a range of subjects, from 2D and 3D animation and storytelling to the technical computer graphic skills you need for animation practice.
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BIMM University Berlin
BA (Hons) Animation
- Berlin, Germany
BA
Full time
3 years
On-Campus
English
BA (Hons) Animation is an interdisciplinary programme designed to prepare students for careers in the animation, games, and film industries. The course integrates both traditional and cutting-edge techniques, emphasising real-time 2D and 3D visual technologies. With a focus on performance-based animation, character design, and production workflows, students gain hands-on experience in creating animation for various media, from film and television to games.
Budapest Metropolitan University
BA in Animation
- Budapest, Hungary
BA
Full time
6 semesters
On-Campus
English
Are you interested in how a drawing becomes a motion picture, are you attracted by film tricks, video games, making apps? As an animation designer, you can become the designer of complex productions in advertising, the electronic media, motion pictures, digital post - production or game design, or the specialist of a special field.
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BA Programs in Art Studies Animation
A Bachelor of Arts degree is an undergraduate degree for coursework in liberal arts or sciences at a college or university. Bachelor’s degrees can take anywhere from three to seven years to complete depending on the coursework and pace of study.
What is a BA in Animation? This program of study can take many forms but typically focuses on working with the medium, form, and content of animated storytelling. Perfect for creative students interested in refining their art into usable skills, coursework can include topics such as composition, perspective, character gesture, stop-motion, and both cutout and hand-drawn design. Additionally, many programs include courses in the history of animation and cinema, as well as animation writing.
Graduates with a degree in animation have a highly specific yet desirable skill set. The ability to present and explain work is as valuable in an office as it is in a showroom. Similarly, creative thinking and analyzing information give graduates an edge in problem-solving.
Not all bachelor’s degree programs cost the same amount. Fees can vary depending on a variety of factors including the length of study and the specific college or university. Doing research on program costs can help prospective students make the right decision in applying.
Career opportunities for students with a Bachelor of Arts in Animation include jobs both inside the art world and out. While positions like illustrators, character animators, and game artists are a natural fit, the skills learned through an art degree can be put to use in nearly every sector. From market researcher to medical equipment designer, to police or courtroom artist, art degree graduates work in a variety of positions. Nearly anywhere in the world, there are positions available to utilize the skills gained from a BA in Animation.
Programs to earn a Bachelor of Arts in Animation are available both full-time and part-time. With courses available around the world, in-person and online options are available. Search for your program below and contact directly the admission office of the school of your choice by filling in the lead form.