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BFA in Animation

BACHELOR’S DEGREE IN ANIMATION AT CCAD

Here, you’ll learn the latest in animation tools and techniques, including 2D, 3D and experimental forms (think claymation, stop-motion, or other forms of animation made with unexpected materials). That’s not all: You’ll also learn about creating motion graphics, digital modeling, and virtual reality. And you’ll make work using professional-grade tools and facilities, all with the support of our expert faculty.

You’ll also sharpen your creative skills through other activities, like CCAD Sketch, a one-of-a-kind program where we bring in animals for live-sketch sessions. The Animation Student Collective is where you’ll meet new friends and take your creativity to new places. And you won’t want to miss out on fun creative competitions like the worldwide 24-Hours Animation Contest for Students.

Animation Careers

Animation majors often end up with one of the following roles after graduation:

  • Architectural Visualization Producer
  • Augmented Reality Designer
  • Character Animator For Feature Films
  • Effect House Animator
  • Game Artist
  • Live Theater Effects Designer

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CCAD AT A GLANCE

We are the beautiful center of creativity in Columbus, Ohio, and beyond—where many talents and inspirations fuse together to create something new. At CCAD you'll find a community of others like you. We inspire, support, and challenge one another to be the best artists and humans we can be. Welcome home.

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of our students receive scholarships or aid from CCAD
A DAY IN THE LIFE
There’s an undeniable energy that defines your life at CCAD. You’ll find your community, explore interests you didn’t even know you had, and grow as a creative through your experiences.
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CREATIVE CAREERS & COLLABORATION
You’ll work right next to professors who are practicing artists, practicing artists who are visiting professors, and business owners (many who are CCAD alumni) who hire students like you. By the time you graduate, you’ll already have worked in real situations on real projects in the real world.
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COLUMBUS IS THE CENTER OF IT ALL
Classrooms and studios are a great place to get creative, but you’ll find inspiration and community throughout our vibrant and thriving city. Columbus is the place to explore, collaborate, and dream big.
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