Bachelor of Arts in Animation
Central Michigan University
USA,Michigan
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48 Months
Duration
CAD 20,396/year
Tuition Fee
CAD 55
Application Fee
Sep 2025
Apply Date
USA, Michigan
Type: University
Location Type: Rural
Founded: 1892
Total Students: 15,465 +
Campus Detail
Main Campus Address
1200 S Franklin St, Mt Pleasant, MI 48859, United States
Bachelor of Arts in Animation
Program Overview
Study the intricacies of motion, design and visual narrative to craft a visual story. A major in art with a concentration in animation prepares you for a rewarding career in animation.
Why This Program & What You'll Learn
Develop the artistic vision and technical skills necessary to create engaging characters and produce powerful visual stories. Our animation program gives you a broad foundation in animation as both an industry and an internationally celebrated art form.
As an animation student, you’ll study character design, storyboarding, 3D modeling and lighting, character performance and effects animation. You’ll work in media ranging from hand-drawn animation and traditional stop-motion techniques to 3D computer animation.
You’ll also have access to state-of-the-art facilities that combine traditional animation tools with advanced digital technologies.
- Our Animation Computer Lab features powerful double-monitor workstations with iMacs and Wacom Cintiqs for on-screen digital drawing, sculpting and animation. Each workstation is fully loaded with industry-grade software to support 2D motion graphics, 3D animation, tradigital animation and more.
- Our traditional-media animation labs encourage playful exploration in clay, paper cut-outs and even sand. Each workstation is outfitted with a professional DSLR camera, iMac and industry-grade software for capturing and processing frame-by-frame animation.
In our close-knit community, you’ll find the support to pursue your own vision — and to create complex work in collaboration with others.
Application Fee
Application Fee: CAD 55 Tuition Fee
CAD 20,396 per year
*Note: The fee is approximate and is subject to change
Living Cost in Central Michigan University
CAD 13,000 per year
*Note: The fee is approximate and is subject to change
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
Funding
Check program website for more information about funding options.
