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USA, California
Type: University
Location Type: Urban
Founded: 1949
Total Students: 39,967 +
Main Campus Address
1250 Bellflower Blvd, Long Beach, CA 90840, United States
The BFA in Art, Option in Animation, provides students with the essential knowledge and skills needed to succeed in the field of animation for film, game, and media arts. The degree option offers a curriculum with an emphasis on foundational principles, storytelling, and experimentation.
The degree option in Animation begins the training using traditional methods and evolves to digital media. As students progress through the curriculum they may also experiment with alternative techniques for narrative and non-narrative films.
This degree option provides students with thorough experience in animation production and filmmaking to grow their artistic visions and develop the professional skills needed to succeed in the field of animation and media arts. This degree option culminates in a showcase, which introduces our graduates to professionals in the field of animation and media arts.
Students wishing to study Animation at CSULB are first admitted into the BA Studio Art degree option or as a Pre-Art major. In this degree option, students may focus on Animation. BA students may then choose to apply to enter into the BFA program in Animation. The BFA program has limited enrollment, and the selection process is competitive.
4-Year Bachelor's Degree
30 Days
Full-Time
48 Months
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Intake Month/Year | Intake Status | |
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aug 2025 | Closed |
*Note: The fee is approximate and is subject to change
*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.
Check program website for more information about funding options.
Optional Practical Training or OPT is a period during which students, who have completed their degrees in the USA, are permitted to work for one year on a student visa by the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS). OPT allows students to work for up to 3 years and develop real-world skills to survive in the competitive jobs market.
It is temporary employment for a period of 12-months that is directly related to the major area of study of an F-1 student. Eligible students have the option to apply for OPT employment authorization before completing their academic studies and/or after completing their academic studies.
A student can participate in three types of Optional Practical Training (OPT):
Program Level: 4-Year Bachelor's Degree
Duration: 48 months
Tuition Fee: CAD 18,972
English Requirement: IELTS TOEFL PTE DUOLINGO
Work Permit:
Program Level: 4-Year Bachelor's Degree
Duration: 48 months
Tuition Fee: CAD 18,972
English Requirement: IELTS TOEFL PTE DUOLINGO
Work Permit:
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