Welcome
In the professional field, animators convey storytelling through the illusion of animated character motion. Animators combine technical craft with observational and intuitive expression. They are knowledgeable about the theories associated with the medium as well as its contemporary context and history.
The SCAD animation program has been named among the world's top animation schools and among the "Ivy League of Animation" by 3D World magazine, offering a comprehensive array of courses and degrees.
The SCAD animation program has been named among the world's top animation schools and among the "Ivy League of Animation" by 3D World magazine, offering a comprehensive array of courses and degrees.
Embedded in the School of Film, Digital Media and Performing Arts, SCAD animation students have opportunities to collaborate with visual effects, sound design and film students.
The B.F.A. program emphasizes the art and craft of animation in both traditional and digital media. Drawing and observational skills are emphasized throughout the curriculum.
The M.A. program provides advanced skills-based learning within a context of broadening students’ awareness of animation storytelling. The M.F.A. program allows students to explore, in greater depth, areas of animation specialization.
The B.F.A. program emphasizes the art and craft of animation in both traditional and digital media. Drawing and observational skills are emphasized throughout the curriculum.
The M.A. program provides advanced skills-based learning within a context of broadening students’ awareness of animation storytelling. The M.F.A. program allows students to explore, in greater depth, areas of animation specialization.
Students learn on the same tools used throughout the industry: Autodesk Maya; Adobe Master Collection (Photoshop, Illustrator, After Effects, Flash and Premiere); and Toon Boom Pencil Check, Storyboard and Animate Pro. Resources include a Vicon motion capture system.
Industry representatives frequently visit SCAD to give presentations, review portfolios, and hire SCAD students and graduates. Companies include Activision, Blue Sky Studios, Charlex, Digital Domain, PDI/DreamWorks, Electronic Arts, Radical Axis, Framestore NY, Industrial Light & Magic, Laika, Lucasfilm Animation, Pixar, Rhythm & Hues Studios, Tippett Studio, Turner Studios and Walt Disney Feature Animation.
Contact Animation
- anim@scad.edu
- admission@scad.edu
- Hong Kong/Savannah/eLearning: 800.869.7223 or 912.525.5100
- Atlanta: 877.722.3285 or 404.253.2700
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Events
Transfer Chat Session (Noon-3 p.m. EST)
Nov. 18, 2009- Winter Quarter Begins
Jan. 04, 2010
News
- Nov. 05, 2009
SCAD courses registered in Hong Kong - Sep. 21, 2009
2009 Film Festival competition lineup, jurors - Jun. 30, 2009
Don Bluth animation collection at Gallery See - Feb. 03, 2009
INSPIRE 09 tackles motion-media "storm"
Recognition
- Daniel Farah to intern at 1st Avenue Machine
- Hunnicutt film to screen at exground filmfest
- Hammond’s film to screen at exground filmfest
- Liu film accepted in Nickelodeon festival
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