Creative, imaginative students can study media arts and animation at The Art Institute of California — San Francisco. Media arts and animation is used in various industries including architecture, television, advertising, education, and forensics. The Art Institute of California — San Francisco offers a bachelor’s degree in Media Arts & Animation.
Skills needed in the media arts and animation industry, and taught through this program, include design, illustration, compositing, and 3-D computer modeling. Students are taught other aspects of media arts and animation like story development, background design, scenic layout, and special effects.
Students learn about media arts and animation in a hands-on environment, using industry-related technology and software. They also assemble a portfolio demonstrating their knowledge of media arts and animation to show potential employers.
Armed with their knowledge of media arts and animation, graduates of this program are prepared to pursue entry-level jobs like animator, 3-D modeler, and computer artist.
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