A BFA degree in Media Arts & Animation at the Art at The Art Institute of Tampa, a branch of Miami International University of Art & Design, is designed to build on the foundations of animation and design while promoting individual creativity. It will push you to go beyond your comfort zone as you explore and experiment with new ideas and techniques.
In our Media Arts & Animation degree courses, you’ll start by drawing by hand and exploring the fundamentals of composition, color, and design. Then, you’ll move to building skills in storytelling, 2D and 3D animation, modeling, background design, lighting, rigging, and more. From concept to creation to editing and delivery, you can learn it all while working with same kind of software and technology used by industry professionals—and while collaborating with other talented, inspiring students in your program. Our Media Arts & Animation degree program focuses on professionalism and helping you pursue your career goals, while immersing you in the creative culture that the Tampa area has to offer.
Krishna Sadasivam, Media Arts & Animation Instructor, The Art Institute of Tampa“I routinely bring my professional experiences and lessons learned into the classroom. It’s absolutely critical for students to understand that in today’s workforce, you have to wear many hats, work hard, ask questions, and have a can-do attitude. My job as an instructor is to give my students the time, tools and resources they need to become successful in their chosen field.”
Beyond the classroom, you can participate in student organizations and industry events, forming professional connections that can benefit you down the road. As a digital storyteller, you’ll find yourself right in the middle of a highly competitive, fast-paced and constantly evolving profession. Our digital animation courses will push you to fulfill your potential as a multimedia artist.
Media Arts & Animation, 2016 (BFA) Alumnus Andre Bowen | The Art Institute of Tampa:“Every time I draw, I learn something new. The animation I created right after graduation is a perfect example. It was the most moving piece I had done at the time.”
To prepare for a digital animation career, your design courses will include the business of animation and self-promotion, culminating in a professional demo reel and portfolio. After earning your Media Arts & Animation degree, you’ll be prepared for entry-level roles in modeling, motion graphics, environment design, digital effects, character animation, and more.
Our Media Arts & Animation curriculum will truly put you to the test. Because it was designed by industry experts to help put you in a position to succeed in a field where the only limit is your imagination. You'll study:
At The Art Institutes system of schools, creativity is our core, our calling, our culture. Media Arts & Animation degree programs are built on that creative foundation. It’s also built on our knowledge that a creative career is not for the faint of heart. Because it’s tough out there, it’s tough in here. But we temper the tough with the support you need to make your creativity marketable. We provide the mentoring and real-world experience you need to prevail, with faculty* who’ve worked in the field and internship possibilities at successful businesses. Here, you’ll be encouraged and expected to be bold. To take risks. To push yourself and the people around you. So if your heart is telling you that you belong in a creative field, you belong here. It’s the hardest thing you’ll ever love.
*Credentials and experience levels vary by faculty and instructors.
In this episode of Ai LIVE, host E. Vincent Martinez sits down with Todd Redner, director and producer of Floyd county Productions, an Emmy Award winning animation studio in Atlanta.
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