Animation & Visual Effects

Are you thinking of pursuing an animation career or visual effects job? If so, you’ll need specialized knowledge of art, animation and design.

Which classes will you be required to take for an animation degree? Learn more about core classes that are needed for this type of…

Seeing cool alumni work from our proud graduates gives us all sorts of warm and fuzzy feelings inside—even at the peak of winter.

While Maleficent: Mistress of Evil is “no fairy tale” as she herself puts it, it certainly is a dream come true for our animation…

Our favorite Halloweeny family is back, and with them come some of our very own animation school graduates. Congratulations, and as always, we’re very…

For Navy veteran and Academy of Art University’s animation school student Daniel Barnes, it’s never too early to start pursuing a successful, professional career—even…

Dreaming of going to animation school but not sure where exactly? This video tour for Academy of Art University just might hold the answer…

Academy of Art University scored an exclusive interview with Avengers: Endgame head animator and our very own alum, Jan Philip Cramer.

The best animation and visual effects schools prepare students with strong technical skills and hands-on project experience for the competitive market.