林恩大學

Unleash your inner computer animator or game artist and explore the fundamentals of visual storytelling, classical art and advanced computer-generated techniques. In this computer animation program, you can choose between two tracks computer animation or game art concentrations and learn from experienced faculty. As a computer animation major, you'll immerse yourself in the world of digital animation and learn, facet by facet, how computer animations are created.

Delve into screenplay writing, storyboarding, 3D modeling, cinematic lighting, technical direction and more. Create portfolios that showcase your perspectives while capturing your best work. If animation is your passion, this is the perfect program for you. Here, you'll become more than a digital designer; you'll learn to be a master storyteller.

What you'll learn in the computer animation program

The computer animation program focuses on preparing you to meet the challenges of today’s animation studio and production house. You'll not only gain a foundation in studio arts, but you'll also have the opportunity to develop the skills necessary to express your creative side through the art of animation or gaming. The best part, you get to choose what track best suits your interests. Here's a deeper look into what you'll learn in the computer animation program.

• Game art
• Digital storytelling and animation
• Advanced computer-generated techniques
• Storyboarding, 3D modeling, cinematic lighting, motion graphics and technical direction

Tracks selections

• Animation: Learn advanced motion graphics, comics and sequential art.
• Game art: Concepts of gaming, level design and digital sculpting

Computer animation career opportunities

Earning your B.F.A. in computer animation opens the doors to many exciting career opportunities, including:

• Animator
• Illustrator
• Concept artist
• Game developer
• Graphic designer

In fact, our alumni have landed amazing careers across the industry, including these places:

• Blue Sky Studios
• Digital Domain
• MTV Networks
• Univision
• Virtus Studios