Alabama Animation Schools Overview

Animation schools teach classes in traditional forms of animation techniques along with our new technical and computerized versions of this art. Students can be exposed to lessons in 2D or 3D animation, computerized animation, video game design and game art, Maya character animation, character design techniques, modeling, cartooning, background painting and Photoshop techniques, Storyboard, digital composting or a variety of other animation specialties along these lines.

Who goes to Animation Schools?

People normally go to animation schools when they have a burning desire to entered into the animation film or gaming industry. Generally, most trade schools, colleges, or universities that teach animation techniques will special-tailor a course of study to meet your end-goals if a pre-defined course of study does not meet all of your requirements.

Most animation schools simply require that you are a high school graduate, or hold a completed GED certification instead of a high school diploma before allowing you to sign-up for classes. Some colleges offer AA, BA, or Master Degree programs in Animation, or in a related field that includes the option to specialize in animation skills.

Animation schools are varied in their teaching styles and class offerings. People choose their animation school through reading college brochures and class descriptions until they find the online or offline school that fits their needs. To get started on your search for the right animation school, we offer a comprehensive list of schools for browsing.

Online Colleges Offering Arts & Design Degrees

Accreditation  

University of Phoenix is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission and is a member of the North Central Association. .

Accreditation  

Westwood College is currently nationally accredited by the Accrediting Council for Independent Colleges and Schools (ACICS), which is recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.

Accreditation  

Accrediting Commission of Career Schools and Colleges of Technology.

Accreditation  

Savannah College of Art and Design is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, Commission on Colleges.

Accreditation  

McCann School of Business & Technology is accredited to award occupational associate degrees and certification diplomas by the Accrediting Council for Independent Colleges and Schools, a nationally recognized accrediting agency by the United States Department of Education,.

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Arts & Design Salaries
Animation
$34,000 - $97,500
Graphic Design
$32,382 - $45,020
Photography
$41,000 - $72,800
Audio Production
$42,237 - $55,151
CAD/Drafting
$30,080 - $42,000
Game Design
$40,000 - $1,33,000
Multimedia & Web
$41,484 - $65,550
Video Production
$40,787 - $53,821
Visual Effects
$47,666 - $1,18,207
 * Based on 5 years experience