Launch your creative future at the University of Silicon Valley, a digital art school and animation college located in the heart of the world’s innovation hub. Whether you dream of becoming a professional animator or a concept artist, our animation degree programs combine hands-on learning, industry tools, and experienced faculty to prepare you for success.
PROGRAMS AVAILABLE ON-CAMPUS AND ONLINE
Our Digital Art & Animation Programs:
In the BA degree program, you’ll have the chance to specialize in four awesome areas through program electives: 3D Animation, 3D Modeling, Entertainment Design, and Technical Art. The coursework combines traditional and digital arts, giving you a solid foundation in theory, production, and general education.
Unleash your creativity and collaborate with fellow DAA students and other departments on thrilling projects. Your artwork will come to life for the world to see as we provide numerous opportunities for public exhibition.
Graduates of our animation college have gone on to work at industry leaders like Pixar, Disney, and DreamWorks. Our animation school equips students with the skills needed for roles such as 3D Animator, Concept Artist, or VFX Artist, while our animation degree prepares you for a lasting creative career.
Launch your creative future at the University of Silicon Valley, a digital art school and animation college located in the heart of the world’s innovation hub. Whether you dream of becoming a professional animator or a concept artist, our animation degree programs combine hands-on learning, industry tools, and expert guidance to prepare you for success.
Got big ideas? Bring them to life with our BA in Digital Art & Animation. Learn how to turn sketches into characters, scenes into stories, and concepts into stunning visuals for animation, film, or games. Work alongside other artists, grow your portfolio, and shape the worlds you imagine.
Sketch. Paint. Create worlds. The Concept Art Diploma builds your skills to design characters, environments, and storyboards for animation and film. Develop your craft, expand your portfolio, and roll credits into our Digital Art & Animation bachelor’s when you’re ready for more.
Demonstrate an effective application of fundamental design principles and color theory.
Develop skills in a variety of digital technologies and tools.
Employ creative experimentation and iteration in design.
Work proficiently with diverse groups in collaborative project teams.
Create expressive characters, environments and props using traditional tools and techniques of the industry.
Produce work in an ethical and sustainable manner.
Develop and reflect upon a personal, artistic and professional identity.
Picture this: Your files, multimedia masterpieces, and coursework are all at your fingertips, 24/7. That’s the magic of Tech Pack™.
What’s in the box? A sleek laptop and media creation software tailored to your program, keeping you in sync with the ever-evolving industry standards. And it’s yours to keep after you graduate, setting you up for success in Digital Art & Animation School. Whether you’re crafting the next big game or working on mind-blowing multimedia projects, Tech Pack™ has your back.
The exact components of your Tech Pack™ might vary based on what’s available when we ship it out. No worries – it’s all part of your total education cost. Oh, and about the software? You’ll need to do a quick download using your USV email. Just a heads-up, there might be a small cost involved. Keep it in the loop!
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*Pricing and package specifications are subject to change.
Whether you focus on 3D Animation, Modeling, or Entertainment Design, our digital art school curriculum blends artistic vision with technical expertise. Each track is part of a larger animation degree pathway, ensuring your animation courses connect directly to career-ready skills.
Get ready to sculpt your way into the world of 3D magic! In our 3D Modeling focus, we've designed the ultimate training experience for Digital Arts & Animation students. With access to modern industry tools and expert instructors, you’ll master professional workflows and create your very own 3D models. From films to video games and beyond, get ready to bring your favorite characters to life in breathtaking 3D!
Lights, camera, action! Kickstart your animation career with our 3D Animation course. Skilled industry mentors will guide you through the fundamentals of animation, from mastering movement to character rigging and beyond. Discover the tools to tell your stories in the most dynamic and jaw-dropping ways. The next thing you know, you could be designing amazing creatures for industry features.
Prepare to be the master of creating entire worlds! In our Entertainment Design course, industry professionals will help you unlock the secrets of bringing stories, characters, and landscapes to life. Your creative arsenal will be drawing, rendering, model building, sculpting, and 3D tools. Whether it’s animation, video games, or environmental design, unleash your imagination and embark on a career filled with endless possibilities!
Go from fantasizing and digitizing as you combine your passion for art and programming in our Technical Art program. As the digital entertainment industry becomes more complex, bridging the gap between art and technology is crucial. Become an essential Technical Artist, integrating art assets seamlessly while staying within technical limits. This is where creativity and technology help you become a make-believer achiever.
Our Digital Art & Animation college programs are available on-campus or 100% online. Whether taking classes at the USV campus or learning from the comfort of your own home, you will experience multiplayer support of our award-winning curriculum.
Project X is a one-of-a-kind project-based learning capstone course that incorporates every component of animation film production for the big and small screen. Students collaborate with different departments to bring a story to life in an industry-standard production pipeline setting.
