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Art, BA | Animation

Virtual game animation
Overview

This concentration is offered within the Bachelor of Arts in studio art program. This 120-credit program offers a general study of art with room for a minor. It’s perfect if you want to pair animation with fields like marketing, business or creative writing.

If you seek a career as a professional artist or advertising designer, or in-depth technical training to help you pursue advanced studies, consider the Bachelor of Fine Arts in studio art with a focus on animation.

Breathe life into your digital creations

You’re ready to build a career where your creativity drives the industry. Come develop the skills to turn ideas into professional-grade animation, games and visual effects. We focus on your professional growth through hands-on projects. You’ll work with industry-standard software and gain experience with modern tools like virtual reality motion tracking.

Your professional toolkit

You’ll graduate with a polished portfolio and technical expertise in:

  • Digital 3D design
  • 2D and 3D animation
  • Visual effects
  • Storyboarding
  • Game design

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Is this program accredited?
Yes, by the NASAD.

Requirements for admission to SFA

All applicants must meet the undergraduate admission requirements. Select the option that best describes you:

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Undergraduate applications are accepted online. Apply using ApplyTexas or Common App. Both are fine, just only submit one.

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Priority deadlines

SFA has rolling admissions. That means you can apply to the university anytime. Although, applying early has financial and housing benefits. Make sure to check with your specific department! Some programs need extra paperwork by a certain date to consider you for the upcoming semester.

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