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College of Arts and Media

Animation

Build your future in animation with training in 2D and 3D, modeling, character animation, game design, storyboarding, and a professional portfolio.

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Degree
  • Bachelor of Fine Arts
Location
  • Huntsville
Type of Instruction
  • Face to Face
Length

4 Years

Create the Future of Animation

The BFA in Animation at SHSU prepares you for a creative career through hands-on training in 2D and 3D animation, character design, modeling, and game animation. Courses emphasize storytelling, art history, drawing, and design to help you build strong visual and conceptual skills. You'll explore tools used in the industry while developing your own artistic voice. In your final year, you will create a professional portfolio that showcases your skills and supports your next step whether that is graduate school, freelance work, or entry into the animation, film, or gaming industries.

What do I need to join and stay in the BFA program?

All prospective art majors must submit a portfolio for admission that demonstrates artistic and technical skills. Once accepted, students begin with the WASH (Workshop in Art Studio and History) program and must pass the BFA Portfolio Review, typically in their second year, to continue into advanced coursework.

What technology will I need for this program?

All art majors must have a personal Mac laptop that meets department specifications. Your laptop is your digital studio, giving you access to creative tools anytime, anywhere. SHSU offers an Apple Purchase Program to help reduce costs, and students who qualify for financial aid may be eligible for additional assistance.

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Bring stories to life with SHSU’s BFA in Animation—where creativity, technical skill, and storytelling come together to launch your career in film, gaming, or digital art.

Set Your Future in Motion

Whether you dream of working in games, interactive media, or film, this program gives you the tools and experiences to shape your future and your career.

  • Studio-Style Training Built In

    From your first animation course, you'll work in a hands-on, studio-like environment that mirrors the animation industry and prepares you to thrive in creative teams.

  • Blend of Fine Art and Digital

    You’ll build strong foundations in drawing, design, and art history while mastering 2D and 3D animation, modeling, and storytelling techniques.

  • Portfolio-Ready by Graduation

    Complete your studies with a professional portfolio that includes a digital reel, website, and materials tailored for careers in animation, games, or film.

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Find Your Future Career

Students with Animation degrees go on to work in gaming, interactive media, emerging technologies, and film as animators, modelers, concept artists, and digital storytellers.

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Artists. Educators. Mentors.

Our faculty are practicing artists and scholars who bring real-world experience into the classroom to support your creative and professional growth.

Become a Bearkat

Ready to see what a degree can do for you or to start your application to SHSU? Our Admissions team is here to help.