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Alien worlds, fantasy realms, thrilling explosions and larger than life effects. Learn the skills needed to bring your digital art to life for film, TV and more. Each step of your journey brings new knowledge and proficiency. Begin with a foundation in art then explore the entire production pipeline as you learn about the Visual Effects process from start to finish with classes like:
Visual Effects for Games: Create and design real-time particle effects for both static and animating 2D/3D elements.
Visual Effects for Film: Design and create visual effects animation, procedural simulation, dynamic simulation and particle and fluid systems.
Character Visual Effects: Learn the fundamentals of creating, styling, and animating dynamic systems for characters.
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Animators rely on high-performing gear and software to bring their creations to life. As an animation student, the TechKit® becomes your fully-armed battle station to design out-of-this-world VFX and animations for film, TV and video games. The Animation TechKit® includes your own MSI GE76 Raider laptop with Unreal Engine, Python, Autodesk Maya, Pixologic ZBrush and Nuke.* You will also receive the entire Adobe Creative Suite, as well as a Wacom 16 Cintiq, Stealth Trooper Backpack, Gaming Mouse and Headset.
Our industry-experienced instructors curated a selection of Animation textbooks to help you get inspired to create your future as an animator in entertainment.
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Our alumni are in the industry doing amazing things! Whether compositing for blockbusters or working on projects for companies like Disney or brands like Marvel, they are building their place in the industry. From Oscar® nominations to VMA® wins, everyone’s path to success is different. What will yours be?
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Earn your degree from anywhere. You may be taking classes online, but as a student, you’ll learn from professionals with roots in the animation and visual effects industries. Classes start soon, so enroll now and begin your journey.