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Bachelor of Arts in Animation Degree

On-Campus Degree Overview:

With Regent's Bachelor of Arts in Animation program, you will learn the art of animation in one of the most technologically advanced communication facilities on the East Coast. EugeneUsing cutting-edge computer, animation software and design studios, you'll study character and graphic design, gestures, perspective and composition under award-winning, industry experts. Through a combination of training in both traditional and digital animation, you will develop the basic skills needed to perform the standard phases of animation: conceptualization, modeling and construction, texturing, animation, digital cinematography, and post production. Upon graduation, you will be equipped as a well-round artist with a foundational education in art, design, and technology.

The Bachelor of Arts degree with a major in Animation is a 120 credit hour program, with 53 credits of major study in the Cinema-Television department.

Course of study outline:

49 Credit hours General Education
53 Credit hours Cinema-Television Courses
18 Credit hours Electives (within or outside of CTV)

Your animation education will be portfolio-based, allowing you to graduate with a professional "reel" to show to prospective employers.  In addition, you will learn the business of the animation industry, enabling you to better market your animation capabilities.

All students are required to have a laptop that is powerful enough to run Autodesk's Maya and their own copies of required software. See hardware requirements pdf and necessary software. pdf

Please note: The B.A. in Animation is a specialized degree program. Upper level courses (300-400) are offered at $685 per credit hour.

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