Department of
Digital Art & Animation

Calling All Storytellers

You could become the next Pixar star.

An anime girl with pink hair and gold eyes brandishes a magical sword.

Calling all visual effects enthusiasts, animation aficionados, and concept art wizards! Get ready to dive into the exciting world of Digital Arts & Animation in an exciting, and highly collaborative learning space.

Experience the full animation and VFX pipeline in our program. From 2D/3D animations to captivating concept art for games and films, you’ll master sought-after skills with industry-designed courses. Unleash your creativity, bring characters to life, and kickstart your career in digital arts and animation.

Diploma & Degree Programs

Bachelor of Arts in Digital Art & Animation

Our degree program lets you dive headfirst into the exciting digital, 3D animation field. 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.

DIPLOMA IN CONCEPT ART

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.

Lights, Camera, Alumni in Action

USV alumni have gone on to work at some of the most prestigious studios in the animation industry.

USV Video: Create Worlds, Tell Stories.

Student Work

Create Projects
for the Pros

Potential Career Options

Your Experience Just Got Real

Bachelor of Arts in Digital Art & Animation

  • 3D Generalist
  • 3D Modeler
  • Character Designer
  • Compositor
  • Concept Artist
  • Lighting Artist
  • Look Development Artist
  • Pre-visualization Artist
  • Quality Assurance Artist
  • Rigger
  • Storyboard Artist
  • Technical Director
  • Texture Artist
  • VFX Artist
  • 3D Animator
Ready to go from ideation to animation?

Learn On-Campus
or Online

Our Digital Art & Animation 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.

Learn more about getting a career in Digital Art & Animation

Your story is waiting to be told.

Learn from the Best

Real World Learning.
For Reels.

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.

Video: Project X is a real-world simulation studio for students.
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