Bring Your Ideas to Life

Animation BFA at Daemen College

A Bachelor of Fine Arts in Animation from Daemen College prepares you for a career in the 6th largest industry in the US. Build your skills and use the latest tools as you build your portfolio learning CG character animation, storyboarding, modeling and rigging as you bring your ideas to life at Daemen.

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Immersed in Animation

Daemen’s Animation program is for your imagination. Our dual focus on traditional drawn animation and the latest in computer graphics animation places a heavy emphasis on strong narrative storytelling so you can turn your passion into a career. The program is taught by experienced professionals and structured to meet the demands of a modern animation studio. The software and curriculum are aligned with current production techniques. The program prepares you to turn your passion to create into a career. 

• Learn how to craft an animated film from start to finish, including character design, editing and sound, and the artistry of visual storytelling.  
• Become proficient in both traditional animation and CG animation.
•  Learn the latest in modeling and rigging in the CG environment.
• The animation program responds to industry needs for animators equipped with a high level of artistic training and creative ability.
• The program is built around multiple strengths, recognized by animation professionals and business leaders, including the combination of fine draftsmanship, character development and design, the use and understanding of film language and techniques, and a unique perspective to visual storytelling and filmmaking.
• The curriculum will foster the development of well-rounded learning experiences, better-enabling students to succeed in a complex world.

Experience Animation at Daemen

The Daemen animation facilities are equipped with studios, an editing room, a state-of-the-art screening room and professional film equipment. When it comes to experiencing and learning the latest in 2D and 3D animation, begin your animation career at Daemen. 

Get Your Animation Career Started at Daemen

A BFA degree from Daemen College prepares you for a career in a growing and dynamic field. Animation career options include:  

• Animator
• Game Developer
• Art Director
• Film Director
• Television/Film Producer
• Multimedia Artist 
• Illustrator
• Web Designer
• Video Editor
• Production Designer

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