Computer Art and Animation, BFA

Syracuse University

The bachelor of fine arts (B.F.A.) degree program in computer art and animation is dedicated to exploring the possibilities of digital media within a fine art, exploratory, and culturally aware setting. The program provides instruction in multiple art media where the computer plays the primary role.Computer art and animation majors may travel to Los Angeles for a two-week industry immersion in animation and film. The themes of self-development, persistence, and networking are presented as you visit such studios as Filmworks FX and Method Studios to see their incredible special effects work on productions for major films and commercials.The computer art and animation program boasts alumni who are placed at some of the most prestigious animation and visual effects companies in the world-Pixar, Cartoon Network, Filmworks/FX, LucasArts, Tippett Studio, and Sony Pictures Imageworks-along with creative representation at galleries and media art festivals internationally. The program’s alumni and faculty have consistently pushed the edge publicly as to what it means to be a computer artist and continue to maintain that intensity today.

College of Visual and Performing Arts