Animation, M.F.A.

"No. 1 Animation School in the South, No. 1 M.A. in Animation Program in the U.S. — Animation Career Review 2022"

Illuminate  fantastical realms and characters that launch careers, bring joy to fans, and take the world by storm. Named a top animation program in the U.S. year after year by Animation Career Review, SCAD provides every resource to help you develop your signature style in 2D, 3D, and stop-motion animation, digital modeling, rigging, lighting, and look development. As you work with top companies and peers, you’ll become a pro at collaboration — just like in the real world. SCAD animation alumni join forces with the world's biggest studios such as Cartoon Network, Nickelodeon, Pixar, and Walt Disney Animation Studios. At SCAD, everything you need to become a professional animator is at your fingertips. From high performance digital workstations to state-of-the-art motion capture systems, SCAD offers animation students the same resources they'll use in their professional careers. Every SCAD student has a powerful network of fellow creatives at their fingertips. Work with peers and professors in programs like visual effects, sound design, and film and television — or consider supercharging your degree with a double major or minor in a related field.