Overview

The Art - Animation programme at Central Michigan University provides a comprehensive creative foundation for aspiring concept designers, story artists, and digital animators. Students engage with a curriculum that balances traditional hand-drawn techniques with the latest 3D computer-generated imagery and motion graphics technology.

The curriculum is designed to transform creative passion into professional expertise through the development of short films and game assets. Participants explore the entire production pipeline, from initial character performance to complex post-production and visual effects. This rigorous training ensures graduates are proficient in multiple forms of animated media.

Why Art - Animation at Central Michigan University?

Students benefit from a close-knit community and access to specialised facilities that blend traditional tools with digital innovation. The Animation Computer Lab features advanced workstations, iMacs, and digital drawing displays specifically configured for 3D sculpting and storyboarding. These resources provide a professional-grade environment for mastering industry software.

The university also maintains dedicated Traditional Media and Stop Motion labs for tactile exploration. These spaces are equipped with professional DSLR cameras and frame-by-frame animation software, allowing for experimentation with puppets, clay, and sand. Such diverse facilities ensure students can produce high-quality work across all animation disciplines.

Tuition Fee Breakdown

International fee: USD 22200 per year
National fee: USD 13248 per year
Local fee: USD 13248 per year

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Syllabus

Modules may include:

Digital Sculpting for Animation
Alternative Strategies in Animation
Character Performance for Animators
Motion Graphics
3D Animation
2D Tradigital Animation
Post-production
Storyboarding
Character Design
Stop Motion

Careers with Art - Animation

Graduates are prepared for a wide array of roles within the global entertainment and advertising sectors. Common career paths include becoming an art director, multimedia designer, or special effects artist. The skills acquired are also highly applicable to industries such as medical media, prototyping, and manufacturing design.

Those specialising in 2D animation often find success in storyboarding, comic book illustration, and animated effects for film and games. Meanwhile, a focus on 3D animation opens doors to careers in toy design and 3D prototyping. Alumni have successfully transitioned into roles as film and video editors, as well as professional illustrators across various media platforms.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Digital Design

Art Event Attendance

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History of Design: 1750-2010

Greek Art and Architecture

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-01-13 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-10-01 00:00:00 , International
Starting 2027-08-26 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-05-15 00:00:00 , International

More details

National Fall start : Rolling admission

Language

English

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IELTS

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Credits

120 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Mount Pleasant, United States

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

GPA

2.8

If your GPA is at least 2.8, we will accept your application using the GPA you provide when you apply.
If your GPA is below 2.8, a transcript is required.

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Other requirements

General requirements

We take several things into consideration when evaluating applications for admission, including GPA, test scores (optional) and academic improvement over time.

As part of the online application, you’ll need to pay a $40 application fee. If your family is experiencing financial hardship, speak to your high school guidance counselor to see whether you qualify for a fee waiver.

You may submit an unofficial transcript with your application, or ask your school counselor to submit your official transcript. We can provide an admission decision and merit scholarship with either one. Keep us updated with new transcripts at the end of each semester. It may mean an upgrade in your scholarship.

You don’t have to submit a test score in order to be admitted and earn a merit award.

Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

International Applies to you

Applies to you

Non-residents

22200 USD / year

≈ 22200 USD / year
Out-of-State

13248 USD / year

≈ 13248 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

13248 USD / year

≈ 13248 USD / year

Additional Details

Lower level (less than 56 credit hours) tuition: For U.S. residents: $11,976 per year, for International students: $21,000 per year

Living costs

Mount Pleasant

United States

1000 - 1500 USD / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

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