Overview

Develop the artistic vision and technical skills necessary to create engaging characters and produce powerful visual stories. Our animation program gives you a broad foundation in animation as both an industry and an internationally celebrated art form.As an Art - Animation student of Central Michigan University, you’ll study character design, storyboarding, 3D modeling and lighting, character performance and effects animation. You’ll work in media ranging from hand-drawn animation and traditional stop-motion techniques to 3D computer animation.You’ll also have access to state-of-the-art facilities that combine traditional animation tools with advanced digital technologies.

Our Animation Computer Lab features powerful double-monitor workstations with iMacs and Wacom Cintiqs for on-screen digital drawing, sculpting and animation. Each workstation is fully loaded with industry-grade software to support 2D motion graphics, 3D animation, tradigital animation and more.

Our traditional-media animation labs encourage playful exploration in clay, paper cut-outs and even sand. Each workstation is outfitted with a professional DSLR camera, iMac and industry-grade software for capturing and processing frame-by-frame animation.

Program Highlights

As an animation student, you can:

Customize your education with courses such as Digital Sculpting for Animation, Alternative Strategies in Animation, and Character Performance for Animators.

Apply for scholarships designed specifically for art students.

Exhibit your work through regular gallery exhibitions and semester screenings.

Join student organizations like Animation Super Station, which presents film screenings, hosts speakers and supports individual projects.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Digital Design

Art Event Attendance

History of Photography

History of Design: 1750-2010

Greek Art and Architecture

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-01-13 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-10-01 00:00:00 , International
Starting 2026-08-26 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-05-15 00:00:00 , International

More details

National Fall start : Rolling admission

Language

English

IELTS

6.5

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Credits

120 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Mount Pleasant, United States

Disciplines

Animation View 137 other Bachelors in Animation in United States

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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.

English requirements

IELTS

6.5

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PTE Academic

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TOEFL^® IBT

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100

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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.

Student insurance

Make sure to cover your health, travel, and stay while studying abroad. Even global coverages can miss important items, so make sure your student insurance ticks all the following:

Additional medical costs (i.e. dental)
Repatriation, if something happens to you or your family
Liability
Home contents and baggage
Accidents
Legal aid

We partnered with Aon to provide you with the best affordable student insurance, for a carefree experience away from home.

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Starting from €0.53/day, free cancellation any time.

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Tuition Fee

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International

19800 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 19800 USD per year during 48 months.
National

10992 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 10992 USD per year during 48 months.
In-State

10992 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 10992 USD per year during 48 months.

Living costs for Mount Pleasant

1000 - 1500 USD /month

Living costs

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

Funding

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Scholarships Information

Below you will find Bachelor's scholarship opportunities for Art - Animation.

Available Scholarships

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