Overview

Embark on a journey of creativity and imagination with Pennsylvania Western University's Media Arts, Animation program. This comprehensive program blends artistic talent with technical expertise to prepare students for careers in animation, visual effects, and interactive media.

Key Features

Hands-on training in 2D and 3D animation techniques
Comprehensive curriculum covering character design, storyboarding, digital modeling, rigging, and animation production pipelines
Access to industry-standard software and animation tools for creating professional-quality animations
Mentorship from experienced faculty and industry professionals
Opportunities for internships, collaborative projects, and portfolio development

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Animation
Digital Modeling and Rigging
Character Animation
Visual Effects and Compositing
Animation Portfolio Development

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-08-26 00:00:00

Application deadline not specified.
Starting 2027-01-13 00:00:00

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Language

English

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Credits

120 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Edinboro, United States

Disciplines

Media Studies & Mass Media Animation View 154 other Bachelors in Animation in United States

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

$35.00 application fee or official PennWest University or agency/affiliation fee waiver code
Official high school transcript with a cumulative GPA of >= 2.5 on a 4.0 scale or GED diploma with a total score of > 450
Submission of a portfolio showcasing creative work in animation or visual arts (if applicable)
Submission of any additional required documents specified by the university for admission
Test-optional admission (some programs may require test results for direct admission)

Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

11574 USD / year

≈ 11574 USD / year
Out-of-State

11574 USD / year

≈ 11574 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

7716 USD / year

≈ 7716 USD / year

Living costs

Edinboro

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.

Funding

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