Animation
Prepare for an exciting and intensely creative career with MSU Moorhead’s BFA degree in Animation. Use your 3D, 2D, stop motion and computer animation skills to make visual effects, movies, television shows and interactive multimedia come alive. Provide motion graphics and audiovisual solutions for clients, or work for science and technology companies that need their data visualized in compelling ways for the general public. With a comprehensive degree so immersed in technology, the options are nearly limitless.
Become a well-rounded animator as you learn techniques for traditional stop motion animation, as well as 2D and 3D computer animation. You’ll become familiar with hardware like cameras, lights and animation stands, as well as software like 3D Studio Max, MAYA, Final Cut Pro, Adobe Illustrator, After Effects, Photoshop, InDesign and more.
Our award-winning faculty have an ideal combination of industry and teaching experience. Faculty members are actively involved in animation projects within the community and will work with you to ensure you find success in what you do.
The curriculum provides you with a background in film and a foundation in live-action shooting, which is highly beneficial for animation professionals.
MSUM’s Animation degree is one of the only four-year programs of its kind offered at a state institution in the region.
Film & Animation Student Success Stories
Catching Attention: MSUM Alum’s Passion for Film and Dodgeball
Joey Kramer (film studies '11) lives in two different worlds, working in the film industry and playing professional dodgeball.
Dragon-Led Innovation: MSUM Alumni Drive Chezy's Vision
Chezy, a video production company led by MSUM alumni Joe Tjosvold (founder), Luke Steichen and Shad Vedaa, has worked with worldwide companies like Amazon and Ralph Lauren, as well as local businesses and nonprofits.
Kevin Morales-Hernandez reflects on his California internship
Senior Kevin Morales-Hernandez had the opportunity to spend his summer in California at the Television Academy Foundation.
Learning Opportunities
Expand your knowledge outside of the classroom by getting involved in hands-on learning designed to enhance your education at MSUM.
You might also be interested in…
Graphic & Interactive Design | Film Production | Film Studies | Multimedia Journalism
MSUM’s animation program engages you with hands-on experience working with today's digital tools. You can choose your career path including advertising, marketing, gaming or film. Here is just a sample of animation careers that are predicted to have job growth in the next 10 years.
What are some Common Animation Related Careers?
| Career | Job Growth (2021-2031) | Median Pay |
|---|---|---|
| Animator | 5% | $78,800 |
| Graphic Designer | 3% | $51,000 |
| Web Designer | 23% | $78,000 |