Media Arts & Animation (BS)
Television, both network and cable, major corporations, commercial postproduction facilities, and film production companies are among the industries that make use of skills developed by graduates of The Art Institute of Sacramento. Exciting opportunities such as animation artist, special effects artist, broadcast graphics designer, and video postproduction artist are at the forefront of an industry that repackages information in creative new ways. The computer animator is a highly skilled and specialized visual communicator who combines artistic talent with technological expertise to create impressions in a moving image format.
Students begin with a substantial foundation in drawing, color, design, and computer applications. From this foundation, students develop advanced skills in various aspects of computer graphics and animation. Students learn to use the tools of the computer animation profession, ranging from computer operating systems to 3-D modeling. These tools enhance students' flexibility and creativity, and enable them to produce an individualized digital portfolio that demonstrates their practical and technical abilities to potential employers.