Imagine. Create. Animate.

Want to advance your animation skills?

At Los Angeles Film Academy, you can earn a Bachelor of Science in Animation at our Sunset Strip Hollywood campus or online.

With concentrations in Game Art, Visual Effects, Character Animation, and Environment and Character Design, you can tailor your path to your interests. Whether you want to create immersive game worlds or bring characters to life with personalized animations, we have you covered.

The Student Experience

Our immersive degree programs  offer a dynamic curriculum tailored to nurture your talents and equip you with the skills needed to succeed in the ever-evolving animation industry.

Study at our Hollywood campus, and pick a focus on either Visual Effects or Game Art. Get creating movie-quality effects with our Visual Effects option, or if games are more your vibe, learn all about creating 3D environments and characters and merging them into your very own gaming worlds.

With our 100% online option you can choose to focus on either Environment & Character Design, Visual Effects, or Character Animation.

Depending on which path you choose, you’ll learn: compositing, digital painting & sculpting, virtual production, texturing and shading, art creation for games, lighting and rendering, character rigging, animation for games, environment modeling and & more!

YOUR ANIMATION TECHKIT

Fuel your creative journey with the right tools! We equip you with everything you need to bring your ideas to life, no matter where inspiration strikes.

Hardware to Unleash Your Vision:

MSI 17.3″ i9 Raider GE78HX Laptop: Experience blazing-fast performance for high-demand animation projects.

Wacom Cintiq 16 Display & Adjustable Stand: Draw and sketch directly on-screen with precision and comfort.

SSD 4TB: Store and transfer massive files with ease.

Gaming Mouse & Wireless Headphones: Navigate and create seamlessly while immersed in your work.

Industry-Standard Software Suite:

Maxon One: Comprehensive 3D creation for modeling, rendering, and animation.

Adobe Creative Cloud: The ultimate creative toolkit for illustration, video editing, and visual effects.

Nuke: Advanced compositing for professional cinematic results.

MS Office: Essential for project management and presentations.

Specialized Tools to Elevate Your Workflow:

ArtStation Pro: Discover inspiration and professional networking.

SynthEyes: Camera tracking for smooth integration of 3D elements.

Marvelous Designer: Design realistic clothing and fabrics for characters.

Houdini: Procedural FX and world-building for stunning visual effects.

SketchFab: Share your 3D models and explore a vast creative community.

Financial Aid & Scholarships

We understand that higher education is an investment, and we’re committed to helping you navigate your options. Financial Aid is available to those who qualify, and can include federal and private student loans, military benefits, grants and scholarships. Our dedicated Financial Aid team can help guide you through the process.

Summary

The world of animation learning is so exciting, and each learning platform has its own advantages. Hurry up and choose the animation learning resources that suit you according to your needs and interests, and embark on your own animation creation journey!