BA in Animation in Peoria United States | Bradley University

Bradley's animation program transforms your drawing abilities into valuable skills for today's digital media landscape. As an animation student at Bradley, you'll master both traditional animation methods and modern 2D/3D digital animation software. Beyond artistic techniques, the program teaches computer scripting for animation development and crafting engaging narratives that captivate viewers. You'll have opportunities to exhibit your work at the yearly interactive media showcase held at Peoria Riverfront Museum.
From your very first semester, you'll gain practical experience in animation. The curriculum strengthens your storytelling and artistic abilities before applying them to the dynamic field of content creation. Throughout your studies, you'll learn from instructors with professional credits on major films including Monsters vs. Aliens, Rise of the Guardians, and Thor: The Dark World. The program recommends complementing your major with minors like UX design, computer science, or entrepreneurship to expand career opportunities. These comprehensive experiences help you develop a professional portfolio to jumpstart your future in animation.