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Drexel Westphal's Animation & Visual Effects (VFX) program equips students with the technical, narrative, and design expertise needed to thrive as animation and VFX professionals in the competitive entertainment and design industries.
Animation and visual effects have expanded beyond blockbuster films, now playing vital roles in diverse fields including medical research, engineering, television, digital media, performing arts, corporate communications, and academic settings. This dynamic discipline's complexity requires an intensive curriculum to properly prepare students for careers in these innovative fields. Graduates of Drexel's Animation program have contributed to major productions such as The Mandalorian, How to Train Your Dragon 2, Avengers: Infinity War, and Ready Player One as animators and technical directors. Some alumni have leveraged their Animation & Visual Effects training to pioneer advancements in virtual reality, generative design, and real-time rendering technologies.