Course General Description

Character animation is the art of creating not only motion but also emotion over time. Whether working with paper, pixels or puppets, as an Animation major at Laguna College of Art + Design (LCAD), you will become skilled at shaping compelling frame-by-frame performances that inspire viewers to accept that the characters on screen are alive with genuine thoughts and sincere emotions. LCAD’s BFA program in Animation is dedicated to ensuring that you become an exceptional storyteller who understands the entire process of filmmaking from script to screen. You will develop your abilities in traditional animation with classic artistic skills and then enhance that knowledge with fluency in the latest digital tools. The Animation faculty is comprised of experienced industry professionals who are here to help you bring your characters to life in your own unique style.

School General Description

Laguna College of Art and Design (LCAD) is a private college in Laguna Beach, California. With an enrollment of more than 700 students, the college offers Bachelor of Fine Arts degrees in 11 majors and three Master of Fine Arts degree programs as well as a post-baccalaureate certificate program in Drawing and Painting. Laguna College of Art and Design's campus sprawls across several scenic acres from the Big Bend area of Laguna Coast Wilderness Park to downtown Laguna Beach. The college's historic Main Campus is situated in Laguna Canyon, on 4 acres (16,000 m2). Across the street are the Suzanne Chonette Senior Studios and LCAD's Administration Building. The college also has a Big Bend campus, a South Campus, student housing, and LCAD Gallery. LCAD maintains the Dennis and Leslie Power Library with access to a multi-media collection including over 20,000 volumes.