Course General Description

From pencil drawing and armature puppets to motion graphics and interactive animation, you’ll learn the skills and techniques to be successful in the field. Throughout the program, you’ll work closely with our expert faculty, many of whom have worked for top companies like DreamWorks and Nickelodeon. Push boundaries and watch your imagination come to life with projects that exhibit the stories that only you can tell. Studying Animation and Motion Media at Lesley University means you’ll also gain real-life experience that will get you where you want to be. You’ll intern at studios in the Greater Boston area, working alongside professionals in the industry. This invaluable opportunity will prepare you for life after graduation with the know-how and connections that will help you succeed.

School General Description

The Lesley University College of Art + Design was founded in 1912 as the School of Practical Arts to primarily teach commercial art skills. In 1967 the school changed its name to the Art Institute of Boston (AIB) and added fine art programs to establish itself as a professional art and design school. In 1998 the school merged with Lesley University. In 2013 AIB changed its name to Lesley University College of Art and Design in anticipation of its move from Boston to Cambridge. An accredited member of the National Association of Schools of Art and Design and a member of the Association of Independent Colleges of Art and Design, the college’s mission remains focused on providing artists and designers with rigorous studio education and training grounded in the liberal arts. Its goal to produce contributing and responsible citizens is supported by 100% internship placements and a 93% employment rate. Students are able to work in the art and design community with one of over 50 community partners, gaining experience teaching, organizing, and exhibiting their work.