Course General Description

UW-Stout's Bachelor of Fine Arts in Entertainment Design (ENTD) provides you with the skills and flexibility to succeed in animation. Our concentration in animation includes collaborative and cross-disciplinary projects that combine art and technology. You'll explore two-dimensional, three-dimensional, character and stop-motion animation techniques.

Our industry renown faculty will teach you how to create imaginative characters and visuals to tell original stories that move an audience emotionally and intellectually. Our program is an exceptional value compared to other animation schools offering you a strong foundation in art and design, as well as:

Focus on both storytelling and technique Modern animation studios, labs and technology Domestic and international internship opportunities Energetic, engaged and innovative faculty Rigorous program with a strong professional advisory board Great value compared to other animation schools in the region You’ll graduate StoutProud with a portfolio showcasing your artistic voice, visual style and the ability to tell moving stories through animation. We're here to help you become an innovative, creative leader in animation.

School General Description

At UW-Stout, we foster a culture where students gain invaluable skills and knowledge. With 3 times as many labs as lecture halls, our students are immersed in industry-relevant, hands-on learning. This is partially in thanks to our tremendous industry partnerships with nationally recognized companies like Target, Thomson Reuters, Sony, and 3M. But it's not just students who benefit here — for every dollar invested in UW-Stout, taxpayers receive $3.50 in economic contributions. An impact study commissioned in 2016 found that as a whole, our university contributes $271.8 million per year to the regional economy.