Animation, BFA
Hone your creativity and technical proficiency in animation through the animation program at the Cornish College of the Arts for Seattle University!
Our program teaches you the principles of animation, including 2D and 3D techniques, character design, storytelling and visual effects. You will have access to our state-of-the-art labs, digital workstations, drawing studios and screening facilities to make your work come to life.
With class sizes averaging 15 students, you will have personalized instruction and mentorship from our faculty who are professionals in the animation and design industry. Our program teaches industry-standard software such as Autodesk Maya, Adobe Creative Suite, Toon Boom Harmony, ZBrush and Unity. You will have the chance to exhibit your work in annual student showcases and submit projects to local and national Film and Animation Festivals.
Students will have internship and networking opportunities with top animation studios and local Seattle-based companies to build their portfolio and professional networks. Our program ensures job-readiness with courses focused on developing professional skills such as budgeting, grant writing, how to assemble pitch decks, marketing and communication skills, and how to collaborate with a team.
Campus Information
South Lake Union
Intakes
- Jan
- Aug
Application Processing Time in Days: 30
Minimum English Language Requirements
| English Level Description | IELTS (1.0 -9.0) | TOEFL IBT (0-120) | TOEFL CBT (0-300) | PTE (10-90) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Expert | 9 | 120 | 297-300 | 86-90 | |
| Very Good | 8.5 | 115-119 | 280-293 | 83-86 | |
| Very Good | 8 | 110-114 | 270-280 | 79-83 | |
| Good | 7.5 | 102-109 | 253-267 | 73-79 | |
| Good | 7 | 94-101 | 240-253 | 65-73 | |
| Competent | 6.5 | 79-93 | 213-233 | 58-65 | |
| Competent | 6 | 60-78 | 170-210 | 50-58 | |
| Modest | 5.5 | 46-59 | 133-210 | 43-50 | |
| Modest | 5 | 35-45 | 107-133 | 36-43 | |
| Limited | 4 | 32-34 | 97-103 | 30-36 | |
| Extremely Limited | < 4 | < 31 | < 93 | < 30 |
Job Opportunity Potential
Explore student employment opportunities including on-campus jobs and work-study to gain professional experience, develop job skills, and earn money while enhancing and exploring your career goals and interests.
Student Employment is a high-impact, experiential learning program that is an integral part of your student experience. Jobs are intentionally designed to provide you with skills and competencies that translate to a variety of career paths and help you apply classroom learning.
Participating in student employment, as opposed to working in any job off campus, means that your role as a student comes first. Jobs are flexible around your schedule, convenient to where you live and study, and accessible.
Seattle University employs over 1,500 students each year, so there’s a job that fits every student.
Choose from positions that span the entire academic year or just one quarter, require 3 hours per week or up to 20 hours per week, and have in-person, hybrid, or remote schedules. Here are just some of the jobs on campus that can be both relevant and transferrable to your career goals:
- Office Assistant in departments across campus
- UREC Group Fitness Instructor or Personal Trainer
- Research Assistant in your academic department
- Tutor for the Learning Assistance Programs
- Community Ambassador in the MOSAIC Center
- Redhawk Ambassador for Admissions
- Electrician Assistant for Facilities
- Events & Equipment Assistant in Athletics
- Rudy the Redhawk! (yes, the school mascot is an on-campus job)
PSW Opportunity
Post-Study Work visa or permit, allowing international students on F-1 visas to work in the US after completing their studies, typically through Optional Practical Training (OPT).
Eligibility:
To be eligible for OPT, students must have been enrolled full-time in a US educational institution for at least one academic year and be seeking work related to their major.
Duration:
Students can apply for up to 12 months of OPT, either before they finish their studies (pre-completion) or after graduation (post-completion).
STEM OPT:
Students in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) fields can apply for an extended OPT period of up to 24 months.
Contact our PSA counselor for more information
Admission Requirement / Eligibility Criteria
- Applicants should provide copies of transcripts/grade reports for the equivalent of US grades 9-11, and grade 12 if it has been completed. We recognize that grade 9 is considered middle school/lower secondary in many countries; however, we still would like to see transcripts for at least 3 years of coursework. If you are from a country with a national exam system (e.g. GCSE/IGCSE, WAEC, KCSE, Gaokao, Indian Boards), please send copies of those results as well. Copies of academic records are accepted for admission decision purposes; however, official documents will be required after admission and before enrolling at the university.” (“Official” documents are those that are sent directly to Seattle University from the issuing institution.)
- Optional SAT & ACT Tests
Seattle University does not require international first-year or transfer applicants to submit ACT or SAT scores. Sufficiently high critical reading and writing scores (500+ for the SAT and 20+ for the ACT) can enhance an application and will be accepted in lieu of the TOEFL/IELTS/Duolingo/PTE to demonstrate English proficiency. - TOEFL = 86 iBT
- IELTS = minimum 6.5
- ELS = Complete Level 112 with 3.0 GPA
- Pearson Test of English/Academic = 58
- Duolingo = 120
- SAT (2016+) = 500 in Evidence-Based Reading and Writing
- ACT = 20+ in both reading and English
For More Information Please Contact To Our PSA Counselor.
- Course Type: Full Time
- Course Level: Bachelors/UG Degree
- Duration: 04 Year
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Total Tuition Fee:
231300 USD
Average Cost of Living: 14000 USD /year
Application Fee: 60 USD

