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Top Animation Programs in Vermont

Written by Michelle Burton. Last updated August 07, 2017.

Vermont has one of the smallest collections of accredited colleges in the U.S., but many of these schools are considered top-tier. The University of Vermont, Champlain College, Middlebury College, Saint Michaels College, and Norwich University are just a few. These schools are at the top of the list based on factors such as variety and quality of  programs, convenience, class size, number and quality of clubs/organizations, quality of production facilities, competitiveness, and more. Fortunately, many of the state’s top-tier colleges also offer some of the nation’s top art and design programs.

While the state’s top-tier schools are also some of the state’s most expensive schools, they have Title IV status. This means, they are eligible for federal financial aid programs. This makes them more accessible to students with varying levels of financial need. Continue reading to find out which Vermont animation schools are tops and what they have to offer. Please note that the schools listed below are in order from largest to smallest student population.

Top Animation School Programs Vermont Major Cities

Burlington
Champlain College
Student Population: 2,067
Backdrop: City, 19-acre campus, easy access to Montreal (97 miles)
Degrees Offered: B. F. A. Creative Media with Specialization in Game Media, Interaction Design, B. F. A. Graphic Design and Digital Media, B. S. Game Art and Animation, Game Design; M. F. A. Emergent Media

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Top Animation School Programs Vermont Other Cities and Towns

Lyndonville
Lyndon State College
Student Population: 1,273
Backdrop: Northeast Kingdom of Vermont, Rural 175-acre campus
Degrees Offered: B. F. A. Animation/Illustration, Design

Top Animation School Programs Vermont – Other Options

High school students interested in pursuing an animation career have a number of options while they are still attending high school. Talented students have the opportunity to learn animation and earn credits through The Computer Animation and Web Page Design program (CAWD) at The Center for Technology in Essex Junction. Through the program, students will “acquire and learn new media skills” to prepare them for a career in 3D animation, 3D modeling, web design, video production & editing, or game design.”

Students will take courses such as introduction to digital animation technology, advanced web design effects, web animation and interactivity, 2D and 3D animation theory, 3D modeling basics, character modeling, and rigging and animation, 3d animation techniques, to name a few.

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Academy of Art University
Selected Campus Locations:
  • San Francisco & Online
Selected Programs: 
  • Animation
  • Game Development
  • Graphic Design
  • Illustration
Animation Career Review Rankings: 
  • Top 50 Nationally for Animation (#14) - 2021
  • Top 50 Nationally for Game Design (#37) - 2021
  • Top 50 Nationally for Illustration (#24) - 2021
  • Top 50 Nationally for Graphic Design (#38) - 2021
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Full Sail University
Selected Campus Locations:
  • Winter Park, FL & Online
Selected Programs: 
  • Computer Animation - Bachelor's - Online & Campus
  • Game Programs - Bachelor's & Master's - Online & Campus
  • Graphic Design & Digital Arts - Bachelor's - Online & Campus
  • Film & Digital Cinematography - Bachelor's & Master's - Online & Campus
  • Mobile Development - Bachelor's - Online
  • Simulation & Visualization - Bachelor's - Campus
Animation Career Review Rankings: 
  • Top 50 Nationally for Animation (#11) - 2021
  • Top 50 Nationally for Game Design (#10) - 2021
  • Top 25 in the South for Graphic Design (#10) - 2021
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CG Spectrum College of Digital Art & Animation
Selected Campus Locations:
  • Online
Selected Programs: 
  • 2D Animation
  • 3D Animation
  • 3D Modeling
  • Concept Art
  • Digital Illustration
  • Game Art
  • Game Design
  • Game Programming
  • Visual Effects

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Computer Animation and Web Page Design Program (CAWD) at The Center for Technology
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Princeton Review
U.S. News & World Report College Rankings

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