Animation involves equal parts technical knowledge, drawing skills and imagination. At Academy of Art University, you can specialize in either traditional or 3D animation. Your instructors will be professional animators who will make sure you graduate with the versatility to move between pencil and mouse. The best animation companies recruit our graduates because we are one of the top animation schools in the nation. We're a leader because we offer the best resources and instructors from top companies like Pixar and Industrial Light and Magic.