Animation Degree

Bachelor of Fine Arts in Animation

Conservatory of Performing Arts

B.F.A. Program Prepares Students to Become Professional Animators

The B.F.A. in animation program combines artistic vision and technical skills to transform students’ wildest imaginations into moving images on the screen. This degree requires all students to meet strict deadlines, communicate in class through critiques and discussions, and share artistic work in a public setting through presentations and screenings.

Experiential Learning

Courses of study include 2-D, 3-D and stop-motion animation, and visual effects for movies and motion graphics. With state-of-the-art facilities and faculty with real-world experience, students gain the skills to thrive in their chosen field.

Students and alumni have landed internships and/or jobs at Marvel Studios, Warner Animation Group, Pittsburgh Penguins, among others.

An image listing studios where Point Park animation students have landed internships and jobs.

Learn more: Course descriptions | B.A. cinema arts (animation focus)

Meet Our Faculty

Jonathan Trueblood, director of animation program

"Our professors are working artists who continue to work in the field while teaching. We use this experience and knowledge to direct changes to the curriculum and ensure that our students are fully prepared to work in the field upon graduating."

Meet Jonathan Trueblood

Geoff Munn, visiting artist in residence

"If you want to learn from industry professionals who are and have been in the field, and successfully so, Point Park is for you. The faculty, as well as the student body, are extremely welcoming, and the campus in the heart of Downtown Pittsburgh is the place to be."

Meet Geoff Munn

David Morrison, assistant professor

"One thing that sets us apart from most other schools is that you are animating your first semester at Point Park. Animation is all about practice and experience and this gives our students an extra year of animation that most other programs do not have."

Meet David Morrison

Meet Animation Students & Alumni

Animation Major is a Motion Graphics Intern for the Pittsburgh Penguins

"As an immigrant, it's easy to feel out of place in a new country, but Point Park not only has given me the tools and support to become a better artist and animator, but also a place to call home."

Animation Major Noah Ondik Works Alongside Creatives at Animal Production Studio

"Without the knowledge I acquired in my animation classes on various programs, I would not be able to understand what Animal staff are referring to when discussing projects in meetings or when new design techniques are being taught to me."

Pittsburgh Penguins Hires Animation Grad Giuseppe Esposito '19 as a Motion Graphics Producer

"One of the reasons I chose Point Park was its location. It was hard to beat for me. The equipment and facilities for the animation program are top-notch as well, so make use of it all."

Internship Profile: Meet Animation Major Kaitlyn Colhouer, Animal Inc.

"I have had many opportunities in the program to sharpen my art skills as well as my social skills, and have learned to present my work and myself professionally. I am much more confident in my artistic abilities and in my presentation of ideas and concepts."