Animation

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.

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.

Please email Associate Professor Jonathan Trueblood with any questions about the Point Park University animation major. Questions regarding Point Park's application process can be directed to conservatory@pointpark.edu.

Faculty who work in the field

Point Park faculty members bring academic and work experience into the classroom.

Meet the faculty

Jonathan Trueblood, M.F.A.

"I get the most satisfaction when my animation students take their skills into the real world."

Course Offerings

You will receive a well-rounded education through Point Park's core curriculum and classes in your major. Some of the courses in the program include:

Classical Animation
Visual Development for Animation
Concept Art
Comics and Storyboarding
Intermediate and Advanced Motion Graphics
History of Animation
Intermediate and Advanced 3D Animation
Character Animation and Analysis I & II
Theory of Game Design
Sound for Animation

A student-created animation. Submitted photo

News & Features

A Q&A with Animation Faculty

Thursday, June 4, 2020 "Our program is always growing and changing to mirror the ever-changing industry. 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," said Professors Jonathan Trueblood and David Morrison.

Cinema Arts Program Partners with the Sarah Jones Film Student Safety Program

Tuesday, October 15, 2019 Point Park University is just the fourth institution of higher education in the United States to qualify for the Sarah Jones Film Student Safety Program. The program is an initiative from the nonprofit Sarah Jones Film Foundation, which advocates for safe conditions on film sets.

Animation Major Noah Ondik Works Alongside Creatives at Animal Production Studio

Wednesday, June 27, 2018 "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," Ondik said.