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Animation and Computer Graphics (BA)

BABachelor of ArtsFunding not verified

Overview

Four-year BA in Animation and Computer Graphics with concentrations in Traditional Animation, Computer Animation, Game Art and VFX. Applicants submit one short animated work and a reflection; seniors collaborate on an animated film capstone.

Official program name
Animation and Computer Graphics (BA)
Awarded degree
Bachelor of ArtsBachelor's · Bachelor of Arts
Source: colum.edu · verified October 14, 2026
Qualification classification
Academic degreeBachelor of Arts with a major in Animation and Computer Graphics, per the 2025-2026 degree plan.Titled as a bachelor's, master's or doctoral degree in its own national system.
Source: catalog.colum.edu · verified October 14, 2026
Degree-awarding body
The institution itself unless stated otherwise on its official page.
Country
United States
Teaching language
Not verified
School
Source: colum.edu · verified October 14, 2026
Location
Chicago, IL
Delivery
Format not verified
Required attendance
Not verified
Study intensity
Not published
Duration
Not verified
Credits and credit system
120 credits required for degree, 48 in the majorUS semester credit hours — not directly interchangeable with other countries' systems.
Source: catalog.colum.edu · verified October 14, 2026
Entry routes
Not verified

Specializations

SpecializationClassificationEvidence
Animation and VFXOfficial pathwayPathway: VFXAn officially named concentration, pathway or major inside the degree.Source: colum.edu · verified October 14, 2026
General AnimationBroader degree with animationA broader degree in which animation is a central, verified component of the official title or curriculum.Source: colum.edu · verified October 14, 2026
Why this degree is listed

Degree whose official title combines animation with computer graphics and which offers named Traditional Animation and Computer Animation concentrations.

Source: colum.edu · verified October 14, 2026

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Curriculum, pathways and faculty

Official concentrations and pathways

Graduation film, thesis or capstone

Graduation filmSeniors collaborate on an animated film, screened at the Manifest arts festival.

Source: colum.edu · verified October 14, 2026

Faculty listed by the program

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Software, equipment and costs

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Software

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Equipment, computers and facility access

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Admissions

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Portfolio and submission materials

MaterialStatusInstructions as published
Animation samplesRequiredOne short animated clip or film (five minutes or less recommended) with a reflection of about 500 words.Length: up to 5 minutes, up to 1 piecesSource: colum.edu · verified October 14, 2026

Other requirements

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Tests

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Deadlines

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  • Priority deadline

    November 1, 2026 · for Not stated on page

    Source: colum.edu · verified October 14, 2026
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Tuition and fees

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Funding

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Funding not verified

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Sources and verification

Every fact on this page comes from the official pages below. Last verified October 14, 2026.
  1. catalog.colum.edu/mime/media/24/5615/ACG+Traditional+Animation+Degree+Plan+2025.pdf — Official catalog / bulletin, verified October 14, 2026
  2. colum.edu/academics/programs/computer-animation — Official program page, verified October 14, 2026
  3. colum.edu/admissions/additional-information/portfolio-and-audition-requirements — Official program page, verified October 14, 2026

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