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Computer Animation (Bachelor of Science)

BSBachelor of ScienceFunding not verified

Overview

A project-based Bachelor of Science in Computer Animation available in a campus-extended format and online, covering the 3D animation pipeline and ending in a demo reel and portfolio. Tuition is published as a single program total and includes a laptop-and-software package.

Official program name
Computer Animation (Bachelor of Science)
Awarded degree
Bachelor of ScienceBachelor's · Bachelor of Science
Source: fullsail.edu · verified October 14, 2026
Qualification classification
Academic degreeTitled Bachelor of Science in Computer Animation; institution is accredited by a U.S. Department of Education recognized national accreditor (ACCSC).Titled as a bachelor's, master's or doctoral degree in its own national system.
Source: fullsail.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
Application route
Direct to the institution
Source: fullsail.edu · verified October 14, 2026
School
Full Sail University — Art & Design
Location
Winter Park, FL
Delivery
Hybrid / online and campus optionsThe school offers an online format alongside on-campus study, or a regular mix of both. Check the attendance requirement: it is recorded separately.
Source: fullsail.edu · verified October 14, 2026
Required attendance
Not verified
Study intensity
Not published
Duration
Undergraduate programs can be completed in as little as 20 months; 27-month tracks share the same curriculum
Source: fullsail.edu · verified October 14, 2026
Credits and credit system
Not verified
Entry routes
  • First-year entry — Flexible enrollment lets students take up to six courses online at the start and continue on campus.Source: fullsail.edu · verified October 14, 2026

Specializations

SpecializationClassificationEvidence
3D AnimationDedicated degreeThe degree itself is in this field.Source: fullsail.edu · verified October 14, 2026
Computer AnimationDedicated degreeThe degree itself is in this field.Source: fullsail.edu · verified October 14, 2026
Character AnimationBroader degree with animationA broader degree in which animation is a central, verified component of the official title or curriculum.Source: fullsail.edu · verified October 14, 2026
Why this degree is listed

Dedicated computer animation bachelor's degree.

Source: fullsail.edu · verified October 14, 2026

We list verified animation degrees only — no certificates, short courses or generic degrees with a few animation modules. Eligibility rules

Online study and attendance

Coursework delivery, required attendance, workshops, studio sessions and campus assessments are recorded separately. Online coursework does not by itself mean no attendance is required, and online students do not automatically have campus studio access.

Online study structure: not verified. We publish this only when the school states it on an official page.

Where students can enroll from

Online version exists; applicants to online-only programs complete a technology orientation. No state or country restrictions were found on the pages checked.

Source: fullsail.edu · verified October 14, 2026

Curriculum, pathways and faculty

Graduation film, thesis or capstone

PortfolioGraduates leave with a demo reel and portfolio built from program work.

Source: fullsail.edu · verified October 14, 2026

Published areas of study

  • Course sequence includes 3-D Animation I and II, Character Rigging, Character Animation, Motion Capture and Animation Production.
    Source: fullsail.edu · verified October 14, 2026

Portfolio and showreel development

  • Three Project and Portfolio courses in 3-D Arts / Computer Animation and three in Visual Arts.
    Source: fullsail.edu · verified October 14, 2026

Faculty listed by the program

Faculty list: not verified. We publish this only when the school states it on an official page.

Software, equipment and costs

Software and equipment are shown only as the school publishes them: required, taught, provided or bought by the student. Tuition does not include hardware, software or materials unless the school says so, and online students do not automatically share campus facilities.

Software

SoftwareStatusAs published
Autodesk MayaTaughtNamed as an industry-standard tool used in the program.Source: fullsail.edu · verified October 14, 2026
Maxon ZBrushProvided in labs / feesDownloadable component of Project LaunchBox.Source: fullsail.edu · verified October 14, 2026
The Foundry NukeProvided in labs / feesDownloadable 30-month license in Project LaunchBox.Source: fullsail.edu · verified October 14, 2026
Adobe Creative CloudProvided in labs / feesIncluded in Project LaunchBox.Source: fullsail.edu · verified October 14, 2026

Equipment, computers and facility access

Computer requirements
Project LaunchBox includes an MSI laptop with 3-year warranty and a Xencelabs medium pen tablet; some components are distributed in the second year.
Source: fullsail.edu · verified October 14, 2026
Drawing tablets
Xencelabs Medium Pen Tablet is part of the included package.
Source: fullsail.edu · verified October 14, 2026

Published equipment and software costs

Equipment and software costs: not verified. We publish this only when the school states it on an official page.

We never estimate a total cost when key expenses are unpublished. Compare equipment and software

Admissions

Each submission item is shown exactly as the school states it. Anything not listed is not verified — never “not required”.

Portfolio and submission materials

Portfolio requirements: not verified. We publish this only when the school states it on an official page.

Other requirements

Prior qualification
RequiredDocumentation including proof of education and a government-issued photo ID.
Source: fullsail.edu · verified October 14, 2026
Interview
RequiredApplicants speak to an admissions representative and take part in an admissions interview.
Source: fullsail.edu · verified October 14, 2026
Language proficiency
RequiredVerification of English proficiency if English is not the primary language.
Source: fullsail.edu · verified October 14, 2026

Tests

Test policy: not verified. We publish this only when the school states it on an official page.

We do not publish acceptance rates or estimate competitiveness. Build an application checklist

Deadlines

Dates are shown with the year and intake the school printed. A past date is marked passed and is never carried into a new cycle.
  • Application deadline

    Rolling admission · for monthly start dates

    The school does not print a year with this date.

    Source: fullsail.edu · verified October 14, 2026
    Rolling

Tuition and fees

Each amount keeps its original currency, applicant category, academic year and basis. Per-credit, per-year and whole-program figures — and different currencies — are not comparable with each other. Equipment and software costs are listed separately above.
CategoryAmountBasis and year
Online students — Computer Animation online, program totalPublished for online studyUSD 68,500entire programIncludes feesSource: fullsail.edu · verified October 14, 2026
Computer Animation - Extended (campus), program totalPublished for on campus studyUSD 95,000entire programIncludes feesSource: fullsail.edu · verified October 14, 2026

Funding

We have not verified an official funding policy for this program. That does not mean funding is unavailable. “Fully funded” never means every personal or production expense is covered. How we classify funding

Funding not verified

Funding policy: not verified. We publish this only when the school states it on an official page.

Named scholarships, fellowships and assistantships

Sources and verification

Every fact on this page comes from the official pages below. Last verified October 14, 2026.
  1. fullsail.edu/admissions/tuition — Official tuition and fees page, verified October 14, 2026
  2. fullsail.edu/admissions/tuition-online — Official tuition and fees page, verified October 14, 2026
  3. fullsail.edu/admissions/undergraduate — Official program page, verified October 14, 2026
  4. fullsail.edu/degree-course-listing/computer-animation-bachelor-of-science-campus — Official program page, verified October 14, 2026
  5. fullsail.edu/degrees/computer-animation-bachelor-degree-program — Official program page, verified October 14, 2026

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