Savannah College of Art and Design · School of Animation and Motion
Animation (B.F.A.)
Overview
A 180-quarter-hour BFA in animation on the Atlanta and Savannah campuses, with a concentration in 2D animation, 3D character animation, or storytelling and concept development and a three-course animated capstone film sequence.
- Official program name
- Animation (B.F.A.)
- Awarded degree
- Bachelor of Fine ArtsBachelor's · Bachelor of Fine ArtsSource: scad.edu · verified October 14, 2026
- Qualification classification
- Academic degreeTitled B.F.A. in animation on the SCAD program page.Titled as a bachelor's, master's or doctoral degree in its own national system.Source: scad.edu · verified October 14, 2026
- Degree-awarding body
- The institution itself unless stated otherwise on its official page.
- Country
- United States
- Teaching language
- English — Evidence of English proficiency is listed among undergraduate application documents.Source: scad.edu · verified October 14, 2026
- Application route
- Direct to the institutionSource: scad.edu · verified October 14, 2026
- School
- Source: scad.edu · verified October 14, 2026
- Location
- Savannah, GA
- Delivery
- On campusClasses, studios and productions meet in person on campus.Source: scad.edu · verified October 14, 2026
- Required attendance
- Regular campus attendanceStudents attend classes and studios on campus throughout the program.Source: scad.edu · verified October 14, 2026
- Study intensity
- Not published
- Duration
- Not verified
- Credits and credit system
- Total course of study: 180 hoursUS quarter credit hours — not directly interchangeable with other countries' systems.Source: scad.edu · verified October 14, 2026
- Start
- Fall quarter (begins in September), Winter quarter (begins in January), Spring quarter (begins in March), Summer quarter (begins in June)Source: scad.edu · verified October 14, 2026
- Entry routes
- Not verified
Specializations
| Specialization | Classification | Evidence |
|---|---|---|
| General Animation | Dedicated degreeThe degree itself is in this field. | Source: scad.edu · verified October 14, 2026 |
| 2D Animation | Official pathwayPathway: 2D animationAn officially named concentration, pathway or major inside the degree. | Source: scad.edu · verified October 14, 2026 |
| 3D Animation | Official pathwayPathway: 3D character animationAn officially named concentration, pathway or major inside the degree. | Source: scad.edu · verified October 14, 2026 |
| Character Animation | Official pathwayPathway: 3D character animationAn officially named concentration, pathway or major inside the degree. | Source: scad.edu · verified October 14, 2026 |
Why this degree is listed
Dedicated animation BFA with 2D animation, 3D character animation and storytelling concentrations.
Source: scad.edu · verified October 14, 2026We list verified animation degrees only — no certificates, short courses or generic degrees with a few animation modules. Eligibility rules
Curriculum, pathways and faculty
Official concentrations and pathways
- 2D animationSource: scad.edu · verified October 14, 2026
- 3D character animationSource: scad.edu · verified October 14, 2026
- Storytelling and concept developmentSource: scad.edu · verified October 14, 2026
Graduation film, thesis or capstone
Graduation filmThree-course animated capstone film sequence: preproduction, production, postproduction.
Source: scad.edu · verified October 14, 2026Internships
- Students select an undergraduate internship, SCADpro elective or business-focused elective.Source: scad.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
| Software | Status | As published |
|---|---|---|
| Autodesk Maya | Provided in labs / fees | Listed among tools and software available to animation students.Source: scad.edu · verified October 14, 2026 |
| ZBrush | Provided in labs / fees | Listed among tools and software available to animation students.Source: scad.edu · verified October 14, 2026 |
| Dragonframe | Provided in labs / fees | Dragonframe stop motion software and dedicated stop motion stages.Source: scad.edu · verified October 14, 2026 |
| Adobe Creative Cloud | Provided in labs / fees | Free for download for students.Source: scad.edu · verified October 14, 2026 |
Equipment, computers and facility access
- Drawing tablets
- Wacom Cintiq displays listed among animation facilities.Source: scad.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
Portfolio and submission materials
| Material | Status | Instructions as published |
|---|---|---|
| Portfolio | Optional | Portfolios and auditions are not required for undergraduate admission but are encouraged for achievement scholarships.Source: scad.edu · verified October 14, 2026 |
Other requirements
- Prior qualification
- RequiredOfficial high school diploma.Source: scad.edu · verified October 14, 2026
- Application fee
- RequiredOnline application fee.Source: scad.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
- Rolling
Application deadline
Rolling admission · for Fall quarter (begins in September)
The school does not print a year with this date.
Source: scad.edu · verified October 14, 2026
Tuition and fees
| Category | Amount | Basis and year |
|---|---|---|
| All students — Full-time undergraduate, 3 courses per quarterFrom the school's rate table for this level | USD 42,975 | per academic year · 2026-27Source: scad.edu · verified October 14, 2026 |
Mandatory institutional fees
- Online application fee
- USD 100 one-timeMandatorySource: scad.edu · verified October 14, 2026
- One-time enrollment fee
- USD 500 one-timeMandatorySource: scad.edu · verified October 14, 2026
Funding
Funding not verified
Funding policy: not verified. We publish this only when the school states it on an official page.
Sources and verification
- scad.edu/academics/programs/animation/degrees/bfa — Official program page, verified October 14, 2026
- scad.edu/academics/programs/animation/student-experience — Official program page, verified October 14, 2026
- scad.edu/admission/admission-information — Official program page, verified October 14, 2026
- scad.edu/admission/admission-information/first-year — Official program page, verified October 14, 2026
- scad.edu/admission/tuition-and-fees/undergraduate — Official tuition and fees page, verified October 14, 2026
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