What is Multimedia Animation?

Bachelor of Science (BS) in Multimedia and Animation

The curriculum in multimedia and animation typically consists of a broad exposure to digital media as well as animation-focused classes. Traditional art courses include topics such as basic drawing, form and space, figures and motion, the study of color and art history. Digital media and animation courses could include:

• Character animation
• 2-D and 3-D design
• Motion graphics
• Post-production for digital media
• Film and digital video editing
• Graphic, web and interactive design

Popular Career Options

Graduates in the multimedia and animation program are prepared to work in Web design, film, game design, television and other forms of interactive media. With an in-depth understanding of multimedia and animation technologies and techniques, graduates can find entry-level career opportunities in a variety of fields and positions, including:

• Web designer
• Game designer
• Digital video editor
• Multimedia artist
• 3-D animator

Employment Outlook and Salary Information

Employment growth of 6% is expected for multimedia artists and animators from 2014-2024, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) (www.bls.gov). These professionals had a median wage of $63, 970 in May 2015. Film and video editors are expected to have growth of 18% from 2014-2024, and they earned a median wage of $61, 750 in May 2015.

Web developers are expected to have much-faster-than-average growth of 27% during the 2014-2024 decade, according to the BLS. The May 2015 median wage for web developers was $64, 970 annually.

Continuing Education

Graduates who want to strengthen their technical skills by taking advanced production coursework may choose to pursue a master's degree in multimedia. Master's degree programs typically require two years of additional study and allow students the opportunity to focus on a specialized area of interest.

Students who earn a bachelor of science in multimedia and animation degree can hold positions such as game designers and multimedia artists. This degree is animation-focused and includes art types of classes.