Kansas City Art Institute
Animation began as a marriage between the artist and new technology. Now, over a century later, the relationship has bloomed into a global media phenomenon, encompassing both the commercial success of cartoons and the establishment of animation as a fine art form. KCAI's animation major provides students with the quality education, technical expertise and career skills necessary to succeed. Our program embraces traditional, experimental and computer animation while developing strong visual acuity and conceptual skills in the areas of narrative, theme, composition, character development, editing and sound. Personal development and creative exploration is at the heart of our curriculum. Animators possessing a well-rounded understanding of the medium are in great demand throughout the diverse world of multimedia. Professional opportunities include: animation studios, feature films/television production, independent/short-form festivals, exhibition/installation, and corporate media. Upon graduation, you will be prepared for entry-level work within the industry, to seek and create opportunities as a freelance independent artist or to further your studies in graduate school.
