Animation Program

The animation program at Southwestern Oregon Community College prepares students to become professional animators. The program focuses on using computer applications and related visual and sound imaging techniques to manipulate images and information for film, video, still photographs, digital copy, soundtracks, and physical objects. Program courses include: specialized camerawork, equipment operation and maintenance, image capture, computer programming, dubbing, CAD applications, and application to specific commercial, industrial, and entertainment needs. Get more details below including other Oregon colleges that offer animation program.

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Southwestern Oregon Community College

1250 Siskiyou Blvd, Ashland, OR

Southwestern Oregon Community College is your guide to success. It is the destination for education and training that will help you complete your goals.

Southwestern is located at the center of Oregon’s south coast known for its open beaches, scenic natural environment, abundant wildlife and recreational activities. The main campus is situated at 988 Newmark Avenue, Coos Bay and the other one is in Curry County. It is the only public college in the region.

You can choose from its extensive array of classes for certificate programs and college transfer degrees, as well as testing like GED, Business Development Center services, professional and continuing education. Many of these degree and certificate programs are available in the Curry Campus and via Distance Learning online. Be assured of quality instruction as it has high-credentialed faculty and staff providing variety of enrichment and lifelong opportunities.

As a student, you have access to its valuable campus services such as student housing, financial aid, counseling, academic, career and transfer advising, internships, disability accommodations, CARE connections and more.

You’ll be impressed by its notable facilities in the campus. Among them are the Family Center, Tutoring Lab, Writing Center, and a Student Rec Center for fitness and recreation.

SWOCC also has a University Center which allows students to complete a bachelor’s and master’s degree within the campus premises. This is in collaboration with Oregon’s 4-year universities.

Whether you are taking up a short course, an associate’s degree, a transfer degree, Southwestern Oregon Community College can help you achieve a rewarding future.

Students Enrolled in the Animation Program

Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. Southwestern Oregon Community College offers a less than one year certificate program in animation.

Students by Gender (2019)

Students by Race (2019)

Source: IPEDS Survey 2012-2020: Data obtained from the US Dept. of Education's Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS). Data may vary depending on school and academic year.

Career Options for Graduates

Multimedia Artists and Animators

Description

Create special effects, animation, or other visual images using film, video, computers, or other electronic tools and media for use in products or creations, such as computer games, movies, music videos, and commercials.

Career Outlook & Projections ()

According to the BLS, multimedia artists and animators employment is expected to grow at a rate of 6.0% from 2014 to 2024

Source: Job descriptions, estimated salary and wages, and projected job growth are taken from the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS).