Bring virtual worlds to life with advanced 3D animation skills. The Graduate Certificate in Animation for Games equips you with the technical expertise and creative vision needed to succeed in one of today’s fastest-growing creative industries.

3D animation is a cornerstone of modern entertainment—from blockbuster films and television to immersive video games and interactive media. Beyond entertainment, businesses and institutions use animation for advertising, web design, training, and education. As gaming technologies expand into fields like learning and simulation, the demand for animators who can blend artistry with technical proficiency continues to rise.

In this program, you’ll refine your ability to visualize, design, and produce compelling animated sequences while building a strong foundation in visual storytelling. Through hands-on, practice-oriented coursework, you’ll gain experience with industry-standard animation tools and techniques—skills you can apply immediately in creative, commercial, and academic settings.

The courses in this certificate also serve as a concentration within the Master of Professional Studies in Digital Media.

Program Objectives

• Confidently execute motion and special-effects compositing.
• Use industry-standard animation applications with proficiency.
• Apply visual principles of lighting, modeling, and surfacing to create polished animations.

Unique Features

• Courses from this certificate may be applied toward the Master of Professional Studies in Digital Media.
• Practice-oriented curriculum focused on real-world animation production.