Bachelor of Science in Animation and Visual Effects (8 Semester)

Drexel Westphal’s Animation & Visual Effects (VFX) major gives students the technological, storytelling and design skills to succeed as animators and visual effects artists in the highly competitive entertainment and design worlds.Animation and visual effects are no longer used only when creating big-budget theatrical films. Today, these production techniques are also widely utilized in medical research, engineering, television, web content, the performing arts, corporate communications, and higher education. The depth and complexity of this exciting field necessitates a rigorous course of study to best prepare students for the demands of careers in these cutting-edge disciplines. Alumni from the Animation program at Drexel have worked as animators and technical directors on major big and small screen projects like The Mandalorian, How to Train Your Dragon 2, Avengers: Infinity War, and Ready Player One. Others have applied their Animation & Visual Effects education to research in the fields of virtual reality, generative design, and real-time rendering solutions.

Official transcripts must be sent directly from your high school to Drexel They cannot accept self-submitted transcripts. You are required to submit transcripts from each high school attended. Transcripts must include all coursework from grades nine 9 ten 10 and eleven 11 Twelfth 12th grade coursework in progress should also be included.Important notes for international applicants - A transcript is official only when it is sent directly from an institution to the Office of Admissions or when it is officially signed stamped in color and sealed. Use your legal name on all documents should match the name listed on your passport. All students who attended any portion of secondary school outside of the US are required to submit an official academic record with notarized English translation from every secondary or postsecondary school attended Transcripts must reflect 9th 10th and 11th grade coursework and grades earned as well as any 12th grade coursework in progress.Two letters of recommendation are required.