Bachelor of Animation at The University of New Mexico

The University of New Mexico

United States of America, Albuquerque

University Rank:#751

Study Animation at The University of New Mexico, a Bachelor degree offered at its main campus in Albuquerque, United States of America. This Full Time program is delivered on campus in English and takes approximately 4 years to complete. Students benefit from a structured learning experience designed to build both theoretical knowledge and practical experience. The next intake is scheduled for August 21, 2027.

About Bachelor of Animation

This concentration, created in consultation with UNM alumni employed at the world's most prestigious gaming and special effects studios, offers a broad range of skills that tech companies are looking for. Working across the disciplines, you will be trained in essential software and computer programming, while taking classes in drawing, screenwriting, business practices, and video production. Acquiring a wide-ranging knowledge of aesthetics, narrative, and the digital media landscape, you will become the versatile and collaborative artist that tech companies want to hire.

The concentration culminates in a yearlong capstone project in which students, working in groups, take a leading role in the creation of an original game or animated movie.

Disciplines

College of Fine Arts

Requirements and Admission Criteria for Bachelor of Animation at The University of New Mexico

Entry Requirements

Students who are looking to complete and earn a degree at the Bachelors level. Typically for students who have only completed a Secondary (High School) program.

English Requirements

PTEMin 53
IELTSMin 6.5
TOEFLMin 79

Career Opportunities after Completing Bachelor of Animation

A program in the visual arts that focuses on the study of the history, development, theory, and criticism of the film/video arts, as well as the basic principles of film making and film production.

Occupation	Median Salary	Salary Range
		$41k $110k $180k
Art, Drama, and Music Teachers, Postsecondary	$77,280	$41k $77k $170k
Producers and Directors	$85,320	$42k $85k $180k
Media Programming Directors	$85,320	$42k $85k $180k
Talent Directors	$85,320	$42k $85k $180k
Media Technical Directors/Managers	$85,320	$42k $85k $180k

Career data obtained from the Occupational Information Network (O*NET). These occupations are identified based on the CIP code for Film/Cinema/Video Studies. (50.0601). The salary range depicts the 10th percentile, median, and 90th percentile salary values for each occupation.

Bright Outlook

Bright Outlook occupations are expected to grow rapidly in the next several years, will have large numbers of job openings, or are new and emerging occupations.

Tuition and Fee Information for Bachelor of Animation at The University of New Mexico

Application Fee 25

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Bachelor of Animation at The University of New Mexico

The University of New Mexico

United States of America, Albuquerque