Animation, Interactive Technology, Video Graphics, and Special Effects

Communications Technologies/Technicians And Support Services

What is it about?

A program that prepares individuals to use computer applications and related visual and sound imaging techniques to manipulate images and information originating as film, video, still photographs, digital copy, soundtracks, and physical objects in order to communicate messages simulating real-world content. Includes instruction in specialized camerawork and equipment operation and maintenance, image capture, computer programming, dubbing, CAD applications, and applications to specific commercial, industrial, and entertainment needs.

Numbers at a glance

125th
Popular nationwide
65
Search Rank on O's List
64
Colleges offer it
1,901
Graduates (2018-19)
Men
988
Women
913

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O's Insights on Animation, Interactive Technology, Video Graphics, and Special Effects

  • Major has been increasing in popularity over the last 15 years.
  • 32% of graduates come from public universities.