School Resources Directory AWN is pleased to offer the following resources to help your research of animation schools and educational programs. AWN's 2002 Animation School Directory AWN's 2002 Animation School Directory is here! Join the over 25,000 satisfied readers of the 2000 directory. AWN's comprehensive guide to animation schools and educational programs is now available free online. The directory lists over 480 animation schools and educational programs from around the world. AWN's Animation School Database AWN's Animation School Database is home to our sophisticated database system that lets school administrators create and maintain a detailed profile on their school's animation-related programs. Search for schools by name, location or program type. The online database is the companion resource to our Animation School Directory. AWN Affiliates 3D Mirage 3DMIRAGE offers unique training programs to those who are interested in pursuing a creative career in the field of 3D animation. Academy of Art College Based in San Francisco, California, the Academy of Art College is the nation's largest private school of art and design. Academy of Digital Animation The Academy of Digital Animation offers on-campus and online courses in digital animation. A.A.A. - Atelier de Cinéma d'Animation d'Annecy et de Haute-Savoie Animation Workshop in Annecy, France (in English et en Français) American Animation Institute The American Animation Institute was founded in 1980 by the Motion Picture Screen Cartoonists and Affiliated Optical Electronic and Graphic Arts, Local 839 IATSE, to further the art of the animated cartoon in the United States through educational and other activities. This site is part of the Local 839 IATSE site. The Art Institute of Phoenix The Art Institute of Phoenix started its first class of students in January of 1996 and has since grown has grown from its original class of 45 students to more than 1000 students. Graduates of the Animation Art & Design program will be prepared with the skills and knowledge necessary to seek entry-level positions all areas of animation. DH Institute of Media Arts (DHIMA) Located in Santa Monica, California, DHIMA was founded in 1997 as the first international training center of Digital Hollywood - Japan. DHIMA is an Authorized Discreet Training Center and an Authorized Alias|Wavefront Academic Training Partner. We provide specialized training in Maya, 3ds Max, Combustion, Photoshop, Flash, Dreamweaver, Director, Illustrator and other related software. We also offer traditional art courses in storyboarding, life drawing and sculpting. DHIMA is dedicated to training students and professionals in the arts and sciences of computer graphics and aiding them in developing essential skills needed to enter professional environments in digital animation, special effects and multimedia. Ex'pression Center for New Media Ex'pression Center for New Media's prime objective is to provide an excellent, comprehensive education to students who want a career in the world of digital graphic design, digital visual media and sound arts. Full Sail Real World Education Full Sail is a world leader in providing training for those pursuing careers in the entertainment industry. Full Sail offers degree programs in game design, film and video production, computer animation, digital media, recording arts and show production. The Illinois Institute of Art at Schaumburg The Illinois Institute of Art - Schaumburg is an institution of higher education dedicated to providing the programs, services, and learning environment to enable creative and talented students to realize their professional and personal potential. Max the Mutt Animation School With a curriculum based on Warner Bros. employment guidelines, Toronto-based Max the Mutt Animation School gives students a broad-based, well-rounded education, and encouragement to help them develop fully as artists. Pratt Institute The Pratt Institute offers broad-based education in animation, including courses that cover a survey of animation techniques and courses in the history of animation. Rochester Institute of Technology (RIT) RIT has a reputation for excellence in programs that combine art and technology and provides an environment rich in both. Rocky Mountain College of Art and Design (RMCAD) RMCAD offers seven different programs in the fine and applied arts to meet every student's particular artistic passion. University of Advancing Computer Technology The University of Advancing Computer Technology (UACT) is a nationally recognized and leading computer technology educational institution. The University offers several bachelor degree programs that are completed in less than three years. Van Arts (Vancouver Institute of Media Arts) VanArts has in place a distinctive learning environment with one-on-one teaching and small class sizes. VanArts offers diplomas in both computer and classical animation. Vancouver Film School Vancouver Film School programs focus on industries that use moving images, graphics, sound and text as fundamental components for communicating information and story.