Computer Science + Animation

Bachelor of Science

Jarvis College of Computing and Digital Media

BSArtificial Intelligence and ComputingDigital FluencyCareer & Professional ManagementIn-Person
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The multidisciplinary Computer Science + Animation (CS+ANI) Bachelor of Science degree program prepares students to span the boundary between computing and its application in animation, providing them with a career path to technical artistic roles in the animation and game development fields. The CS+ANI curriculum combines a solid computer science core customized to fit the specific needs of this discipline, with a foundation in 3D animation designed by animation and game art faculty. There is a heavier emphasis on programming than on art due to the technical demands of this field. CS+ANI students receive valuable interdisciplinary collaborative group project experiences with teams of students majoring in 3D animation, storyboarding and character design, game design, game art, and game programming.

DePaul’s animation program is ranked #13 nationally and #1 in the Midwest by Animation Career Review.

For international students: this is a STEM-designated program, which can qualify you to extend your post-graduation stay in the United States.

 

Concentrations and Degree Requirements

  • Animation Technical Director

  • Game Art Technical Director

Faculty
Edward Keenan
Faculty, Full Time
School of Computing
Senior Professional Lecturer
Riyad Hasan
Faculty, Full Time
School of Cinematic Arts
Professional Lecturer
Brian Ferguson
Faculty, Full Time
School of Cinematic Arts
Animator in Residence
Andre Berthiaume
Faculty, Full Time
School of Computing
Associate Professor
Josh Jones
Faculty, Full Time
School of Cinematic Arts
Associate Professor
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Unreal Academic Partner

<div class="ck-content"><p class="feature--text">DePaul is certified by Epic Games as an Unreal Academic Partner, which gives us increased access to content, learning resources, and special Epic events. The Unreal Engine is revolutionizing the use of real-time 3D technology for games, live action film, animation, VR, architecture, live performance and beyond, from the virtual sets of the Mandalorian to the cultural phenomenon Fortnite. Our Unreal Research Group encourage and coordinate the use of UE and related resources by faculty and students in GAM, VFX, and ANI projects and courses.&nbsp;</p></div>

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Game Labs

<p class="feature--text">CDM students have access to a number of game labs, including those focused development and research, virtual reality, and playtest and usability.<br /></p>

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DePaul Originals

<p class="feature--text">DePaul Originals is a game development studio located on our Loop campus. Its focus is the production of high quality game experiences that are delivered on commercial platforms.</p>

DePaul Originals

LA Quarter

CS+Ani students have the opportunity to study and intern in Los Angeles for three months through DePaul’s innovative LA Quarter program. Students accepted into the program earn degree credit while living in the center of the animation, film and game development industries. LA Quarter students have interned at many studios including DreamWorks Animation, Bix Pix Entertainment, Duck Animation Studios, and Nickelodeon Animation.

Study in LA
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Student Organizations

<div class="ck-content"><p>Joining a student organization is a great way to meet people and discuss trends in your area of interest. Student organizations CS+ANI students may be interested in are the Computer Science Society (CSS), Animation Lodge, and the Women in Animation group, 50/50. These groups provide the opportunity to network, expand your CS/ani education, and attend events with industry professionals.</p></div>

Student Organizations

Japan Study Abroad

<p class="feature--text">This biennial trip takes students to Tokyo, Kyoto, and Nagoya on tours of Japanese game and animation studios, galleries, and cultural sites.<br /></p>

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