Digital Animation majors may be self-employed or work for public or private businesses. The degree focuses on the preparation of design professionals in the animation and visualization industries, small-scale animation houses, media design firms, and fine art studios. Students who graduate with a B.F.A. degree in Digital Animation will be qualified for positions in the digital art industry including motion graphic designer, illustrative animator, character animator, character modeler, texture and lighting artist, background painter, medical and scientific visualization artist, product designer, visual effects artist, environment artists and level designer.  An increasing number of Digital Animators also are developing material for internet web pages, interactive media, and multimedia projects.

Because the digital arts are an ever-growing area, opportunities abound for the exceptionally talented. The environment tends to be highly charged and fast paced.  In much of the field, working as part of a team is the norm. For more information see Occupation Profile and Occupational Employment Statistics .