Shreveport Reporter

Shreveport, LA —  Animation Career Review has named the Digital Arts program at LSU  Shreveport as one of the top animation programs in the south and in the  state of Louisiana. 

LSU Shreveport was one of nearly two hundred universities considered in Animation Career Review’s annual rankings. LSUS placed 4th in the site’s rankings of Louisiana animation programs and was named one of the Top 25 Animation Schools in the South. 

Jason Mackowiak,  Department Chair for Arts and Media, praised the multiple factors  behind the program’s success. “The Digital Arts Program at LSU  Shreveport excels at preparing our students to enter the world of  digital arts. We do so by teaching industry-standard software while assigning creative real-world projects. As a result, students leave the program with a portfolio of work that will make them job-ready upon graduation.” 

While many factors contribute to the Digital Arts program’s success, Associate Professor Victoria Hrody highlights  what sets LSUS apart from other animation programs. “One of the  greatest strengths LSUS Digital Arts has is its diverse student and  faculty experience. Everyone brings unique skills and insight into our  program and courses. The shared knowledge creates a special environment  of combined learning through demonstrations and collaborative projects.  Students are always encouraged to hone their skills brought to the table  and explore other areas where they can excel. In the 3D  industry, many students can feel overwhelmed with some of the technology  and workflows, but with our curriculum, they find each class a solid  steppingstone into the industry techniques that are essential to real  world job skills and expectations.  Our department thrives  on staying current and always reaching out within the community, and  beyond, to find enrichment that is then woven into each of our 3D core  classes here at LSUS.” 

According to Animation Career Review’s website, the organization began compiling lists of the best universities when aspiring animators and game designers contacted them to find the top schools in particular  regions and states. Animation Career Review’s criteria used to rank  animation schools includes, but is not limited to, academic reputation,  employment data, value as it relates to tuition and indebtedness, and  graduation rate.  

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