Among the best-known accredited four-year college programs in the area are:

Art Institute of Los Angeles	(888) 646-4610
Art Institute of Orange County	(888) 549-3055
California Institute Of The Arts	(661) 255-1050 x2242
Cal State Long Beach	(562) 985-4352
Cal State Northridge	(818) 677-2242
Chapman College	(714) 997-6765
Mount San Antonio College	(909) 594-5611
Academy of Entertainment Technology @ Santa Monica College	(310) 434-3700
UCLA Animation Workshop	(310) 206-8441
University of Southern California	(213) 740-3986
Woodbury University	(818) 767-0888

Schools that offer extension-type programs in animation:

Animation Academy	(818) 848-6590
Learning Tree University	(818) 341-0707

Local High Schools that offer preparatory classes in animation and/or visual arts include:

Rowland High School	(626) 965-3448 x294
Sierra Vista High School	(818) 355-4908
Fairfax High School	(323) 651-5200
Animation Creations	(818) 501-1203
Sheldon's Art Academy	(818) 489-6046

We also recommend contacting the junior colleges in your area for information on basic art classes such as life drawing.

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