<p>For what it is worth, Long Beach State has an excellent fine arts department (as does USC, of course). (Don’t know specifically about illustration or animation at LB). I know many working artists who have done quite well coming out of Long Beach State with a BFA. I don’t have an opinion on your ultimate choice, but just wanted to weigh in that LB has a quality art department.</p>
<p>PS They are especially well-regarded for their ceramics program, if that is of any interest to you</p>