<p>If you are interested in a midwest school, MCAD in Minneapolis was just rated number one according to:</p>
<p>[Best</a> Animation Programs Top 20 list: The Midwest | Animation Career Review](<a href=“http://www.animationcareerreview.com/articles/best-animation-programs-top-20-list-midwest?page=0,1]Best”>http://www.animationcareerreview.com/articles/best-animation-programs-top-20-list-midwest?page=0,1)</p>
<p>My D goes there and has had several grad student friends in the animation program. From what I understand, there is emphasis placed on 2D drawing skills, not just the tech stuff.</p>