The University of Central Florida:
The University of Central Florida, commonly referred to as UCF, is a metropolitan public research university located in Orlando, Florida. The School of Visual Arts and Design at the University of Central Florida offers a variety of undergraduate and graduate degree programs in a range of Art & Design fields. Course categories include Computer Animation, Studio Art, Game Design, Art History, Web Design, and other fields of study.
The University of Central Florida was founded in 1963 as Florida Technological University with the goal of providing highly-trained personnel to support the Kennedy Space Center, located only 35 miles (56 km) to the east. The majority of the student population is located on the university's main campus approximately 13 miles (21 km) northeast of downtown Orlando and 55 miles (89 km) southwest of Daytona Beach. The university offers over 225 separate degree options through twelve colleges and eleven satellite campuses throughout Florida.