I think there needs to be a balance between traditional art and digital art. Also the digital art needs to be taught similar to traditional art course, and not like it some hack to use computer software to make art. :D
Have you thought about studying in the UK? We welcome overseas students and the cost is lot cheaper than American Universities. Here is the showreel for the University of Hertfordshire, it was on the front of 3Dtotal last week. http://uhanimation.co.uk/2009/showreel-2d3dvfxgamesart-digital-animation/ some quotes from the…