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National Programs: The following schools are accepting students from across the country.
Programs: Digital Filmmaking & Video Production, Audio Production, Media Arts & Animation, Sound & Motion Picture Technical Arts, Video Production, Visual Effects & Motion Graphics
The Art Institutes schools offer programs in the areas of audio, video, and film production with quality you can see and hear. With over 40 locations in major cities throughout North America, you'll get the competitive edge to succeed as a creative professional - in your field of interest!
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Santa Barbara, CA US
About: Brooks Institute is proud to have trained some of the leading visual artists of yesterday and today, and we look forward to inspiring the next generation. We offer a variety of focused Bachelor of Arts degree programs for anyone who aspires to a career in photography, visual journalism, filmmaking, or graphic design.
The Art Institute of California - Hollywood
Los Angeles, CA US
About: At The Art Institute of California - Hollywood, you will find like-minded students-artists who think like you and are excited by the energy you bring. Many of our students come right out of high school, while some have tried different college programs and others are embarking on a career change. What draws these individuals to The Art Institute of California - Hollywood, is a passion for their art - as well as the desire to channel that passion into a career.
San Francisco, CA US
About: Academy of Art University, founded in 1929 by artists for artists, is the nation's largest accredited, private art and design university with over 17,000 students. Having state-of-the-art campuses online and in San Francisco, the Academy guides students to creative professional futures. Alumni currently work at top companies such as Pixar, NBC, Apple, Nike and more.
Academy of Art University offers accredited Associates (AA), Bachelors (BA, BFA) and Masters (MA, MFA, M.Arch) degrees, as well as certificate programs and continuing art education. Additionally, Academy of Art University's pre-college scholarship programs offer high school students the opportunity to explore their passion for art and design.
Tarzana, CA US
About: At Columbia College Hollywood we believe that the best filmmaker is one who understands all aspects of filmmaking. Writers, directors, production designers, actors, editors, cinematographers, composers, and sound people all benefit from understanding what's involved in writing a script, the kinds of choices a cinematographer confronts, how actors reveal subtext, how sound and music can enliven and transform a scene, the way images are assembled in the editing room. And the best way to understand these things is to do them. Columbia College is about hands-on learning!
The Art Institute of California - Sacramento
Sacramento, CA US
About: A rewarding career in the arts begins with talent - and you've got it. Now you just need the right education. At The Art Institute of California - Sacramento, you'll have an opportunity to get the art and design education you need to break into a career in the creative and applied arts.
Our school occupies approximately 45,000 square feet, including classrooms, studios, laboratories, offices, student lounges, a library, and an exhibition gallery. Class size is limited to 35 students in lab sessions and 40 students in lecture sessions.
The Art Institute of California - San Francisco
San Francisco, CA US
About: The world is changing so quickly that today we have jobs that didn't exist even five years ago. Most people can't even imagine what career fields will open in the next five years. But at The Art Institute of California - San Francisco, you have your fingers on the pulse. We can lead the way to creative career opportunities by providing art and design education.
The Art Institute of California - Los Angeles
Santa Monica, CA US
About: At The Art Institute of California - Los Angeles, you will join a community that's committed to offering you a nurturing, stimulating environment where you are free to explore your artist's imagination and to stretch your talent and skills. Here you can meet like-minded students who share your passion for the creative world and the drive to learn. Artists who think like you and are excited by the talent you have and challenged by how you will apply it.
The Art Institute of California - Inland Empire
San Bernardino, CA US
About: The primary mission, focus and ultimate goal of The Art Institute of California - Inland Empire is to assist students toward the pursuit of a satisfying career in their chosen field. To this end, we have brought together a dedicated group of individuals who are committed to providing students with career-oriented curricula - including the organizational, interpersonal, and theoretical, as well as the practical skills needed to become a well-trained entry-level job candidate in today's competitive job market.
The Art Institute of California - Orange County
Santa Ana, CA US
About: The Art Institute of California-Orange County is a design and culinary arts school providing Bachelor's and Associate's degrees in Game Art & Design, Graphic Design, Industrial Design, Interior Design, Media Arts & Animation, Multimedia & Web Design, Culinary Management and Culinary Arts. Located in the heart of Orange County's South Coast Metro region, The Art Institute is ideally situated in close proximity to Orange County's thriving business community, cultural attractions, shopping, entertainment and its famous beaches. The school is one of The Art Institutes, with 45+ education institutions located throughout North America, providing an important source of design, media arts, fashion and culinary professionals. The Art Institutes have provided career-oriented education programs for over 40 years.
The Art Institute of California - San Diego
San Diego, CA US
About: The Art Institute of California - San Diego welcomes you to the growing creative community. Located in the heart of San Diego's Mission Valley, you'll find yourself surrounded by a diverse cultural community, a thriving business district, and endless amounts of creative opportunities.
At The Art Institute of California - San Diego you can receive the hands-on art and design education you need to begin a career in the creative world.
The Art Institute of California - Sunnyvale
Sunnyvale, CA US
About: The Art Institute of California - Sunnyvale is located in Santa Clara County, California, an area that makes up the world's premiere technology corridor, Silicon Valley. Sunnyvale's local population is only about 150,000, but the surrounding region is home to well over 2 million people. Students are only an hour's drive from the Pacific Ocean and Sunnyvale is also close to California's historic redwood forests. The city is bordered by the San Francisco bay to the north, Mountain View to the west, Santa Clara and San Jose to the east, and Cupertino to the south. The city is ranked as one of the safest in the country by the Morgan Quitno Safest City Award program and students enjoy a year-long mild climate.
San Francisco, CA US
About: Founded in 1871, SFAI is one of the oldest and most prestigious colleges of art in the US. SFAI is internationally renowned for leading the investigation and definition of contemporary art and the role of artists in global society. SFAI emphasizes vision, imagination, intellectual development, hands-on experience, and engagement with the world. Art making is defined by a broad spectrum of forms, philosophies, and aesthetic approaches, and does not presume distinctions between fine and applied art or the arts and other disciplines. Inspiration can come from anywhere: popular culture, art history, nature, politics, religion, science, cross-cultural experiences, community relationships. The faculty encourage students to be self-motivated and self-directed, and provide guidance and support. Artistic, personal, and intellectual development is fused so that the process of making work is a life-enriching experience and prepares students for a creative life. Ideally located, the main campus on Russian Hill overlooks the San Francisco Bay and the Graduate Center on Third Street is in the heart of an artist loft district. SFAI offers BA, BFA, MA, and MFA programs, and innovative Summer MFA, post-baccalaureate, and pre-college programs.
California College of the Arts
San Francisco, CA US
About: An arts education has never been more valuable than it is today. In these extraordinary times, visual communication has an increasingly important influence on the global community. Artists, architects, and designers are pivotal to the very shape of our future. At CCA we believe art can make a positive difference in the world and that learning about the world will contribute to the expansion and deepening of the arts. We offer an interdisciplinary curriculum that balances tradition with innovation; that combines theory and practice; and that connects art, design, and architecture with each other and with the important issues of our society. At CCA, your studies will be both broad and deep, and you will discover and rediscover the relevance of everything you have learned through daily application. The Bay Area is bursting with cultural energy, and the CCA campuses in Oakland and San Francisco offer lively, diverse environments in which to interact with others who share your passion. Our world-class faculty of practicing artists, architects, and designers are dedicated to providing you with the tools, knowledge, and resources that will help you find your own path to success. We invite you to join CCA and be part of this dynamic community!
Ridgecrest, CA US
About: Twenty students are selected for an intensive, one year, 1080 hour digital animation academy set in a production studio atmosphere. The curriculum focus is to develop professional skills in pre-production, story-telling, character animation, digital effects, animation programming, technical direction render management, and game design, while each student works alongside experienced industry artists. Each graduate of the 36 unit Certificate Program and/or 60 unit Associate Degree in Science in Media Arts produces a DV/VHS demo reel, CDROM, and alumni web page. Designed by industry experts, this academy is specifically tailored to prepare digital animators to enter the workforce in character animation, special effects, technical direction, or game design.
California College of Arts and Crafts Film/Video Performance
San Francisco, CA US
California State Summer School for the Arts
Sacramento, CA US
About: The California State Summer School for the Arts is a rigorous, preprofessional training program in the visual and performing arts, creative writing, animation and film for talented artists of high school age. CSSSA was created by the California Legislature in 1987. It is held annually for four weeks in July/August on the campus of The California Institute of the Arts, in Valencia. Students receive college credit for succesful completion of the program in their respective artistic disciplines.
California State University, Department of Art - Hayward
Hayward, CA US
About: A 21st century art program that develops students who are creative, aware, responsible individuals capable of effectively expressing their values in the media of their choice. Major options include traditional media, photography, multimedia, digital graphics, and art history. Facilities include state-of-the-art digital media software and hardware.
Cogswell Polytechnical College, Department of Art
Sunnyvale, CA US
About: Cogswell College, a prestigious WASC institution in Silicon Valley, offers a BA in Computer and Video Imaging (CVI) and a BA in Digital Motion Picture. The CVI degree offers specializations in Character Animation, Digital Illustration, Digital Motion Picture, Game Design, Modeling and Animation, Technical Director, Web Design, and Web Development. Our alumni hold positions at companies such as ILM, Pixar, PDI, Sony, Foundation Imaging, and many web and computer game production companies. We are dedicated to maintaining small classroom sizes with maximum exposure to software, techniques, and quality instruction it takes to make your portfolio shine in these competitive and exciting fields. Online applications are available.
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