This document discusses a one-year digital animation program that provides practical skills in most aspects of computer animation. The program aims to give students well-rounded skill sets to have an advantage in the job market. It starts with basic skills and becomes increasingly challenging. International students must meet English proficiency requirements and submit documentation of high school equivalency and financial support to be accepted. The program culminates in a 12-week film production exercise using industry software and pipelines to gain over a year of professional experience. Graduates have worked at major studios on famous films and games.

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2. Academic A single program in four 12-week blocks, and can be completed in just less than one year. It is often very common for animators to specialize in specific areas, thereby limiting their career options. This program is designed to give students practical skills in most aspects of computer animation. The diversity of our program provides the student with well-rounded skill sets. This gives our graduates an advantage in the job market. Our program is taught with the assumption that each student is computer literate, but has no experience in computer animation. Programs start with the very basics. Students with extensive 3D skills may find the first two weeks easy, but by the end of the third week, classes become challenging for everyone regardless of their background.

3. International applicants may be initially accepted; but admission ultimately depends upon the required submission of the following documentation: * Demonstrated English proficiency for those whose native language is not English: TOEFL scores of 500 PBT/173 CPT/61 iBT; or certification of English language studies * Evaluation by a reputable educational credential evaluation service of documented academic equivalency of a U.S. high school diploma * Completed international student information form * Certified financial affidavit form * Bank statement(s) issued within the past 30 days indicating availability of funds for full tuition in U.S. dollars * See our school catalog for more details or contact the admissions office at (407) 224-3283 Accepted international students are issued a SEVIS (Student and Exchange Visitor Information System) generated form I-20, needed to apply for an M-1 visa at the U.S. Embassy in his or her country of citizenship; he or she must also pay the SEVIS I-901 fee prior to meeting with a consular officer.

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6. Study Field The program culminates with a 12-week production exercise that puts you on the crew of a fully animated (or visual effects intensive) film! By using the same software, equipment, and pipeline as major studios you can earn the equivalent of over a year of professional work experience while still in school. This is a critical training experience you will not find at any other school. Alumni have worked all over the world at companies such as Dreamworks, Sony Imageworks, Digital Domain, Electronic Arts, Café Fx, Activision, Walt Disney Feature Animation, and on projects such as Beowulf, Lost, 24, Avatar, Meet the Robinsons, Battlestar Galactica, The Barnyard, The Guardian, and more!

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