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Academy of Art University

Academy of Art University

With over 17,000 students, Academy of Art University is the nation’s largest private art and design university. Established in 1929, the school offers accredited AA, BA, BFA, MA, M.Arch and MFA programs in 16 different majors, as well as continuing art education with classes in copywriting, fashion merchandising, interior design, web design & new [...]

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Animation Educators Forum (AEF)

Animation Educators Forum (AEF)

The people who teach animation can vary from an old studio veteran, to a young independent filmmaker, to a computer tech. All are united in their love of teaching and a desire to ensure the skills of the past are passed on to future generations. Despite the large number of people now teaching animation, there [...]

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Animation Mentor

Animation Mentor

Founded in 2005 AnimationMentor.com is the only animation school built by professional animators specifically for people who want to become animators. The program teaches students the skills needed to succeed as a professional animator in the studio environment. By graduation, every student has worked in a production-style environment where mentors, who are working studio animators, [...]

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AnimSchool

AnimSchool

AnimSchool is the premiere online school for the broader world of 3D animation. AnimSchool instructors are 3D animation pros by day, and teach animation, modeling and rigging after work. Students at AnimSchool learn how to MAKE characters and how to MOVE characters!
AnimSchool is about characters. We focus on appealing, flexible, super-expressive characters–and some of them [...]

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Burbank Arts and Education Foundation

Burbank Arts and Education Foundation

The mission of the Burbank Arts Education Foundation is to generate long-term, broad-based financial support to ensure equal access to high-quality arts education for all students in the Burbank Unified School District.
The BAEF raises money throughout the year, and provides grants twice a year to the District, Principals, Teachers, Arts Coordinators, PTA groups, and others [...]

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Burbank Unified School District (BUSD)

Burbank Unified School District (BUSD)

The Burbank Unified School District provides a comprehensive, balanced educational program for kindergarten through grade 12.The District is governed by a five-member Board of Education and served by a central administrative staff. Eleven K-5 elementary schools, three middle schools, two comprehensive high schools, and a continuation high school serve a diverse and culturally enriched student [...]

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California Institute of the Arts CalArts

California Institute of the Arts CalArts

California Institute of the Arts (CalArts) is recognized internationally as a leading laboratory for the visual, performing, media and literary arts. Housing six schools–Art, Critical Studies, Dance, Film/Video, Music, and Theater–CalArts educates professional artists in an intensive learning environment founded on artmaking excellence, creative experimentation, cross-pollination among diverse artistic disciplines, and a broad context of [...]

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Computer Graphics Master Academy (CGMA)

Computer Graphics Master Academy (CGMA)

Computer Graphics Master Academy (CGMA) is a leading provider of online digital art education. Through our CG Master Classes, and inexpensive Master Workshops, we provide comprehensive instruction for Concept Art, Illustration, and Entertainment Design.
CGMA was created by industry professionals to help artists- from all over the world -develop and cultivate their talents with the best [...]

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DigiPen

DigiPen

Based in Redmond, Washington, DigiPen Institute of Technology has been educating the most passionate, driven, and capable artists and programmers in the video game industry for over 15 years. Combining a rigorous curriculum with a hands-on, team-based approach to learning, our degree programs – including the Bachelor of Fine Arts in Digital Art and Animation, [...]

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Gnomon

Gnomon

Gnomon School of Visual Effects is an innovative training facility that stresses the importance of creativity in computer graphics.
We believe, that while technology offers new tools to create your visions, it is our ultimate goal to allow you to interact transparently with the software. At Gnomon, we know that it is not the technology that [...]

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iAnimate

iAnimate

JasonRyanAnimation.com and DigiCel, the makers of FlipBook have teamed up to create the best online animation training you can get to help you get your animation up to feature quality in the shortest amount of time, without having to mortgage your future. All of our instructors are currently working in major studios, and can teach [...]

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ICEF Public Schools

ICEF Public Schools

ICEF Public Schools is a nonprofit charter school management organization serving communities in the South Los Angeles area. We operate high-quality, tuition-free, public charter elementary, middle and high schools. Our goal is to develop and manage charter schools that prepare minority students to attend and compete academically at the top colleges and universities in the [...]

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Korpus School of Art

Korpus School of Art

Founded in 2011 by artist Rebecca Kimmel, Korpus School of Art + Gallery was established to teach and promote traditional and digital figurative art. The Korpus School of Art is dedicated to teaching primarily traditional Drawing, Painting, and Sculpture. KSA additionally offers Concept Art and Digital Painting classes. The Korpus School of Art has a [...]

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LAAFA

LAAFA

The Los Angeles Academy of Figurative Art (LAAFA) was named one of American Artist’s Top 10 Art Schools.  In the November 2011 article, Pursuing The Classical Dream:  The American Artist Guide to Art Schools, LAAFA is one of the selectschools worldwide that have established reputable practices in delivery of classical art education.

LAAFA’s Programs are designed [...]

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Laguna College of Art & Design (LCAD)

Laguna College of Art & Design (LCAD)

The Animation major at LCAD has been carefully designed to meet the evolving needs of the entertainment industry and to exceed the industry’s standards. In addition to teaching a mastery of digital technologies, such as Maya software and digital production systems, the LCAD Animation major is distinguished by requiring a solid [...]

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Red Engine Studios and Design School

Red Engine Studios and Design School

Red Engine Studios is founded and established by entertainment industry veterans, Steve Jung and Jung Park. The two bring fifteen years of combined experience in films, video games, feature animation, themed entertainment, commercial design, toy design, and product design. With this array of industry design experience they have worked with an equally extensive mix of [...]

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Sheridan College

Sheridan College

Sheridan College is an internationally-recognized pioneer in animation education, dating back over 40 years.  Programs include a 4-year bachelor’s degree and 1-year post-graduate programs in computer animation, digital character animation, digital visual effects, and game level design.  Our faculty brings industry experience to the classroom, providing professional, hands-on instruction while fostering creative growth and well-rounded [...]

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The Art Institute Hollywood

The Art Institute Hollywood

It is our pleasure to welcome you to The Art Institute of California — Hollywood community.  More than ever, it’s an exciting time to pursue an education in the creative and applied arts.
To prepare for the creative world, you need a brand new vocabulary. Your creative vision can never be truly understood until you can properly [...]

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The Los Angeles Film School

The Los Angeles Film School

The Los Angeles Film School  is an accredited college with a campus located in the heart of Hollywood. The private post-secondary college, which has quickly become a leading academic center for aspiring filmmakers, offers degrees in film, computer animation and game production with an exceptional curriculum in state-of-the-art facilities. Its campus comprises of over 250,000 [...]

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Tigobo Animation Renaud Armanet

Tigobo Animation Renaud Armanet

Born in Marseille, France, Reno Armanet is a director, animator, music composer and well rounded artist in visual development. His 2 passions, drawing and music, help him express and balance this artist in everyday life.
Reno has created his own independent company: tigoboANIMATION (www.tigoboanimation.com). The studio is based in the beautiful town of Angoulême, France. The [...]

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USC Animation & Digital Arts

USC Animation & Digital Arts

The John C. Hench Division of Animation and Digital Arts (DADA) is devoted to providing its students with the tools, theory and support to fully explore their creative potential as animators. The field of animation has evolved to encompass everything from traditional, character-based storytelling, to abstract and experimental work, and utilizes techniques ranging from painting [...]

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Vancouver Animation School

Vancouver Animation School

Vancouver Animation School is a leading educational Canadian institution offering entry and advanced programs for the Animation, Film and Game Industries.
We are successful and accomplished artists, we have found that a lot of aspiring artists talent is spoiled by poor school education.  So we’ve developed a fantastic school with strong educational programs that welcome you, [...]

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Video Symphony School

Video Symphony School

For the past 15 years Video Symphony has been the industry’s leader in post production training and education. Since 1995 post houses, production companies, recording studios, and major studios and networks including Fox, Universal, Sony, MTV, Warner, Disney, NBC, and CBS have sent their employees to Video Symphony for training to stay on the cutting [...]

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Vilppu Studio

Vilppu Studio

Glenn Vilppu is considered one of today’s foremost draftsman and instructors in drawing and painting. Few contemporary artists have thoroughly absorbed the lessons of the great masters of the past and in addition, none have Glenn’s ability to communicate and inspire students with such knowledge and understanding.
Glenn Vilppu is trained in the classical art of [...]

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Woodbury University

Woodbury University

Mission Statement
Woodbury University is committed to providing the highest level of professional and liberal arts education.   The integrated nature of our educational environment cultivates successful students with a strong and enduring sense of personal and social responsibility.  We prepare innovative learners who are adept at communicating and willing to cross the boundaries of knowledge in [...]