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Norco College

Norco College’s Game Development program may be relatively new to the scene but it’s quickly flexing its muscles and earning attention with a rigorous A.S. of Game Art program. By leveraging the savvy insight of working faculty and industry advisors, the curriculum doesn’t lose track of the fundamentals of game development nor does it overlook the trends on the horizon.  It’s also not averse to incorporating a little fun into the tough business of creating games (as is evident by the faculty-created Boom Ninja! Project). These are exciting times for the program which is currently expanding to offer three additional A.S. degrees (Game Design, Game Programming and Game Audio) thanks to a $2.8 million Title V grant.

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Matt Estes joins us from our friends at Animation Mentor. He currently serves as their Software and Technical Support Coordinator and is also a graduate of the school’s Character Animation Program. Matt stops by ACR to share his animation journey, his return to campus, and all the exciting things going on at Animation Mentor.

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ANOMALIA

Tucked into the idyllic Czech town of Litomyšl is ANOMALIA, a 3D animation training program that continues to gain momentum with its unique course offerings and growing list of  impressive international instructors. Founded with the intent of bolstering 3D animation in the region, the training program was founded by local pro’s to bridge the gap they noticed between the strong classical foundations of the area and the 3D form of the craft that is in high professional demand.

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New York Film Academy

Degrees Offered: Bachelor of Fine Arts in 3D Animation, Master of Fine Arts in Game Design, Bachelor of Fine Arts in Game Design, Associate of Fine Arts in Game Design

Tuition Information :
3D Animation: $3,950 - $5,500 for short-term workshops; $15,000 per semester for Bachelor of Fine Arts program
Game Design: $10,000 - 15,000 per semester

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Degrees Offered: MFA Masters of Fine Art - animation

Tuition:  For Resident and Non Resident the cost is the same: $11,200.  Plus other fees including mandatory health insurance.

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Texas A&M

Degrees Offered:

Bachelor of Science in Visualization, Master of Science in Visualization, Master of Fine Arts in Visualization.

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Animation Mentor

Degrees Offered:  Animation Fundamentals
Character Animation Production Track
Animal and Creature Production Track

VFX Fundamentals

Tuition Information:  6-week online workshops begin at $599
12-week courses range from $1,999 to $2,799 plus applicable fees. Payment plans and private student loans are available to those who qualify.

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Academy of Interactive Entertainment

Degrees Offered:
Advanced Diploma of Professional Game Development - Game Art & Design
Advanced Diploma of Professional Game Development - Game Programming
Advanced Diploma of Screen and Media - 3D Animation & Visual F/X

Tuition Information :
2013-2014 Tuition: $16,000 for one year
2014-2015 Tuition: $16,500 for one year

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Norco College

In the southern California county of Riverside sits a 2-year Game Development program like few others, earning considerable attention from industry and universities alike. Norco College’s Game Development department offers an A.S. of Game Art which doesn’t miss a beat, focusing on techniques seldom explored in 2-year programs elsewhere. The high caliber of work produced by students is testament to the program’s emphasis on fundamentals and its close collaboration with industry advisors and working faculty to develop and iterate the curriculum. Though capable of breaking into their careers immediately, many graduates choose to further their studies at premier 4-year institutions.

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Paris-based Cube Creative celebrates it's 10th anniversary with '5m80′, a short by Nicolas Deveaux featuring high diving giraffes. The animated short was inspired by '7 Tonnes 3′, an earlier project by Devaux which featured an elephant jumping on a trampoline. 

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