In a sentence, here's what expression is all about: we teach
artistic technology to enthusiastic students who want to make
their passion their profession.
Expression College for Digital Arts is an educational institution
with a unique curriculum, experienced and talented faculty and
professional grade studios and equipment.
Why wait? Get your bachelor's degree in the digital arts in about
2 1/2 years. Small classes, 24-7 access to professional-grade
equipment and personalized career assistance.
The expression animation and visual effects program is designed
to enhance the student's knowledge and skills through an
intensive series of courses that cover a wide spectrum of digital
visual media including 3D modeling and animation, texture and
lighting, compositing, digital film and video effects, creating
graphics for the internet and more.
Students gain experiential knowledge through extensive lab time
using multiple hardware platforms. A one-to-one
(student-to-machine) lab ratio allows students to individually
explore the intricacies of a wide variety of graphics software.
Students create a series of projects throughout the program in
addition to a final project specially developed to demonstrate
their knowledge and abilities to potential employers.
Graphics and compositing software and hardware utilized in the
program include packages from Alias|Wavefront Maya, Adobe,
Macromedia, Kaydara, Microsoft, Vicon and others.
Students who graduate from the animation and visual effects
program will be prepared for entry-level employment as graphic
artists, compositing artists, 3D animators and modelers, and
more.
Bachelor's - Game Art & Design
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Embrace the next generation of game technology with Game Art & Design studies at Expression. Push your skills to the limit using the latest software, hardware, and 3D tools. Learn the craft from masters that have defined the industry, and join the interactive revolution.
Expression's Game Art & Design Program begins with strong Fine Arts fundamentals, and builds upward towards advanced conceptual design. If you are looking to apply your talent in the interactive 3D realm, or want to manipulate the latest game engines in a professional pipeline environment, Game Art & Design will give you the artistic and technical foundation to make your mark in the game industry. Expression is strategically located in the heart of the game development community, and our faculty are veterans of top game companies, publishers, and development teams. Our program will give you the tools and concepts you need for your dream job in the game industry.
Bachelor's - Motion Graphic Design
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Courses are project-based and incorporate all aspects of visual
design. Students utilize their extensive lab time to become
proficient in a variety of applications.
A series of projects throughout the program are all directed
toward the student's portfolio. The student leaves with a full
body of work to show an employer both experience and creativity.
Software and hardware utilized in the program include packages
from Macromedia, Adobe, Microsoft and Apple.
Graduates of the digital graphic design program are prepared to
acquire entry-level employment as graphic artists and are versed
in print, web and broadcast design.
Bachelor's - Sound Arts
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Expression's sound arts department is dedicated to giving
students the widest skill set on the planet. Whether it's mixing
a record, posting a movie, composing a ringtone, sound for toys,
sound for video games, recording a voice over or running a live
concert, every student graduates from Expression with more
knowledge than any employer could ask from them.
From the fundamentals of sound and audio acoustics, to analog
consoles and tape machines, to microphones, to MIDI, to music
theory, to the newest digital workstations and consoles in the
audio industry today, you will be able to operate in any
environment with any piece of gear you come across.
We have combined a staff of talented engineers from every walk of
life and countless years of industry experience, we continue to
strive to keep one of the most comprehensive curriculums known to
mankind on the bleeding edge.
* Financial aid is available for those who qualify.
