The 12-quarter bachelor's degree program in Game Art & Design prepares graduates to pursue entry-level careers in the video game industry. The game industry is one of the fastest growing markets in the United States today as more and more children and adults are learning about the wonderful world of gaming. Students have an opportunity to learn art foundation skills, 3D modeling, low-polygon art, game level design, digital video and audio and animation to help them design and create game art. Some examples of entry-level game opportunities are working with the application of 3D modeling and animation software to create game art, utilizing 2D software to create backgrounds and 3D textures, obtaining positions as game-play testers, and working as members of development teams to produce video and computer games, as well as other types of interactive entertainment and educational software products. Graduates will also be prepared to seek entry-level employment as game designers, 2D and 3D artists, game testers, character animators and texture artists. They can anticipate assignments and projects that include designing game-play and back stories, creating characters and related environments, and applying knowledge of video and computer games to evaluate game products. A few career options: Upon completion of this program the graduates will be able to: • 2D/3D Computer Animator • 3D Game Modeler • Animator for Computer-Based Simulations • Game Tester • Texture Artist • Level Designer • Concept/Production Artist • Interface Designer

The 12-quarter Media Arts & Animation bachelor's degree program is designed to provide graduates with art, design, technical, business and life skills to pursue a career in the animation and related media arts field. The curriculum is based on industry validated outcomes. In recent years, the animation industry has experienced dynamic change. The art of animation has now moved into the technology age. But computer animation skills are only part of what a graduate needs. The Art Institute of Phoenix wants to create competitive graduates. Students in the Media Arts & Animation program are trained to pursue entry-level positions in the animation industry through curricula that emphasizes a range of job skills in 2D, 3D, and traditional and 3D animation. With a solid foundation in traditional art related skills and technology, graduates of the Media Arts & Animation program are prepared to pursue an exciting career in the animation and media arts industry. Career opportunities for graduates of the Media Arts & Animation program represent a mixture of 2D, 3D and production. Graduates are prepared to pursue jobs as 2D or 3D animators, 3D modelers, texture map/lighting artists, 2D concept artists (characters, environments, storyboards) or as motion graphics artists. Graduates can pursue entry-level jobs in the entertainment, broadcast television, game, architecture, corporate communication and legal and medical animation industries. A few career options: • 2D Animator (TV,Film) • 3D Animator (TV, Film, Games) • 3D Modeler (TV, Film, Games) • Character Animator/Rigger • Architectural Visualization Modeler/Animator • Motion Graphics Artist (Broadcast, Corporate • Texture Mapping/Lighting Artist • Storyboard Artist • Conceptual Artist (Background, Character) • Assistant Technical Director • Web/Interactive Media Animator • Forensic Animator (Legal, Medical)

The Web Design & Interactive Media 12-quarter bachelor's degree program presents user-centered studies in which competencies are focused on creative and innovative technology solutions across various media platforms. From interfaces for wireless devices and e-learning solutions to high-end dynamic Web sites and rich media experiences, students will have the opportunity to discover and embrace trends in the ever-evolving field of Web design and interactive media. This program is designed to provide a comprehensive foundation of design skills with an emphasis on dynamic interactivity. The program is also designed to provide a comprehensive design foundation focused on a broad range of design skills combined with business strategies and creative interactive technology solutions. These competencies include skills in user interface design, interaction design, visual design, rich media design, Web site design, dynamic content design and information design. The Web Design & Interactive Media program prepares graduates to pursue entry-level positions leading to careers such as interactive designer, experience designer, Web designer, rich media producer, project coordinator and interactive content developer. A few career options: • Applications Tester • Assistant Project Coordinator • Content Developer • Education Software Developer • Information Designer • Multimedia Scriptwriter • Presentation Designer • Production Assistant • Producer • Project Lead • Technical Support/Customer Relations Specialist • Webmaster • Web Designer • Web Language Developer • Web Site Developer

The Digital Filmmaking & Video Production 12-quarter bachelor's degree program provides a dynamic and fulfilling educational experience by providing quality instruction from industry professionals in the areas of digital filmmaking and video production. Students will have an opportunity to acquire an in-depth knowledge of industry-standard technologies, theories and techniques, as well as an opportunity to learn how to apply them to their own productions. Throughout the program, students will have an opportunity to learn to utilize the fundamentals and intricacies of preproduction, production and postproduction to effectively take their creative ideas from concept to screen. This integral process will be supported by a culminating senior project that will take students through four rigorous quarters of preparing a festival-worthy project from start to finish. By doing so, students will be prepared to pursue entry-level opportunities in the digital filmmaking and video production industry as they actively pursue their talents, interests, and goals. Students graduate from the Digital Filmmaking & Video Production program with the training and portfolio required to pursue entry-level positions in the digital motion picture industry such as audio visual specialist, producer’s assistant, production assistant, field producer, assistant director, script supervisor, location manager, location scout, camera operator, assistant camera, lighting assistant, grip and electrical, sound mixer, boom operator, editor, assistant editor, art department and A/V and multimedia specialist. A few career options: • Assistant Director • Interactive Video Producer • Lighting Technician • Audio Technician • Authoring and Design Specialist • Media Asset Manager • Media Compression Specialist • Best Boy • Camera Assistant • Motion Graphics Artist • Multimedia Content Manager • Camera Operator • Composite Artist • Grip • Content Acquisition Specialist • Production Assistant • Researcher • Digital Visual Effects Specialist • Scriptwriter • Sound Designer • Editor (tape-based and non-linear) • Gaffer • Streaming Server Specialist • Video Network Administrator • Producer

The Visual & Game Programming bachelor's degree program is designed to provide creative students who thrive on the technical aspects and principles of computer programming with the opportunity to become an integral part of a team that brings 3D games and interactive motion graphics to life. It’s part art and part computer science, with plenty of room for creative types who want to delve deeper into technical principles of games and visual programming. The Visual & Game Programming degree combines artistic talent with the knowledge and skills of programming for 3D development, shading, motion capture and animation. Students in this program will be prepared to pursue entry-level employment opportunities in the entertainment and game production industries. The curriculum prepares students to pursue entry-level positions that may include Technical Artist, Technical Assistant, 3D Tools Programmer, Junior Technical Cinematic Artist, Asset Coordinator, Applications Programmer and Software Tester. A few career options: • Technical Artist • Technical Director • Texture Designer • Rendering Artist • 3D Tools Programmer • Junior Technical Cinematic Artist

The Visual Effects & Motion Graphics 12-quarter bachelor's degree progam will prepare graduates in two major areas — visual effects and broadcast graphics. These inter-related fields deal with design, layering and movement of digital imagery relative to enhancing or telling a visual story. Both have become established areas of specialization in the broader field of media, promising growth and a sustained presence in regionally diverse marketplaces. Even limited budget productions now typically incorporate visually sophisticated graphics and effects. Audience awareness and expectations have fueled a growing demand for skilled artists and technicians in this field. Motion graphics is about designing screen visuals for media projects for use in both broadcast and non-broadcast productions. A motion graphics specialist makes type, color and images move to communicate, educate, entertain or build brand value. Visual effects use computer software to assemble various component images into a single, integrated believable scene. The components that are digitally layered could be live action shots, digital animations or still images; combining them requires expertise in color and lighting adjustment, motion tracking, matte painting, set extensions, and other related skills using 2D and 3D techniques. Graduates of the Visual Effects & Motion Graphics program are prepared to pursue entry-level employment as broadcast design assistants, digital artists, digital visual effects specialists, researchers and streaming server specialists. They may also work as assistant compositors, composite artists, content acquisition specialists, interactive video producers and motion graphics artists. A few career options: • Broadcast Design Assistant • Digital Artist • Digital Visual Effects Specialist • Media Compression Specialist • Researcher • Sound Designer • Streaming Server Specialist • Assistant Compositor • Composite Artist • Content Acquisition Specialist • Interactive Video Producer • Motion Graphics Artist