Because the tools for recording, editing and distribution of audio are evolving at a rapid pace, today?s professional audio recordists and mixers must constantly stay abreast of current developments in equipment technology and production methods. To do this, they must know the basic principles of sound physics and acoustics as well as have skills in equipment operation, aesthetics and design. The Audio Production program is designed to meet the needs of the industry by offering a curriculum that is designed to provide students with a solid background in technology, theory and industry practices.

Practical hands-on experience with recording and post production equipment is designed to prepare students to work in the contemporary market place. While working with computer-based audio software, students are introduced to acoustic and electronic audio basics. Building on this foundation, students take recording and post-production classes, as well as courses in studio business, advanced production, sound design, audio-to-video, advanced mixing, interactive media and professional development. Students are required to create a portfolio to showcase their skills in a variety of audio formats to present to prospective employers. To be accepted into the Audio Production program, a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.5 is required, or permission of the academic department director. See Policies and Procedures section for more details.

GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS
To receive a Bachelor of Science degree in Audio Production, students must: receive a passing grade or credit for all required coursework; earn a minimum of 180 quarter credits; achieve a cumulative GPA of 2.0 or higher; meet portfolio or other requirements as outlined by the program; and satisfy all financial obligations to The Art Institute.

PROGRAM OBJECTIVES
Upon successful completion of the program, graduates should be able to:
? Conceptualize, plan, execute and deliver quality music recordings and post-production projects, demonstrating industry standards and using industry-related tools.
? Present and conduct themselves professionally and demonstrate an understanding of specific career paths, job responsibilities, and industry expectations.
? Efficiently troubleshoot and solve problems typically encountered by audio professionals.
? Apply peer and professional critique as well as self evaluation to continuously improve the quality of their work.
? Apply the business and economic principles and practices of the audio industry while maintaining legal and ethical standards.
? Seek entry-level positions in the field of audio production and post production at production houses, radio and TV stations, recording studios, post houses, film and television shoots, audio post studios, and sound-design for game and the Internet.

The Bachelor of Science degree program in Digital Filmmaking & Video Production offers a balance of theory, history, and practical training to produce competent and literate graduates who are proficient in the technical, organizational, historical, and creative aspects of visual storytelling. This program is designed to integrate industry and education with internship programs and a student operated production company and television studios. There is an emphasis on storytelling itself because good stories are in great demand in the industry.

Storytelling is the basis for learning the technical aspects such as lighting, directing, editing, and sound. The principles of digital filmmaking and video production are explored and applied. Students have the opportunity to script and produce screenplays, teleplays, sitcoms, commercials and music videos, and enter numerous writing and video industry-sponsored competitions. Equally important is the production of the thesis video project, the centerpiece of the graduate?s demo reel. This is a graduate?s ?visual calling card? for prospective employers in the industry.

GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS
To receive a Bachelor of Science degree in Digital Filmmaking & Video Production, students must: receive a passing grade or credit for all required coursework; earn a minimum of 180 quarter credits; achieve a cumulative GPA of 2.0 or higher; meet portfolio or other requirements as outlined by the program; and satisfy all financial obligations to The Art Institute.

PROGRAM OBJECTIVES
Upon successful completion of the program, graduates should be able to:
? Conceptualize, plan, execute, and deliver a production using digital filmmaking and video techniques, and demonstrating technical proficiency that meets industry standards.
? Apply peer and professional critiques in the articulation and justification of aesthetic decisions in their own projects and in the evaluation of other media work.
? Present and conduct themselves professionally and demonstrate an understanding of specific career paths, job responsibilities, and industry expectations.
? Apply business and economic principles and practices in the media industry while maintaining legal and ethical standards.
? Apply effective media-related research, writing, and verbal communication skills to their work.
? Seek entry-level positions such as production assistant, script reader, grip, gaffer, second assistant director, assistant to a film/TV executive, producer, director, writer,editor, production coordinator, or videographer and sound mixer in the television and movie industry.

From the creation of battle systems or destructible environments to virtual worlds where players interact online with each other around the globe, programmers are vital to the future of gaming. At The Art Institute of California—Los Angeles, a campus of Argosy University, students are introduced not only to coding through theory and textbooks, students can receive hands-on, real-time, real-life practice. Working closely with technical artists and game designers, game programming students have a testing ground for the incubation of new ideas, development of new techniques and experimentation with advanced concepts.

Intensely hands-on, this program exposes students to the process of game design from the germination of basic artistic concepts and game play strategies to the building of assets and characters, and is designed to provide the engineering tools necessary for creative problem solving and meeting the challenges of interactive play, artificial intelligence and evolving virtual worlds.

GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS
To receive a Bachelor of Science degree in Game Programming, students must: receive a passing grade or credit for all required coursework; earn a minimum of 180 quarter credits; achieve a cumulative GPA of 2.0 or higher; meet portfolio or other requirements as outlined by the program; and satisfy all financial obligations to The Art Institute.

PROGRAM OBJECTIVES
Upon successful completion of the program, graduates should be able to:
? Demonstrate an understanding of basic design showing a solid foundation of the principles of game design according to professional industry standards.
? Apply the process of game asset creation for use in industry standard engines through all stages of the production pipeline.
? Demonstrate the managerial and developmental aspects of the game production pipeline.
? Use coding skills in object-oriented, 3-D scripting, shell scripting, console programming and game engine scripting languages.
? Be prepared for the developing challenges of online gaming environments.
? Demonstrate critical thinking and problem-solving skills and work as a team member within the field.
? Demonstrate the requisite presentation, interviewing, resume-building and game business knowledge critical to seeking an entry level programming position in the industry.

The Media Arts & Animation program prepares students for entry-level positions in television, both network and cable, major corporations, commercial postproduction facilities, and film production companies. Exciting opportunities such as animation artist, special effects artist, broadcast graphics designer, and video postproduction artist are at the forefront of an industry that repackages information in creative new ways. The computer animator is a highly skilled and specialized visual communicator who combines artistic talent with technological expertise to create impressions in a moving image format.

In this program students begin with a substantial foundation in drawing, color, design, and computer applications. Students have the opportunity to develop advanced skills in various aspects of computer graphics and animation. Students use the tools of the computer animation profession, ranging from computer operating systems to three-dimensional modeling. These tools enhance a student?s flexibility and creativity to produce an individualized digital portfolio that demonstrates their practical and technical abilities to potential employers.

Program Objectives
Upon successful completion of the program, graduates should be able to:
? Apply concepts from traditional art courses including drawing, color, form, design, composition and digital art skills according to industry standards.
? Use standard industry animation and digital design software.
? Employ the principles of animation, acting and movement and cinematic storytelling as it relates to 2-D and 3-D animation.
? Demonstrate an understanding of professionalism, presentation skills and core curriculum competencies through effective self-marketing.
? Seek entry-level positions such as animation or digital artist, special effects artist, storyboard artist, background artist, broadcast graphics designer, or lighting designer at a commercial postproduction facility or game design company.

Graduation Requirements
To receive a Bachelor of Science degree in Media Arts & Animation, students must: receive a passing grade or credit for all required coursework; earn a minimum of 180 quarter credits; achieve a cumulative GPA of 2.0 or higher; meet portfolio or other requirements as outlined by the program; and satisfy all financial obligations to The Art Institutes.

The Video Production program is designed to provide training for individuals who want to be successful in this fast-paced, creative industry. Whether it?s information or entertainment, the wide appeal of electronic media has created an increasing need for people skilled in video production. Employment opportunities may be found in broadcasting and cable, as well as the entertainment industry and corporations. By working with a faculty that includes experienced professionals, students in the Video Production program can develop competence in the use of a video camera as a technical and imaginative tool for communications art. Preproduction, lighting, and various computer applications are covered in this program.

The program also includes multi-camera production, postproduction techniques, nonlinear editing, and the creation of a video from initial idea to final, edited composition. By gaining competencies in camera operations, lighting, editing, electronic newsgathering, along with studio and location productions, students can establish a professional confidence to solve problems and to contribute as a member of an artistic team. A compendium of the student?s best work is assembled in a portfolio videotape and can illustrate to prospective employers the student?s capabilities as camera operator, director, editor, and graphics operator.

GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS
To receive an Associate of Science degree in Video Production, students must: receive a passing grade or credit for all required coursework; earn a minimum of 90 quarter credits; achieve a cumulative GPA of 2.0 or higher; meet portfolio or other requirements as outlined by the program; and satisfy all financial obligations to The Art Institute.

PROGRAM OBJECTIVES
Upon successful completion of the program, graduates should be able to:
? Conceptualize, plan, execute, and deliver a production utilizing basic video techniques, and demonstrating technical proficiency that meets minimum industry standards.
? Apply peer and professional critiques in the articulation and justification of aesthetic decisions in their own projects and in the evaluation of other media work.
? Present and conduct themselves professionally and demonstrate an understanding of specific career paths, job responsibilities, and industry expectations.
? Apply basic business practices of the media industry while maintaining legal and ethical standards.
? Apply basic media-related research, writing, and verbal communication skills to their work.
? Seek entry-level employment opportunities that exist in the preproduction, lighting, directing, technical, broadcast, production, postproduction, and business arenas.

The Visual Effects & Motion Graphics program is designed to emphasize motion graphics and visual effects compositing by providing skills drawn from the fields of photography, graphic design, compositing, video, film, audio and animation. With a curriculum that emphasizes actual job skills needed in the field, graduates of this program will be prepared to seek entry-level positions in feature film, corporate communication, television, video production, e-business, and other media outlets.

GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS
To receive a Bachelor of Science degree in Visual Effects & Motion Graphics, students must: receive a passing grade or credit for all required coursework; earn a minimum of 180 quarter credits; achieve a cumulative GPA of 2.0 or higher; meet portfolio or other requirements as outlined by the program; and satisfy all financial obligations to The Art Institute.

PROGRAM OBJECTIVES
Upon successful completion of the program, graduates should be able to:
? Apply visual effects and motion graphics skills to meet the needs of corporate communication, television, motion picture, video production, e-business, and other media outlets.
? Draw from the fields of photography, graphic design, compositing, video, film, audio and animation to create visual effects and motion graphics.
? Edit and assemble visual effects and/or motion graphics for television, movies or the Web.
? Create opening titles for feature films and television shows.
? Create station or network identification logos and bumpers.
? Design graphics that use type, color and brand elements.