| School | Date Established: | 1998 † |
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| School Type: | Campus | |
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| Students | Enrolled Students: | 1,090 |
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| Student to Faculty Ratio: | 13 to 1 |
| Cost | Students with Financial aid:** | 74% |
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| Accreditation | Accrediting Commission of Career Schools and Colleges (ACCSC). † |
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Diplomas
California
Welcome to Ex’pression College for Digital Arts!
Imagine yourself working in an industry that is known for creativity, passion, and the pursuit of aesthetic perfection; a vibrant industry that challenges you to perfect your craft every day, every moment. Imagine the exhilaration and feeling of accomplishment that you and your team feel at seeing your finished project for the very first time; imagine that first rush of experiencing hours of work, passion, and creative focus brought to life.
This is no daydream. If you are ready to make your passion your profession in today’s digital arts industry, Expression College for Digital Arts is for you. Expression is designed to meet the rapidly growing demand for trained, talented professionals in Motion Graphic Design, Animation and Visual Effects, Game Art and Design, and Sound Arts.
We’ll be the first to say that our school is not for everyone. Our programs are intense, emulating the real working environments of industries using professional-grade creative technologies. To excel, you will need both focus and commitment. There will be little time to think about anything else during your months here, but careers in the digital arts offer great rewards for those who put forth the effort. Expression can become your “launch pad” into the digital arts and entertainment industries. You bring your passion, energy and dedication, and we’ll provide professional-grade hardware and software, an experienced and caring staff, and a network of industry professionals to give you a healthy head start.
Mission Statement
Our mission is to provide an exciting and inspiring education that prepares students for a successful career in digital arts. We achieve this through a dynamic curriculum; experienced faculty; and professional-grade facilities that are regularly updated to meet industry and market demands. Expression promotes student growth and development as our primary objective, and strives to ensure that staff and students thrive in a positive and nurturing environment.
Institutional Values
We believe that passion is driven by boundless dreams, youthful energy, and a sense of playfulness. We encourage our students and staff to unleash their creativity through innovation, imagination, and exploration.
We recognize honesty, fairness, and authenticity to be the cornerstones of integrity. We demonstrate professionalism with a positive attitude, clear communication, teamwork, and accountability. We respect and support the community around us by fostering diversity and a life-long commitment to education.
Philosophy and Objectives
It is the philosophy of the institution that an individual’s life and professional growth are enhanced by an education that provides technical training. Academic program options include bachelor of applied science degrees in Sound Arts, Animation and Visual Effects, Game Art and Design, and Motion Graphic Design. Expression College’s prime objective is to provide students who want a career in these fields with the skills necessary for entrance or advancement in the workplace. Expression supports a unique digital arts education, with professional-grade equipment and technology. Expression is a College that fosters experimentation and discovery, with a staff that creates an inspiring environment which instills students with passion, enthusiasm and dedication.
In order to reach its objectives, the College has a highly experienced faculty who teach students professional techniques and applications in digital arts; provide hands-on training on industry standard hardware and software in Sound Arts, Animation and Visual Effects, Game Art and Design, and Motion Graphic Design; and provide a rich and fertile environment for artistic expressions by students and the professional community.
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Pros
- Awesome Equipment
- Great instructors
- Provided personal attention
Cons
- High tuition costs
- Limited degree offerings
- Limited locations
Reasons to Attend
Comments about Ex'pression College for Digital Arts:
I chose Ex'pression due to the equipment they offered, the choice of schedule, and the fact that they hire real-world professionals in their industries to teach classes. This meant that I was taught to animate by a guy that worked at Pixar for 8 years. That was incredible.
My experiences at the school were good for the most part. There were a few instructors that I bumped heads with a little bit, but for the most part it was a good experience.
My advice to any students planning on attending is to take full advantage of the time you are there. Learn everything you can. Don't just plan on being good at one thing and getting a job in that field. Be good at everything. Spend the time to make good projects. If you are going to be salaried when you get a job, you might as well start working like you're salaried when you're going to school. Spend 60 hours a week there, it will help.
Lastly, I will say that if you plan on attending a school to get into the games/film industry, take a step back, think of anyone you know in the industry, and talk to them first. Chances are that you can get a job doing QA or customer service, move up the ladder after a little while, and not be in debt up to your eyeballs. $75k worth of student loans isn't worth it.
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