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The Epicenter of Impact
American University is a private, non-profit institution committed to providing students with an affordable, high-quality education that prepares them for leadership roles in society and the workplace. The character-based approach to learning builds solid global citizens who bring energy and ideas to every community they serve.
American University is where students can develop their full potential as leaders. The university offers more than 100 majors, minors, and special programs in the arts, sciences, and humanities; international studies; business; professional schools; social work; and education.
**American University, in collaboration with Shorelight Education, provides international students exclusive admissions services, academic and language support, and career growth opportunities.
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Awards, Rankings, & Recognition
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- Ranked #8 by US News & World Report for International Business Undergraduate Program.
- Ranked #1 by Princeton Review for Full-time MBA in HR.
- Ranked #72 Best National University by U.S News & World Report 2022-2023.
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Study areas for this college
Asset creation On-campus
Think Tank’s mentorship is designed to help artists that have previous training and/or experience brush up on their skills and produce a viable demo reel. Each student is assigned a personal, state-of-the-art workstation. During your time on campus, you will have access to 4-months of guidance from an industry professional to create and polish your demo reel.
Vancouver, Canada
12 Months
February | June | October
International Students: $50,800 CAD
Canadian Students: $38,400 CAD
asset creation Online
Asset Creation is a term used in the CG industry for the creation of all bits and pieces, both big and small, used in Film and Games. This Asset Creation program is designed to train working artists in the CG Industry for the roles of Props & Environments for Film, Characters & Creatures for Film, Environments for Games as well as Characters & Creatures for Games.
Online
16 Months
February | June | October
$15,840 CAD
If you pay for all 4 terms upfront, you will receive 5% off.
Mentorship
Think Tank’s mentorship is designed to help artists that have previous training and/or experience brush up on their skills and produce a viable demo reel. Each student is assigned a personal, state-of-the-art workstation. During your time on campus, you will have access to 4-months of guidance from an industry professional to create and polish your demo reel.
Vancouver, Canada
4 Months
February | June | October
International Students: $16,500 CAD
Canadian Students: $12,500 CAD
Master of Fine Arts in Games and Interactive Media
Audio Production Graduate Certificate
Bachelor of Arts in Audio Production
Bachelor of Arts in Film and Media Arts
Master of Arts Film and Media Production
Master of Arts in Audio Technology
Master of Arts in Journalism and Digital Storytelling
Master of Arts in Producing Film, Television, and Video
Master of Fine Arts in Film & Media Arts
BA in Music
Bachelor of Arts in Dance
Performing Arts: Musical Theatre (BA)
Performing Arts: Theatre (BA)
Bachelor of Arts in Communication Studies
Bachelor of Arts in Communication, Language, and Culture
Bachelor of Arts in Journalism
Doctor of Philosophy in Communication
Master of Arts in Journalism & Public Affairs
Master of Arts in Literature, Culture, and Technology
Master of Fine Arts in Creative Writing
Certificate in Game Design
Graphic and Visual Communication Design (BA)
Master of Arts in Game Design
BS in Computer Science
BS in Data Science
Certificate in Data Science
Cybersecurity Professional Program
Graduate Analytics Certificate
Graduate Certificate in Global Information Technology
Master of Arts in Media, Technology, and Democracy
Master of Science in Computer Science
Master of Science in Data Science
MS in Analytics
Online Master of Science in Analytics
Online Master of Science in Marketing Analytics
Software Development Professional Program
SPA Data Analytics and Digital Technology Certificate
BS in Business Administration
BS in Business and Entertainment
BS in Business, Language, & Culture
Business Fundamentals Graduate Certificate
Entrepreneurship (Graduate Certificate)
Full-Time MBA
International Arts Management (Graduate Certificate)
Master of Arts in Arts Management
Master of Arts in Strategic Communication
Master’s Degree in Strategic Communication
MBA Online
MS in Marketing
BA in Art History
BA in Studio Art
Master of Arts in Art History
Master of Fine Arts in Studio Art
Alumni
Graduate success stories

Danielle Gelber
President and Founder at Acoustic Productions; Former Executive Vice President, Wolf Films and NBC Universal; Senior Vice President, Showtime; Senior Vice President, at FOX

Barry Josephson
Film Producer (Enchanted, Ladykillers, Like Mike, and FOX TV’s Bones), Former Music Manager, three-time Oscar Nominee

Nancy Meyers
Film Writer and Director (The Parent Trap, It’s Complicated, Something’s Gotta Give, What Women Want, Saving Private Ryan, and The Intern)

Russell Williams II
Production Sound Mixer; two-time Academy Award Winner (first African American to win two Academy Awards in any category); Professor and Distinguished Artist in Residence, American University
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