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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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Latest artwork and projects from students

A leading student-centered research university

Offers outstanding opportunities for internships

Establish your creative career

#4 Most Beautiful Urban College Campuses

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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

Alumni

Graduate success stories

AU-AlumDanielle-Gelber
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

AU-AlumBarry-Josephson
Barry Josephson

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

AU-AlumNancy-Meyers
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)

 

AU-AlimRussell-WilliamsII
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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About this college

Washington, DC
On-Campus | Online
English
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