Flashpoint Academy

Flashpoint Academy – The Academy of Media Arts and Sciences

Flashpoint Academy is located in Chicago. Flashpoint, The Academy of Media Arts and Sciences, is committed to the advancement of higher learning in the field of digital arts and entertainment technologies. Students at Flashpoint Academy can pursue two-year programs in:

Film/Broadcast Media
Recording Arts
Visual Effects/Animation
Game Development

Flashpoint Academy desires to do things differently, to offer solutions that are revolutionary and bold, is more than our mission; it is at the core of our very culture. Flashpoint Academy is putting its students at the forefront, igniting creativity and preparing the next generation of digital professionals by blazing a new trail to success.

Flashpoint Academy’s two-year course of study features:

Critical training in professionalism and teamwork appropriate to the industry.
Transmedia collaboration.
Building online student portfolios.
Hands-on workflow with professional digital asset management systems.
Training and creative content building with key tools such as 3D Studio Max, SoftImage XSI, ZBrush, MudBox, Adobe Creative Suite (including Photoshop), Dreamweaver MX, Microsoft Project, Microsoft Office Suite, Microsoft Developer Studio, plus various modding tools for cutting-edge game engines.
Development of written and oral communication skills primary for success in team-based professional environments.
Side-by-side work with game professionals and actual contracted work with companies throughout many industries.
Interfacing with local studios in Chicago including Midway Games, Wideload, Pop Cap Games, Day 1 Studios, and others, including work with the International Game Developer’s Association
Ultimate innovation and creativity in all things while understanding all aspects of the business – Bring true life to your digital dreams!