Digital Filmmaking & Video Production is the telling of narratives through the application of time-based media (film or video). The Digital Filmmaking & Video Production program at The Art Institute of Colorado is designed to prepare students to create high-quality content through a combination of traditional video production techniques and digital tools. This program teaches students a range of skills necessary for film production and attracts individuals who can combine creative, technical, and managerial skills.

Digital Filmmaking & Video Production requires a combination of both technical and conceptual skills including:
? Planning, executing, and delivering production pieces, using digital filmmaking techniques
? Demonstrating technical proficiency with industry-related tools and software
? Advanced knowledge of the video production process from conception to production
? Application of professional standards and business concepts related to filmmaking and
video production

Students are first introduced to the fundamentals of Digital Filmmaking & Video Production. Computer applications and elements of design are woven into the foundation of studies.
Students can then delve into the specifics of design and examine different digital media concepts and applications. Different modes of media are explored and production aesthetics
are introduced.

Finally, students have the opportunity to focus on the elements and styles of production as they work toward completing a portfolio of work. Industry standards and media legal issues are examined as students enter the field as working professionals.

The Media Arts & Animation program at The Art Institute of Colorado is designed to prepare students for an entry-level career in multimedia design and animation by providing a broad range of design and technology skills to generate visual solutions across media platforms. Through the integration of traditional media and emerging digital technology, new generations of designers have transpired who express their visual creativity through technology.

Media Arts & Animation is the art of communicating concise ideas with images across various modes of media. Animation brings concepts to life and imagination into existence, and is used to effectively communicate messages through various forms of media. The multimedia animation artist is a highly skilled and specialized visual communicator.

Media Arts & Animation requires a combination of both technical and conceptual skills including:
? Developing and presenting advanced concept ideas through design and illustration
? Demonstrating advanced ability in technical skills including drawing, typography, lighting,
and modeling
? Advanced knowledge of industry-related computer applications and channels of media used for animation
? Employing production elements into the project management process
? Recognizing and applying various animation processes used in the industry

The Media Arts & Animation program is designed to build proficiency in drawing and media-based skills, creativity in concepts and problem-solving, awareness of art and design history, and fluency in technological tools and software. In an increasingly global visual marketplace, a degree in Media Arts & Animation is designed to prepare students to position themselves in a communication industry where technical and conceptual knowledge can pave the way to opportunity.

Students are introduced to the fundamentals of animation, illustration, and design. Computer applications are used to incorporate creative and technical knowledge as conceptual ideas are brought to life.

Students then have the opportunity to learn advanced techniques in animation and focus on conceptual storytelling and messaging. Technical classes in modeling, 2-D/3-D animation, and Web design are woven into the curriculum. Students can work on production aspects of animation and media art, and are required to prepare a portfolio from conceptualization to final production. Industry-related business practices are examined and students are encouraged to seek out externship opportunities.

The Photography program at The Art Institute of Colorado offers a strong foundation in fundamentals and principles that are designed to encourage students to challenge the established ways of seeing. Within the program two degree levels are offered: a Bachelor of Arts and an Associate of Applied Science.

Photography is a form of immediate communication that has the ability to cross language and cultural barriers. Photography students are challenged to think innovatively about the form and content of their work. As they progress in the program, students have the opportunity to explore different areas of the industry, including business skills and portfolio creation.
The program offers students a working understanding of the role of photography in a variety of commercial and social contexts.

Students in both programs are introduced to the basic principles and history of photography, along with technical skills in lighting, metering, and printing (both traditional and digital).
Students then have the opportunity to build upon the foundational and technical skills associated with photography and begin to explore the different concentrations and specialty areas within the industry.

Students in the Bachelor of Arts degree program have the opportunity to examine different career options and create a comprehensive portfolio of original, professionally relevant work based on their self-selected career path. Emphasis is placed on conceptual thinking, business, management, and marketing. Students should be able to work in a variety of media and place their work in an historical context.

Video Production is the art of storytelling encompassing video, editing, and distributing a finished video product. In video production, the final product comes together to create a cohesive message and can be in the form of television production, commercial video production, and corporate and event videos.

Video Production requires a combination of both technical and conceptual skills including:
? Advanced knowledge of video production process from source to finished product
? Demonstrating the use of aesthetic elements of photography and design in media content
? Advanced knowledge of industry-related software and equipment
? Understanding the function of audio, lighting, editing, animation, and scriptwriting
? Critical thinking, regarding current trends and business practices

The Video Production program at The Art Institute of Colorado is designed to prepare students with the necessary skills to creatively envision and produce artistically strong work. Students are trained to see a project through - from concept to script, from the studio to the final product.
Working in live action, video production produces films in a wide variety of genres such as documentary, experimental, narrative, and for diverse outlets, including installations and interactive media. Throughout the program students have the opportunity to analyze and solve technical and aesthetic problems in video production to give a hands-on approach to learning and content.

Students are introduced to the fundamentals of video production and accompanying computer applications. Specific components of video production are integrated, including audio, lighting, and scriptwriting.

Students can continue to hone their technical skills and move toward understanding the
final stages of production. Basic business practices and industry-related issues are covered,
and students are required to create and present a final portfolio project with complete production pieces.

Visual Effects & Motion Graphics is conceptual design in motion and involves creating special effects with computer-based animation and graphics. To create layered and textural landscapes, an artist will creatively weave video clips, graphic elements, and sound with live-action footage for the most impact. This is accomplished through the agility of digital compositing and, more importantly, the artist?s vision.

Visual Effects & Motion Graphics require a combination of both technical and conceptual skills including:
? Identifying, analyzing, and creatively solving design-based problems
? Demonstrating advanced ability in storyboarding, lighting, shooting, and broadcasting video
? Advanced knowledge of industry-related software used for visual effects and motion graphics
especially related to sound and audio
? Demonstrating technical knowledge and application of animation, compositing, editing, and
post-production techniques
? Advanced knowledge and use of studio equipment such as lighting grids and dimmers
? Identifying major contributions to the evolution of visual and special effects

The Visual Effects & Motion Graphics program at The Art Institute of Colorado is designed to prepare students to effectively communicate and entertain through captivating content that engages both the mind and the emotions. When real-world images or concepts are impossible to capture, visual effects and motion graphics are employed to achieve a vision. By fusing the latest computer application with creative talent, students have the opportunity to learn that the craft of visual effects and motion graphics involves a combination of technological innovation and craft.

Through digital compositing, animation, and cinematography, students are offered the tools necessary to create commercially valuable visuals that help tell a story, entertain, or make a statement. Students are introduced to the fundamentals and basics of visual effects and motion graphics including basic design, layout, and typography. Skill sets in imaging and layout are combined with computer applications to begin the formation of video pieces.

Students have the opportunity to build upon the basics and move into advanced work in computer techniques, including modeling, animation, lighting, and audio. By integrating technical and conceptual skills, students learn to create story messages and points.

Students are required to complete advanced work in technical skills and are introduced to studio production. The production stages are integrated into final portfolio pieces.