Situated just 10 minutes north of Downtown L.A., Shepherd University's School of Digital Arts provides two comprehensive Degree programs in Digital Arts (Bachelor), and Information Technology (Masters), with concentrations including VFX (Visual Effects) & Animation, and Game Art & Design. With a special concentration on producing digital entertainment content, our School of Digital Arts focuses on producing qualified and talented professionals to meet industrial needs.

The mission of the School of Digital Arts is to provide students with opportunities to develop in-depth knowledge and experience in Digital Contents and Graphics fields to contribute to the economic vitality of our region and beyond and to launch the careers of first-rate, 21st century professionals and leaders who are ready to make immediate, positive contributions to society through Christian spirituality.

Our school is located right next to Hollywood, where the global industries of filmmaking and digital content are concentrated.

Bachelor & Masters Degree Programs in Digital Arts & Information Technology:

Bachelor of Science in Digital Arts Program - concentrations:
- VFX (Visual Effects) & Animation
- Game Art & Design

Master of Science in Information Technology - concentrations:
- VFX (Visual Effects) & Animation
- Game Art & Design

Shepherd provides a modern educational environment with high tech facilities including a VFX & animation lab, game art & design lab, computer lab.

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2. Cosmo Beauty Academy, Sacramento

Courses / Programs

Cosmo Beauty Academy is a vocational beauty school in Sacramento CA that specializes in Cosmetology, Esthetics, and Manicuring certificate programs. We are a comprehensive, high tech institute that offers state-of-the-art equipment and experienced staff for future professionals in the field of beauty treatment. Our quality programs feature hands-on training as well as field experience in salons for exposure to the actual profession and opportunistic future employers.

Cosmetology is one of the most creative, exciting, and rewarding careers available today. Cosmetology lets you become a working professional and begin earning money quickly. As a full time student, you’ll be able to complete your cosmetology education and be well on your way to a wonderful career in less than a year.

As a graduate of Cosmo Beauty Academy, you have opportunities to choose from a vast number of career options. Cosmo Beauty Academy is accredited through the National Accrediting Commission of Career Arts & Sciences.

Quality Cosmetology / Beauty Treatment Training Programs:

- Cosmetology (1600 hour course)
- Esthetics (600 hour course)
- Manicuring (400 hour course)

All programs follow the criteria set forth by the California State Board of Barbering and Cosmetology.

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3. Bridgeview School of Fine Arts, Queens NY

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Bridgeview School of Fine Arts in Queens, New York City, is a professional art studio specializing in College Portfolio Preparation, Drawing, Painting and Sculpture classes for children and adults. The Bridgeview approach is based on the centuries-old techniques developed by generations of European masters. These techniques were painstakingly preserved in Russia through the 20th century while they were much forgotten in the west.

Our students win many prestigious awards, get accepted with scholarships to specialized art high schools and colleges, some even sell their own work at an early age. And those who want to pursue art as a hobby also make fast progress.

Art Classes / Portfolio Preparation Programs:

- Art Classes for Adults
- College Portfolio and Pre-College Classes
- Intensive Art Workshops
- Art Classes in NYC Museums (Metropolitan and Natural History)
- Art Classes for Children

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4. Parsons - New School of Design

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Parsons - New School of Design, located in New York City, New York, is a college of art and design offering associate, undergraduate and graduate degree programs. A pioneer in art and design education since its founding in 1896, Parsons has cultivated outstanding artists, designers, scholars, businesspeople, and community leaders for more than a century. Today, when design thinking is increasingly being employed to solve complex global problems, Parsons is leading new approaches to art and design education.

Parsons undergraduate programs offer rigorous art and design training within an environment of cross-disciplinary collaboration. In advocating both specialized practice and hybrid experimentation, Parsons’ student-centered curriculum allows emerging artists and designers to break new ground in their fields and develop nascent disciplines.

Undergraduate Degree Programs:
- Fashion Design (BFA)
- Architectural Design (BFA)
- Communication Design (BFA)
- Interior Design (BFA)
- Photography (BFA)
- Product Design (BFA)

Graduate Degree Programs:
- Architecture (M.Arch)
- Fashion Studies (MA)
- Fine Arts (MFA)

Associate Degree Programs:
- Fashion Marketing (AAS)
- Graphic Design (AAS)...

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Product Design Degree

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5. Elite Fashion Academy LA

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Launch your career in the fashion industry in as little as two weeks! Conveniently situated on La Cienega Blvd, close to Central Los Angeles CA, Elite Fashion Academy LA by Renee Esebag (EFALA) provides semi-private courses in Wardrobe/Fashion Styling, Modeling, and Make-up Artistry. Taught by celebrity industry professionals, these intensive programs are designed to provide the knowledge and hands-on experience to jump-start your career in the fashion or make-up industries.

Our on-set training provides invaluable practical experience and includes field trips, internships, networking, and working with live models. Our success rate is so high that our graduates have gone on to work with magazines, celebrity clients, major designers, and brands including Vogue, Style Network, BET, CBS, and many more.

EFALA offers in-house production services for creating a look book and photo shoots. Specializing in runway and red carpet events, we provide everything from hair and make-up artists to models, wardrobe stylists, and photographers.

- Fashion Styling Academy: 4-day workshop divided into 2 sessions that includes 32 hours total instruction and an optional photo shoot

- Make-up Academy: 4-day workshop divided into 2 sessions that includes 32 hours total instruction

- Model Academy: 1-day workshop that includes 8 hours instruction, make-over and a professional photo-shoot

- Become a Personal Shopper Workshop

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6. Kenneth Shuler Schools of Cosmetology

Courses / Programs

With locations in Columbia, Florence, North Augusta, Rock Hill and Spartanburg, South Carolina, Kenneth Shuler Schools of Cosmetology offer a range of day and evening Certificate and Diploma programs in Cosmetology, Esthetics, Nail Technology & Instructor Training. We also offer a Cosmetology Business Fundamentals course, a Methods of Teaching course for students who wish to become a Cosmetology Instructor, and Continuing Education classes to enable graduates renew their cosmetology license every two years.

All of our campuses either have accreditation through the National Accrediting Commission of Career Arts and Sciences (NACCAS) or have accreditation pending.

Besides teaching students what they need to know for their state board licensing exams, we also teach students how to successfully run a business. We help students with their resumes, assist them in putting together a portfolio for potential employers to see, and teach them basic business skills such as clientele building.

Cosmetology Career Training Certificate & Diploma Programs:

- Cosmetology Program
- Esthetics Program
- Nail Technology Program
- Instructor Training Program
- Milady Business Fundamentals Course
- Methods of Teaching Classes
- Continuing Education Programs

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7. Jersey City Art School

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Jersey City Art School at the Thomas John Carlson Art Studio in downtown Jersey City is a visual art school offering classes taught by local artists, weekly figure drawing sessions and lectures by artists showing locally. The Jersey City Art School was founded in November, 2009 by Thomas John Carlson. The first classes that were offered were: Introduction to Painting and Drawing and Introduction to Stained Glass.

Following on from our initial success, we have extended our classes to include 8-week courses in drawing, painting, stained glass and figure sculpture. We also offer weekend workshops in digital photography, jewelry and printmaking, and are expanding into ceramics, basic carpentry and glassblowing.

Weekly Visual Art & Jewelry Making Courses:
- Jewelry Making with Precious Metal Clay (PMC)
- Mosaic Making
- Stained Glass
- Etching and Intaglio
- Portraiture
- Porfolio Building (for Jr High/ High Schoolers)
- Digital Photography, How to use your SLR
- Introduction to Drawing and Painting
- Figure Sculpture

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8. Gastronomicom International Culinary Academy, Miami

Courses / Programs

Learn French Gastronomy and refined Michelin star cooking techniques in Miami, Florida with Gastronomicom International Culinary Academy.

We are an internationally-renowned French cooking school that provides quality, hands-on cooking classes to students from the U.S., and around the world.

Our courses include general French Cooking & Pastry classes, and a special 12 month program that includes 6 months of hands on classes and 6 months internship work in the South of France.

Founded in 2004 by professionals in Gastronomy, French Pastry, Sommelier and Fine Dining Services, our teachers boast many years of experience at prestigious, high-end Gastronomic Hotel-Restaurants.

Programs at our International Culinary Academy enable students to learn the Arts of French Cooking and Pastry at a one Michelin star level (the best reference in the world for high quality Hotel-Restaurants or Restaurants).

Choosing to take classes at our culinary academy will open the doors to many cooking jobs in your country as well as abroad.

Student Testimonial:
"I found the Gastronomicom staff and chefs to be quite accommodating. The pastry chef and the culinary chefs were very hands on. They both ensured I understood exactly what they were teaching by coming over to my station and showing me the techniques and making sure I had all the correct ingredients."
- Rob

French Cooking / Pastry Certificate Courses:

• 1 week / 2 week Discovery Program (20 / 40 hours)
• 1 Month Gourmet Program (80 hours)
• 2 Month Epicure Program (160 hours)
• 3 Month Gastronomic Program (240 hours)

(Students in these courses choose a Cooking or Pastry module)

Miami / South of France Cooking & Internship Program:
- 3 months study in Miami + 3 months study in the South of France + 6 months internship in France

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9. Custom Design Metal Arts & Jewelry School

Courses / Programs

Established in 1984, the Custom Design Metal Arts Studio in Ocala, Central Florida, (1 hour north of Orlando) offers one-on-one classes and workshops Metal Arts & Jewelry Casting. Bill Roberts, Ornamental Metalsmith and Owner and Operator of the studio has over 20 years, full time, experience in decorative metalwork.

The Studio offers one-day, three-day and weekly classes, intensive workshops and demonstrations as well as private tutoring. Bill is available to teach workshops and classes at other Schools in the United States and abroad. Beginner to Advanced levels are welcome, and the Studio is open year round.

One-on-One Metal Arts & Jewelry Workshops & Classes:

- Beginner, Intermediate & Advanced Levels
- 1-Day Jewelry Classes
- 3-Day Classes
- Weekly Jewelry Courses
- Intensive Metal/Jewelry Workshops
- Jewelry Art Demonstrations

Techniques include:
- Blacksmithing
- Fabricated & cast jewelry
- Lost wax casting / Wax design & carving
- Mold making.
- Decorative arts
- Furniture
- Sculpture

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10. Mime Theatre Studio, Los Angeles

Courses / Programs

Mime Theatre Studio (MTS) offers theatrical mime workshops, classes, and private coaching in Los Angeles in Southern California. Established in 2001, MTS has taught actors, dancers, comedians, improvisers, storytellers, animators, motion capture performers, magicians, and others who want to develop the physical aspect of their performance for film, TV, and stage.

Instruction is provided by Lorin Eric Salm, a former student of the great mime master Marcel Marceau, and a graduate of Marceau's Paris International School of Mimodrama. Mr. Salm is a movement coach for major Hollywood film and TV productions, a guest instructor for Cirque du Soleil, a character movement instructor for the major animation studios, and a working actor in film, TV, stage, and animation reference acting.

- Level I Workshop: 2-day intensive workshop introducing the fundamentals of Theatrical Mime. Technique exercises, improvisation, exploration, lecture / demonstration. No experience necessary. 12 hours total instruction.

- Level II Class: Weekly class for those who complete the Level I Workshop. Introduces gradually more complex techniques and teaches students how to apply techniques to their own creations. 2.5 hours per week.

- Private Mime Lessons: Customized to student's goals.