Fast-track Your Creative Education With An AAS Degree
If you’re ready to pursue your creative dreams in a professional environment but need to acquire the fundamental skills to do so, Academy of Art University has a degree for you. Our Associate of Applied Science (AAS) degrees are two-year programs that equip you with the fundamental knowledge and skills needed to secure entry-level jobs in creative fields.
We currently offer AAS degrees in three industries: Studio Arts, Level Design for Games, and Filmmaking. An AAS degree not only helps you enter the job market more quickly but also provides a terrific foundation for pursuing a BFA or MFA degree in the future.
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Level Design For Games
This program focuses on level-design tools, techniques, and practices. The targeted curriculum covers both 3D and 2D level design and the gameplay mechanics associated with being a professional-level designer. Graduates will be well-prepared for entry-level positions in the game development industry, including Level Designer, Mission Designer, and Junior Game Designer.
Classes include:
- Game Engines
- Introduction to Game Development
- Game Design, Theory, and Analysis
- Introduction to Maya
- 2D Tools for Game Development
- Introduction to Programming
- Level Design for Video Games
- Elements of Scripting
- Unreal Lighting, VFX & Animation
- Level Design and Mechanics
- Range Combat
- Game Genre-Focused Projects
Studio Arts
Our AAS in Studio Arts is ideal for anyone striving for a career in Fine Art. From adult education and private workshops to gallery employment and entrepreneurial ventures, the program offers a solid springboard for students’ artistic aspirations.
Classes include:
- Figure Drawing
- Figure Modeling
- Still Life Painting 1
- Ceramics
- Watercolor
- Landscape Painting
- Abstract Painting
- Animal Sculpture
- Wheel-formed Sculpture
Filmmaking
The AAS in Filmmaking prioritizes practical technical skills to equip students with the fundamental competencies for entry-level jobs in the film industry. Through hands-on projects and a strong emphasis on skills like sound design, motion graphics, basic cinematography, and editing, this program prepares students for exciting, multi-disciplinary careers.
Classes include:
- Edit 1
- Cinematic Storytelling
- Sound Design
- Avid Certification
- Cinematography 1
- After Effects
- Production Design
- Lighting 1
- Pro Tools
- Assistant Editing
- Scheduling and Budgeting
- Directing
Get One Step Closer To Your Creative Career
The Academy’s two-year AAS programs offer incredible opportunities for fast-tracking your creative ambitions. Don’t put your dreams on hold; learn more about AAS degrees today.
