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.
Block Transfer
If you are currently pursuing—or considering—an Associate of Applied Science (AAS) degree at Academy of Art University, there’s an added benefit you’ll be hard-pressed to find anywhere else. Credits from your AAS degree will transfer to a Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA) degree, if and when you decide to earn one at the Academy. We call this a “block transfer” and it ensures that all of your educational efforts are maximized to your advantage.
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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.
