- Flashpoint The Academy of Media Arts and Sciences
infobox University
name= Flashpoint, The Academy of Arts & Sciences
Founder & Chairman= Ric Landry
President & CEO= Howard Tullman
established=2007
type=Vocational Institution/Private College
city=Chicago
state=Illinois
country= U.S.
campus= Urban
website= [http://www.flashpointacademy.com flashpointacademy.com]Flashpoint, The Academy of Media Arts & Sciences is a
private college located inChicago, Illinois , geared toward the field of digital arts and entertainment technologies. It offers two-year programs in Film, Recording Arts, Visual Effects and Animation, and Game Development.Flashpoint Academy was founded by Ric Landry in 2007. Howard A. Tullman is the President and CEO.
Academics
Degree Programs
Flashpoint is a high-end two year school offering the following programs:
*Film
*Recording Arts
*Visual Effects and Animation
*Game Development
*Broadcast MediaThe school offers certificates, and is applying for degree-granting authority to eventually offer Associate Degrees.
cheduling
Flashpoint's programs start bi-yearly, in September and January. Throughout the course of a program, the average Flashpoint student spends half of their time at the main facility at 28 N. Clark, Chicago, and the other half of their time at a state-of-the-art production complex in the historic Merchandise Mart nearby.
Costs
Tuition costs are $25,000 per year. Small scholarships are available.
Campus
Flashpoint's campus is 32,000 sq ft. This facility mimics a workplace where students will learn to pursue their careers in film, recording arts, visual effects and animation, game development, or broadcast media.
tudent life
Flashpoint does not have on-campus student housing.
Notable faculty
Notable Faculty & Staff Members Include:
*Howard A. Tullman - President & CEO.
*Ric Landry - Founder & Chairman.
*Paula Froehle - Academic Dean, Filmmaker.
*Peter Hawley - Chair, Film Department.
*Amy Rising - Film Department.
*John Murray - Chair, Recording Arts Department.
*Bernie Mack - Recording Arts Department.
*Miguel Kertsmann - Recording Arts Department.
*Jeff Kliment - Recording Arts Department.
*Perry Harovas - Chair, Visual Effects and Animation Department.
*Simeon Peebler - Chair, Game Design and Production Department.
*Ted Gordon - Game Design and Production Department.References
* Brad Spirrison, [http://www.suntimes.com/business/spirrison/282857,CST-FIN-spirr05.article Chicago Sun-Times] , "Chicago Sun-Times", March 5, 2007.
* Bruce Montgomery, [http://mfile.akamai.com/21880/wmv/cmfour.download.akamai.com/21880/wm.communications-four/7235Management/FlashPoint.asx Video] , "Flashpoint President/CEO Howard A. Tullman talks about Flashpoint Academy on Technology Access Television", April 2, 2007.
* Mike Morgans, [http://mfile.akamai.com/21880/wmv/cmfour.download.akamai.com/21880/wm.communications-four/7235Management/7282Experiencia.asx Podcast] , "Howard A. Tullman Speaks with Mike Morgans from Cappex", May 31, 2007.* Spike O'Dell, [http://mfile.akamai.com/21880/wmv/cmfour.download.akamai.com/21880/wm.communications-four/7277Tullman/01Track.asx Radio] , "Howard Tullman Talks Flashpoint With WGN Radio’s Spike O’Dell", May 31, 2007.
* Ruth Ratny, [http://reelchicago.com/archive.cfm?storyID=1643 Reel Chicago] , "Flashpoint, An Innovative Concept in Digital Arts Education, To Open State-of-the-Art Loop Campus", June 21, 2007.
*Don Wade & Roma, [http://mfile.akamai.com/21880/wmv/cmfour.download.akamai.com/21880/wm.communications-four/7235Management/7350_Howard_Tullman.asx Radio] , "Howard A. Tullman Interview with Don & Roma on WLS 890 AM", June 26, 2007.
* Peter Hawley & Danny Boyle, [http://mfile.akamai.com/21880/wmv/cmfour.download.akamai.com/21880/wm.communications-four/7277Tullman/DannyBoyle.asx Video] , "Flashpoint's Peter Hawley Interviews Danny Boyle, Director of Sunshine and Trainspotting", July 17, 2007.
*InCamera, [http://www.kodak.com/US/en/motion/newsletters/inCamera/july2007/columbiaCollege.jhtml Kodak.com] , "Next Generation", July, 2007.
Please note, all of the above articles, interviews and endorsements were made before the institute opened its doors.
External links
* [http://www.flashpointacademy.com/ Flashpoint's official site]
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