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Education Supplement thinkers in this world of consolidation by exposing them to methods and techniques in outside areas that will augment their main area of study,” Maloney explains. For example, SCAD photography students are studying motion and pro- cedural modeling, television producers are studying social media and interactivity, animation students are studying pro- fessional writing and writing for new media, and everyone is studying game designs and how to migrate content into the world of interactive applications and casual games. And Maloney, like a number of other educators, is on the right track. Indeed, the computer graphics and postproduction entertainment industries will continue their rapid evolution Animation Mentor (AM) takes a unique approach to education with distance learning. AM is an online character animation school that pairs students with professional mentors boasting years of industry experience, who advise and critique students’ work. well into the foreseeable future. New graduates and seasoned artists will see to that, as they continue to think out of the box and fi nd new ways to create awe-inspiring art. Thankfully, these educators are likewise pushing the envelope and keeping their fi nger on the pulse of the industry and, in doing so, are helping to prepare tomorrow’s graduates for greatness. Courtney E. Howard is a contributing editor for Computer Graphics World. She can be reached at cehoward@twitchinc.net. In and Of the City, In and Of the World Established in 1934, the School of Continuing and Professional Studies (NYU-SCPS) is among the 15 colleges and schools that comprise New York University, among the nation’s largest private research universities. Through its faculty, curricula, and vibrant professional and academic networks, NYU-SCPS captures the expertise of key sectors where New York leads globally—including the communications media, design, and digital arts fi elds. Practice and Theory in the Classroom The Division for Media Industry Studies and Design at NYU-SCPS off ers innovative graduate and continuing education programs in design, fi lm, graphic communications, and publish- ing. As media convergence and multiplatform publishing, marketing, and entertainment become increasingly prevalent, today’s professional must keep current with the latest trends, technologies, and strategies for success in these constantly evolving fi elds. In a supportive, dynamic environment, NYU-SCPS students—the vast majority of whom work fulltime—acquire the skills they need to blend creativity with technology, break into a new fi eld, or take their careers in new directions. The faculty are talented professionals and artists drawn from the creative sectors and industries that drive New York City’s economic and cultural life. Degree Programs for Working Professionals The M.S. in Digital Imaging and Design program merges the artistic and technical aspects of production as they apply to a wide range of professions in digital media, including commercials, broadcast, and fi lm. Students are introduced to the techniques of digital production and receive the opportunity to specialize in their fi eld of choice, such as char- acter animation, broadcast design, motion graphics for commercials and television, fi lm compositing, technical direction, and digital eff ects. Further opportunities for graduate study include the M.A. in Graphic Communications Management and Technology program which is designed for communications profession- als seeking expertise in both management practices and the utilization of technology. Also, the B.S. in Digital Communications and Media program—within the NYU-SCPS Paul McGhee Division—allows students to continue working fulltime while studying on a part- time, fl exible schedule and in a learning environment designed especially for adults return- ing to complete their undergraduate degree. 12 • Education Supplement • July 2010 Programs Off ered: • M.S. in Digital Imaging and Design • M.A. in Graphic Communications Management and Technology • B.S. in Digital Communications and Media • Certifi cates and non-credit courses in animation, digital and graphic design, interior and product design, web design, fi lm production, and related areas 145 Fourth Ave, New York, NY · 10003 212 998-7171 • 800 FIND NYU, ext 65 www.scps.nyu.edu

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