Beyond your imagination! Hollywood CG School of Digital Arts At Shepherd University

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1 Beyond your imagination! At Shepherd University

2 Changes in World IT Market The old IT market relied on hardware and software technology. Today, with the advent of new media, the industry is centered on digital content such as films, music, games, multimedia, and much more. Present : Software based IT Technology Portable electronic devices produced a need for new software and sophisticated applications. Future : Digital Content We will evolve into an industry centered on films, animation, games, and multimedia. Past : Hardware Based IT Technology Conventional Technology developed for hardware systems.

3 Driving Force of Digital Content Computer Graphic Technology is the core driving force behind digital content. Amazing visual effects are possible with this technology. Advancements in movies, television, advertising, music, publications, games, animation, and more are possible as this computer technology is applied. The market for digital content is continuously increasing. Movie Industry Music/Publication Industry Computer Graphics Broadcasting/ Advertising Industry Game Industry

4 A World Wide Center For Digital Content The U.S.A. is a leader in the global market for film, television, advertising, music, and games. The U.S.A. is acknowledged as a leader in digital content with the largest market. Hollywood has been leading the digital content industry in film, music, games, animation, television, and advertising.

5 A World Wide Center For Digital Content The visual effects industry in the United States is leading the global trend because creators have outstanding quality control and can produce innovative, believable images for sci-fi, fantasy, action, animation, television, and advertising media.

6 What Does a Visual Effects Artist Do? A computer graphics VFX specialist creates visual content for films, television, games, animation, and more. They may have a specialized area and oversee various stages of post production. It is one of the most popular and in-demand skill sets in Hollywood and the world.

7 Forecast of the Computer Graphics Market Current percentage of films using computer graphics 50 Future percentage of films using computer graphics Computer graphic applied VFX, animation, and game art is the core of the digital content industry. Visual effects and computer graphic tasks will comprise more than 80% of media production in the future. Currently, an average of 60% or more of a film budget is spent on various computer generated visual effects. In the gaming industry, most of the budget is spent on computer graphics and visual effects.

8 Status of Labor Force in Visual Effects Increase in demand of computer graphic content Explosive increase in VFX, Animation, Game Art & Design in Film, Television, Advertising, Games, Multimedia, and more. Professional Educational Institutes, Instructors, Technology Capability Lack of educational institutes and experienced instructors. Limitation in quality computer graphic production technology and passing down of know-how. Lack of labor force in computer graphic production Lack in number of quality graphic artists compared to the demand for content. Computer graphics have been increasingly in demand in the U.S. and the world for films, television, advertising and games, but there is a lack in the number of qualified graphic artists. In VFX & Animation and Game Art & Design, experienced faculty members in educational institutions are in a great demand, especially those who are working professionals. The traditional educational curriculum based on theories without practical skills has resulted in a lack of students who graduate ready to work.

9 Beyond your imagination! Introducing Hollywood CG School of Digital Arts At Shepherd University

10 Learn in Hollywood At Shepherd University is located in Los Angeles, right next to Hollywood, where the global industries of filmmaking and digital content are concentrated. Universal Studios, Disney Interactive, DreamWorks, Paramount, Sony Pictures, Blizzard, Riot Games, and countless more are located here. It s a perfect atmosphere for an education based on the latest technology and practical work experience.

11 Characteristics of Producing the next generation of top tier professionals in the digital entertainment content industry. With a special focus on the production field of digital entertainment content, focuses on producing qualified and talented professionals to meet industry needs. Educating the Elite Hands-on, practical education with Hollywood professionals ensures career success. Practical Education We provide students with a practical education through faculty members who are well known and currently working as VFX, animation, and game creators. Our professors have experience with production companies such as Disney Interactive, DreamWorks, Sony Pictures, Nickelodeon Animation Studios, Twentieth Century Fox and more. Our game professionals have participated in production and marketing of Medal of Honor, God of War, Final Fantasy Series, SOCOM, Tekken, Aion Online, and more. Students who show exceptional talent can be given opportunities to participate in ongoing projects with Universal Studios, Disney Interactive, DreamWorks, Sony Pictures, etc. The recommendation letter for Internship and job placement can be provided to our talented students.

12 Benefits of Studying at 1 Gain Professional Skills 1. Learn new technology from our faculty members, who are currently working in Hollywood on computer graphics, visual effects, film, and games. 2. Increase practical, cutting edge skills through a project based curriculum. 3. Create a high quality portfolio and strengthen job placement competitiveness. 2 Save Time and Money 1. Obtain a Bachelor s degree in 3 years instead of Inexpensive tuition of $27,278 per year. 3. Scholarship opportunities. 4. Possible placement through OPT after graduation for foreign students.

13 Benefits of Studying at Lectures and projects are concentrated towards actual work to produce graduates with competitive skills. To educate talented people and get them ready to work immediately after graduation, we offer a project oriented education including exciting opportunities for top students. Faculty with industry experience. Our professors have worked with DreamWorks, Disney Interactive, Sony Pictures, Twentieth Century Fox, Nickelodeon Animation Studios, Square Enix, Mirinae, and Warner Brothers on many projects including Avatar, Transformers 3, Star Wars Episode 1(3D), Kung Fu Panda, 2012, X-Men First Class, Shrek, Wanted, Matrix, Fantastic 4, God of War, Medal of Honor, Socom, and many more. High quality portfolio production. The "reel" or personal portfolio is part of the resume in VFX & Animation, Game Art & Design. Shepherd University strengthens the student s job opportunities through a high quality portfolio which reflects his or her personal ability. Collaborate with globally recognized Cornel School of Contemporary Music At Shepherd University. Enhance visual projects by collaborating with students in our Cornel School of Contemporary Music At Shepherd University.

14 Benefits of Studying at not only trains its students in VFX & Animation, Game Art & Design but also raises competitiveness in job placement by educating the students with general skills. They will be able to perform all professional procedures such as modeling, texturing, lighting, shading, rigging, animation, character animation, FX, compositing, editing, and more. Modeling & Texturing Create a poly, subdivision, or nurb model and apply textures/materials. Lighting & Shading Increase a sense of reality with the effect of color, lighting, and shading. Rigging & Animation Build a virtual frame and / or skeletal joint to be skinned and weighted with model. Generalist Skills Character Animation Bring to life a character by understanding timing, rhythm, speed, key framing, and curve control. VFX Visual effects through motion graphics, simulation, dynamics, particles, and fluids. Compositing & Editing Synthesize multiple layers of elements and edit all layers produced.

15 Benefits of Studying at Conditional admission through Shepherd s ESL program. Admission without an official TOFEL score through Shepherd s own ESL program is possible. Through Shepherd s exclusive and differentiated English program, students will be allowed to enroll in major courses in English after one year, Aligning both English and IT majors together increases personal competitiveness. Finish the U.S. Bachelor s Degree (4 year program) in 3 years. A 4 year Bachelor s degree can be completed in 3 years, saving time and money. This is possible with our practical curriculum designed to meet industry needs. The expense of an education abroad can also be minimized by reducing the time needed to obtain a degree. High Tech Facilities & Equipment. provides a modern educational environment with high tech facilities including a VFX & animation lab, game art & design lab, computer lab, recording studio, cinematic studio, group study lab, project room, 350 seat auditorium, and high tech equipment.

16 Introducing Hollywood CG School of Digital Arts Majors (VFX & Animation Major) Students will be trained by working professionals from Hollywood's game and visual effects industry. These directors, supervisors, and artists will guide students and help them to become the top computer graphic artists in VFX, animation, and games.

17 VFX & Animation Major ESL General Education 2D & 3D Animation Character Design Etc Portfolio Final Project Demo Reel Creation Etc Shepherd University School of Digital Arts Modeling, Texturing, Rigging, Tracking, Lighting & Shading, FX(Special Effects) Compositing, Motion Graphic Editing, Etc OPT policy for job placement OPT (Optional Practical Training) is the U.S. Government approved policy that allows foreign students to work in the States to practice and gain real experience in the field of their studies. All lectures at Shepherd are presented in English. In the case of conditionally admitted students, they may enroll in an ESL class that fits their level. There are 5 levels in ESL. If the placement test score shows the student is over Level 5, the student may enroll in Major classes. If it is Level 4, the student can enroll in both ESL and in Major classes simultaneously. If it is between Levels 1 to 3, the student is required to enroll in intensive ESL for 1 to 3 terms. Afterwards, when the student reaches level 4, they will be allowed to enroll in both ESL and Major courses together.

18 Introducing the Faculty Richard Matsushita / VFX & Animation Dept. Major Career Experience Digital Domain / Scoundrel VFX Sony Image works / Zoic Studios Hammerhead Productions Cobalt FX / Warner Bros Studios Centropolis Effects / Heavy Iron Studios Rainmaker Pictures / Square USA. Master Work X-Men First Class, I Am Number Four, Rango, The Green Hornet, 2012, Wanted, Clover field, The Chronicles of Riddick, Fantastic 4(Rise of the Silver Surfer/2007), The Fast and the Furious(Tokyo Drift), Fantastic Four(2005), The Matrix Reloaded, Evil Dead(Video Game), Max Q, Parasite Eve(Video Game), The X Files. VFX Emmy Nominee for Max Q in 1999 DEMO Reel 8m00ss_ _ mp4

19 Introducing the Faculty Pragya Tomar / VFX & Animation Dept. Major Career Experience Technicolor Prime Focus Stereo D Reel FX Sony Pictures Walt Disney Whitney Digital Studios Master Work Transformers 3, Star Wars Episode-1(3D), Kung Fu Panda, THOR, Gulliver s Travels, Open Season 3, Cloudy With a Chance of Meatballs, Christmas Carol, Cities of the Underworld, Bolt. DEMO Reel

20 Introducing the Faculty Jon Finch / VFX & Animation Dept. Major Career Experience Disney Interactive Studios Wildbrain Entertainment Sony Pictures Imageworks The Walt Disney Studio Warner Bros Studios Image Animation Studios. Master Work Avatar, How to Train Your Dragon(3D), Hotel Transylvania, Tinkerbell and the Mysterious Winter Woods, Kung Fu Panda, The Incredibles, Happily N Ever After, Command and Conquer (Video Game). Website

21 Introducing the Faculty Jae Won Lee / VFX & Animation Dept. Major Career Experience Dreamworks Senior Modeling Artist Master Work The Croods (Coming in 2013), Mega Mind, Shrek Forever, Monsters VS Aliens, Kung Fu Panda, Over The Hedge, Age of Empire (Game Movie). Books Exciting 3D Character Modeling (Maya Character Modeling), 2010

22 Introducing the Faculty Vincent R. DeLay / VFX & Animation Dept. Major Career Experience Gnomon School of Visual Effects Prologue Pictures The Resistance Rubicon Holding Group yu+co Rhythm & Hues Master Work Terra Nova, Call of Juarez, Piranha, Red Dawn, Halo Cinematic Trailer, Yogi Bear, Hop, Alice in Wonderland, Seven Pounds, The Mist, Nim s Island, The Red Cliff, The, Kiterunner DEMO Reel

23 Introducing the Faculty Dong-Wook Cho / VFX & Animation Dept. Major Career Experienc Next VFX USA, Inc CEO Poong s VFX USA, Inc Poong s Visual Effects Eon Digital Films Master Work Gunrunner Billy Kane, Stupid Monkey, Big Bad Wolf, Verizon ESPN Web Promotion, Goodbye Goodnight The Sundevil and the Princess, The Pagan Queen, Untitled Pilot, Hwangsanbul TBA DEMO Reel

24 School of IT Majors (Game Art & Design Major) Students are taught the most recent trends in gaming, including mobile games (smart phone, tablet PC), online games, SNS games, and more. While studying at, students will realize their dreams of becoming talented game specialists (game artists, game designers & game developers) through portfolio production, real work experience, and field trips.

25 Game Art & Design Major ESL General Education Game Art & Design Tools Fundamentals of Art Modeling & Mapping for Games Game Asset Management Game Production Game Portfolio (Video/Web/Smart Phone Games) Shepherd University School of Digital Arts Game Mechanics Storyboarding Level Design Game Engine Visual Effects for Game OPT policy for job placement OPT (Optional Practical Training) is the U.S. Government approved policy that allows foreign students to work in the States to practice and gain real experience in the field of their studies. All lectures at Shepherd are presented in English. In the case of conditionally admitted students, they may enroll in an ESL class that fits their level. There are 5 levels in ESL. If the placement test score shows the student is over Level 5, the student may enroll in Major classes. If it is Level 4, the student can enroll in both ESL and in Major classes simultaneously. If it is between Levels 1 to 3, the student is required to enroll in intensive ESL for 1 to 3 terms. Afterwards, when the student reaches level 4, they will be allowed to enroll in both ESL and Major courses together.

26 Introducing the Faculty Jongbo Kim / Game Art & Design Dept. Major Career Experience Square Enix Sequence (Supervisor) KOG Interactive (Creative Director) Semologic, Inc (CEO & Creative Director) Radium (Senior Artist) Wilco Japan (Visual Supervisor) Fuji TV CG Center (GC Artist). Master Work God of War 1, 2, 3 (SCEA) * Best Game Cinematic Award 2005 G4TV Medal of Honor Rising Sun (EA), Socom 1, 2 US Navy Seals (SCEA), Final Fantasy 6 (Square) Tekken 3 (Namco), Tobal 2 (Square), Aqua Nova (SEGA), Final Fight (Capcom), Aion Online (NC Soft), Ragnarok 2 (Gravity), Night the Museum 2 (Brash), 007 Golden Eye (EA), Word Zero Cinematic (Shanda) DEMO Reel

27 Introducing the Faculty Richard Matsushita / Game Art & Design Dept. Major Career Experience Square USA / Sony Image works Digital Domain / Scoundrel VFX Zoic Studios / Hammerhead Productions Cobalt FX / Warner Bros Studios Centropolis Effects / Heavy Iron Studios Rainmaker Pictures Master Work Need for Speed (EA) : Modeling, UV Mapping, Texturing, Look-Dev, Color/Lighting & Per-Comp Parasite Eve(Square) : Modeling, UV Maps, Texture, Color, Light, Animation, Pre-viz, Effects, Storyboarding Evil Dead 1(THQ) : Color, Lighting, Modeling, UV Maps, Texturing, Animation, Pre-viz, Matchmove, Compositing Evil Dead 2(THQ) : Color, Lighting, Modeling, UV Maps, Texturing, Animation, Pre-viz, Matchmove, Compositing Scooby Doo(THQ) : Color, Lighting, Modeling, UV Maps, Texturing, Animation, Matchmove, Compositing, Design

28 Introducing the Faculty Jason Jeong / Game Art & Design Dept. Major Career Experience Mirinae Entertainment (CEO & Lead Programmer) Mirinae Soft (CEO & Lead Programmer) LG LCD, Pantech (Chief Technology Officer) Samsung Electronics (Open GL Engine Project Team Leader) SERI 3D (Images Processing Association Advisory Broad Member) Seogang University Multimedia Dept. (Adjunct Professor) Master Work Kahn Online (Multi Massive Online Game Development), E3D Cross Platform Game Engine (Development) 3D Game Engine (Development GP-2X Handheld Game Device), The Blacksmith s Workshop (Game Engine) Dragon Force Series (Development), For the Day (Development) * the 1 st Commercial PC Package Game in Korea Books Game Engine for the Beginner of Game Development, 1995 Guidebook for Linux Programming, 1995

29 Introducing the Faculty Jeff Kim / Game Art & Design Dept. Major Career Experience Samsung Electronics (Soft Team Producer) G-Star Game Show (Executive Manager) High 1 Resort (Master Planning Team Director) Digital Media (CEO & Game Producer) SangMyung, ChungKang, Korea Polytech University (Game Major Adjunct Professor) Master Work Crayon Shin Chan 1, 2, 3 (Producing, Team Building, Planning, Licensing, Development, Marketing) Vamp 1, 2 (Producing, Planning, Development, Marketing), 7 years war (Producing, Planning, Development, Marketing) Dragon Raza Online (Publishing, Planning), Rayman Series (Publishing, Marketing, Localization) Final Fantasy 5, 6, 7 (Publishing, Marketing, Localization), Baldur s Gate Series (Publishing, Marketing, Localization) Myst Series (Publishing, Marketing, Localization), Unreal Tournament (Publishing, Marketing, Localization) The Legend of Heroes 3, 4 (Publishing, Marketing, Localization ) Award The Prize of the Minister of Ministry of Culture & Tourism (2005, Korea)

30 Tuition Comparison with other Institutions School Tuition Period $ 8,895 1 Semester Full Sail University OTIS College of Arts and Design California Institute of the Arts Art Center College of Design $ 14,190 $ 18,675 $ 19,988 $ 17,526 1 Semester 1 Semester 1 Semester 1 Semester Take advantage of the opportunity to learn from working professionals at without the expensive tuition required by other institutions.

31 Introducing each program, course and scholarship Certificate 48 Units 3 trimesters(1year) Bachelor 138 Units 9 trimesters(3years) Master 42 Units 4 trimesters(1.5years) After receiving a Certificate, the units from the Certificate program can be accepted toward the Bachelor s degree. At Shepherd University Scholarship We offer various types of scholarships based upon project experience, portfolio quality, and GPA. - Scholarships for students who have an excellent academic background (GPA and SAT/ACT score) - Special scholarships for talented students who have been awarded in any contests related to Digital Arts areas such s computer graphics, character, animation, VFX, design, etc. - Continuing education scholarships for students who are currently working in the Digital Arts area. - Teaching assistantships for qualified graduate students or applicants. - Portfolio scholarship, Pastor dependent scholarship, and Family scholarship, etc.

32 Admission Process Application (Shepherd University Format) Letters of Recommendation (Bachelor: 2, Master: 3) Essay (Self Essay or Academic Plan), 2 Photos (3x4 cm) Copy of High School Diploma and Official Transcript Verification of Latest Education (Bachelor, Master) and Official Transcript Portfolio, Project File (Representing current skill level)

33 THANK YOU At Shepherd University 3200 N. San Fernando Rd., Los Angeles, CA Tel : / Fax : [email protected]