Flashpoint The Academy of Media Arts and Sciences
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| Established: | 2007 |
| Type: | Vocational Institution/Private College |
| Location: | Chicago, Illinois, U.S. |
| Campus: | Urban |
| Website: | flashpointacademy.com |
Flashpoint, The Academy of Media Arts & Sciences is a private college located in Chicago, 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.
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[edit] Academics
The Academy caters primarily to underachieving, but "gifted" high school graduates from upper income families that would not be able to get into an academic institution based upon their scholarship. [Citation Needed]
[edit] Degree Programs
Flashpoint is a high-end two year school offering the following programs:
- Film
- Recording Arts
- Visual Effects and Animation
- Game Development
The school offers certificates, and is applying for degree-granting authority to eventually offer Associate Degrees.
[edit] Scheduling
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.
[edit] Costs
Tuition costs are $25,000 per year. The academy does not qualify for PEL Grants. Small "scholarships" are available but due to the high associated study costs and remaining tuition, children from underprivileged families need not apply.
[edit] Campus
Flashpoint's campus is 32,000 sq ft. This facility mimics a workplace where students will learn to persue their careers in film, recording arts, visual effects and animation, or game development.
[edit] Student life
Student life, like the school itself, is different from a typical college.
Flashpoint does not have on-campus student housing.
[edit] 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.
- Perry Harovas - Chair, Visual Effects and Animation Department.
- Simeon Peebler - Chair, Game Design and Production Department.
- Ted Gordon - Game Design and Production Department.
[edit] References
- Brad Spirrison, Chicago Sun-Times, Chicago Sun-Times, March 5, 2007.
- Bruce Montgomery, Video, "Flashpoint President/CEO Howard A. Tullman talks about Flashpoint Academy on Technology Access Television", April 2, 2007.
- Mike Morgans, Podcast, "Howard A. Tullman Speaks with Mike Morgans from Cappex", May 31, 2007.
- Spike O'Dell, Radio, "Howard Tullman Talks Flashpoint With WGN Radio’s Spike O’Dell", May 31, 2007.
- Ruth Ratny, Reel Chicago, "Flashpoint, An Innovative Concept in Digital Arts Education, To Open State-of-the-Art Loop Campus", June 21, 2007.
- Don Wade & Roma, Radio, "Howard A. Tullman Interview with Don & Roma on WLS 890 AM", June 26, 2007.
- Peter Hawley & Danny Boyle, Video, "Flashpoint's Peter Hawley Interviews Danny Boyle, Director of Sunshine and Trainspotting", July 17, 2007.
- InCamera, Kodak.com, "Next Generation", July, 2007.
Please note, all of the above articles, interviews and endorsements were made before the institute opened its doors.
