Overview:

• Significant Milestones:

  • Founded in 1999 as the Digital Animation and Visual Effects School (DAVE)
  • Became part of the New University of California (NUC) in 2019

• Notable Achievements:

  • Recognized as one of the top animation and visual effects schools in the world
  • Graduates have worked on major Hollywood films and television shows, including "Avatar," "The Avengers," and "Game of Thrones"

Student Life:

• Extracurricular Activities:

  • Animation Club
  • Visual Effects Club
  • Game Development Club
  • Student Government Association

• Clubs:

  • DAVE Film Club
  • DAVE Gaming Club
  • DAVE Photography Club

• Sports Teams:

  • DAVE Esports Team

• Student Support Services:

  • Academic advising
  • Career counseling
  • Health and wellness services
  • Tutoring and academic support

• Campus Facilities:

  • State-of-the-art animation and visual effects studios
  • Computer labs with industry-standard software
  • Library with a specialized collection in animation and visual effects

Academics:

• Academic Resources:

  • Faculty with extensive industry experience
  • Guest lectures from industry professionals
  • Industry-standard software and equipment

• Faculty:

  • Experienced professionals in animation, visual effects, and game development

• Teaching Methodologies:

  • Hands-on, project-based learning
  • Small class sizes
  • Individualized instruction

• Academic Support Services:

  • Tutoring
  • Writing center
  • Math lab

• Unique Academic Programs or Initiatives:

  • Bachelor of Arts in Digital Animation and Visual Effects
  • Master of Arts in Digital Animation and Visual Effects
  • Certificate programs in animation, visual effects, and game development

Top Reasons to Study Here:

Reputation:

Recognized as one of the top animation and visual effects schools in the world

Rankings:

Consistently ranked among the top animation and visual effects schools in the United States

Specialized Facilities:

State-of-the-art animation and visual effects studios

Industry Connections:

Strong relationships with major studios and production companies

Notable Alumni:

Graduates have worked on major Hollywood films and television shows

Services:

• Counseling:

  • Academic counseling
  • Career counseling
  • Personal counseling

• Health:

  • Health center
  • Counseling services

• Housing:

  • On-campus housing available

• Library Resources:

  • Specialized collection in animation and visual effects
  • Access to online databases and journals

• Technology Support:

  • IT help desk
  • Computer labs with industry-standard software

• Career Development:

  • Career counseling
  • Job placement assistance
  • Industry networking events