Women in Film Tour of Flashpoint Academy

BACKLOT THIS THURSDAY October 25th

Flashpoint Academy

On October 25, join Women In Film/Chicago as we explore the new and exciting Flashpoint Academy.

Flashpoint, The Academy of Media Arts and Sciences, is committed to the advancement of higher learning in the field of digital arts and entertainment technologies.

Flashpoint, offers programs in Film/Video Production, Game Design, Animation and Recording Arts.

Courses include training and creative content building with key tools such as 3D Studio Max, SoftImage XSI, ZBrush, MudBox, Adobe Creative Suite (including Photoshop), Dreamweaver MX, Microsoft Project, Microsoft Office Suite, Microsoft Developer Studio, plus various modding tools for cutting-edge game engines.

Students get to work side by side with professionals on actual contracted work with companies throughout many industries, and work towards developing an online portfolio.

If you're an industry professional, prospective student, intrigued parent, curious teacher or media mentor, come to this Backlot and learn what Flashpoint, has to offer the talent in Chicago!

WHEN: Thursday, October 25, 2007
TIME: 6:30 p.m.
WHERE: Flashpoint Digital Campus, 28 North Clark Street, Chicago, IL