The Principals of Full Sail Real World Education Announce New Partnership with Rocky Mountain College of Art & Design
The principals of Full Sail Real World Education (www.fullsail.com) are pleased to announce that Rocky Mountain College of Art & Design (RMCAD) (www.rmcad.edu) has been added to the family of world-class entertainment media and art schools that currently includes: Full Sail (www.fullsail.com), The Los Angeles Film School (www.lafilm.com) and The Los Angeles Recording School (www.larecordingschool.com).
Winter Park, FL (PRWEB) December 13, 2007 -- The principals of Full Sail Real World Education (www.fullsail.com) are pleased to announce that Rocky Mountain College of Art & Design (RMCAD) (www.rmcad.edu) has been added to the family of world-class entertainment media and art schools that currently includes: Full Sail (www.fullsail.com), The Los Angeles Film School (www.lafilm.com) and The Los Angeles Recording School (www.larecordingschool.com).
RMCAD is well-known for its outstanding leadership, quality curriculum and strategic location. The institution was founded by Phillip J. Steele and has been succeeded by Steele's son and daughter, Steve Steele and Susan Pivoda, who continue to serve as RMCAD's President and Vice President for Business & Planning, respectively. The principals of Full Sail now join the Steele Family, allowing the combined leadership to continue to evolve RMCAD, already a premier source of art and design education in the world today.
Presently, RMCAD offers Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA) degrees in the following six disciplines: Animation (2-D or 3-D); Art Education (Painting and Drawing, Sculpture or Illustration); Graphic Design and Interactive Media; Illustration; Interior Design (with a green design emphasis); and Fine Arts (Painting and Drawing, Sculpture or Photo/Video). The College is regionally accredited by The Higher Learning Commission of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools, and is also accredited by the National Association of Schools of Art and Design, and the Council for Interior Design Accreditation.
RMCAD is located on a picturesque 23-acre campus near downtown Denver, Colorado, at the foot of the Colorado Rocky Mountains. It offers 140,000 square feet of facilities that accommodates over 500 currently enrolled students. The campus features six Macintosh and Windows NT computer labs, art studios, classrooms in over 15 buildings, plentiful green space, and the Phillip J. Steele Gallery for students, faculty, and visiting artists to display their work.
"The Arts play such a vital role in any community," said Steve Burkholder, Mayor of Lakewood, CO. "The Rocky Mountain College of Art & Design is an integral part of our city and the new partnership with the principals of Full Sail Real World Education only enhances the financial stability and the academic excellence of an already respected institution."
In addition to the outstanding features that RMCAD has to offer, another aspect to be acknowledged is the significant economic impact of each partnering institution. Full Sail's presence in Central Florida and the existence of the two Los Angeles schools in Southern California has significantly contributed to the economic impact of both states.
In a study conducted by The Washington Economics Group, results indicate that Full Sail's presence in the Orlando region was responsible for a regional impact of $400,000,000 in 2006 with a $2,700,000,000 projected total regional impact over the next five years. Full Sail also positively impacts employment positions in the region as 3,500 jobs exist because of the college's activities, and that number is projected to grow to 6,000 positions within the next five years.
Similarly, the Los Angeles schools make a significant impact to the greater Los Angeles region. The Washington Economics Group concluded that combined, The Los Angeles Film School and The Los Angeles Recording School generate $129,000,000 of economic impact this year, and that number is expected to total $1,200,000,000 over the next five years. The two LA schools support 1,059 employment positions in the region, with an expected growth to 2,600 positions five years from now.
This kind of economic growth that can positively affect a region is a contributing factor for the RMCAD institution to choose partnership with the principals of Full Sail. "This day marks a significant milestone in the history of RMCAD," said Steve Steele, President. "To partner with the principals of Full Sail, which is currently one of the most forward-thinking and elite educational institutions for the entertainment, media and design industries, and bring their expertise, knowledge and passion for education to the RMCAD family, is extraordinary. Together we will take RMCAD to many new heights and I look forward to all that is to come."
Ken Goldstone, Full Sail's Chief Operating Officer further stated, "It is an honor for Full Sail to be aligned and mentioned in the same breath with Rocky Mountain College of Art & Design, knowing their celebrated history and unwavering passion to instill the highest level of art and creativity based education to their students. We share in the vision and believe in the quality of RMCAD's exceptional teachings, and look forward to sharing ideas, values, and philosophies that will ultimately benefit the students in Florida, California, and now, Colorado."
About Full Sail:
Since 1979, Full Sail Real World Education, a college outside of Orlando, FL, has been an innovative educational leader for those pursuing careers in the entertainment industry. With over 27,000 alumni, graduate credits include work on Oscar, Emmy and GRAMMY-winning projects, best-selling video games, and the #1 grossing U.S. concert tour seven out of the last seven years. Full Sail's 178-acre campus proudly welcomes over 5,600 students from 50 states and 47 countries.
Full Sail currently offers a total of thirteen degree programs including: Associate of Science Degrees offered in Graphic Design, Recording Arts and Show Production & Touring; Bachelor of Science Degrees offered in Computer Animation, Digital Arts & Design, Entertainment Business (online), Film, Game Art, Game Development, Music Business and Web Design & Development; and a Master of Science Degree in Education Media Design & Technology (online) and Entertainment Business (online and on-campus).
Students on-campus experience a real world education with a professional class structure of 8-12 hours per day and a 24-hour around the clock schedule which earned Full Sail the Most Innovative Program Award by the Florida Association of Postsecondary Schools and Colleges. The college has also been named: The Harvard of Game Schools by Tips & Tricks Magazine; one of the top three New Media Schools by Shift Magazine (alongside the Massachusetts Institute of Technology and New York University); one of the Top Five Game Degree Programs in the world by Electronic Gaming Monthly; one of the Best Music Programs in the country by Rolling Stone Magazine; one of the Best Music Business Departments in the Schools That Rock: The Rolling Stone College Guide; and one of the Best Film Programs in the country by UNleashed Magazine.
For more information about Full Sail, please visit www.fullsail.com.
About Rocky Mountain College of Art & Design:
When Philip J. Steele founded Rocky Mountain College of Art & Design in 1963, his dream was to provide students with an education based on traditional art and design principles in an environment that fostered personal meaning and growth. From years of working as an artist and teacher, he understood that in order to provide a quality education it was essential that students have the opportunity to study with professional artists and designers who could both teach the courses and guide students as they sought to push the boundaries of creativity and innovation. The College continues to reflect this vision today.
Rocky Mountain College of Art & Design offers fully-accredited BFA degrees in:
Fine Arts including Painting, Sculpture and Photography & Video Art. Additional degrees include: Illustration, 2-D Animation, 3-D Animation, Interior Design, Art Education, and Graphic Design & Interactive Media.
The individual artists who choose to study at RMCAD come from wildly diverse backgrounds. Despite their varied backgrounds, they are all united in one thing: they share a passion for creative thinking and cherish the opportunity to develop their abilities in RMCAD's unique and collaborative environment.
For more information about RMCAD, please visit www.rmcad.edu.
About The Los Angeles Film School:
Founded in 1999, The Los Angeles Film School (LAFS) is located in the heart of Hollywood at the historic RCA Building at 6363 Sunset Boulevard. The private post-secondary educational institution, which has quickly become a leading academic center for aspiring filmmakers, is complete with a faculty of industry professionals teaching its students the craft of filmmaking, including film production and postproduction technology with an exceptional film curriculum in state-of-the-art facilities.
The 87,000 square foot building where the school partially resides, had previously been used as production facilities by legendary artists such as Elvis Presley, The Rolling Stones, Henry Mancini and John Williams, who recorded the orchestral score to Star Wars: Return of the Jedi there in 1983. In addition, LAFS has recently expended its campus by adding the 100,000 square foot six-story building next door at 6353 Sunset Boulevard. Together, the properties form the campus which occupies an entire city block in Hollywood and beyond because earlier this year, the school also purchased the 8,000 square foot Ivar Theater, which has held many significant performances, including Lord Buckley, The Grateful Dead and The Doors. The school's campus evolution and real estate enhancements are part of a major transformation of the Hollywood area.
Their faculty brings knowledge and techniques straight from the Hollywood set with credits on major motion pictures. Graduates have also been honored as winners in numerous Independent Film Festivals throughout the world; in addition, The Hollywood Reporter named LAFS "One of the best equipped private learning centers in the country."
For more information about LAFS, please visit www.lafilm.com.
About The Los Angeles Recording School:
The Los Angeles Recording School (LARS) was founded in 1985 and is located on Sunset Boulevard in Hollywood. The private post-secondary educational institution teaches its students all aspects of recording session procedures and technologies in both instructional and hands-on lab environments.
The 33,000 square foot building where LARS resides is equipped with over 19 studios and labs featuring state-of-the-art Digidesign Pro Tools HD systems, Solid State Logic and Neve large format mixing consoles. LARS also serves as a Digidesign Certified Training Location by offering its students a Pro Tools certification program.
Its faculty is comprised of professional recording engineers who teach a full range of audio engineering and music production skills such as: recording, mixing and optimizing audio for music, movies, television, computer games and the Internet. Graduate credits include GRAMMY awards and nominations, engineering multi-platinum albums, placing the final touches on theatrical releases and working with top musical artists such as: Sheryl Crow, Eminem, Mary J. Blige, Seal and Christina Aguilera.
For more information about LARS, please visit www.larecordingschool.com.
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