The Film & Art Institute allows students to enroll at any Fall, Spring, Summer and Winter semesters.
| Semester | Start Date | End Date |
|---|---|---|
| Fall 2011 | September 19, 2011 | January 7, 2012 |
| Winter 2011 | January 9, 2012 | March 3, 2012 |
| Spring 2012 | March 5, 2012 | June 23, 2012 |
| Summer 2012 | July 2, 2012 | August 25, 2012 |
Note: The deadline for class enrollment is one week before the start of the course.
The Film & Art Institute offers various options for learning. Below is the chart showing the comparison between the different learning options:
| Program | Time | Classes | Lab Use | Assignments | Portfolio |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Study Program | ** Mon - Sat | 16 | 4 hours / class | Yes | Yes |
| * Starter Course | 12pm - 3pm | 4 | 4 hours / class | Yes | No |
| * Weekly Session | 3pm - 6pm | 1 | Drop-in | No | No |
| * Introductory Workshop | 9am - 12pm | 1 | Not available | No | No |
* The starter course, weekly sessions and introductory workshop classes are held on Saturday.
** The study program courses are available from Monday to Saturday, depending on the level of the course. Please refer to the specific course in the Study Program page for the class time.
STUDY PROGRAMS
16-Week Course (Spring / Fall Semester)
3 hour class, 5 hour assignment
This course holds 1 class a week for a total of 16 weeks. Each week, students will spend 3 hours of class time and approximately 5 hours for assignment.
8-Week Course (Summer / Winter Semester)
6 hour class, 10 hour assignment
This course holds 2 classes a week for a total of 8 weeks. Each week, students will spend 6 hours of class time and approximately 10 hours for assignment.
STARTER COURSE & WEEKLY SESSION
Starter Course (Starts 1st Week of Every Month)
3 hour class, 5 hour assignment
The starter course holds 1 class a week for a total of 4 weeks. Each week, students will spend 3 hours of class time and approximately 5 hours for assignment. This course starts on the 1st week of every month.
Weekly Session
3 hour class, in-class projects
The weekly session is a continuation of the starter course and is held once per week. Class topics will be provided on a weekly basis, covering topics in the areas of 3D modeling, animating, lighting and rendering. Each week, students will spend 3 hours of class time and work on in-class projects. No assignment is given out.
INTRODUCTORY WORKSHOP
Computer Animation Intro Workshop (Every Saturday)
The introductory workshop is held on the 1st week of each month. During each workshop, students will spend 3 hours of class time and work on in-class projects. No assignment is given out.