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Game Arts Program
Media Arts Foundation (1 Year)
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Overview
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Summer Workshops
Career Services
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2025 Graduates
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Nonprofit academy and studios opening pathways to careers in the digital arts for artists on the autism spectrum
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Exceptional Minds Academy and Studios provide the skills, experience, and support needed to thrive in animation, visual effects, or game design.
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Breaking barriers for individuals on the autism spectrum so they can achieve independence through career development.
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Student-teacher ratios below 6:1, 97% graduation rate, and classes taught by industry experts.
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Graduates are paid for work in our professional animation and VFX studios. Hundreds of projects complete, including Oscar-winning films and every Marvel movie since 2015.
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Every contribution provides vital support for educating and employing young adults on the autism spectrum.
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