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University of Illinois Chicago (UIC) is one of the most diverse campuses in the nation and a national leader among urban, public higher education institutions in providing access to underrepresented students. UIC is dedicated to advancing knowledge and expanding access to top-quality education.
The University of Illinois Chicago is where ideas become reality and change the world for the better. The university offers architecture, art, design, theatre, music, business, engineering, and technology programs. In addition to providing rigorous undergraduate courses to specialised graduate programs, the university emphasises intellectual growth and innovative curricula and fosters creative and critical thinking among its students.
The University of Illinois at Chicago boasts some of the nation’s most esteemed faculty and staff, providing students with the opportunity to learn new skills and broaden their knowledge base. With innovative technology and advanced facilities to enhance students’ academic experience, UIC offers ample resources to ensure its students are well-equipped for academic and professional success.
The University of Illinois Chicago is ideal for students to thrive academically and personally. With a legacy of excellence and a commitment to innovation, UIC is where futures are forged and potential is unleashed. Whether a graduate or an undergraduate, UIC allows you to realise your aspirations in a dynamic global environment.
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Asset creation On-campus
Think Tank’s mentorship is designed to help artists that have previous training and/or experience brush up on their skills and produce a viable demo reel. Each student is assigned a personal, state-of-the-art workstation. During your time on campus, you will have access to 4-months of guidance from an industry professional to create and polish your demo reel.
Vancouver, Canada
12 Months
February | June | October
International Students: $50,800 CAD
Canadian Students: $38,400 CAD
asset creation Online
Asset Creation is a term used in the CG industry for the creation of all bits and pieces, both big and small, used in Film and Games. This Asset Creation program is designed to train working artists in the CG Industry for the roles of Props & Environments for Film, Characters & Creatures for Film, Environments for Games as well as Characters & Creatures for Games.
Online
16 Months
February | June | October
$15,840 CAD
If you pay for all 4 terms upfront, you will receive 5% off.
Mentorship
Think Tank’s mentorship is designed to help artists that have previous training and/or experience brush up on their skills and produce a viable demo reel. Each student is assigned a personal, state-of-the-art workstation. During your time on campus, you will have access to 4-months of guidance from an industry professional to create and polish your demo reel.
Vancouver, Canada
4 Months
February | June | October
International Students: $16,500 CAD
Canadian Students: $12,500 CAD
digitalmedia
film/tv/audio
performingarts
BA in Music
BA in Theatre and Performance
BA in Theatre Design, Production, and Technology
BFA in Acting
BMus in Jazz Studies
BMus in Performance
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design
BA in Design Studies
BDes in Graphic Design
creativetech
Bachelor of Science in Information and Decision Sciences
BS in Computer Science
BS in Computer Science and Design
BS in Computer Science with Computer Systems Concentration
BS in Computer Science with Human-Centered Computing Concentration
BS in Computer Science with Software Engineering Concentration
BS in Data Science with a Business Analytics Concentration
BS in Data Science with a Computer Science Concentration
BS in Data Science with a Data Processing, Science, and Engineering Concentration
BS in Data Science with a Social Technology Studies Concentration
Joint BS in Computer Science/MS in Computer Science
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BA in Music Business
finearts
BA in Art History
BA in Interdisciplinary Education in the Arts
BFA in Art
BFA in Art Education
builtenvironment
BA in Architectural Studies
BDes in Industrial Design
photography
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Alumni
Graduate success stories
Tiffany Funk
Editor in Chief of the Video Game Art (VGA) Reader. The VGA Gallery was cofounded by Jonathan Kinkley (MA 2009) and Chaz Evans (MA 2011, MFA 2012) and explores the artistic potential and cultural impact of video games.
Matthew van der Ploeg
Co-curated the Swiss Pavilion at the 16th Venice Architecture Biennale with three other independent Swiss architects. Their project, Svizzera 240, explored the conditions of the conventional, unfurnished interiors of new-construction housing. It received the Golden Lion for Best National Participation.
Brandon Biederman
An associate at the design consultancy PORT Urbanism. He has been integral to the development of many of PORT’s public realm projects, most recently the Lakeview Low-Line at Chicago. The plan seeks to activate a stretch of underused space below the elevated Brown Line tracks between Paulina Street and Ashland Avenue on the border of the Roscoe Village and Lakeview neighborhoods.
Cheryl Lynn Bruce
An actor, director, writer, and educator. She has worked with Steppenwolf Theatre Company, Goodman Theatre, Lookingglass Theatre Company, and more. Recently she directed Dominique Morisseau’s Pipeline at the Victory Gardens Theater.
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