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The Woodbury Difference → One of the oldest universities in Southern California → Award-winning faculty → 5 majors ranked in top 25 in the nation → Prime locations at the heart of Southern California’s Non-profit, fully accredited education creative economy and business innovation → Small class size/higher quality of engagement Founded in 1884 with faculty and staff → Rated 3rd safest campus in California by Niche.com, 2017 Woodbury University is a small, non-profit, fully Undergraduate Programs accredited private institution with two extraordinary School of Architecture Professional Writing locations at the center of the creative economy in Architecture Public Safety Administration Los Angeles and San Diego. One of the oldest Interior Architecture School of Media, universities in Southern California, Woodbury is a School of Business Culture & Design nationally recognized College of Distinction with Accounting Animation more than 25 practice-based professional and liberal Fashion Marketing Applied Computer Science Management Communication arts undergraduate and graduate majors, many of Marketing Fashion Design which are nationally and regionally ranked. Woodbury Filmmaking College of Liberal Arts students represent the cultural diversity of the region Game Art & Design History Graphic Design and, through our transformative education, students Interdisciplinary Studies Psychology are empowered to fulfill their career ambitions. Political Science University nationally ranked 15th among colleges that add the most value — Money Magazine More than 90% of Woodbury graduates secure jobs in their chosen field. Where Woodbury Grads Work OUR MISSION is to transform students into + 20th Century Fox innovative professionals who will contribute + ABC Television Network responsibly to the global community. We + American Red Cross achieve academic excellence by focusing on + Bank of America + Bloomingdale’s purposeful student engagement, establishing + Boeing external partnering with local entertainment + Bon Appétit studios and global businesses, and ensuring + Cartoon Network Studios + City of Los Angeles that our processes, services, and environment + Clive Wilkinson Architects all enrich the student experience. + DreamWorks Animation + Ernst & Young Alumni Success + Gensler + Kaiser Permanente Woodbury University alumni have been extraordinarily + Los Angeles Times successful. They can be found in all 50 states and in + Merrill Lynch + Morphosis 49 countries. Notable alumni have founded and built + Nestlé USA businesses, led national publications, become + Tribune Entertainment noted fashion designers for movies and television, + Universal Music Group + Walt Disney Imagineering won design competitions, held public office, directed + Warner Bros. non-profit organizations, and much more. One of Woodbury University’s great differentiators student government, Greek life of sororities and fraternities, a is its two extraordinary geographic locations, healthy living program, and many which benefit the institution’s design, business, campus activities throughout the and liberal arts programs. Woodbury is at the school year. heart of the Southern California creative economy. Woodbury sets the highest Our award-winning faculty members mentor and standards of academic and collaborate with students to align with their field of study. professional behavior to encour- Our focus on faculty–student interaction is enhanced by age social responsibility. We offer small class sizes and the university’s hands-on approach leadership development through to learning. civic engagement, community-based class projects, and service opportunities as a peer mentor or tutor. As members of the Woodbury community, students will have access to a wide array of opportunities and Our 22-acre campus features a beautiful library full resources designed to enhance their academic and of rich history, a bookstore, conveniently located dorm personal experience. facilities, Woody’s Café, a fitness center, a swimming pool, recreational basketball courts, and more. Woodbury’s campus life offers career development, internships, and work experience for all students Whether you are a freshman or a transfer student, your interested in finding their professional path. It also experience at Woodbury will become a part of your fond- offers a variety of opportunities to get involved in est memories and be a place where you will make lifelong student affairs, including 25+ student organizations, friends, find your niche, and prepare for future success! Woodbury University ranked 7th in California in upward student economic mobility — The Upshot/ The New York Times, 2017 Accounting Animation Bachelor of Business Administration Bachelor of Fine Arts ACCREDITATION >> AACSB, ACBSP, WSCUC ACCREDITATION >> NASAD, WSCUC Sample Courses Sample Courses • Managerial Accounting for Decision Making • Storyboarding • Entertainment Industry Production Accounting • 2D and 3D Computer Animation and Management • Stop Motion Animation • Governmental and Not-For-Profit Accounting • Character Design • Accounting Internship • Visual Development • Accounting Information Systems • Animation Portfolio AWARDS >> California Society of CPAs, AWARDS >> Alumnus Chris Sasaki wins Annie Award for Delta Mu Delta, CPAExcel Individual Award for Individual Achievement in Character INTERNSHIPS >> Ernst & Young, Miller, Design in Disney•Pixar’s Inside Out. Student films win Best Kaplan, Arase & Co., Disney, Warner Animated Film in five international festivals. Student team Bros., Jet Propulsion Labs, City of is a finalist in the Walt Disney Imagineering Imaginations Glendale, Internal Revenue Service, Design Competition. Team winner of ASIFA’s 24-Hour California Franchise Board Animation Challenge. CAREERS >> Certified Public INTERNSHIPS >> Cartoon Network Studios, Nickelodeon, Accountant, Tax Specialist, DreamWorks Animation, Warner Bros., Chiodo Bros., Forensic Accountant, Corporate Bix Pix Entertainment, Blur Studio, Walt Disney Imagineering, Accountant, Bookkeeper Walt Disney Animation, Renegade Animation, Stoopid 100% of our Accounting graduates Buddy Stoodios, Hasbro Studios are employed within one year CAREERS >> Story Artist, Character Designer, Background after graduation. Artist, Stop Motion Animator, CG Artist Animation nationally ranked among Top 25 Schools to Hire — Animation Magazine, 2016 Applied Computer Science Bachelor of Science ACCREDITATION >> WSCUC Sample Courses • Introduction to Programming Woodbury is awesome! The program • Physical Computing was fun, and I met a lot of really amazing • Scripting with Python • Programming for Visual Media “artists and teachers. Thanks to the • Human Computer Interaction • Programming for Mobile school internship program, I landed at • Media Environments DreamWorks Animation, which was very PROGRAM >> A media technology inspiring. I met other character designers program preparing students for technical careers in creative industries. who were very helpful providing tips and INTERNSHIPS >> Oblong Industries, new ideas for my designs.” Nickelodeon Animation Studios, Code Headquarters LLC, Architectural Technology Laboratory, IMAX — CHRIS SASAKI | Animation Alumnus Corporation, Fancy Film/VR CAREERS >> Software Engineer, Game Programmer, Creative Technologist, User Experience Designer, Mobile Developer, Artificial Intelligence Programmer, VR/AR Developer Architecture Bachelor of Architecture ACCREDITATION >> NAAB, WSCUC Sample Courses • Design Studio • Theory of Architecture • Urban Design • Graphic Space • Professional Practice • Degree Project PROGRAM >> Integrated Path to Architectural Licensure (IPAL) — students can complete the requirements for licensure while earning their degree. AWARDS >> LABC Julius Shulman Emerging Talent Award, AIA SFV Scholarship Award, California Foundation Mel Ferris Award, Association for Women in Architecture Award, National CSI Student Design Competition, ACSA Steel Competition STUDY AWAY >> Paris, Japan, Buenos Aires INTERNSHIPS AND EMPLOYMENT >> AC Martin, BNIM|SD, Bestor Architecture, NBBJ, Gensler, DLR Group, CallisonRTKL, Suisman Urban Design, EYRC Architects, Johnson Fain, Gruen Associates, HDR, Morphosis, NAC Architecture, Perkins+Will, ROTO Architecture, Safdie Rabines Architects CAREERS >> Architect, Product Designer, Production Designer, Environmental Designer, Facilities Manager, Urban Designer, Developer Architecture ranked 23rd in the nation for Undergraduate Architecture Programs — DesignIntelligence Survey, 2017 Communication Fashion Design Bachelor of Arts Bachelor of Fine Arts ACCREDITATION >> WSCUC ACCREDITATION >> NASAD, WSCUC Sample Courses Sample Courses • Media and Identity • Fashion Illustration • Media History • Activewear and Swimwear • Public Relations • Draping and Tailoring • Advertising • Textile Arts • Digital Journalism • Digital Fashion Design • Social Media • Senior Runway Collection • Media Ethics • Denim and Shoe Design INTERNSHIPS >> Warner Bros., Disney, FASHION STUDY COLLECTION >> KTLA Television, KCRW Radio, Indiewire. With more than 3,000 garments and com, Los Angeles Chamber of Commerce accessories dating from the late 1700s, the collection provides a hands-on CAREERS >> Film, TV, Radio, Public experience for students. Relations, Advertising, Entrepreneurship, Social Media, Journalism, Writing RESOURCES >> Embroidery, laser cutting, and screen printing MEDIA STUDIES >> For students interested in communication as it relates to INTERNSHIPS >> BCBG, Max Mara, entertainment, media, and cultural