Dave School – the Digital animation & visual EFFECTS School

Website: www.daveschool.com Courses offered (in-house): Visual effects Production, Games Production Placement rate: 75% plus Offering comprehensive training in 3D modelling, animation, visual effects and game production, Dave School is unique in that it’s located inside a working movie studio – currently occupying all of Universal’s Sound Stage 25. The school regularly opens its doors to major studios and professional artists, giving students even more opportunities.

The school also boasts an impressive alumni community. In 2013, the Academy nominated five films to compete for the best visual effects Oscar award – and all five films had Dave School alumni in the credits. “In my experience as an animator, producer, and recruiter, I have a unique appreciation for what it takes to succeed in this field,” says school co-founder Jeff Scheetz. “Working with industry colleagues from several LA based effects houses, I created lessons and exercises based on actual work assignments, designed to give you a powerful command of the current tools used in effects production. In addition, the programme will strengthen your aesthetic senses and artistic development.”