2.  Are All applicants accepted? All applications are accepted. However we are not able to approve each application, all applications are reviewed by a tri-partie board which makes recommendation on based upon class availability, applicant's portfolio, student need and our ability to provide service to the student. Apply Now

3.  What kind of projects will my child be involved in?  Community projects,  team art projects,  live caricature sittings,  portrait sittings,  classroom projects,  computer research, sketching, comic book paneling, storyboarding, illustration. see pictures Comic Book Basics / Life Drawing / Advanced Storyboarding / Computer Illustration / Introduction to Animation  see description of classes

4.  How many hours are the sessions ?  Each class is 2 to 2.5 hours each.  Academy students can take advantage of up to 5 hours of instruction per week and up to 22 hours of instruction per month at no additional cost. more on specific class times

*Summer Sessions can last up to 20 hours per week.  more information here

5.  Do you provide transportation to the Academy ? At this time we do not provide transportation to the facility, however we are Marta accessible and less than 1 mile from I 85. We are located next to CVS pharmacy and Chic A Filet on Cleveland Avenue. 

6.  What are the benefits of being a Academy student ?  As a Academy student you will gain local and National attention through our website and affiliations with our sponsors.  We offer a intense curriculum providing high level courses to elementary and high school students.  Our students can also use their ID to obtain a 10% discount off of art supplies at Sam Flax, Atlanta.  more on benefits  / see pictures / events

7.  What courses can my child take,  what are the hours of those courses?  Comic Book Basics - designed for a student interested in comic books & Japanimation Computer illustration - designed for students with a basic knowledge of the windows / mac operating system hat would like to learn Photoshop & 2-D animation.  Advanced Storyboarding - This course offers an intense team project in building of comic books and movie animation.  Life Drawing This course offers drawing people and objects, learning anatomy and muscle structure, students learn poses and facial structure. 

8.  Do you provide private classes or classes for adults? Yes these are available by calling 404 559-1695 or emailing us here.  Forms for registration are also available for download here.  General schedule is listed here.

9. What are the qualifications of your teachers ? Our teachers at minimum must have the following credentials - 1000 hours of more of accredited courses in academics & art as established by the American Council on Education College Credit issued by an  accredited institution of Art.   Must have been entered into the Dean's Honor Role of Distinction with a GPA of at least 3.7 or higher- Magna Cum Laude. Must be cleared for working with children. And have at least 5 years or more of progressive paid working experience as Graphic Designer, Animator or Comic Book Artist.  Teachers must display an excellent drawing aptitude; high moral and ethical standards must be considered an achieved professional with recommendation from a qualifying Professor holding a MFA or PHD. 

10.  What is a student evaluation report (SER) , how can I obtain it? What effect if any does it have on entering a post secondary school?  At this time we art not an accredited institution.  We may make a evaluation report based upon our observations during your child's class time, homework and assignments.  From time to time we speak with local art teachers, principal and community leaders about our students.  To date we have written recommendations for students entering the Art Institute of Atlanta and Savannah College of Art and Design.  SER reports are prepared at the end of the current session. 

11.  How do I set up a appointment ?  Call 404 559-1695 or send a e-mail here. 

12. I need a graphic artist, web designer or I would like to hire a artist for a project, who can I contact ?  You can contact www.amarioandre.com -for a graphics arts & website referral. You may also search Google for a local listing of designers.

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