Ex’pression College In Us

Ex’pression College is a for-profit college located in Emeryville, California, geared toward the entertainment industry and known for its around-the-clock schedule and eight week terms. It offers six Bachelors of Applied Science degrees: 1) Animation & Visual Effects, 2) Digital Filmmaking, 3) Game Art & Design, 4) Interactive Audio, 5) Motion Graphic Design and 6) Sound Arts. Ex’pression awards bachelor’s degrees after 36 months (two and a half years) of accelerated education.

Degree programs
Bachelor of Applied Science in Motion Graphic Design
Bachelor of Applied Science in Animation and Visual Effects
Bachelor of Applied Science in Game Art and Design
Bachelor of Applied Science in Sound Arts
Bachelor of Applied Science in Interactive Audio
Bachelor of Applied Science in Digital Filmmaking

Student life
Student life, like the school itself, is different from a typical college. Since a new class starts every eight weeks, classmates who start at the same time frequently stay together throughout the program (and sometimes assign a name to their group). This is desired, as one of the school’s focuses is putting out small teams of graduates who know each other and have worked together, so that they can get group internships. Class sizes vary from 10 to 35 students, with a maximum number of 50 students in classes where students from different degree programs are combined, mostly the core curriculum subjects.

There are several groups and clubs within the different degree programs of the school, each oriented toward student interests. Students in the relevant degree program generally manage the groups, with an instructor providing support.

Ex’pression does not have on-campus student housing but works with Collegiate Housing Services to offer housing for students. CHS offers a shared housing program for new and current students. CHS will also help students find alternative housing through their referral program. Most students live within 5 miles (8.0 km) of the school in apartment complexes in the immediate area, often with roommates.

Accreditation
Ex’pression is accredited by the Accrediting Commission of Career Schools and Colleges of Technology, which is a national accreditor of primarily vocational schools and career schools within the United States.