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The curriculum helps prepare students for entry-level positions that may
include 3-D artist, real-time artists, creative artist, technical artist,
modeler, junior modeler, texture builder, terrain builder, computer graphic
artist, 3 -D modeler, or graphics specialist.

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artinstitutes. Upon completion of the program,
participants receive a master's degree with a specialization in
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(a) Capella University is accredited by The Higher Learning
Commission and a member of the North Central Association of Colleges
and Schools, located at 30 N.

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The focus of this new program
is real-time, three-dimensional model making. EDMC
has provided career-oriented education for more than 40 years.

Florida Virtual School and Capella University Collaborate to Prepare Teachers for 21st Century Learning

Founded in 1997 as a pilot project by the Florida
Legislature, FLVS has grown from serving 77 students to more than
15,000 in the 2003-2004 school year.

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New Bachelor's Program Offers a Wide Range of Employment Opportunities in a Number of Fields

The parent company of The Art Institutes,
Education Management Corporation (http://www.edmc.

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The first of The Art Institutes system of schools to offer this
program, The Art Institute of California - San Francisco hopes to link skills
of both designers and programmers while presenting opportunities to develop a
clear understanding of human perception, cognition, and representation through
the building of simulations and visualizations. The
university currently serves more than 11,000 enrolled learners from
all 50 states and more than 50 countries.

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A separate laboratory for
exploring immersive environments and other specialized elements will be made
available for student's curriculum needs."
Capella University's new six-course virtual school focus includes:
Instructional Strategies, Technology Skills , Assessment Strategies,
and Communications Skills for virtual school teachers, as well as
Social Issues and Virtual School Teaching and a practicum in Advanced
Classroom Instruction.flvs.

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Student enrollment exceeded 72,000 as of fall 2005. For more information,
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"Our research showed that a majority of teachers often
feel ill-prepared to deal with the challenges of today's classroom,
including virtual learning environments. "Particularly in the K-12 environment, we're finding
that teachers have a strong need to learn new and better strategies
for teaching online .
Today, Capella is a national leader in online education, offering
high-caliber academic excellence and pursuing balanced business
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"We recognized long ago that teachers need enriching
professional -development opportunities to meet the changing and
growing demands of a modern classroom," said Julie Young, CEO, Florida
Virtual School."
The Capella University master's degree program offers major
specializations centered around a common five-course core.
"They say that true learning 'transforms ' you from the inside out;
it becomes a part of you," said Pia Imperial, a student at Capella
University .

About Florida Virtual School

Florida Virtual School (FLVS) is an established leader in
developing and providing virtual 6-12 education solutions.

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Each
specialization can be customized further to encourage learners to meet
their personal, professional or school site needs . So far, students have
responded enthusiastically. Central to Capella's
approach are achievement -oriented learners, expert faculty, and a
university staff that is passionate about each individual 's success. Capella University is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Capella
Education Company, headquartered in Minneapolis.

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Teachers, administrators and thought-leaders have identified these as
critical tools for modern teacher-preparation programs. Offerman, president, Capella
University."
In addition to the virtual school teaching focus, participants can
also select elementary classroom instruction , secondary classroom
instruction, teacher leadership, advanced instruction in mathematics
or advanced instruction in science.

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"Given the market growth and demand for visual simulations, we believe
that developing students' artistic talent combined with the knowledge and
skills of simulation , real-time three-dimensional model making and
programming, our graduates will have an edge on finding a wide range of
employment opportunities in a number of fields," said Mary Clarke-Miller,
Academic Director, Simulation + Virtual Environments for The Art Institute of
California - San Francisco.

"The lessons from this course have definitely become a
part of me and I leave a better teacher, leader and person because of
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SAN FRANCISCO, The Art Institute of California -
San Francisco offers a new bachelor's degree program in Simulation + Virtual
Environments.
Building on The Art Institute of California - San Francisco's current
strengths in technology, faculty, and design foundations , the hands-on program
focuses on students' ability to combine science, mathematics and programming
in order to create 3-D real-time animation.
"To develop this new master's degree specialization , we surveyed
the education and teaching landscape to uncover the precise needs of
today's teachers ," said Michael J. Aligned with the National Board of Professional
Teaching Standards (NBPTS), the new program will be delivered online
by doctoral faculty who are both K-12 scholars and practitioners . FLVS
currently serves the state of Florida and beyond, offering more than
100 courses including honors courses and 11 Advanced Placement (AP(R))
courses, to students in grades 6-12, as well as adults seeking GED
alternatives.

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edu), with 32 education institutions located
throughout North America, providing an important source of design, media arts,
fashion and culinary professionals .
EDMC has 72 primary campus locations in 24 states and two Canadian provinces. Collaborating with Florida
Virtual School, we're proud to offer this expanded online teaching and
learning specialty . We are pleased to add our virtual-school teaching
experiences and knowledge to Capella University 's high-quality
educational offerings, helping prepare our nation's educators to teach
from any classroom. For additional information, see
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About Capella University

Founded in 1993 to serve working adults and employers, Capella
University is an accredited(a) online academic institution.

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The Art Institute of California - San Francisco is one of The Art
Institutes (http://www.com) is among the largest providers
of private post-secondary education in North America, based on student
enrollment and revenue.
EDMC's education institutions offer a broad range of academic programs
concentrated in the media arts, design, fashion, culinary arts , behavioral
sciences, health sciences, education, information technology and business
fields, culminating in the award of associate's through doctoral degrees. The virtual school specialization aligns with national
standards and incorporates new instructional techniques and teaching
strategies for the steadily growing virtual classroom environment.

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Students receive intensive training in the foundations of art and design
before entering into the more technical areas of 3-D modeling and programming.----

New master's degree program places special focus on teaching online

In collaboration with Florida Virtual School (FLVS), Capella
University has launched an innovative master 's degree program with a
focus on teaching in "virtual schools" -- educational organizations
that offer courses over the Internet or through similar Web-based
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Students learn the essential skills to effectively create and support real-
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Visual simulations are used in
scientific research, manufacturing , design, financial analysis, medical
research, training and practice, education, sports training , architecture,
engineering, construction, arcade entertainment, museums and art galleries,
and the military. The initial Capella
University master's program launched in October 2004, with
first -quarter classes ending in December 2004. Capella
University offers undergraduate and graduate degree programs in
business, technology, education, human services and psychology.