Rocky Mountain College of Art & Design

Overview
In 1963, renowned illustrator and educator Phillip J. Steele founded Rocky Mountain College of Art & Design (RMCAD), with the intention of providing a "community of creatives" that would instill in students a passion for creativity, innovation, excellence, and lifelong learning in both the fine and applied arts. Through the years, RMCAD has expanded its campus in Denver, Colorado, the faculty, and the majors it offered, as courses in 3D animation, computer-aided design, and game art complement the traditional life drawing and sculpting classes. Standing proudly as one of the nation's premier art and design institutions since 1963, RMCAD is committed to continue to nurture the talents and abilities of artists, designers and visionaries for generations to come.

Student Appeal
The school strives to maintain an environment that fosters and develops artistic vision and creativity, sponsoring many events for students each week - from professional workshops and visiting artists to movie nights, luaus, and bowling parties. Free and secure wireless services are offered to students, with access available in every corner of the 23-acre campus and in every building. Enrollees are given space on the "Student Storage" server for easy access to their stored files. The RMCAD student store offers a variety of digital equipment for sale or order, and students are entitled to steep discounts on Apple laptops and various software packages.

Financial
Approximately 80% of the RMCAD student body receives financial aid in one of four forms: loans, grants, scholarships, and work-study.

Programs Offered:

• Bachelor of Fine Arts, AnimationBachelor of Fine Arts, Animation
  Designed to instill a unique voice and strong visual style, this program provides the solid foundation and practice necessary to succeed at any animation firm in the world by graduation. Available in 2D or 3D animation tracks, the coursework emphasize drawing (for 2D) or advanced software (3D), as well as other elements of animation such as stop motion, modeling, character design, virtual environments, storyboarding, etc.
• Bachelor of Fine Arts, Animation: 2D
• Bachelor of Fine Arts, Animation: 3D
• Bachelor of Fine Arts, Art EducationBachelor of Fine Arts, Art Education
  Predicated on the concept of "the best artists are the best art teachers," students of this curriculum acquire the requisite skills to teach art education nearly anywhere in the country, while developing their technical expertise, personal vision and, most of all, the ability to effectively instruct others to appreciate and create art. Coursework also includes 800 hours spent in Denver-area classrooms.
• Bachelor of Fine Arts, Art Education - Illustration
• Bachelor of Fine Arts, Art Education - Painting
• Bachelor of Fine Arts, Art Education - Sculpture
• Bachelor of Fine Arts, Fine ArtBachelor of Fine Arts, Fine Art
  Those choosing this major will select a concentration among painting, sculpture, or photography and video, before working individually with a mentor to create a program of study unique to them. They are then guided through the subject from concept to relational esthetics and alternative materials to fully immerse them in the art world.
• Bachelor of Fine Arts, Fine Art - Painting
• Bachelor of Fine Arts, Fine Art - Photography + Video Art
• Bachelor of Fine Arts, Fine Art - Sculpture
• Bachelor of Fine Arts, Game ArtBachelor of Fine Arts, Game Art
  This program blends the artistic and technical proficiency needed for students to become creative professionals in one of the fastest growing industries today. From building a creative, analytical foundation with core studio courses to advanced studies with industry-standard production tools, enrollees learn the nuts and bolts and pixels of game design, with constant encouragement to form their own vision and style.
• Bachelor of Fine Arts, Graphic Design and Interactive MediaBachelor of Fine Arts, Graphic Design and Interactive Media
  Students acquire the ability to create things and experiences that fit their target audience's minds, bodies, and needs, in a program that combines leading technology with a classical grounding in artistic problem solving. In addition to classroom training with established design professionals, hands-on experience through internships with international design organization are also available to enhance a student's portfolio.
• Bachelor of Fine Arts, IllustrationBachelor of Fine Arts, Illustration
  Students nurture their talent for creative illustration in a free-spirited, supportive culture, in this program nonpareil outside the hectic environments of the East and West coasts. Through courses exploring techniques, visual perception, human and animal anatomy, figure drawing, and other aspects of illustration, enrollees will have a world-class portfolio of their own ready at graduation, along with a network of personal and professional contacts.
• Bachelor of Fine Arts, Illustration - Children's Book Illustration
• Bachelor of Fine Arts, Interior DesignBachelor of Fine Arts, Interior Design
  This program presents the theories and practice necessary for professional interior design, taught by professionals in design and education. Students gain skills from drafting, architectural history and computer-aided design, to furniture design, cost estimating and contracting. A unique study program, the Green Design Area of Emphasis, is also featured to provide an extensive exploration of the methods, processes and principles of green design and sustainability. Graduates are capable of working as proficient, ethical, environmentally-responsible professional designers committed to improving the health, safety, and welfare of the public while embracing their own vision and creativity.
• Bachelor of Fine Arts, Interior Design - Green Design