SACMAA - Specialized Academy of Computer Media, Arts & Animation

Specialized Academy of Computer Media, Arts and Animation (SACMAA) is designed for students who have a passion for animation, digital art and computer media.

This program allows students to complete their A-G requirements while continually developing their skills within one of the two strands: Animation or Digital Art. SACMAA offers extended work-based learning: Cherry Hill Film Festival, college tours, internships, job shadows, professional speaker series and work-based learning field trips.

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Mission

To equip students for the digital art and animation worlds of tomorrow, today by using industry relevant practices and technology with the intention of offering career skills that set them up for success in their individual and professional lives. Students will excel in college and career readiness through work-based learning experiences, and academic standards.

Vision

To provide students with innovations that promote communication, collaboration, creative thinking and design as a way to solve the market’s problems.

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Entrance Criteria

Course Of Study

Work-Based Learning

Scholarship Opportunities

Internship Opportunities

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SACMAA MOTTO

CREATE

To empower students to create meaningful, impactful designs, and animations that make a positive difference in the world.

APPLY

To experience hands-on approaches that allows students to actively apply the concepts and techniques learned to real-world projects, animation, and design challenges.

TRANSCEND

To learn industry tools and knowledge so they can push the boundaries of traditional animation and design, and to think outside the box.

LEARNING IN ACTION

DreamWorks Chris Kuser

Chris Kuser from DreamWorks Animation presented over Zoom to our students. Chris Kuser works in feature development and helps decide which movies get made at DreamWorks. He spoke to our students about his career, how he got there and what goes into making a film at DreamWorks.

Academy Museum of Motion Pictures

Animation students had the opportunity to explore this brand new museum in Los Angeles devoted to the art of filmmaking. In the photo, we are standing in front of the Hayao Miyazaki Exhibit, which featured a variety of original drawings, storyboards, animation cels and more from the legendary Studio Ghibli director.

SACMAA COMMUNITY

Maryann '23

"SACMAA has given me the opportunity to expand my artistic abilities in editing, graphic design, and photography."

SACMAA NEWS

Silver Certified Pathways

“Plane to See” Coloring Sheets

Uplifting Designs Selected for Long Beach Airport’s “Plane to See” Coloring Sheet Art Contest

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