Former names
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Ex'pression College (2012-2016), Ex'pression College for Digital Arts (2004-2012) and Ex'pression Center for New Media (1998-2004) |
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Motto | Make Your Passion Your Profession |
Type | for-profit college |
Established | 1998 |
Location | Emeryville and San Jose, California, United States |
Website | [1] |
Coordinates: 37°50′50.83″N 122°17′42.17″W / 37.8474528°N 122.2950472°W
Ex'pression College (2012-2016),
SAE Expression 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 five Bachelor of Applied Science degrees: 1) Animation & Visual Effects, 2) Digital Filmmaking, 3) Game Art & Design, 4) Interactive Audio, and 5) Sound Arts. SAE Expression College awards Bachelor's degrees after 36 months (two and a half years) of accelerated education.
SAE Expression College, originally known at Ex'pression College, was founded by Gary Platt, a sound recording engineer and educator, and Eckart Wintzen, a Dutch venture capitalist and media arts enthusiast. A 65,000-square-foot (6,000 m2) building was acquired in Emeryville, California to house a new school to be called "Ex’pression Center for New Media". SAE Expression hired architect John Storyk, to help design the facility which houses the school. Building began in November 1998.
On September 9, 1998, SAE Expression College received temporary approval from the California Bureau for Private Postsecondary and Vocational Education (BPPVE) to operate, and to offer course instruction in digital visual media and sound comprehensive programs. The BPPVE granted SAE Expression College temporary approvals to operate and offer diploma, associates and bachelor's degree programs in September 1998. In January 2001, SAE Expression College was granted approval to operate, and renewed the approval to operate in October 2005.