Organizations Filed Purposes:
AIE trains students for employment and career opportunities in 3D animation, game development, and related fields through the provision of world class education as well as acting as a catalyst to build these industries.
The corporation is organized and operated exclusively for charitable purposes within the meaning of Internal Revenue Code section 501 (c) (3), including educational purposes. The purposes of this corporation shall include offering certificate programs and Associates of Occupational Studies (AOS) degrees in computer game development (both in 3D animation and programming), 3D animation for film, TV, visualization and associated industries. AIE - LA was formed to address the needs in Louisiana for a well-rounded vocational education resulting in a Certificate/Advanced Diploma and AOS in game software design, production and 3D animation that apply to video game development, and also the need for the establishment of standards and practices in the fields of video game quality assurance and video game production.
The Academy of Interactive Entertainment - LA (AIE - LA) was founded in 2010 to provide world-class education in 3D animation, game programming, and digital visual effects. AIE - LA offers three certificate programs and one Associates in Occupational Studies (AOS), including: 1. Advanced Diploma of Professional Game Development - Game Art & Animation (CIP Code 11.0803). 2. Advanced Diploma of Professional Game Development - Game Programming (CIP Code 11.0804). 3. Advanced Diploma of Screen and Media - 3D Animation & VFX for Film (CIP Code 10.0304). 4. AOS of Game Programming (CIP Code 11.0804). The Advanced Diploma courses were developed to support industry needs, driven by extensive consultation with local and international game development studios and visual effects professionals. Each Advanced Diploma is a two-year full-time course, providing individual and team centric training in the processes of developing the competencies and skills necessary to gain employment with game and film studios, related industries, and the development of graduates' independent games. In academic year 2018-2019, AIE - LA had 71 students enrolled in its courses. Game artists design the environments, create the characters and craft the vehicles for the game. They can specialize in modeling, texturing, animation, and level design. Developing game art utilizes a dynamic medium that showcases creative ability. Students work with other artists and programmers to design and create their own unique entertainment experiences using cutting-edge game technology. Game programmers drive the game development process, creating the framework, functionality and interaction in the game. As the essential ingredient in the development process, game programmers are highly valued and in high demand. In contrast to Game Art, 3D Animation & VFX for Film students acquire skills necessary to develop exciting careers in game development, film, and TV. It is a practical course designed to give students top-tier technical training to work as 3D artists using the latest state-of-the-art technology.
During the fiscal year, AIE - LA delivered 12 weeks of Summer Camps to approximately 125 high school students. AIE - LA in collaboration with University of Louisiana - Lafayette (ULL), and Delgado Community College made these camps available to students entering grades 9 through 12. Summer Camp is geared toward high school students seeking knowledge in 3D animation and computer programing for video games. Camps are one week in length and promote school exposure to the community it serves and is an introduction to courses students will enjoy at the college level. Successful Summer Camps are important to the school's purpose and mission as they are often the first contact students have with the school and its staff.
Executives Listed on Filing
Total Salary includes financial earnings, benefits, and all related organization earnings listed on tax filing
| Name | Title | Hours Per Week | Total Salary |
|---|
| Robin Couvillon | Head of School | 40 | $90,734 |
| Joel Younker | Controller - U.S. Operations | 13 | $0 |
| Victoria De Margheriti | Vice President and Secretary | 4 | $0 |
| John De Margheriti | President and Treasurer | 1 | $0 |
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