In order to matriculate at The Art Institute of Raleigh-Durham a student must provide proof of graduation from high school that is acceptable to The Art Institute of Raleigh-Durham in the form of one of the following:

a. an official high-school transcript from a high school whose accreditation is recognized by the U.S. Department of Education;
b. General Educational Development (GED) test scores;
c. an official transcript from a postsecondary school whose accreditation is recognized by the U. S. Department of Education —that demonstrates completion of a bachelor’s, master’s, or higher degree;
d. in lieu of the GED, an equivalent exam approved in the laws or regulation of a specific state (such as the California High School Proficiency Exam—CHSPE).

Other admissions requirements follow. Please note that a certificate of attendance or completion, or a diploma based on the passing of a series of tests other than the GED (with the exception of item d. above), is not acceptable.

Under certain conditions, a student may begin classes on a conditional basis with a less formal proof of graduation, and have a defined period of time to produce the documentation noted above.

A 2.0 high school GPA or the equivalent is recommended for admission to The Art Institute of Raleigh-Durham. Applicants with less than a 2.0 GPA will be required to provide a written statement detailing any personal, professional or academic experiences that provides evidence that the student can succeed at the college level. Additionally, at least one letter of recommendation is required from a non-relative who can comment about the applicant’s skills, abilities and attributes.

The Art Institute of Raleigh-Durham reserves the right to request any additional information necessary to evaluate an applicant’s potential for academic success. The Dean of Academic Affairs of The Art Institute of Raleigh-Durham must approve all exceptions.

The Art Institute of Raleigh-Durham utilizes a placement test to assess students’ preparedness to take college-level English and math. Minimum scores on the SAT or ACT may be used in lieu of the placement
test. Specific score requirements for English and math placement are available from the admissions office. Students found to need assistance in English or math may be required to enroll in appropriate Developmental Studies courses offered by The Art Institute of Raleigh-Durham. Although not applicable to any degree, each course is equivalent to (4) four quarter credits, and credits are charged at the current per-credit charge.

Students enrolled in Developmental Studies courses may be required to take from (4) four to (8) eight credits as part of their normal program of study requirements. Developmental Studies course credits do not count toward the total number of credits for graduation nor do they count in the Cumulative Grade Point Average (CGPA); however, they do count in determining the maximum time frame and the Increment Completion Rate (ICR).

Developmental Studies courses may be attempted no more than (3) three times and require a grade of C or better to pass the course. Developmental Studies are in addition to the required curriculum; thus, enrollment in these courses may affect the student’s graduation date.

For those enrolling in the Game Art and Design Bachelor of Arts degree program must also meet the requirements listed below:

Cumulative Grade Point Average (CGPA) requirement
Applicants requesting enrollment in the Game Art & Design Bachelor of Arts degree program must present a high-school transcript that shows evidence of graduation with a CGPA of 2.5 or higher on a 4.0 scale or have achieved the minimum 2.5 cumulative grade point average in at least eight courses at an accredited college or university.

Portfolio Requirement
Additionally, all applicants must submit a portfolio of 5-10 observational/full figure life drawings in a variety of poses, with hands, feet and facial features that show an understanding of the human body’s anatomy and skeletal structure, and 5-10 pages from the applicant’s sketchbook. The drawings should show the body’s form in space, proportions and perspective.

If a portfolio submission is rejected, the student may appeal to the Academic Director of the Game Art & Design program or Dean of Academic Affairs for reconsideration. If a portfolio is rejected a second time,  the applicant may reapply for the following quarter by providing a new portfolio.

Changing Major to Game Art & Design at The Art Institute of Raleigh-Durham
Continuing students who wish to change their major to Game Art & Design must successfully complete a minimum of two academic quarters with a minimum total of eight (8) courses at The Art Institute of Raleigh-Durham before they can request to change their major to Game Art & Design. A continuing student’s CGPA must be 2.5 or greater before a change of major will be approved. The student must also be in good academic standing for change for a change of major to be approved.  Additionally, continuing students must submit a portfolio of work as described above.

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