{"id":9,"date":"2020-12-19T02:50:32","date_gmt":"2020-12-19T12:50:32","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/kccnma.site\/?page_id=9"},"modified":"2022-10-03T10:51:18","modified_gmt":"2022-10-03T20:51:18","slug":"about","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/kccnma.site\/about\/","title":{"rendered":"About"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-cover alignfull is-light nma-hero\"><span aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-cover__background has-background-dim-0 has-background-dim\" style=\"background-color:#006699\"><\/span><video class=\"wp-block-cover__video-background intrinsic-ignore\" autoplay muted loop playsinline src=\"https:\/\/kccnma.site\/wp-content\/uploads\/nma-hero-bg-video-about.mp4\" data-object-fit=\"cover\"><\/video><div class=\"wp-block-cover__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-block-cover-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"has-luminous-vivid-amber-color has-text-color\" id=\"block-81f19635-9217-4dfd-87c3-9e5171d98e39\"><strong>ABOUT US<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h1 class=\"has-white-color has-text-color wp-block-heading\" style=\"font-size:68px\"><strong>What is NMA?<\/strong><\/h1>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"has-white-color has-text-color wp-block-heading\">Animation &amp; Interface Design<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-white-color has-text-color\">The New Media Arts (NMA) program is a two year AS degree program located at Kapi\u2018olani Community College (KCC) in Honolulu, Hawaii. The NMA mission is to prepare students for employment in the fields of interface design and animation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button is-style-fill\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link\" href=\"https:\/\/kccnma.site\/nma-faculty\/\">MEET THE NMA FACULTY<\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link\" href=\"https:\/\/kccnma.site\/nma-graduates\/\">READ ABOUT NMA GRADUATES<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"inherit-container-width wp-block-group alignfull is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container\">\n<div class=\"inherit-container-width wp-block-group is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container\">\n<h5 class=\"nma-runninghead wp-block-heading\">Overview<\/h5>\n\n\n\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>What Makes NMA Different<\/strong>?<\/h1>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-9 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Rigorous Curriculum<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>The NMA curriculum is&nbsp;well-designed&nbsp;&amp;&nbsp;comprehensive, offering a&nbsp;top-quality&nbsp;education comparable to top mainland art schools. Led by&nbsp;four full time faculty&nbsp;that are&nbsp;actively engaged in improving the curriculum.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link\" href=\"https:\/\/kccnma.site\/degree\/\">View the Curriculum<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Successful Students<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>The NMA curriculum is&nbsp;portfolio\/demo-reel based&nbsp;to prepare students with&nbsp;real-world skills&nbsp;using the&nbsp;latest technologies. NMA students&nbsp;win awards locally and nationally&nbsp;and&nbsp;get hired by top companies.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link\" href=\"https:\/\/kccnma.site\/nma-graduates\/\">Read About NMA Graduates<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong><strong>Established Program<\/strong><\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Since 2001, NMA faculty have been&nbsp;iteratively improving the degree (for close to&nbsp;two decades).&nbsp;Local companies&nbsp;look to NMA&nbsp;for top quality graduates to hire every year. The forward-thinking NMA faculty @KapCC have&nbsp;big plans for the future.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link\" href=\"https:\/\/kccnma.site\/nma-faculty\/\">Meet the NMA Faculty<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"inherit-container-width wp-block-group alignfull is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container\">\n<h5 class=\"nma-runninghead wp-block-heading\">Honors &amp; Accolades<\/h5>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Award Winning Students<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-13 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>National &amp; International Awards<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>NMA students have won&nbsp;NINE&nbsp;National Addy Awards!&nbsp;We are typically the only community college listed amongst the top design schools in the country for winning national student awards, sharing the podium with students from schools like like SVA, Parsons, &amp; RISD.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>NMA student practicum animated short films have won awards and have been screened at film festivals across the world,&nbsp; including locally as part of CAFF at the Doris Duke Theater &amp; Honolulu Museum of Art.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Local Awards<br><\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Since 2016, NMA students have won&nbsp;<strong>70%<\/strong>&nbsp;of the Pele awards in the College Division.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li>In 2022, KapCC NMA students won&nbsp;<em><strong>22<\/strong> of 23 awards<\/em>, including&nbsp;<strong>Best in Show<\/strong>&nbsp;<em>(5th year in a row)<\/em><ul><li><a href=\"https:\/\/winners.peleawards.com\/college\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">List of 2022 Winners<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li>In 2021, KapCC NMA students won&nbsp;<em><strong>21<\/strong> of 30 awards<\/em>, including&nbsp;<strong>Best in Show<\/strong><ul><li><a href=\"https:\/\/winners.peleawards.com\/college\/2021\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">List of 2021 Winners<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li>In 2020, KapCC NMA students won&nbsp;<em><strong>8 <\/strong>of 11 awards<\/em>, including&nbsp;<strong>Best in Show<\/strong><ul><li><a href=\"https:\/\/winners.peleawards.com\/college\/2020\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">List of 2020 Winners<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li>In 2019, NMA won&nbsp;<strong>6<\/strong>\/11, including&nbsp;<strong>Best in Show<\/strong><\/li><li>In 2018, NMA won&nbsp;<strong>7<\/strong>\/12, including&nbsp;<strong>Best in Show<\/strong><\/li><li>In 2017, NMA won&nbsp;<strong>4<\/strong>\/7<\/li><li>In 2016, NMA won&nbsp;<strong>2<\/strong>\/6<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"inherit-container-width wp-block-group alignfull is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container\">\n<h5 class=\"nma-runninghead wp-block-heading\" id=\"careers\">Design Your Future<\/h5>\n\n\n\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Get a Job!<\/strong><\/h1>\n\n\n\n<p>As the industry changes, the NMA program adapts to fit the needs of several different career paths. Below are a few of the potential jobs that NMA grads can aspire for.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:50px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-17 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h5 class=\"nma-runninghead wp-block-heading\">Future Job Opportunities<\/h5>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Animation Careers<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul><li>3D Modeler<\/li><li>Animator<\/li><li>Character Rigger<\/li><li>Storyboard Artist<\/li><li>Concept Artist<\/li><li>Texture Artist<\/li><li>Compositing Artist<\/li><li>Digital Painter<\/li><li>VFX Artist<\/li><li>Motion Graphic Designer<\/li><\/ul>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h5 class=\"nma-runninghead wp-block-heading\">Future Job Opportunities<\/h5>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Interface Design Careers<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul><li>Web Designer<\/li><li>Front-end Web Developer<\/li><li>Information Architect (IA)<\/li><li>User Interface Designer (UI)<\/li><li>User Experience Designer (UX)<\/li><li>Graphic Designer<\/li><li>Motion Graphic Designer<\/li><\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"inherit-container-width wp-block-group alignfull is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container\">\n<h5 class=\"nma-runninghead wp-block-heading\">Real World Real Clients<\/h5>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Real World Experience<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Who\u2019s hired NMA grads or interns? These companies:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1500\" height=\"1000\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/kccnma.site\/wp-content\/uploads\/nma-companylogos.gif?resize=1500%2C1000&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Logos of Companies that have hired NMA Grads or Interns\" class=\"wp-image-296\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignfull has-background is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\" style=\"background-color:#f6f6f6\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-25 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"nma-runninghead\">Get In Touch<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Have Questions?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>For general information and inquiries about the New Media Arts program at Kapi\u2018olani Community College, the Associate&#8217;s degree, and the admissions process to become a student, please feel free to get in touch:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link\" href=\"https:\/\/kccnma.site\/contact\/\">contact nma counselor steve harris<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"nma-runninghead\">Admissions<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Ready to Apply?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>We are looking for applicants that demonstrate creative potential, exceptional craftsmanship skills, core technical abilities, and an understanding of the fundamental principles of design and animation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link\" href=\"https:\/\/kccnma.site\/admissions\/\">Admissions Info<\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link\" href=\"https:\/\/kccnma.site\/admissions\/\">Apply Now<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Overview What Makes NMA Different? Rigorous Curriculum The NMA curriculum is&nbsp;well-designed&nbsp;&amp;&nbsp;comprehensive, offering a&nbsp;top-quality&nbsp;education comparable to top mainland art schools. Led by&nbsp;four full time faculty&nbsp;that are&nbsp;actively engaged in improving the curriculum. Successful Students The NMA curriculum is&nbsp;portfolio\/demo-reel based&nbsp;to prepare students with&nbsp;real-world skills&nbsp;using the&nbsp;latest technologies. NMA students&nbsp;win awards locally and nationally&nbsp;and&nbsp;get hired by top companies. 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