Difference between Computer Arts: New Media and Graphic Design at Academy of Art University?
Q. I'm planning on going to the Academy of Art University in SF, but I'm stuck between whether I should take Computer Arts: New Media or Graphic Design. Could someone please tell me the difference? Also, if I do take Computer Arts:New Media, what type of career opportunities are there? I know obviously if I take Graphic Design, I become a Graphic Designer, am I right? Please help!
Asked by Kay - Mon Jan 14 17:08:30 2008 - - 2 Answers - 0 Comments

A. Hello! I'm a student at AAU and here's about as much as I know: New Media is part of the Computer Arts school, so you're going to learn more about web design and web graphics. You'll probably learn programs like Photoshop, Flash, After Effects Fireworks, Dreamweaver, etc. and probably some basic HTML, CSS, etc. Graphic Design is more traditional arts based, where you'll learn the principals of design and stuff like typology, calligraphy, print and package design. You can always change your major if you end up liking one more than the other. You can probably even float between the two and still be a graphic designer, but learn the tools of the new media trade.
Answered by Hoot - Wed Jan 16 00:23:09 2008

What is the difference between philosophy in an Arts degree, an a philosophy honours degree?
Q. Is the latter meant to be better or something? Also if I do a combined arts degree, will I still be able to do 2 subjects subcategorised under the arts degree, along with the other degree?
Asked by Just Call Me Silver - Fri Jun 19 09:33:26 2009 - - 1 Answers - 0 Comments

A. There's no difference...it's a marketing tactic for the school and is irrelevant. If you're not going to be an academic...no one will care.
Answered by jeff21rey - Fri Jun 19 09:39:20 2009

What is the best martial arts to take out simultaneous opponents?
Q. I want to start a martial arts that uses striking, kicking, and punching and possibly some grappling, but I don't know what to choose. I have considered hapkido and kung fu. What do you think?
Asked by James A - Sat Aug 23 04:20:21 2008 - - 14 Answers - 0 Comments

A. check out hung gar kung fu, fighting multiple people, fighting in crowded places, are built into the system and is introduced at a beginner level. on a regular basis we did 1v1 sparring, 1v2, 1v3, 1v4, etc. hung gar has hundreds of techniques that are practical. its system of techniques are based on animals styles and stress low agile stances, iron hard blocks, blocking and striking simultaneously, ambidexterity, deceptive hand techniques and power, low snapping kicks, and combines a balance of hard pounding techniques mixed with soft elusive movements. it also incorporates traditional ground fighting. tiger style ground fighting can be very effective the trick is finding a teacher that can actually give you this info, not some… [cont.]
Answered by xoenhit - Sat Aug 23 10:45:01 2008