CIIT Philippines - College of Arts and Technology (formerly Cosmopoint International Institute of Technology) is a private, non-sectarian college, and digital arts school in the Philippines that offers specialized and industry-based learning in the fields of web design, multimedia arts, computer graphics, 3D animation, mobile game development, mobile app development, game development, software engineering, and information technology.
It is located in Quezon City, Philippines. Sherwin O is the President and founder Niel Dagondon is the Chariman of the Board.
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History
CIIT Philippines - College of Arts and Technology was established in 2007 as Cosmopoint International Institute of Technology by Niel Dagondon. He is the founder and chief executive officer of Anino Games, a pioneer third-party game developer in the Philippines, and the director of Game Developers Association of the Philippines (GDAP). Founded in 2007 in response to the outsourcing boom and the shortage of qualifiedFilipino IT and multimedia professionals, Anino Games partnered with technological organizations to establish an ideal school that will meet the practical demands of the Philippine workforce. CIIT stresses practical knowledge and applications as much as theories to students.
In 2008, CIIT introduced itself as a technical-vocational school offering two-year diploma courses and specialist programs to students in digital arts and IT. Its first diploma programs include Computer Graphic Design, Multimedia Application, Software Engineering, Network Design, and E-business. Three years later, 3D Animation and Game Development were added to its list of course offerings.
CIIT is a previous member of the Cosmopoint Education Group from Kuala Lumpur Malaysia and a partner of Kuala Lumpur Metropolitan University (KLMU). Through these tie-ups, students were given the option to proceed with their diploma courses, continue their studies in KLMU, and earn an International bachelor's degree in Malaysia.
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Academic Programs
In 2013, however, the college has developed its own curriculum and acquired certification from the Commission on Higher Education to have its own bachelor's degree programs. These are Bachelor of Arts in Multimedia Arts with specializations in Digital Graphics Design, 3D Visualization, and Video and Motion Graphics; and Bachelor of Science in Computer Science with specializations in Software Engineering, Game Development, and Network Design.
Along with the two bachelor's degree programs, it also offers six diploma courses that are ladderized to the bachelor's degree courses, including Multimedia Arts, Computer Graphics, 3D Animation, Game Development, Information Technology, and Software Engineering. CIIT also offers double diploma programs in Digital Design and Computer Science, which give students the option to choose two diploma courses and complete them for a minimum of three years.
Besides diploma and degree programs, the school also offers specialist classes in multimedia, web design, 3D animation, and game development. In addition, CIIT offers corporate training to companies needing customized instruction regarding the use of the latest software applications.
In January 2014, its BA Multimedia Arts Program was accredited by the Commission on Higher Education. It allowed the students to apply for a bachelor's degree in Multimedia Arts or Computer Science. Yet the whole program is not yet fully approved.
As part of the implementation of K-12 education system, CIIT Philippines will also start to provide its Senior High School program to Grades 11 and 12. Under the program, the students can specialize in multimedia arts, animation or programming. These specializations may then be ladderized into CIIT's corresponding college degree programs.
To cater to its growing population, a new six floor building is being constructed along Kamuning, Quezon City. This building will be housing the college students and school employees.
Courses
K12 Basic Education Program
- Multimedia Arts
- Animation
- Programming
BA Multimedia Arts
- 3D Visualization
- Video and Motion Graphics
BS Computer Science
- Software Engineering
- Network Design
BA Fine Arts
- Digital Painting and Sculpture
- Visual Arts and Design
BS Entertainment Multimedia Computing
- Digital Animation
- Game Design
Short/Specialist
- Multimedia
- Web Design
- 3D Animation
- Game Development
Student life and culture
Student Achievements
On January 31, 2011, Zero Degree, a group of Multimedia Arts course students from CIIT, won as runner-up in thedo (Director), Francis Arandez (Asst. Director), Dennis Angelo Canizo and Jerivic Antoo (Story), Jerick Roncal and Mhike Balutan (Crew)Script Writer), Raymund Sabado (Propsmanro Degree's entry titled "The Last Drop" aimed to promote the importance of water conservation. The three-minute film depicted the predicaments of water shortage.
Meanwhile, two CIIT software engineering students were also awarded for passing IBM's DB2 Certification Examination. Earth Ponce D. Maniebo and Karl Lorenized were deemed IBM Certified Academic Associates on March 10, 2012.
In October 2012, Oliver Santiago was named as one of the winners in the Hyundai POP (Pride of the Philippines) Art Contest, an art competition organized by Hyundai Asia Resources, Inc. (HARI). His entry, "Drive with Pride", a tribal art with the fusion of modern pop art concept, won a trophy, a cash prize of 50,000, and special Hyundai merchandise. Among the 800 contenders, he and 14 others were chosen to feature their artworks in the Hyundai 2013 Calendar and limited edition Hyundai merchandises.
In the same year, Santiago's submitted artwork titled "Freedom" also graced the 2012 booklet cover of Graphika Manila, an annual multimedia and graphic design event in the Philippines. His second entry, "World of Doodle" also made it to the book, together with other digital illustrations and photos from contributing artists locally and abroad. Copies of the 2012 booklet were distributed to over 2,000 design professionals and students who came in attendance to the said event. This story was also published in the Lifestyle section of the Philippine Daily Inquirer on October 5, 2012.
It was also in 2012 when alumna Ana Patricia Victorino Mendoza, widely known as Ana Victorino, was featured in "Manila Standard Today" as a makeup guru. With her makeup artistry, Ana is able to glamorize a seemingly common face. Her very first makeup tutorial video on YouTube, "Everyday Makeup Tutorial," was uploaded on January 3, 2012 and it reached about 100,000 hits just after six months.
Industry-Based Education
The college adapted an industry-based curriculum to expose and prepare students for real life career activities. Its curriculum, which was co-designed by CIIT, Anino Games, and other industry partners, provides a specialized teaching method that conforms to the technical needs of contemporary companies for digital arts and information technology in the Philippines.
Events and Traditions
- Acquaintance Celebration - which held every first trimester of the academic year.
- PH.antasya - annual art contest developed by CIIT, which aims to encourage and recognize students with individual passions for arts and design. The art competition is open to all graduating Filipino high school students and is composed of three categories (traditional arts, digital arts, game development) with two or three winners per category.
- Video Music Awards - encouraging students to showcase their talents through video production.
Population
From 21 students in 2008, the school's student population increased by 500% on its second year of operation. In 2014, there are more than 500 students for all its courses. There are currently 577 students as of February 2017.
Student Organizations
The following organizations are recognized by the CIIT Student Organizations Council and CIIT Office for Student Affairs for the Academic Year 2014-2015.
- 24 Frames - Video and Filmmaker's club
- CIIT - Atleta - Sports club
- CIIT Media - College Press and Publication
- CIIT Street Dance Crew - Street Dance club
- CIIT Student Council - Student-governing body
- Pixel Hive - Community of Digital Illustrators and Concept Designers
- CIIT Clickers' Club - Photography club. Specializes in still-photo production and documentation of CIIT events.
- XYV (3D) - 3D Animation and Illustration Club
- M.A.D Comics (Mead and Dragon) - Graphic Novel club
- Code Development Enthusiasts - Software and Game Development Club
- CIIT Tunes - Music club
- All About Anime - Anime and Japanese Culture Club
- Gameboard - Tabletop Game Club
Partners
- Game Developers Association of the Philippines - CIIT has been an academic member of GDAP since 2008, along with De La Salle University-Manila, Mapua Institute of Technology, and San Sebastian College- Recoletos de Manila
- Anino Games is a leading game developer in the Philippines and a partner of CIIT since 2008.
- Wacom
- Autodesk
- Adobe
- IBM Philippines - CIIT signed a partnership with IBM Philippines on October 19, 2011.
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