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school of visual arts (AB-NM-A) New Media, Specialization in Animation

(AB-NM-DAD) New Media, Specialization in Digital Arts & Design

MINT’s AB New Media Program Specializing in Animation encompasses the skills needed by students to become worldclass animators. Opportunities in digital entertainment, film, broadcast and interactive media industries await graduates of the program. Aside from an end-toend view and management of the entire animation process, the program also seeks to inculcate the ethics and professionalism needed of today’s animated content producers as they compete in the global market.

MINT’s AB New Media Program Specializing in Digital Arts and Design takes students through a holistic training in the process of breathing life to digital graphic creations. Opportunities in web content, visual arts, digital marketing, digital advertising, digital entertainment, broadcasting and interactive media industries and more await graduates of the program. Apart from honing artistic creativity and converting that into digital form, the program also seeks to train students to manage projects and the whole creative process to enable them to exceed the requirements of the global market.

(AB-FC) Film & Communications This program is designed with the primary intention of fostering inspiration and passion in the education and practice of filmmaking. We believe that the key to maintaining focus and the desire to succeed comes from inspiration. Students will have access to professional advice from the faculty even after graduating. Our aim is for the students’ pursuit of creating a masterpiece.

(BS-IT-GDD) Information Technology, Specializationin Game Design & Development MINT’s Bachelor of Science in Information Technology Specializing in Game Design and Development is a fouryear program that immerses students in the fundamental areas of Game Production (conceptual development and game scenario), Game Design (interface, levels, characters, maps, weapon and battle systems, storyline) Game Development (technical, artificial intelligence, game engine, programming, networking), and Game Project Management (production leads and workflow).

The program’s objective is to develop graduates who will exceed the standards of the global gaming industry through a holistic end-to-end cycle approach that takes students further by teaching them how to manage gaming studios not only as designers, developers and producers but also as entrepreneurs.

BEN LOO | Program Head, BS-IT-AT

LEO MAGNO | Program Head, AB-NM-A / AB-NM-DAD

BENITO BAUTISTA | Program Head, AB-FC

A.B. Mass Communications, University of the Philippines | Masters degree, Journalism, Ateneo de Manila University | Executive Producer, Filquest | Former On-line Editor, Philippine Daily Inquirer | Former Editorin-Chief, 1969 Magazine | Former Technology Editor, Today Newspaper | Former Technology Editor, Philippine Daily Inquirer | Founding Member, Information Tech. Assoc. of the Philippines

B.S. Business Economics, University of the Philippines | Directing and Filmmaking, Film Arts Foundation and City College, CA | Independent Filmmaker, Writer, Director and Producer of feature films | Founder, Wanderlustproject Films | Co-Founder, IndieEast | Production Asst to Asst. Director/ Production Design for “Milk” with Sean Penn and Josh Brolin | Writer, Producer, Director “Boundary”

B.S. Finance and Strategic Management, The Wharton School, University of Pennsylvania, PA | President, Studio84 Inc. (Apple Premium Reseller) | President, Axis Distribution Inc. (Distributor Canon, Compaq, Acer, Fujitsu)

(BS-FDRM) Fashion Design & Retail Management The program develops students’ skills in fashion designing, retail and merchandising, fashion store planning and operation, fashion events and production management, portfolio presentation, manufacturing operation and identifying business opportunities.

Extended laboratory exposures to apparel design, new media integration, fashion technology, entrepreneurial ventures, fashion research and forecasts complement the major competencies.

school of technology (BS-CE) Computer Engineering

(BS-CS) Computer Science

This program prepares students towards a professional engineering career with focus on the application of principles and methodologies in addressing global technological developments. The students are expected to conduct systems analysis, perform system design and development and effectively implement the management of hardware and software integration. Leadership skills are also developed among the students as part of the challenges in addressing the demands for technological advances in global industries. MINT’s multidisciplinary approach also prepares students in areas of management and business towards becoming future technopreneurs.

This program provides various methodologies, languages, theories and analyses, and teaches the practical aspects of hardware and software programming. Acquire cutting–edge, solutions-centric programming, database management and networking skills for a wide range of technical and business applications.

ANDRE AQUINO | Program Head, BS-IT-GDD M.B.A. Hult Intl Business School, The Arthur D. Little Institute of Management, Cambridge, MA | B.A. Management Economics, Ateneo de Manila University | GM, Glow 3D Animation Studio | VP Business Development, Radiant Studios Inc. | Board Member, Animation Council of the Philippines | Part of the team that completed the first Filipino produced full-length 3D animation feature film, “Hoodwinked”, released internationally, which garnered $110 million worldwide.

(BS-IT-AT) Information Technology, Specialization in Apple Technology Students will be exposed to various info-tech industries, and hands-on mastery of skills that encompasses many aspects of technology, information and computing to keep them abreast of the latest in Apple-based internet technologies and computer systems as these become integrated into numerous platforms such as mobile devices, entertainment media, and the world wide web.

ARNOLD ALAGAR | Program Head, BS-CS / BS-CE B.S. Engineering, Harvey Mudd College, CA | Management Development for Entrepreneurs, University of California, Los Angeles, The Anderson School of Management | Co-Founder, eNTeeGee/Versinte | Consultant, Maniflo Money Exchange | CoFounder, Acquity Technologies | Co-Founder, Iris Communications (Contractor for NASA/DARPA)

school of design (BS-ID) Interior Design

The Interior Design program of MINT provides students with the concrete analytical and judgmental skills in aesthetics, arts and space components, use of design theories vertically enhanced by creative and technical training in preparation for professional careers in design and related businesses.

The curriculum has comprehensive integrations of major areas in training, new media expression, global and environmental designs, ethics in professional services, framework and concept presentations and developments with strong licensure examination readiness. Course modules are actual projects guided by well-known practitioners in the field.

Well appreciated exposure and acquired knowledge through Asian and European design tours prepare students to handle major responsibilities in protecting the welfare, safety, economic value and health of the concerned design service beneficiaries.

ipad

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All students get an iPad upon enrollment to MINT’s 4-year degree programs.

Providing the iPad for all students at MINT is part of an overall school philosophy of transforming the educational experience to fit the needs of the 21st Century. The youth of today have grown up in an age where information is delivered in nanoseconds and they need to be engaged in student centered learning that is collaborative, compelling and relevant, and goes beyond just theories and textbooks.

Geek Central | MINT’s all-MAC computer laboratory

Peppermint | MINT’s bean bag classroom

(BSBA-IMAC) International Marketing, Advertising & Communications Learn relevant communication tools and gather new insights that trigger end-user resolution and behavior. Master observation, insight and data gathering, along with practical applications demonstrated before industry professionals in both local and global settings. Hands-on experience with industry leaders provide a real world context for problem solving.

(BS-EM) Entrepreneurial Management The Entrepreneurship Program is designed for the individual who desires to enhance his/ her passion for business. The courses aim to harness and nurture the individual’s creativity as well as analytical skills vital in steering a successful venture.

The end result is to become the master of the game.

(BSBA-CEF) Corporate Entrepreneurship & Finance Our program combines disciplines in finance and economics through a balanced orientation in qualitative and quantitative tools. It aims to train future investment bankers, finance executives and entrepreneurs. The program covers capital markets, the principles of finance and economic theory, and methodologies needed to make a determination on whether or not to invest in projects.

B.S. Industrial Management, Graphic Design Minor, Carnegie Mellon Univeristy, PA | Partner, Hunt Communications LLC | Former Senior VP Administration, Bluemedia Inc. EENA MELOTO | Co-Program Head, BSBA-IMAC A. B. in Political Science, University of the Philippines | Head of Marketing, Gawad Kalinga | Held positions of Strategic Planning Director and Country Training Director, Ogilvy & Mather, Phils | 2nd Place, Paper on Pond’s 360 Campaign, Ogilvy & Mather Asia-Pacific Advertising Efficiency Awards 2005

(BSBA-ENVI) Environmental Management Integrate your education with global responsibility. Learn in detail how human civilization interacts with our natural surroundings, our deep impact on nature and possible solutions to environmental problems.

Your course covers subjects in ecology, biology, ethics, public policy, and energy production.

PETER ABAYA | Contributing Adviser, BSBA-ENVI

B.S. Mechanical Engineering, De La Salle University | Director/ EVP, Technistock Phils., Inc. | Managing Director, Seven Tall Trees Events, Inc. | Owner, Blue Leaf Events Pavilion

Post-Graduate studies in Climate Change and Development, Harvard University | M. A. in both Civil and Environmental Engineering, Cornell University | B.S. in Civil Engineering and Economics, University of California at Irvine | GM/CEO, Phil.Reclamation Authority | Board of Trustees, Assoc. of Petrochemical Manufacturers of the Phil. (APMP) | Former Dir., Environmental Management Bureau, DENR | Former USec. of Energy | Former CEO PNOC-AFC

Masters in Entrepreneurship, Asian Institute of Management (AIM) | B.S. Business Management, Ateneo de Manila University | Managing Partner, Binalot Apex, Inc., Binalot Medical City, Inc., Double Deck Ortigas, Inc., and 7 Series, Inc. CHITO JAUREGUI | Program Head, BSBA-CEF M.A. in Business Administration, Ateneo de Manila School of Business | Management Development Program, Asian Institute of Management | B.S. Applied Business Economics, De La Salle University | Senior Consultant/Director in diversified finance and insurance companies | President, American Society of Safety Engineers (Asian Chapter) | Former Senior Adviser, Office of the Undersecretary of Public Transportation

school of performing arts

(BS-MBM) Music Business Management

If you would like to start a career working at record labels, distribution companies, publishing companies and recording studios or would like to go into artist management, concert productions and promotions, this course will provide you with the necessary and essential skills and knowledge to reach these goals and objectives.

(BS-MBM-P) MBM, Specialization in Performance

EUGENE SANDEJAS | Co-Program Head, BS-EM

LORD FERNANDEZ | Co-Program Head, BS-EM HENDRIK KIAMZON | Chief Marketing Officer/ Co-Program Head, BSBA-IMAC

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EMY ABAYA | Program Head, BSBA-ENVI B.S. in Psychology, University of the Philippines | Medical Degree, University of the East-Ramon Magsaysay Medical Center | Residency Program Wake Forest University, Winston Salem, NC | American Board of Pediatrics Certification | Affiliates, Makati Medical Center and Cavite Medical Center

This program encourages students to learn, perform and analyze music in a broad range of styles and genres.

Performance-based learning and assessment forms the core of this program. Emphasis is placed on the understanding and practice of performing in front of live audiences, fellow students and faculty. MINT’s professional recording and performance facilities offer students a commercial-grade environment to hone their talents.

(BS-MBM/-P) MBM, Specialization in Sound Production

This degree expands the learning experience beyond any comparative collegiate or vocational program by combining a comprehensive theoretical base with hands-on practical educational experience. Our industry professionals heading this program are able to use MINT’s professional recording facilities to teach students on the latest technologies providing them with the relevant knowledge and skills needed in today’s music industry. Students will be able to conceptualize, operate and manage professional audio productions giving them real work experience while still obtaining a Bachelor’s Degree.

(AB-TA) Theater Arts This program stimulates a professional environment where students develop their areas of expertise and enrich their technical and marketing know-how across the theater arts continuum. Students will not only learn to be skilled technicians, but also to be creators-producers of content in theater arts and its applications in film, new media and the creative industry.

PAULO ZARATE | Co-Program Head, BS-MBM / BS-MBM-SP

PINKY AMADOR | Program Head, AB-TA

Conservatory of Music, University of Santo Tomas | Multi-award winning producer and arranger | Composer, Arranger and Sound Engineer, Charo Unite Music Works | Owner and Managing Director, Studio Z Audio Productions and Recording Studios | Sound Production/Engineer for various projects with ABS-CBN, GMA7

M. A. in Theater Arts (full scholar), Bristol Old Vic Theatre School, England | A. B. Mass Communications, Assumption College | Original Cast, Miss Saigon, West End, London | Arts Council, Repertory Philippines | CEO, Yellowmoon Films, Inc | Two-time Best Actress Theatrical Performance, Aliw Awards | National Young Achievers Award for Arts and Culture, Parangal ng Bayan | Nominee, Star & Urian Awards

EUGENE VILLALUZ | Co-Program Head, BS-MBM / BS-MBM-P B.S. in Business Administration and Philosophy, San Beda College | Soloist, The New Minstrels | Former Instructor, New York Business School | Former Artistic and Repertoire Director, Warner Music Philippines and Viva Records

MINT x:

admissions process

MINT X is MINT College’s revolutionary FREE, ONLINE Entrance Exam that can be taken ANYWHERE, at ANYTIME,

by ANYONE.

We at MINT are promoting paperless enrollment and would encourage applicants to choose the “APPLY ONLINE” option on our Applications page. Your completed online application will be sent electronically to the MINT Admissions office for immediate processing.

TAKE OUR free, online exam

At MINT College, ideas flourish and imagination sparks change that impacts our world. Here, we educate future leaders, innovators and thinkers who aspire to make a difference and envision a better society, economy and environment.

Students at MINT College find themselves at the forefront of emerging technologies, evolving trends and global change. MINT is an Education 3.0 institution where lessons and programs are student-centered, collaborative, project-based with industry exposure and technologically enhanced with the latest in educational applications and devices. And did we mention that every student gets an iPad for free?

Our programs allow for an indepth view of the professional world, while providing a perspective that is strengthened by a rich liberal arts foundation,

strong technology background and a keen regard for sustainability and innovation.

MINT graduates take on the future armed with the skills; the ability to connect the dots; the mindset to think big picture and the integrity to make the right decisions.

MINT College has brought together industry leaders and professionals who provide firsthand insight and expertise to the academic experience. We feel that the needs of education today have evolved and MINT has responded by developing programs with the objective of integrating theory and practice.

Students undergo hands-on training from our professionals cum academicians and are exposed to various methods and industry practices. This translates into valuable knowhow and experience, ensuring a smooth, seamless transition into the professional world.

BAL ENDRIGA |

MINT President & CEO

Forget what you know about college entrance exams.

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Here’s how to take the MINT X: 1. Proceed to www.mintcollege.com/mintx and follow registration instructions.

Be sure to have the following ready: • Surname, First Name, Middle Name • Date of Birth • Sex • High School & Year Graduated • Home Address • Mobile Phone # and Landline # • E-mail address • Preferred Program 2. Wait for MINT’s confirmation e-mail containing your username and password.

3. Take the online exam. Upon completion, you will be contacted within 24-hours regarding your results.

Once the application has been submitted, an e-mail confirmation with your testing schedule will be sent (if submitted online). If submitted in person, you may take the exam right away. On your scheduled examination, you should bring A VALID ID WITH PHOTO, PREFERABLY YOUR HIGH SCHOOL ID. There will be an interview after the exam and if accepted, you will be given an admission letter for the program you applied for.

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