Non-profit, fully accredited education

Founded in 1884

Woodbury University is a small, non-profit, fully

accredited private institution with two extraordinary

locations at the center of the creative economy in

Los Angeles and San Diego. One of the oldest

universities in Southern California, Woodbury is a

nationally recognized College of Distinction with

more than 25 practice-based professional and liberal

arts undergraduate and graduate majors, many of

which are nationally and regionally ranked. Woodbury

students represent the cultural diversity of the region

and, through our transformative education, students

are empowered to fulfill their career ambitions.

Undergraduate Programs

School of ArchitectureArchitectureInterior Architecture

School of BusinessAccountingFashion MarketingManagementMarketing

College of Liberal Arts HistoryInterdisciplinary Studies Political Science

Professional WritingPublic Safety Administration

School of Media, Culture & Design

Animation Applied Computer ScienceCommunicationFashion DesignFilmmakingGame Art & DesignGraphic Design Psychology

The Woodbury Difference→ One of the oldest universities in Southern California→ Award-winning faculty→ 5 majors ranked in top 25 in the nation→ Prime locations at the heart of Southern California’s

creative economy and business innovation→ Small class size/higher quality of engagement

with faculty and staff→ Rated 3rd safest campus in California by Niche.com, 2017

University nationally ranked 15th among colleges that add the most value — Money Magazine

More than 90% of Woodbury graduates secure jobs in their chosen field.

Where Woodbury Grads Work

+ 20th Century Fox

+ ABC Television Network

+ American Red Cross

+ Bank of America

+ Bloomingdale’s

+ Boeing

+ Bon Appétit

+ Cartoon Network Studios

+ City of Los Angeles

+ Clive Wilkinson Architects

+ DreamWorks Animation

+ Ernst & Young

+ Gensler

+ Kaiser Permanente

+ Los Angeles Times

+ Merrill Lynch

+ Morphosis

+ Nestlé USA

+ Tribune Entertainment

+ Universal Music Group

+ Walt Disney Imagineering

+ Warner Bros.

OUR MISSION is to transform students into

innovative professionals who will contribute

responsibly to the global community. We

achieve academic excellence by focusing on

purposeful student engagement, establishing

external partnering with local entertainment

studios and global businesses, and ensuring

that our processes, services, and environment

all enrich the student experience.

Alumni Success

Woodbury University alumni have been extraordinarily

successful. They can be found in all 50 states and in

49 countries. Notable alumni have founded and built

businesses, led national publications, become

noted fashion designers for movies and television,

won design competitions, held public office, directed

non-profit organizations, and much more.

Our award-winning faculty members mentor and

collaborate with students to align with their field of study.

Our focus on faculty–student interaction is enhanced by

small class sizes and the university’s hands-on approach

to learning.

As members of the Woodbury community, students

will have access to a wide array of opportunities and resources designed to enhance their academic and personal experience.

Woodbury’s campus life offers career development, internships, and work experience for all students

interested in finding their professional path. It also

offers a variety of opportunities to get involved in

student affairs, including 25+ student organizations,

student government, Greek life

of sororities and fraternities, a

healthy living program, and many

campus activities throughout the

school year.

Woodbury sets the highest standards of academic and professional behavior to encour-

age social responsibility. We offer

leadership development through

civic engagement, community-based class projects, and service opportunities as a peer mentor or tutor.

Our 22-acre campus features a beautiful library full of rich history, a bookstore, conveniently located dorm facilities, Woody’s Café, a fitness center, a swimming pool, recreational basketball courts, and more.

Whether you are a freshman or a transfer student, your

experience at Woodbury will become a part of your fond-est memories and be a place where you will make lifelong friends, find your niche, and prepare for future success!

One of Woodbury University’s great differentiators

is its two extraordinary geographic locations,

which benefit the institution’s design, business,

and liberal arts programs. Woodbury is at the

heart of the Southern California creative economy.

Woodbury University ranked 7th in California in upward student economic mobility — The Upshot/ The New York Times, 2017

AccountingBachelor of Business AdministrationACCREDITATION >> AACSB, ACBSP, WSCUC

Sample Courses• Managerial Accounting for Decision Making• Entertainment Industry Production Accounting

and Management• Governmental and Not-For-Profit Accounting• Accounting Internship• Accounting Information Systems

AWARDS >> California Society of CPAs, Delta Mu Delta, CPAExcel

INTERNSHIPS >> Ernst & Young, Miller, Kaplan, Arase & Co., Disney, Warner Bros., Jet Propulsion Labs, City of Glendale, Internal Revenue Service, California Franchise Board

CAREERS >> Certified Public Accountant, Tax Specialist, Forensic Accountant, Corporate Accountant, Bookkeeper

100% of our Accounting graduates are employed within one year after graduation.

AnimationBachelor of Fine ArtsACCREDITATION >> NASAD, WSCUC

Sample Courses• Storyboarding• 2D and 3D Computer Animation• Stop Motion Animation• Character Design• Visual Development• Animation Portfolio

AWARDS >> Alumnus Chris Sasaki wins Annie Award for Individual Award for Individual Achievement in Character Design in Disney•Pixar’s Inside Out. Student films win Best Animated Film in five international festivals. Student team is a finalist in the Walt Disney Imagineering Imaginations Design Competition. Team winner of ASIFA’s 24-Hour Animation Challenge.

INTERNSHIPS >> Cartoon Network Studios, Nickelodeon, DreamWorks Animation, Warner Bros., Chiodo Bros., Bix Pix Entertainment, Blur Studio, Walt Disney Imagineering, Walt Disney Animation, Renegade Animation, Stoopid Buddy Stoodios, Hasbro Studios

CAREERS >> Story Artist, Character Designer, Background Artist, Stop Motion Animator, CG Artist

Animation nationally ranked among Top 25 Schools to Hire — Animation Magazine, 2016

Woodbury is awesome! The program

was fun, and I met a lot of really amazing

artists and teachers. Thanks to the

school internship program, I landed at

DreamWorks Animation, which was very

inspiring. I met other character designers

who were very helpful providing tips and

new ideas for my designs.”

— CHRIS SASAKI | Animation Alumnus

“Applied Computer Science Bachelor of ScienceACCREDITATION >> WSCUC

Sample Courses• Introduction to Programming• Physical Computing• Scripting with Python• Programming for Visual Media• Human Computer Interaction• Programming for Mobile• Media Environments

PROGRAM >> A media technology program preparing students for technical careers in creative industries.

INTERNSHIPS >> Oblong Industries, Nickelodeon Animation Studios, Code Headquarters LLC, Architectural Technology Laboratory, IMAX Corporation, Fancy Film/VR

CAREERS >> Software Engineer, Game Programmer, Creative Technologist, User Experience Designer, Mobile Developer, Artificial Intelligence Programmer, VR/AR Developer

ArchitectureBachelor of ArchitectureACCREDITATION >> NAAB, WSCUC

Sample Courses• Design Studio• Theory of Architecture• Urban Design• Graphic Space• Professional Practice• Degree Project

PROGRAM >> Integrated Path to Architectural Licensure (IPAL) — students can complete the requirements for licensure while earning their degree.

AWARDS >> LABC Julius Shulman Emerging Talent Award, AIA SFV Scholarship Award, California Foundation Mel Ferris Award, Association for Women in Architecture Award, National CSI Student Design Competition, ACSA Steel Competition

STUDY AWAY >> Paris, Japan, Buenos Aires

INTERNSHIPS AND EMPLOYMENT >> AC Martin, BNIM|SD, Bestor Architecture, NBBJ, Gensler, DLR Group, CallisonRTKL, Suisman Urban Design, EYRC Architects, Johnson Fain, Gruen Associates, HDR, Morphosis, NAC Architecture, Perkins+Will, ROTO Architecture, Safdie Rabines Architects

CAREERS >> Architect, Product Designer, Production Designer, Environmental Designer, Facilities Manager, Urban Designer, Developer

Architecture ranked 23rd in the nation for Undergraduate Architecture Programs — DesignIntelligence Survey, 2017

CommunicationBachelor of ArtsACCREDITATION >> WSCUC

Sample Courses• Media and Identity• Media History• Public Relations• Advertising• Digital Journalism• Social Media• Media Ethics

INTERNSHIPS >> Warner Bros., Disney, KTLA Television, KCRW Radio, Indiewire.com, Los Angeles Chamber of Commerce

CAREERS >> Film, TV, Radio, Public Relations, Advertising, Entrepreneurship, Social Media, Journalism, Writing

MEDIA STUDIES >> For students interested in communication as it relates to entertainment, media, and cultural studies.

STRATEGIC COMMUNICATION >> Trains students to advocate for personal, political and/or organizational goals. Students develop strategies for communi-cating with diverse audiences while learning to create, organize, and deliver messages that inform, persuade and inspire.

Fashion DesignBachelor of Fine ArtsACCREDITATION >> NASAD, WSCUC

Sample Courses• Fashion Illustration• Activewear and Swimwear• Draping and Tailoring• Textile Arts• Digital Fashion Design• Senior Runway Collection• Denim and Shoe Design

FASHION STUDY COLLECTION >> With more than 3,000 garments and accessories dating from the late 1700s, the collection provides a hands-on experience for students.

RESOURCES >> Embroidery, laser cutting, and screen printing

INTERNSHIPS >> BCBG, Max Mara, Guess, Etro, Skechers, Shelley Komarov, Joyrich, Lily et Cie

CAREERS >> Fashion Designer, Costume Designer, Stylist, Fashion Illustrator, Pattern Maker, Production Coordinator

Fashion Design ranked 10th regionally and 23rd nationally — DesignIntelligence Survey, 2017

Fashion MarketingBachelor of Business AdministrationACCREDITATION >> AACSB, ACBSP, WSCUC

Sample Courses• Fashion Journalism• Fashion Styling for Media• Trend Analysis• Retail Fashion Buying• Innovation Think Tank• Social Media Marketing

STUDY AWAY >> London, Paris, New York, Zurich, Florence

INTERNSHIPS >> Fox Television, Nordstrom, Valentino, Lucky Brand, Forever 21, Warner Bros., Tom Ford, Teen Vogue, Topshop, WWD Magic, WGSN, Vivienne Westwood, WWD Japan, Guess, Rachel Zoe

CAREERS >> Fashion Director, Fashion Editor, Social Media Strategist, Fashion Forecaster

Less than 1% of Fashion Marketing Programs worldwide are AACSB accredited.

FilmmakingBachelor of Fine ArtsACCREDITATION >> NASAD, WSCUC

Sample Courses• Cinematography• Directing and Producing• Documentary Film Production• Editing and Advanced Editing• Sound Design• Production Design and Art Direction

INTERNSHIPS >> Disney, Warner Bros., Paramount, 20th Century Fox, ABC Television Network, New Line Cinema

FIELD EXPERIENCE >> Onsite learning at studios such as Warner Bros. and RED Digital Cinema, as well as exploring production houses including Birns & Sawyer, ARRI, J.L. Fisher Inc., and Mole-Richardson

CAREERS >> Director, Editor, Producer, Cinematographer, Screenwriter, Production Design Developer/ Production Executive

Internships are a graduation requirement for all majors — our ideal location at the heart of the creative economy offers a wealth of opportunities.

23.4% international student body representing more than 40 countries

Game Art & DesignBachelor of Fine ArtsACCREDITATION >> NASAD, WSCUC

Sample Courses• Character Design and Modeling• Game Level Design• 3D Game Animation• Game Player Analysis• Environmental Design & Modeling• Story Development for Interactive Media

INTERDISCIPLINARY TEAMS >> In their junior and senior years, students may work with game designers, artists and coders to develop original video games.

INTERNSHIPS >> Warner Interactive, Sony Computer Entertainment, Insomniac Games, Cartoon Network Studios, Infinity Ward, CodeHQ , Nix Hydra, Nickelodeon, Respawn Entertainment

CAREERS >> Game Designer, 2D & 3D Game Artist, Level Designer, Character & Environmental Design Artist, Combat Designer, Game QA

Game Art & Design ranked 10th regionally and 38th nationally — Animation Career Review, 2017

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HistoryBachelor of ArtsACCREDITATION >> WSCUC

Sample Courses• Civil Wars • Migration and Colonization • Liberation and Decolonization • The Holocaust

PROGRAM >> An interdisciplinary approach to the study of global history covering areas in European and Non-European History, as well as the Modern and Early Modern Eras through a series of topic seminars. Students work directly with the program’s professors in the scheduling of classes and development of special topics courses that align with their interests and career goals.

INTERNSHIPS >> Homeboy Industries, Local Law Practices, Local Political Campaigns, City of Burbank

CAREERS >> Elected City Official, Lawyer*, Teacher and College Professor, Journalist, Public Servant, Social Worker, Journalist, Educator, Researcher, Lobbyist

*Requires additional degree

Graphic DesignBachelor of Fine ArtsACCREDITATION >> NASAD, WSCUC

Sample Courses• Logo and Identity Design• Package Design• Motion Design• Entertainment Design• User Experience Design

RECOGNITION & AWARDS >> Woodbury University Graphic Design is ranked among top design programs nationally. Woodbury students consistently win international and national design awards, with 75 in the last six years.

INTERNSHIPS >> Disney Imagineer-ing, Saatchi & Saatchi LA, Universal Studios, Getty Center, Warner Bros., Mattel, 20th Century Fox

CAREERS >> Graphic Designer, Website Designer, Creative Director, Art Director, Creative Consultant

Graphic Design nationally ranked as Top Design School — GDUSA Magazin, 2017, 2016, 2015

Interdisciplinary StudiesBachelor of Arts or Bachelor of ScienceACCREDITATION >> WSCUC

Sample Courses• Human Agency and Interior Spaces• Reading the West: Texts, Landscapes,

and Constructions in the Arid West• Scuba and the Southern California Biosphere• LA Stories

PROGRAM >> This major offers a research studio envi-ronment in which students focus on two disciplines while working closely with four professors drawn from across the schools. These professors act as individually designed committees, helping students become co-creators of their own learning paths within their program.

INTERNSHIPS >> Warner Bros., Keller Williams Realty, LAUSD, FoodForward, Impact Hub LA

CAREERS >> Teacher, Government Affairs, Entrepreneurship, Human Resources, Advocacy, Social Services, Real Estate Development

Interior ArchitectureBachelor of Fine ArtsACCREDITATION >> CIDA, NASAD, WSCUC

Sample Courses• Design Studio 7: Narration and Media• Space Planning• Materials and Furnishings• Lighting Design• Building Systems and Codes

AWARDS >> International Interior Design Association, American Society of Interior Designers, American Institute of Architects, Angelo Donghia Foundation Scholarship, LA Furniture Scholarship

STUDY AWAY >> Paris, Japan, Buenos Aires

INTERNSHIPS AND EMPLOYMENT >> Clive Wilkinson Architects, Gensler, HDR, HKS Architects, Inc., Perkins+Will, WOLCOTT Architecture | Interiors, Omgivning, ZGF, Chu+Gooding

CAREERS >> Interior Architect, Interior Designer, Furniture Designer, Production Designer, Lighting Consultant, Facilities Management, Exhibition Designer, Product Designer

Interior Architecture ranked 15th in the nation — DesignIntelligence Survey, 2016

University nationally ranked in top 4% of colleges and universities based on economic value —Economist Magazine

My confidence has soared since attending

Woodbury University. I have given unique

presentations, led projects, worked directly

with clients, corporate leaders, professors,

deans, presidents, and many different

students to complete tasks and learn from

mistakes. Through all of these experiences,

I have become someone who is not afraid

of failure and a strong risk taker.”

—JACOB BRODY | Marketing Alumnus

“

Only 5% of business schools worldwide are AACSB accredited.

School of Business earned the College of Distinction Business Badge in 2017

MarketingBachelor of Business AdministrationACCREDITATION >> AACSB, ACBSP, WSCUCSample Courses• Advertising and Promotion• Digital Strategy in Mobile Marketing• Digital Storytelling in Marketing• Entertainment Marketing• Civic Engagement• Marketing Research and Analysis

INTERNSHIPS >> Warner Bros., 20th Century Fox, Santiago Solutions Group, UBM, Google, Snapchat, Staples Center, Netflix, Dodgers, McBeard

CAREERS >> Advertising, Marketing Executive, Brand Specialist, Strategic Marketing Consultant, Digital Marketing Director, Futurist

Careers in marketing have a 41.2%job growth through 2020.— U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics

ManagementBachelor of Business AdministrationACCREDITATION >> AACSB, ACBSP, WSCUCSample Courses• Managing Workplace Diversity• Social and Political Environment of Business• Entrepreneurship• Business Ethics• Managing Change and Conflict

INTERNSHIPS >> American Red Cross, Avery Dennison, Bank of America, Ernst & Young, Internal Revenue Service, Juicy Couture, Los Angeles Times, Mattel, Merrill Lynch, NBC, Disney, Warner Bros.

CAREERS >> Project Management, Business Executive, Business Owner, Entrepreneur, Retail Management, Healthcare Management

Business education for the real world, infused with creative awareness, leads to business with a conscience.

Professional WritingBachelor of ArtsACCREDITATION >> WSCUC

Sample Courses• Professional Blogging & Social Media• Freelance Writing • Nature, Environment & Travel Writing• Technical Writing• Foundations of Creative Writing• Web Authoring

INTERNSHIPS >> Disney, Los Angeles Times, Buzzfeed, NASA-JPL, Warner Bros., Fox, NBCUniversal, Mashable, Bank of America, DIRECTV, CBS

CAREERS >> Social Media Strategist, Technical Writer, Editor, Publisher, Web Developer, Communications Manager, Public Relations Manager, Medical/Healthcare Communicator, Grant Writer, Copy Editor, Journalist, Speech Writer

POSSIBLE GRADUATE DEGREES >> English, Creative Writing, Law

Political Science Bachelor of ArtsACCREDITATION >> WSCUC

Sample Courses• International Wars• Modern Revolutions• Classic Political Theory• United States Constitutional Law

PROGRAM >> An interdisciplinary approach to the study of political science covering areas in International Relations, Comparative Politics, Political Theory, and American Politics through a series of topic seminars. Students work directly with the program’s professors in the scheduling of classes and development of special topics courses that align with their interests and career goals.

INTERNSHIPS >> Homeboy Industries, Local Law Firms, Local Political Campaigns, City of Burbank

CAREERS >> Elected City Official, Lawyer*, Teacher, College Professor, Journalist, Public Servant, Social Worker, Researcher, Lobbyist

*Requires additional degree

The solid research and leadership techniques

that I learned at Woodbury have helped lead to

the position I currently hold as an IT coordina-

tor for LivHOME Los Angeles. I am extremely

grateful for my time at Woodbury and enjoy

the times I can reconnect with the excellent

professors and the supportive community.”

— TIFFANY BRAIN | School of Liberal Arts Alumna

“

University-sponsored scholarships and grants are awarded annually to eligible students.

Public Safety Administration*

Bachelor of ScienceACCREDITATION >> WSCUC

Sample Courses• Introduction to Public Safety• Policing• Criminal Procedure• Cyber Crime• Forensic Science

PROGRAM >> The need for public safety graduates is greater than ever. Ideal for a career in the criminal justice system, our program offers a unique interdisciplinary approach to the study of criminal justice and human behavior. You will evaluate and address the causes of crime, as well as the unique challenges facing today’s law enforcement agencies and the communities they serve.

CAREERS >> Federal, State or Municipal Police, Probation or Parole Officer; Community or Public Relations Official

Public Safety careers offer competitive starting salaries, retirement plans, and student loan forgiveness for government and non-profit employees.

*Starting Fall of 2018 — accepting applications now

PsychologyBachelor of ArtsACCREDITATION >> WSCUC

Sample Courses• Intro to Counseling• Media Psychology• Psychology of Evil• Human Sexuality• Developmental Psychology• Neuropsychology

CAREERS >> Behavioral Scientist, Marriage & Family Counselor, Social Worker, Public Policy, Media Expert, Advertising, Forensic Analyst, Lawyer, Child Development, Human Resource Manager

Woodbury University Psychology students have gone on to these graduate programs: NYU, Penn State, University of St. Andrews, Scotland, UCSF, Claremont Graduate University, USC, Pepperdine, Alliant.

100% of graduating class was accepted to present their senior thesis project at a national conference.

FRESHMAN AND TRANSFER APPLICATION > Priority Deadline*

Fall: March 1 Spring: November 1

*Woodbury University has a rolling admissions policy, but for best consideration for admission and merit-based scholarships, please follow the priority deadlines listed above.

ESTIMATED TUITION & FEES* 2017-2018

> All Undergraduate Degrees: $37,436

> Room & Board: $10,578 – $14,056

> Average Student Aid Package 2016 – 2017: $26,824

Every year, Woodbury coordinates a comprehensive financial aid package consisting of scholarships, grants, loans, and part-time employment through funding from state and federal programs, its own resources, and donors. Please contact the Admissions office at 818.252.5221 for more information.

*Tuition costs displayed are per-year and represent flat tuition charged for 12-18 units per semester. Students who take less than 12 units are charged at a per-unit rate. Students who take more than 18 units are charged at a per-unit rate in addition to the flat rate for the semester.

Deadlines & Costs

Woodbury University offers 19 UNDERGRADUATE MAJORS

STUDENT-TO-FACULTY RATIO: 8 to 1

1,318 graduate and undergraduate STUDENTS ENROLLED in 2016–2017

More than 75% of STUDENTS RECEIVE FINANCIAL AID

200 STUDENTS RESIDE ON CAMPUS

6 GRADUATE PROGRAMS

23.4% INTERNATIONAL UNDERGRAD and GRADUATE STUDENT POPULATION RANKED AMONG HIGHEST of Western Regional peers

Woodbury University

By the Numbers

Woodbury University Named National College of Distinction — 2017-2018

Leadership Development Woodbury believes in the cultivation of student leaders, both to shape the cam-pus and to prepare students for shaping their world. We offer many opportunities for students to lead in meaningful ways.

Student Leadership + Associated Students of Woodbury

University (ASWU)+ SOAR Peer Advisors (SPAs)+ Residence Hall Association+ Greek Council+ Student Life Interns (SLIs)+ International Peer Advisors (IPAs)+ Academic Peer Mentors (APMs)+ Tutors and Note Takers

Student Organizations

The educational experience at Wood-bury extends beyond classroom work. Student organizations provide oppor-tunities to develop leadership skills, network, make a contribution to the campus community, and have fun.

Academic/Professional+ Accounting Society (AS)+ American Institute of Architecture

Students (AIAS)+ American Institute of Graphic

Arts (AIGA)+ Animation Club+ Business and Professional Women

of Woodbury (BPWOW)+ Collegiate Entrepreneurs’

Organization (CEO)+ Coordinadora Latinoamericana de

Estudiantes de Arquitectura (CLEA)+ International Interior Design

Association (IIDA)+ Psychology Students Association (PSA)+ Silver Screen Society+ Zone V

Fraternities and Sororities+ Beta Lambda Chi+ Delta Sigma Phi+ Phi Sigma Sigma+ Sigma Gamma Rho+ Sigma Omega Nu

Graduate+ Master of Business Administration

Association (MBAA)

Cultural + Armenian Student Association (ASA)

Service + Circle K+ Rotaract

Governing + Associated Students of Woodbury

University (ASWU)+ ASWU Campus Activities Board (CAB)+ Greek Council

Student Life at Woodbury

Get Connected!Join our social networks to stay on top of Woodbury University news, events, and contests. It’s also a great way to commu-nicate with other prospective students, ask current students questions, and connect with our knowledgeable alumni.

facebook.com/WoodburyU

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twitter.com/WoodburyU

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Visit Woodbury in Los Angeles (Burbank)Guided campus tours are offered Monday–Friday and select Saturdays. Sign up for your tour online at woodbury.edu/campus-tour, email us at info@woodbury.edu, or give us a call at 818.252.5221.

> Los Angeles Campus | 7500 N. Glenoaks Blvd., Burbank, CA 91504–1052 | 818.252.5221 | woodbury.edu

Visit Woodbury in San Diego To schedule a visit to the San Diego campus, please contact us at info@woodbury.edu or call 619.235.2900.

> San Diego Campus | 2212 Main St. | San Diego, CA 92113–3641 619.235.2900 | woodbury.edu

Woodbury offers the following minors:

+ Animation+ Anthropology+ Art History+ Communication+ Costume Design+ Fashion Design+ Fashion Marketing+ Filmmaking+ Graphic Design+ History

+ Interior Architecture+ Interior Architecture:

Structures+ Management+ Marketing+ Philosophy+ Politics+ Professional Writing + Psychology+ Urban Studies

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