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May 16, 2013
Plain Dealer Reports on the Groundbreaking of the New Gund Building
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May 09, 2013
Four High School Students Awarded in CIA's National 2D3D Art + Design Contest
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May 31, 2013
Cinematheque to Present Two Parallel Comedy Film Series
Academics . Game Design . Overview
In CIA’s Game Design major, you’ll develop incredible game experiences and build the foundation for a career in game design and art- and media-related industries. Our students work with innovative production processes including 3D modeling, animation, programming, visual design, audio, interactive storytelling, and game production, as well as theory, criticism, and context of video game culture and digital media. While creating interesting and usable content, you’ll build character development skills through coursework that analyzes and synthesizes physical, cognitive, cultural, and political aspects of human interaction.
As a Game Design student, you will:
Additionally, you will learn how to create 3D modeling digital visualizations that use processing, organic and inorganic modeling, construction of compound objects, 3D primitive construction and modeling, and resolution and tessellation of 3D objects and formats.
Collaboration is a vital aspect of the studio experience at CIA. As a Game Design major in the college’s Integrated Media Environment, you will be part of our digital arts student community and take core courses with students from other majors in the Environment. This regular exchange between students with differing perspectives and techniques helps build team skills integral to brainstorming, character design, narrative ideas, production, and presenting and critiquing project outcomes. Moreover, you will be mentored by our extremely talented faculty. Accomplished experts in digital media and game design, they will help you build connections and network with other professionals in the field.
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Team creates phone app that tracks energy usage and customizes energy reports
Kristen Baumliér-Faber
Associate Professor, Game Design
Kristen Baumliér-Faber’s work spans the full spectrum of mixed media practice, often incorporatin...more
While at CIA, you'll learn from the masters through our rigorous, world-class curriculum and connect with working professionals to begin your career.
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