Prepare for a career in graphic and web design at CDIA with the Graphic and Web Design Certificate. You’ll learn to design for print and the Web with practical, hands-on training with the design software tools being used by today’s professionals. As you master publication design, file preparation, ...

Prepare for a career in graphic and web design at CDIA with the Graphic and Web Design Certificate. You’ll learn to design for print and the Web with practical, hands-on training with the design software tools being used by today’s professionals. As you master publication design, file preparation, multimedia, interactivity and more, you’ll develop the skills you need to create collateral, ads, newsletters, websites, and digital video and audio. Special presentations will introduce you to the real-world business challenges faced by graphic and web designers – from portfolio development to running your own business – ensuring you’ll be ready for your new career.

Full-time (Day): 1 term | Part-time (Night): 2 terms Take your 3D animation skills to the next level with additional training in video game and entertainment production. The Game Art and Character Animation Certificate prepares you for a career in these exciting fields with in-depth, hands-on ...

Full-time (Day): 1 term | Part-time (Night): 2 terms Take your 3D animation skills to the next level with additional training in video game and entertainment production. The Game Art and Character Animation Certificate prepares you for a career in these exciting fields with in-depth, hands-on experience in economic modeling, texturing, animation and game engine limitations. You’ll use 3D software to create projects and assets for your demo reel and portfolio to lay the groundwork for your entry into a game studio career.

Media Certificate
Full-time (Day): 2 terms | Part-time (Night): 4 terms Learn the skills necessary to become a 3D artist and animator with the 3D Animation & Interactive Media Certificate. This cross-curriculum program integrates multiple aspects of 2D and 3D art, interactive media and animation ...

Media Certificate
Full-time (Day): 2 terms | Part-time (Night): 4 terms Learn the skills necessary to become a 3D artist and animator with the 3D Animation & Interactive Media Certificate. This cross-curriculum program integrates multiple aspects of 2D and 3D art, interactive media and animation with professional experiences and employer expectations. You’ll get hands-on training in modeling, design, texturing, animation, lighting and rendering for 3D design. Using Autodesk Maya, the leading 3D software tool for professionals, and web applications such as Adobe Flash, you’ll work on a variety of projects from product illustration and architectural visualization to character animation and web media presentation. When you finish the program, you’ll leave with a portfolio and demo reel complete with 3D models, textures and animations to showcase your new skills.

The Professional Digital Filmmaking Certificate includes an intensive hands-on curriculum, taking you through all three stages of the filmmaking process: pre-production, production and post-production. At each stage, you will be taught by professional filmmakers using the latest technology. A strong...

The Professional Digital Filmmaking Certificate includes an intensive hands-on curriculum, taking you through all three stages of the filmmaking process: pre-production, production and post-production. At each stage, you will be taught by professional filmmakers using the latest technology. A strong foundation in camera operation, lighting, sound recording and editing will prepare you to tackle any filmmaking challenge while classes in documentary interviewing, screenwriting, cinematography and editing aesthetics help develop your artistic voice and become a well-rounded filmmaker.

A strong demo reel is a valuable calling card for any working filmmaker. For that reason, we have created specific exercises and film projects to put your newfound skills and talents into practice; you will create material for your demo reel as you move through the program. Upon completion of the program, you will have the knowledge and experience needed to enter the workforce, with a solid résumé and reel to go along with it.

Develop your creative expertise in cutting-edge audio techniques with the Audio Production Certificate program at CDIA. Learn about the world of audio, studio operations, current music technologies and music production as they are implemented for music, film and television productions, and ...

Develop your creative expertise in cutting-edge audio techniques with the Audio Production Certificate program at CDIA. Learn about the world of audio, studio operations, current music technologies and music production as they are implemented for music, film and television productions, and interactive media. You’ll learn audio theory, gain competency with industry-standard tools, become familiar with professional standards and understand the aesthetic considerations of audio.

Our facilities include two recording studios, two edit suites/mix studios, and both Mac- and PC-based student labs. Studio D is a full-scale recording studio with 5.1 surround-sound capabilities, a large live room and three isolation booths—one of which houses a baby grand piano. Designed by world-renowned Walters-Storyk Design Group, the studio is equipped with an Audient 8024 console, racks of analog and digital outboard gear and Pro Tools HD. Studio F is another full-size recording studio and is equipped with a Yamaha DM2000, an industry-standard digital console that provides a valuable contrast to the analog Audient.

Through a combination of hands-on exercises, lectures and team projects, you’ll be introduced to real-world applications, theoretical concepts, critical listening skills and issues surrounding the aesthetics of audio and music. Working with students in programs like filmmaking and animation, you’ll experience the truly collaborative nature of working with audio for visual media. After completing the certificate program, and with a substantial résumé and demo reel, you will have the knowledge and experience to enter the workforce ready to go.