Center for Digital Imaging Arts

The Center for Digital Imaging Arts at Boston University

The Center for Digital Imaging Arts at Boston University offers extensive, practical, hands-on, career oriented education and training in the rapidly emerging digital arts fields of Digital Filmmaking, Photography, 3D Animation, Graphic & Web Design, Audio Production, and Web Development.

With digitization, imaging and sound, arts are undergoing unprecedented change, with technical advances coming at internet speed. Whether you are a novice choosing a new and exciting career or a seasoned professional in search of enhancing your skills, the Center for Digital Imaging Arts at Boston University is dedicated to providing you the best, most up-to-date education available, designed to meet your needs, while you continually exceed your potential.

The Center for Digital Imaging Arts at Boston University has two conveniently located campuses — our Waltham, MA campus is located near the Charles River on Moody Street in Waltham, Massachusetts and our Washington, DC campus is located at 1055 Thomas Jefferson Street, N.W. and close to the Foggy Bottom metro station.

Waltham, MA Campus

Our Waltham, MA Campus is located near the Charles River on Moody Street in Waltham, Massachusetts. The area is home to many artists and photography studios as well as the region’s best film production companies. Moody Street is well known for its many excellent restaurants and unique shops.

Waltham’s 40,000 square-foot campus features classrooms, labs, high-end photographic/video studios, screening room, and state-of-the-art recording studio designed by world-renowned Walters-Storyk Design Group.

Certificate programs are available in:

• Digital Filmmaking
• Photography
• 3D Animation
• Graphic and Web Design
• Web Development
• Audio Production

274 Moody Street Waltham, MA 02453

Washington, DC Campus

CDIA’s state-of-the-art Washington, DC campus in Georgetown allows area residents to pursue their creative passions through their unique approach to training in the digital arts.

Located in the former Foundry Theater, their Washington, DC campus includes 18,000 square feet of advanced studios and classrooms – right in the heart of Georgetown. Their students are trained using the most up-to-date software, hardware and equipment available.

Certificate programs are available in:

• Digital Filmmaking
• Photography
• 3D Animation
• Graphic and Web Design
• Web Development

Foundry Building
1055 Thomas Jefferson Street,
N.W.Washington, D.C. 20007

Full Sail University

Full Sail University

Founded in 1979, Full Sail University is home to more than 7000 students from all 50 U.S. states and 65 countries. Full Sail offers 23 Master of Science, Master of Fine Arts, Bachelor of Science, and Associate of Science Degrees that span the field of entertainment media.

Full Sail has a system in place where you can discuss your career goals and map out a plan. In addition, Full Sail’s Media Center contains research materials to help you zero in on exactly where you want to go, and what you want to do.

Industry-Specific Advisors

During your time at Full Sail, you’ll be partnered with an advisor that has the industry-specific knowledge to help you develop your career plan. They’ll meet with you at specific intervals, fine tune your resume, and help you explore the many different regions and facets of the industry.

Alumni Network

When you graduate from Full Sail, you’ll have access to extensive networking and research tools that can help you with each successive step in your career.

Free Lifetime Auditing

If you ever need to brush up on your skills, Full Sail University got you covered – you can return to Full Sail at any time and audit courses from your degree program at no charge.

Location

Full Sail University is located in Orlando, Florida - one of the world's foremost tourist destinations. In addition to great weather, plentiful beaches, and the obvious attractions, Orlando features a thriving entertainment community.

Awards

“College/School of the Year” – Florida Association of Postsecondary Schools and Colleges (FAPSC)“Most Innovative Program” – Florida Association of Postsecondary Schools and Colleges (FAPSC)

One of the five “Best Music Programs” in the country (alongside the Julliard School and Berklee School of Music) – Rolling Stone Magazine

One of the “Top Five Game-Degree Programs in the World” – Electronic Gaming Monthly

The “#3 New Media School in the World” (alongside MIT and NYU) – Shift Magazine

One of the “Five Best Film Schools” – UNleashed Magazine

The “#3 Music Business Department” – Schools that Rock: The Rollin

All Full Sail degree programs are accredited by the Accrediting Commission of Career Schools and Colleges of Technology (ACCSCT)

Graduates

Sara Mooney - Show Production & TouringCirque du Soleil: La Nouba

Travis Shirley - Show Production & TouringSmashing Pumpkins, Enrique Iglesias

Jon Garber - Show Production & TouringRascal Flatts, Toby Keith

Sebastian Krys - Recording ArtsLatin GRAMMY® Producer of the Year

Jordan Young - Recording ArtsJay-Z, Britney Spears, Fabolous

Phil Tan - Recording ArtsMariah Carey, Gwen Stefani, Usher

Robert Hannon - Recording ArtsOutKast, Ludacris, The Game

Jameson Durall - Game DevelopmentThe Godfather, The Simpsons Game, Oddworld: Stranger's Wrath

Jim Shepard - Game DevelopmentQuake IV, Wolfenstein

Steve Cainas - FilmLost (TV)

Larry Katz - FilmCloverfield, Pirates of the Caribbean: At World's End

Carl Verna - FilmMariah Carey, Sheryl Crow, Busta Rhymes (music videos)

Darren Bousman - FilmSaw II, Saw III, Saw IV, Fear Itself (TV)

Chris Belanger - Entertainment BusinessCBS, America's Next Top Model, FOX

Mike Murphy - Entertainment BusinessMotorola, Royal Caribbean Cruise Lines, Discovery

Alan Hettinger - Digital Arts & DesignCartoon Network, Verizon

Culley Bunker - Digital Arts & DesignSpider-Man 2, Gwen Stefani, Office Space

Jayson Whitmore - Digital Arts & DesignApple iPod, Madonna Re-Invention Tour, Beck

Kris Klein - Computer AnimationWall•E, The Incredibles, Finding Nemo

Jack Geckler - Computer AnimationThe Mummy: Tomb of the Dragon Emperor, The Golden Compass

Tim Naylor - Computer AnimationStar Wars: Episode II, Star Wars: Episode III