Upcoming Events at Columbia College Chicago
Sep 22, 2023A summary of upcoming events at Columbia College Chicago which are open to the public.
Interactive Arts and Media Stories
Columbia College Chicago Named One of the Top Visual Effects Schools in the Midwest
May 22, 2023“Animation Career Review” ranks Columbia second in the Midwest and 23rd nationally on their annual list of top visual effects schools and colleges.
Alum Jacob Mooney Lands Job at Pioneering Interactive Trading Card Company
May 01, 2023Persistence pays off for Game Design Alum who now works at Wizards of the Coast.
Pinball Wizard Jessica Durbala '21 Launches Her First Game
Mar 20, 2023Columbia College Chicago Computer Animation alum plays pivotal role in developing new pinball game that uses animation, storytelling, and a creative design to engage players and collectors.
Student Explores Video Game Storytelling and Wins Gold
Mar 06, 2023Mathew Rosario, a Navy veteran and Creative Writing major, taps into his past to create an award-winning narrative.
Columbia Named One of 2023’s Top Game Design Schools
Feb 07, 2023The “Animation Career Review's” annual rankings of game design schools and colleges places Columbia College Chicago among the top schools.
Columbia Named One of 2023’s Top Animation Schools
Jan 09, 2023The “Animation Career Review's” annual rankings of animation schools and colleges places Columbia in the top 15 percent nationally.
Google Play Names Mental Health App Developed by Columbia Team 'Best App for Good'
Nov 30, 2022Created by a team that includes Associate Professor Bill Guschwan and past and present Columbia students, the STIGMA app makes Google Play’s "Best of 2022" list.
Animation Offers Unexpected Professional Opportunities for Assistant Professor John Losacco
Nov 21, 2022New full-time faculty member John Losacco worked as an arcade game animator for years before realizing that teaching animation could be just as fun.
Juggling Act
Sep 26, 2022Associate Professor Bill Guschwan enjoys many roles, including juggler, mental wellness advocate, and teacher of game design and programming
A Game-Changer
Sep 12, 2022Recent graduate James Jiang lands job in game industry after earning a degree in Computer Animation.
‘Variety’ Names Columbia College Chicago Among Top 30 Film Schools in North America
Apr 29, 2022In its annual list of premier film schools, Variety recognizes Columbia for its digital cinematography capabilities, internship programs, multidisciplinary Semester in LA program, and location in one of the country’s largest media markets.
Adjunct Faculty Member Cheryl Graeff Explores Friendship Breakups in Podcast
Apr 26, 2022Inspired by the shame of friendship breakups, Cheryl Graeff, an adjunct faculty member in Cinema and Television Arts as well as Interactive Arts and Media at Columbia, attempts to normalize the conversation around these painful experiences.
Columbia College Chicago Joins the Unreal Academic Partner Program
Apr 26, 2022Partner program creates new opportunities for IAM students, providing cutting-edge Unreal Engine resources, development tools, and an important bridge between Columbia and industry experts.
Associate Professor David Gerding on the Future of Technology
Apr 04, 2022Our world is at civic and ideological crossroads. The students and leaders of the Interactive Arts and Media Department search for new ways forward that will benefit the next generations.
Columbia Ranks Among Best Animation Schools in the Midwest, Illinois, and U.S.
Mar 01, 2022The Animation Career Review's annual rankings of animation schools places Columbia No. 4 in Midwest.
Assistant Professor David Antognoli on Game Design, Mentorship, and Serious Games
Apr 26, 2021Interactive Arts and Media Assistant Professor David Antognoli tells us how serious games can bend the rules and create new worlds.
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