Boston University Center for Digital Imaging Arts

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Students who want to pursue a career in creating 3-D models, animations, and scenes can earn a certificate in 3-D Animation that utilizes the leading animation software applications. Computer software programs help students to generate animated subjects as they work on the many elements that go into creating projects. Courses will also emphasize the fundamentals of illustration, conceptualization, composition, and figure drawing to create animated works. Students will create a rendered short or demo reel for their portfolio that demonstrates their skills and to enhance their career options.

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Students who are interested in the recording arts can earn an Audio Production certificate that presents the cutting-edge techniques in our state-of-the-art production studios that use industry-current equipment to train. Audio opportunities are many in fields of music, film and television productions, and interactive media applications. Students will work with fellow filmmaking and animation students to experience the collaborative and creative process of the combined efforts in audio and visual media production. Graduates will leave with a demo reel that they have created to present to potential employers.

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Students who would like to pursue a professional certificate in Digital Filmmaking will find this intensive, hands-on training program challenging and rewarding as they become skilled in shooting and editing documentary and narrative films using professional techniques. Courses combine hands-on exercises, lectures, and team projects emphasizing essential digital filmmaking fundamentals. Students will learn all facets of the industry from production to postproduction techniques including operating cameras, lighting for effects, and editing procedures to complete projects. Graduates will complete a final project of a demo reel that they can share along with their resume to prospective employers.

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Students can prepare for careers in Graphic and Web Design as they earn this certificate that trains them in current software tools used by professionals in the industry today. Courses will emphasize the use of color management, interactive multimedia, and the importance of adding digital and audio effects for maximum impact to targeted groups. Practical courses will also focus on how to work as part of a design team, ways to present themselves and their work, and how to collaborate with fellow designers and clients. Graduates should gain confidence in their skills to use established design principles to create persuasive, powerful images on the web.

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Students who are interested in Photography can improve their prospects as they earn their certificate in our program. Courses will emphasize areas such as composition, color management, and studio and location lighting. For practical purposes, students will also learn techniques for commercial, portrait, advertising, and special event situations. Also included is a cutting-edge, darkroom technique to professionally create, enhance, and print photographs at the highest quality level. Graduates will develop a professional portfolio to present to potential employers and clients to showcase their talents and abilities.

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Our Web Development certificate program provides students a hands-on learning experience as they gain a basic understanding of how to make web pages interactive and appealing through incorporating design elements and other tools to enhance results. Students will create an integrated website from scratch that demonstrates their abilities to work with digital images, basic navigation elements, and Flash technology. Students will also create their own portfolio to demonstrate for potential employers the skills they have acquired completing the program.