When: May 30th from 4:00 – 6:00pm
Where: 274 Moody Street, Studio C
RSVP: RSVP required by 05/27 to Abby Grant, Director of Employer Outreach – email:agrant@cdiabu.com

She had us all laughing out loud and smiling at each other as she literally demonstrated her love of the business. Dancing along with her camera in hand next to the newly-wed couples and posing her subjects just perfectly. Stacie shared some tricks of the trade to not only get the best shot but really have fun with it as well!

Stacie delivered such a motivating and thorough presentation that had our captive audience of both current and prospective students so excited to roll up their sleeves and “find their own leap of faith.” As Stacie quoted several times during the presentation, Just do it. And we’ve been fielding calls in the admissions department all week from people who are ready to!

Her ability to break down the key elements of her marketing, branding and signature style success is relevant to not only the wedding photography industry, but really any career path you choose. Getting paid to do what you love doesn’t have to be work! Thank you Stacie for reminding us of that and for your constant reminder and encouragement to follow our dreams! Bravo!

** Rumor has it, Stacie will be making another appearance here in the future.. “Back by Popular Demand!” If you missed it, or even if you saw it and you want to see it again, please send along an email to info@cdiabu.com.

She had us all laughing out loud and smiling at each other as she literally demonstrated her love of the business. Dancing along with her camera in hand next to the newly-wed couples and posing her subjects just perfectly.. Stacie shared some tricks of the trade to not only get the best shot but really have fun with it as well!



Stacie delivered such a motivating and thorough presentation that had our captive audience of both current and prospective students so excited to roll up their sleeves and “find their own leap of faith.” As Stacie quoted several times during the presentation, Just do it. And we’ve been fielding calls in the admissions department all week from people who are ready to!



Her ability to break down the key elements of her marketing, branding and signature style success is relevant to not only the wedding photography industry, but really any career path you choose. Getting paid to do what you love doesn’t have to be work! Thank you Stacie for reminding us of that and for your constant reminder and encouragement to follow our dreams! Bravo!



** Rumor has it, Stacie will be making another appearance here in the future.. “Back by Popular Demand!” If you missed it, or even if you saw it and you want to see it again, please send along an email to info@cdiabu.com.

CDIA was present at PAX East and our booth was staffed with a diverse group of students, alumni, instructors, career services and admissions-types. Great hodgepodge of people that were loving the event and are passionate about gaming, and in particular, 3D animation.

One recent grad, Sean Gallimore, is now a part-time instructor and is also looking for a full-time gig in animation. Sean wowed visitors to CDIA’s booth with his skillful use of ZBrush techniques. When taking a break, Sean worked the floor looking for connections that might turn into potential employers.

Said Sean, “PAX was a great experience. Not only a chance to hang out and bond with CDIA students and faculty, a chance to help the school bring in potential new students and talk software and technique to others. It also allowed me the opportunity to get out and explore the world of videogame art and meet people in the industry at various booths.”

He added, “A few potential employers came to the CDIA booth as well. One, an East Coast-based visual effects company looking to expand their cgi team by one. I followed up with them and I have an interview tomorrow.”

Talk about a great outcome – fingers-crossed for Sean!

It was pretty exciting to embrace the experience that is PAX. Meeting CDIA grads employed in fields they love can’t be beat. And making connections with potential employers.

Look for us next year. We’ll be the ones with the big smiles talking about how to follow your passion with a certificate in the digital imaging arts from BU’s CDIA.

CDIA was present at PAX East and our booth was staffed with a diverse group of students, alumni, instructors, career services and admissions-types. Great hodgepodge of people that were loving the event and are passionate about gaming, and in particular, 3D animation.

One recent grad, Sean Gallimore, is now a part-time instructor and is also looking for a full-time gig in animation. Sean wowed visitors to CDIA’s booth with his skillful use of ZBrush techniques. When taking a break, Sean worked the floor looking for connections that might turn into potential employers.

Said Sean, “PAX was a great experience. Not only a chance to hang out and bond with CDIA students and faculty, a chance to help the school bring in potential new students and talk software and technique to others. It also allowed me the opportunity to get out and explore the world of videogame art and meet people in the industry at various booths.”

He added, “A few potential employers came to the CDIA booth as well. One, an East Coast-based visual effects company looking to expand their cgi team by one. I followed up with them and I have an interview tomorrow.”

Talk about a great outcome – fingers-crossed for Sean!

It was pretty exciting to embrace the experience that is PAX. Meeting CDIA grads employed in fields they love can’t be beat. And making connections with potential employers.

Look for us next year. We’ll be the ones with the big smiles talking about how to follow your passion with a certificate in the digital imaging arts from BU’s CDIA.

Meet CDIA alumni and hear how their education helped them to land a job. Grads from each CDIA program (Animation, Filmmaking, Graphic & Web Design, Photography, and Web Development) will share their stories.

This is the perfect event for anyone thinking about a career in the digital arts and new media.

What: Digital Arts Career Night
When: April 16, 2013 from 6:30 – 8:30pm
Where: 1055 Thomas Jefferson Street NW, Washington DC
Registration: See signup form below

For more information about the Digital Arts Career Night, please email ppeck@cdiabu.com or call 202-625-1110.

Registration Form

Seating is limited so RSVP: 1-800-808-CDIA (2342) or
email:info@cdiabu.com

Event: Finding Your Leap of Faith
When: Tuesday, April 9th from 6:30pm – 8:30pm
Where: 274 Moody Street, Waltham, MA

For more information, please check out Stacie website at www.staciekirkwood.com

Diego’s current project is a feature length animation called Silver Circle: http://www.silvercirclemovie.com/. As described by Diego, “This is a political film based in 2019 illustrating super inflation when the dollar doesn’t mean anything. A rebellious group fights back against the government.”

Pasha Roberts, the president of Lineplot Studios, was originally invited to CDIA by Anthony Marquette (program director) and Bruce Jaranian (career services). After taking a look at our curriculum, his feedback was essentially: “Bring them to me!”, referring to our talented alumni. He soon hired quite a few graduates, adding more over the months as production ramped up and the project neared completion. In addition to Diego, Jaime Goulet, Jenna Montani, Matt Cassidy, Matt Frazier, Matt McCarthy and Peter Yurchenko all worked on the project. Rumors of a sequel are already starting to circulate.

When catching up with Diego, I couldn’t help but to inquire about his diet as well. For all who are curious, it turns out he has traded in the vigorous P-90X routine and bacon for the “Paleo diet” which essentially cuts out all processed foods. With the high demands of releasing a feature film, he doesn’t have as much time to work out, but on the “Paleo diet” he remains trim and healthy! Diego misses his time spent at the front desk and particularly social aspect. (the ladies!!)

All are invited to the screening at Kendall Square Cinema on Thursday, March 28th, 7:30PM. And any single, healthy, independent ladies who love 3D animation should ask for Diego at the after party! Remind him to tell you about the time he actually blew up his crock pot at the front desk.

Learn how to:
- Create a strong profile page
- Attract potential employers and recruiters to your profile page
- Make connections and build your network

To RSVP for this event, please email Abby Grant at: agrant@cdiabu.com

What: Linked-in Discussion
Where: 274 Moody Street in Studio C
When: 12:00

Randy will join Peachpit Executive Editor Ted Waite, photographer, instructor and author Joe Lavine, and two other educators in a panel discussion entitled Trends and Tools in Photographic Education, Where Photographic Education is Now…and Where It’s Heading. Their discussion and brainstorming session will focus on the trends we’re seeing at schools like CDIA and the tools Peachpit can create to help better educate our students. Keynote speakers at this year’s sold out conference include Martin Parr, Richard Misrach and Boston’s own Olivia Parker.

The Society for Photographic Education is a nonprofit membership organization that provides and fosters an understanding of photography as a means of diverse creative expression, cultural insight, and experimental practice. Through its interdisciplinary programs, services, and publications, the society seeks to promote a broader understanding of the medium in all its forms through teaching and learning, scholarship, and criticism.

Peachpit, a division of Pearson, is a leading publisher of photography textbooks under the Peachpit Press and New Riders imprints.