3D Animation

Powering Up Boston

March 18, 2009 March 18, 2009 CDIA dominated the exciting launch of a new site dedicated to promoting video game business development and growth Greater Boston. Held at the headquarters for video game studio Fablevision, the event kicked off PoweringUpBoston.com, a site that allows people to search job openings, find events and other resources. “That event went so well! I had so much fun!” said CDIA Animation alum, Nick Dougherty. “I thought that the companies were extremely approachable in that environment and I thought it was a great time to ask really honest questions.” About 25 students and alumni from the 3D Animation program, career services staff, and special CDIA client guests attended the event. The CDIA crowd was such a presence that Mayor Menino mentioned the group while addressing the audience of more than 60 people in Fablevision’s workspace. According to Menino, video game development represents a $200 million industry and provides more than 1,500 jobs in Greater Boston. It was a great casual networking opportunity, with client representatives from Brickyard VFX, 38 Studios, Blue Fang Game, Vivox, and more. Tanyania Warren, another alum, said, “I would definitely recommend people go to these things because you could connect with people you never would have dreamed of meeting!”