The Center for Digital Imaging Arts at Boston University

The academic leader offering extensive, practical, hands-on, career oriented education and training in the rapidly emerging digital arts fields of Photography, Digital Filmmaking, and 3D Animation.

With digitization, imaging 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, we are dedicated to providing you the best, most up-to-date education available, designed to meet your needs, while you continually exceed your potential.

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Programs offered by Boston University:

  Professional Photography
Prepare for your future as a professional photographer with the Professional Photography Certificate. This intensive nine-month (two-term) program provides comprehensive instruction in basic photography, digital capture, large format, view camera use and comprehensive studio and location lighting techniques. Learning from world-class photographers, students are provided with an invaluable network and insight into the field and will be immersed in commercial, advertising, portrait and wedding photography.

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Cutting-edge digital darkroom training teaches you the skills necessary to create, colorcorrect, manage and print your photographs at the highest professional level. Special topics and business practices will round out your education and provide you with the tools to develop a professional image portfolio and tackle the everyday aspects of running a professional photography business.

To make your learning environment as real-world and professional as possible, you値l use the equipment the professionals use, including Imacon and Sinar medium-format digital backs; Hasselblad and Contax medium format cameras for film and digital capture; Canon digital cameras, lenses and accessories; Sinar 4x5, 5x7 and 8x10 view cameras and accessories; Broncolor and Profoto studio and location lighting; and extensive grip and studio-support accessories.

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  Digital Filmmaking
The Professional Certificate Program in Digital Filmmaking is an intensive, two-term program of hands-on study that trains you to become a filmmaker skilled in shooting and editing both documentary and narrative films using contemporary tools and professional techniques. You値l gain practical skills you can apply to your own projects or to launch a career in production or postproduction.

In the first term, you値l learn digital filmmaking fundamentals including hands-on training in camera operation, lighting, sound recording, editing, and interview techniques. The second term covers advanced filmmaking study that will prepare you for your final project. Topics include cinematic storytelling, directing, cinematography, advanced editing, postproduction sound, titles, compositing, effects and DVD authoring. Working in small crews with digital cameras, you値l complete projects to refine your new digital filmmaking skills.

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  Graphic and Interactive Design
Prepare for a career in graphic and interactive design with the Graphic and Interactive Design Certificate. You値l learn to design for print, the web and motion graphics with hands-on coursework that uses the latest design software tools. With practical training in publication design, color management, multimedia, interactivity and more, you値l develop the skills you need to create collateral, web sites and digital video and audio. Special presentations will introduce you to the real-world business challenges faced by graphic and interactive designers, ensuring you値l be ready for your new career.

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  3D Animation
Learn the skills required to become a digital animator with CDIA痴 3D Animation Certificate program. Starting with the fundamentals of illustration, conceptualization, composition and figure drawing, you値l develop practical skills as you master Alias/ Wavefront Maya 3D, the leading 3D animation software. Working with this popular tool, you値l get hands-on practice in creating 3D models, animations and scenes. Teaming up with your classmates, you値l develop a short animated subject and work on the many elements that go into its creation. By the end of the course you値l have a rendered short suitable for a beginning portfolio or demo reel, complete with associated models, textures and animations.

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