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What do our graduates go on to do after attending DigiPen? Quite a lot! From their contributions to critically-acclaimed games to their groundbreaking work in emerging technology industries and more, read on to learn all about the exciting careers and accomplishments of our talented alumni.

With Minecraft Earth, DigiPen Alumni Bring Reality Around the Block

Alumni

Ten Dragons helped take Minecraft into augmented reality. We caught up with three to chat about the groundbreaking project.

DigiPen graduate and Mojang artist Kelly Greene flashes a peace sign next to Minecraft Earth’s Muddy Pig

DigiPen Grad Joins The New York Times as a Software Engineer

Alumni

Romina Barrett talks about her new job at The New York Times and the importance of finding work that aligns with one’s personal values.

DigiPen graduate Romina Barrett wearing a New York Times logo t-shirt.

Christopher Fairfax’s “Coelary,” a Bug-Filled Fantasy, Becomes a Graphic Novel

Alumni

The 2019 Digital Art and Animation graduate realizes the dream that brought him to DigiPen.

Two bugs from the “Coleary” graphic novel sit next to each other on a city bench.

Alumni Assemble! DigiPen Graduates Power Marvel’s Avengers at Crystal Dynamics

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Dragons discuss their hand in crafting the game’s heroes, enemies, and high-tech shrink rays.

Thor, The Hulk, Black Widow, Ms. Marvel, and Iron Man stand side by side in a screenshot from Marvel’s Avengers

DigiPen Graduates Lend Their Talents to the Critically Acclaimed Ghost of Tsushima

Alumni

Check out our Q&A with Rob Simpson and Sarah Hedges, two DigiPen BFA graduates at Sucker Punch Productions who helped bring Ghost of Tsushima to life.

Ghost of Tsushima artwork: A samurai in a field holds a mask while leaves blow in the wind

Royal Winchester Co-Pilots Microsoft Flight Simulator to Greatness

Alumni

The former Air Force pilot, DigiPen graduate, and teacher brought all his past experiences together on the critically acclaimed sim.

A screenshot from Microsoft Flight Simulator depicting a plane flying over fields and a lake.

Q&A with a Naughty Dog Game Programmer

Alumni

DigiPen graduate Ming-Lun “Allen” Chou (2014) talks about how he landed his dream job working on games like Uncharted 4 and The Last of Us Part II.

Ming-Lun "Allen" Chou in a Naughty Dog t-shirt

Shannon Parayil Joins Nickelodeon’s The Loud House as a Full-Time Background Designer

Alumni

The DigiPen BFA alumna has taken her cartooning to network television just a year after graduating.

A drawing from Nickelodeon’s The Loud House depicting the chaotic Loud family on their front yard.

Unreal Engine 5 Audio Programmer Max Hayes on the DigiPen Projects that Prepped Him

Alumni

The BS in Computer Science and Digital Audio graduate breaks down the features he contributed to the next gen game engine.

A screenshot, taken from the Unreal Engine 5 demo, of a woman with glowing runes on her arm, crouching in a cave.

At Camouflaj, Alumni Fly High With Marvel’s Iron Man VR

Alumni

Playstation VR’s immersive new superhero simulator comes courtesy of nine DigiPen graduates.

Iron Man flies through the sky with his fist at the ready.

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