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From landmark film and video game credits to award-winning scientific research, the accomplishments of our faculty are extensive and diverse. Read all about their stories and accomplishments.

On-Campus and Internationally, Sonia Michaels Equips Students For Sustainable Game Careers

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The DigiPen Department of Humanities and Social Sciences chair, now on the IGDA Board of Directors, is on a mission to change the game industry for the better.

DigiPen senior lecturer Sonia Michaels sits at her desk near a dragon figurine.

Watch Now: DigiPen's Lawrence Schwedler Composes a Video Game Musical Theme

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In this DigiPen Direct video tutorial series, former Nintendo audio director Lawrence Schwedler creates the music for a sci-fi student game project.

Lawrence Schwedler behind the sound board

Professor Alecia Rossano on Molding Clay and Shaping Students

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Professor Alecia Rossano talks about her passion for rendering the human form and teaching DigiPen students the traditional art of figure sculpting.

Alecia Rossano teaches figure sculpture in the studio classroom.

Game and Concept Art Instructor Rich Werner's Top 5 Classic Character Designs

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The artist behind Plants Vs. Zombies breaks down his favorite designs of the 2D console and arcade era.

A headshot of DigiPen game and concept art instructor Rich Werner.

Dr. Vanessa Hemovich and DigiPen Students Explore Gaming’s Social Outcomes

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Aided by students, a DigiPen psychology professor broadens the discourse on the social impact of video games.

DigiPen professor Dr. Vanessa Hemovich.

Professor Writes the How-to Guide on Code Samples for Programmers

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For junior programmers looking to land that coveted job interview, DigiPen professor Ellen Guon Beeman’s new book on code sample writing aims to help.

DigiPen faculty member Ellen Guon Beeman

Digital Arts Instructor Zahra Haghiri’s Top 5 Digital Artists

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The digital painting and character design teacher breaks down some of her personal favorites.

DigiPen Digital Arts instructor Zahra Haghiri

Senior Lecturer Matthew Picioccio’s Top 5 Games That Make You Think Like a Programmer

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The Elder Scrolls programmer recommends games that will hone your computer science skills.

A headshot of DigiPen senior lecturer Matthew Picioccio.

Professor James S. Peet Turns Students Into Worldbuilders

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Far from your typical geography courses, Geography and Cartography for Worldbuilding mixes academic science with art.

Professor James Peet stands in front of a vast valley and mountain range.

Watch Now: DigiPen's Jazno Francoeur Animates an Avalanche

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In the first of our DigiPen Direct video series, BFA program director Jazno Francoeur gives a visual effects lesson on how to draw an avalanche in motion.

DigiPen's Jazno Francoeur sits in a computer lab

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