DePaul College of Computing and Digital Media

An Innovative Approach

School of Cinematic Arts

Visual storytellers, taught by professional filmmakers, utilizing the latest tech and a 60,000 sq. ft. facility

School of Computing

Innovative and nationally recognized programs, inspiring teachers, and strong connections with industry

School of Design

Collaboration, critical thinking, research, play, socio-cultural problem solving and community

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Featured Stories

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The Hollywood Reporter has named DePaul one of the best film schools in the country, rising to 11th place, up three spots from last year. Faculty, students and alumni in the School of Cinematic Arts are driving the rise in the rankings with their innovation, creativity and industry successes.

THR Ranks DePaul Among Best Film Schools in Nation
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Projects using artificial intelligence can often be perceived as automatically replacing human interaction with technology. Researchers at DePaul University, led by School of Computing faculty, and Sinai Chicago are challenging that assumption by partnering with community health workers to combine the predictive capabilities of AI with human insights.

Researchers Earn $1.5M NSF Grant to Reduce Hospital Readmissions
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Seniors Tyler Hausser and Aaliyah May have been named to Graphic Design USA’s Students to Watch list, which features students ready to “burst onto the design scene.” Assistant professor of design Heather Quinn states, "Tyler and Aaliyah stand out not only for their exceptional work but also for their kindness as classmates and peers, always making time for others. Collaboration is at the heart of our GD program, and we are proud to recognize this quality in our nominees this year."

GDUSA Names Two Seniors 'Students to Watch'

Summer Opportunities for High School Students

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During this intensive week-long program, high school students choose from tracks covering film and television, animation, or game development. Led by full-time faculty with industry experience, participants are trained using the latest equipment and technology in their field of interest.

Game, Cinema, & Animation Summer Academy
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Harnessing the power of the Unreal Editor for Fortnite (UEFN), high school campers will receive hands-on training enabling them to create games and experiences directly into Fortnite.

Jarvis Game Dev Camp

Jarvis Student Center for Innovation and Collaboration

CDM's Jarvis Student Center for Innovation and Collaboration is an 8,000 square-foot open space where students and faculty come together to ideate and innovate. The center focuses on multidisciplinary professional learning and industry partnerships fueled by emerging technologies and projects dedicated to societal needs and innovation.

Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion at CDM

Read the Jarvis College of Computing and Digital Media’s DEI Strategic Plan, explore identity-specific student organizations and opportunities, and learn more about the offices at DePaul focused on equity and inclusion.

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