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Innovative and nationally recognized programs, inspiring teachers, and strong connections with industry
Collaboration, critical thinking, research, play, socio-cultural problem solving and community
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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.
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.
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."
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.
Full-time faculty in our School of Computing will introduce students to engineering design principles as applied to intelligent systems. Students will explore embedded systems through interaction with sensors and motors, consider prototype design with laser cutters and 3D printers, and program a robot to navigate an obstacle course.
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.
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.
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.