AIE News

AIE Students Win Best Animated Short Film at Seattle Film Festival

A team of students from the Academy of Interactive Entertainment (AIE) has taken home the prestigious Best Animated Short Film award at the Seattle Film Festival for their film, Spare Parts. The team, known collectively as Bonque Studios, was comprised of students from the animation and visual effects for film class of 2023. Spare Parts…

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AIE Student Games being showcased at Washington State Gaming Expo 2024!

From this Friday March 29 through to March 31 we will be at Washington State Gaming Expo showcasing three student games: Tenebrous, Fish Gun, and Kettle Grove! You can play as a ghost pirate turning fish into aquatic armaments, chase down Lume the agent of light or build up and explore the bustling village of…

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Christmas Shutdown 2023 | AIE

AIE Campus Hours Over 2023 Holidays

AIE would like to wish everyone a fantastic Christmas break and spectacular New Year. The campus will be closed over the Christmas and New Year period, from 5:30pm Friday December 22nd 2023 and will reopen on Tuesday January 2nd 2024. If you need to contact us over the break, please send an email to your AIE…

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AIE Secures $750k for Virtual Production Filmmaking from Louisiana’s Entertainment Development Fund

AIE Lafayette, a non-profit specialist educator for film, games and visual effects, with support from the Louisiana Entertainment Development Fund, will develop a filmmaking program which incorporates the latest in virtual production technology and create a virtual production studio for use by students and industry.   The Louisiana Entertainment Development Fund has awarded AIE Lafayette $750,000…

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Accelerate your career in Game Art with our Spring Intake!

Want to fast-track your career in Game Art and Animation? The Academy of Interactive Entertainment (AIE) is thrilled to announce a new Spring 2024 intake for its highly acclaimed Game Art and Animation program. What sets this intake apart? It’s online, it’s accelerated, and it’s designed for passionate individuals ready to learn the practical skills…

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Interactive Experience Day Feb 2022 Feature Image | AIE Seattle

Interactive Experience Day – December 11th 2021

AIE’s Interactive Experience Day on December 11th is a great opportunity to learn about game development, 3D animation, and visual effects. Students will get the opportunity to learn about the different pathways into the game and film industry, exposure to the studio experience here at AIE, and the ability to get creative in practical demonstrations…

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AIE Student Lands Prestigious Internship with Gaming Industry Leader Riot Games

  A continual passion for video games has led Second-Year student Catherine Levine to have an opportunity with gaming industry powerhouse Riot Games, known for game titles like League of Legends and Valorant.  Her journey to the Riot Games internship started with learning about some of the cultural changes happening at the company. Riot Game’s emphasis on culture and people ultimately attracted Catherine…

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AIE OPEN HOUSE – JUNE 5TH 2021

Get an inside look at career options in the video game and visual effects industry and learn what it will take to be a part of the world. Learn from AIE professors about all four of our disciplines; Game Programming, Game Art and Animation, Game Design and Production, and 3D Animation &VFX for Film. You…

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Artcade Logo 2020 | AIE

Artcade June 20th 2020

Artcade is a FREE online event dedicated to promoting video game development, independent film and art unique to Acadiana. Artcade is presented by the Academy of Interactive Entertainment.

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AIE Open House | April 2020

AIE Open House – April 18th 2020

Discover the courses designed to get you started in game development, 3D animation and visual effects for film at AIE’s Open House. The Lafayette campus will be opening their doors to visitors eager to find out about AIE courses starting in 2018. The day will include presentations on different areas of industry as well as…

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Interactive Experience Day April 2019 | AIE Seattle

Interactive Experience Day – May 2nd 2020

AIE’s  Interactive Experience Days are a great opportunity to learn about the local and international game development, 3D animation and visual effects industries. Students will get the opportunity to learn about the different pathways to get into the industry, what should be in a portfolio and will be able to get creative in practical workshops…

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AIE Seattle Open House | February 2020

AIE Open House – February 8th 2020

Discover the courses designed to get you started in game development, 3D animation and visual effects for film at AIE’s Open House. Seattle and Lafayette campuses will be opening their doors to visitors eager to find out about AIE courses starting in 2020. The day will include presentations on different areas of industry as well…

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Interactive Experience Day April 2019 | AIE Seattle

Interactive Experience Day – March 7th 2020

AIE’s  Interactive Experience Days are a great opportunity to learn about the local and international game development, 3D animation and visual effects industries. Students will get the opportunity to learn about the different pathways to get into the industry, what should be in a portfolio and will be able to get creative in practical workshops…

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