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AIE helps students achieve their passions through scholarship opportunities for Fall 2021
Starting April 1st, prospective and current AIE students can apply for scholarships to help fund their journey into Games & VFX. AIE offers students the ability to qualify for Academic Merit and Need-Based Scholarship Opportunities. AIE awards over $200,000 annually to current and incoming students as a commitment to invest in our students and grow…
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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 RESPONSE TO COVID-19 – MEASURES TO ENSURE SAFETY, WELL BEING AND LEARNING CONTINUITY
In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, AIE has put in place precautionary measures to ensure your safety and wellbeing whilst ensuring the continuity of high-quality learning.
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AIE’s National Veterans Roll Call
The National Roll Call project is a national grassroots effort to make Veterans Day on every campus a special time of appreciation and reflection. The 2019 National Roll Call honors those who have served and are serving, as well as the fallen. On November 11, AIE will conduct a simultaneous “minute of silence” at 11:00…
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3 Major Reasons Why Conventions and Conferences Are Important for Your Career
There’s something for everyone at any convention or conference, but why do so many industry people attend events like PAX and GDC (Game Developer’s Conference) every year? 1. Limitless Opportunities By going to conventions and conferences, you will have so many opportunities to make friends, connections, and people that may want to join you on…
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Lafayette Campus Game Jam – November 8th
What is a game jam? The goal of a game jam is to come together and make a game (be it a videogame, board game, card game…) Jammers quickly come up with new ideas, and make quick sketches of how they might work to prototype and playtest. Often jammers have a theme or central idea…
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What Is Minor Production?
If you’re new to how the Academy prepares for group projects, you’re in the right place. This is one of the many things that sets us apart from most colleges, and it’s something we especially take pride in. For many of the students, this will be their first foray into video game production. Roles on…
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Can I Get Into the Video Game Industry Without a Degree?
For someone seeking a career in the game industry, this is a common question. If you are standing at Point A, your current level of experience, and are looking towards Point B, your future job in the game industry, you are likely asking, “What’s the best way to get there?” You are going to need…
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AIE Student Placement Specialist Honored in Game Advocacy’s 50 Over 50 List
Cami Smith, our specialist in Industry Relations and Student Placement, has been honored in Game Advocacy’s 50 Over 50 list. Originally created by the former IGDA executive director, Kate Edwards, the 50 Over 50 list takes a stand on ageism in the video game industry. “For this initial, experimental project, a Google form was created…
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IGDA Baton Rouge Showcase
IGDA Baton Rouge Showcase featured games from AIE Lafayette students, as well as some from Louisiana State University. The IGDA Baton Rouge Showcase also had a guest speaker, Marc Aubanel (Need for Speed Underground, Marvel Nemesis, Sanctuary). Here are some of the games that were showcased at the event from Team AIE Lafayette: The year…
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