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Fall 2023 Scholars List

The Academy of Interactive Entertainment recognizes the academic rigor of high-performing students who have earned a high grade point average (GPA) through the Scholars List.

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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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Spring 2023 Scholars List

The Academy of Interactive Entertainment recognizes the academic rigor of high-performing students who have earned a high grade point average (GPA) through the Scholars List.

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Fall 2022 Scholars List

The Academy of Interactive Entertainment recognizes the academic rigor of high-performing students who have earned a high grade point average (GPA) through the Scholars List.

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Graduation | AIE Lafayette

Fall 2021 Scholars List

The Academy of Interactive Entertainment recognizes the academic rigor of high-performing students who have earned a high grade point average (GPA) through the Scholars List.

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Interactive Experience Day Feb 2022 Feature Image | AIE Lafayette

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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Lost Circus a game by AIE Students

Lost Circus was developed by Team Quail as the major project for a group of 2021 graduates in the second year of their Advanced Diploma in Professional Game Development and Associates of Occupational Studies.

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First Frost by AIE Students

Bring in the winter season with First Frost!

First Frost was developed on the campus of AIE Lafayette as the major project for a group of 2020 graduates in the second year of their Advanced Diploma in Professional Game Development. The game was developed over a 6-month period by a team of 10 using the Unreal Engine.

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Graduation | AIE Lafayette

2020-2021 Academic Year Scholars List

The Academy of Interactive Entertainment recognizes the academic rigor of high-performing students who have earned a high grade point average (GPA) through the Scholars List. Students with a 3.5 or higher GPA for this academic year are listed and students with a 3.8 GPA or higher have an asterisk to denote they’re received High Honors.…

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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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