Cogswell College will be an exhibitor at this year’s Game Developer’s Conference, March 9 – 13 (with the Expo on March 11 – 13). Please visit us in booth 850 to see the latest happenings at Cogswell!
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Cogswell College to Exhibit at Game Developer’s Conference 2010
Wednesday, March 3rd, 2010Cogswell College Spring Open House
Monday, February 22nd, 2010
Explore the campus on a guided tour, talk to faculty and students, listen to an alumni panel – and find out the difference Cogswell College can make in your future!
Cogswell College prides itself in providing students with the practical real-world learning opportunities and skills they need to be successful in industry. An innovative spirit is critical in the digital media and engineering industries and Cogswell focuses on preparing students to problem-solve and think as an entrepreneur. Cogswell graduates are unique in their ability to address the needs of society and employers by using a blend of science, technology and art.
Date: Saturday, February 27, 2010
Time: 11:00AM to 3:00PM
Where:
1175 Bordeaux Dr
Sunnyvale, CA 94089
Check out the schedule of activities and RSVP.
Global Game Jam 2010 Recap
Wednesday, February 17th, 2010Fifty intrepid game developers met at Cogswell College as part of the Global Game Jam to challenge themselves and their creativity in a flurry of game-making activity. The event took place from 5:00 p.m. on January 29 to 3:00 p.m. on January 31.
With such a small time frame – 48 hours – the games created tend to be innovative and experimental. This was definitely the case at Cogswell!
The group split up into eleven teams and produced 13 playable games. Teams throughout the world had to incorporate the theme of “deception” in their game. Games within the Pacific time zone were instructed to include the elements of “a Monk, a Punk, or a Skunk” in their game design.
Cogswell had one of the largest participation rates in the United States and produced the most playable games. When you add the other Bay Area locations – UC Santa Cruz and National University – our region had a whopping 82 jammers that produced an amazing 22 playable games!
(Based on an unofficial survey – USC had 52 jammers and produced 9 playable games, Digipen had 31 jammers and produced 10 playable games while Rochester Institute of Technology had 34 jammers and produced 6 playable games.)
By Sunday afternoon everyone was exhausted but felt rewarded by the results of their efforts.
Check out the games created at Cogswell and vote for your favorite!
-Bonnie Phelps, Dean of Institutional Advancement
Award-Winning Artist Colin Miller Exhibits at Cogswell College
Wednesday, January 27th, 2010
Colin Reed Miller, known by his corporate pseudonym KALI, brings his popular “Mummies” exhibit to Cogswell Polytechnical College. The artist reception takes place on February 27, 2010 from 3:00 to 5:00 p.m.
His current fine art explores consumerism inspired somewhat by his extensive experience with commercial art. In addition to mummified objects in his Kali Artifacts, the work includes their accompanying canopic jars, x-rays, how-to’s and supporting theoretical materials.
Mr. Miller has enjoyed a successful career as a commercial artist – specializing in animation and special effects – in feature films, television and advertising campaigns. As a special effects and composite artist his credits include: Coraline, James and the Giant Peach, Idylwild, Across the Universe and Cats and Dogs.
He was Key Designer for countless commercial spots for A-list clients including: Coca-cola, Ford, Turner Networks and Apple. He has also directed commercials for Nissan, PBS, Apollo Ale and Turner Networks as well as music videos for Kali, Digital (more…)
Register NOW for the Global Game Jam at Cogswell!
Monday, January 25th, 2010
There’s still time to register for the Global Game Jam at Cogswell College! Please go to http://cogswellalumni.com/ggj2010/
Don’t delay! Spots are filling up QUICK!
Spring Open House Set For February 27
Friday, January 22nd, 2010Cogswell Polytechnical College invites you, your family and friends to spend a day on campus at our upcoming Open House.
Located in the heart of Silicon Valley, Cogswell is surrounded by some of the best-known companies in the digital media entertainment and engineering industries – Electronic Arts, Cryptic Studios, Double Fine Productions, SEGA, Sony Computer Entertainment, LucasFilm, Pixar, DreamWorks, Industrial Light & Magic, Image Movers Digital, Digidesign, Dolby Labs, Cisco, Hewlett Packard, Intel, Juniper Networks, NetApp, Google and many more.
Don’t miss this opportunity to check out Cogswell’s state-of-the-art equipment, cutting edge programs and outstanding faculty. The event includes campus tours, classroom demonstrations, financial aid Q&A sessions and the chance to learn what you need to do to apply.
For the complete schedule of the day’s events and to RSVP, click here.
Cogswell Alumnus Paul Yan says,
“I learned a lot from both the teachers and from the natural competitive nature of being surrounded by other hungry students. Because Cogswell is small, you get to know most of your classmates and what they are doing – which made me competitive – but it also offered opportunities to learn from other students.” Paul is a Lead Animator at Activision.
-Bonnie Phelps, Dean of Institutional Advancement
The Offering Selected For Screening at Tiburon Film Festival
Friday, January 15th, 2010
Cogswell Polytechnical College is pleased to announce that The Offering, the first animated, short film produced under the umbrella of the Project X class, has been selected for screening at the 9th Annual Tiburon International Film Festival. The festival takes place from March 18 to 26, 2010 in Tiburon, CA just north of San Francisco.
Project X is a one-of-a-kind, project-based class – unparalleled in its scope and study as it incorporates every component of animation film production for the big and small screen. This class, under the direction of Animation faculty member and long-time professional animator Michael Huber, is only available at Cogswell. Students worked tirelessly for three semesters to produce this studio-quality short film. They were supported by a massive collaborative effort from faculty, staff, visiting artists, industry professionals and alumni.
The Tiburon International Film Festival (TIFF) seeks to provide a greater understanding of the world and its many cultures through the artistic medium of film. The festival attracts top quality films from around the world. TIFF wishes to enhance tolerance between people of all backgrounds. Its goal is one of cultural enrichment and heightened cultural awareness and to create a platform for independent filmmakers to express their talent and vision from any nation. TIFF strongly believes in its motto: “Understanding the World through Film”®
Cogswell Hosting 2nd Annual Silicon Valley Global Game Jam
Wednesday, January 13th, 2010
Don’t miss this chance to join other San Francisco/Silicon Valley game enthusiasts for the second annual Global Game Jam weekend by registering now.
Cogswell Polytechnical College, conveniently located in Sunnyvale, will once again host this exciting event for the Bay Area.
DATES: Friday, January 29, at 5:00 p.m. to Sunday, January 31, at 3:00 p.m.
COST:
$10 Students (with college email address)
$20 Cogswell Alumni
$20 Early Bird Registrants (before or on January 15, 2010)
$40 Regular registration (January 16 – 28, 2010)
Space is limited to 50 participants. Get all the details about the event and register now.
-Bonnie Phelps, Dean of Institutional Advancement
Cogswell Spring Open House – Save the Date!
Monday, December 28th, 2009Save the date for the Spring Open House at Cogswell Polytechnical College – Saturday, February 27, 2010. The Open House will begin at 11:00 am and end around 3:00 pm. All are welcome to attend, please RSVP to rsvp@cogswell.edu.
Activities for the day include taking a tour of the campus, meeting the faculty, and learning about financial aid and the admissions process. There will even be a special session for transfer students! Don’t miss your chance to see Cogswell before you apply!
Cogswell Polytechnical College
1175 Bordeaux Drive
Sunnyvale, CA 94089
408.541.0100 x155
Cogswell Gets Together to Decorate for the Holidays!
Monday, December 14th, 2009
On the afternoon of December 3rd, the lobby of Cogswell College transformed into a festive, brightly lit spectacle! Staff, faculty and students (weary from prepping for finals) all came out to help decorate the Cogswell tree with lights, ornaments and bows. Christmas music set the beat and the mood as everyone hung an ornament or two. Afterwards, a spread of delicious holiday goodies and eggnog were served, giving everyone a chance to relax and enjoy the tree and the wonderful company.
In addition to the tree, a beautiful silver menorah with multicolored candles also adorns the lobby. This year we were also the recipient of a fresh spruce wreath which is now the centerpiece on the lobby’s coffee table and fills the air with the crisp scent of winter!
