Professional Certificate Programs
Develop your artistic expression—as well as a viable career.
The professional certificate programs offered by the Boston University Center for Digital Imaging Arts are designed to meet the exacting demands of the ever-evolving world of media. They include concentrations in:
- Digital Filmmaking
- Graphic & Web Design
- Photography
- Audio Production
- Web Development
- 3D Animation & Interactive Media
To take a closer look at a particular program, click on the corresponding link. If you would like to request more information about CDIA, please fill out and submit the form on the right.
Digital Filmmaking
Cause a Scene, Inspire Action Around You.
Develop your artistic and technical filmmaking skills, and find your creative voice by exporing your talents in the Digital Filmmaking discipline at CDIA.
No matter where your professional interest ultimately lies—as a camera operator, director, producer, editor or cinematographer—you can create films that inspire, educate and inform. By immersing yourself in the world of digital filmmaking, you’ll quickly learn to use the camera to tell a story, share an emotion, or even give a voice to the voiceless.
If you would like to request more information about the Professional Digital Filmmaking Certificate program at CDIA, please fill out and submit the form on the right.
Photography
Open Your Eyes to New Possibilities.
What do you see when you look through the lens? Share your unique vision with the world by mastering the art and craft of Photography at CDIA.
For talented, well-trained photographers, the career possibilities are endless in the commercial, portrait, studio, environmental, industrial, wedding, and event photography industries. At CDIA, we can help you develop your “eye” and build the technical skills you need to truly express your creative vision.
If you would like to request more information about the Professional Photography Certificate program at CDIA, please fill out and submit the form on the right.
3D Animation & Interactive Media
Add More Depth to Your Imagination.
Animation isn’t just about cartoons anymore. At CDIA, you’ll learn the industry techniques to create compelling 3D Animation & Interactive Media that tells a story.
Whether you’re interested in a career in video games, commercial production, medical visualization, architecture, or any other industry, you’ll gain the skills and confidence to succeed as a character animator, scenery designer, technical director, visual effects artist, texture artist and more.
If you would like to request more information about the 3D Animation & Interactive Media Certificate program at CDIA, please fill out and submit the form on the right.
Graphic & Web Design
Shape How Others See the World.
The Graphic & Web Design Certificates at CDIA can provide you with the foundation you need for an amazing career as a professional designer.
Design plays a vital role in every industry and area of our lives—from communicating ideas to solving problems. If you’re interested in creating illustrations or print layouts for use in advertising, magazines, packaging or publications, Graphic Design is your ideal fit.
If you find yourself drawn to the idea of developing the unique online look and feel of commercial websites, social networking sites, and more, Web Design is your passion.
In either discipline, your work can serve to inform, educate and entertain others, and shape how they see the world. If you wish to combine disciplines, we offer the following option:
- Graphic & Web Design Dual Certificate
If you would like to request more information about any of the Graphic or Web Design Certificate programs at CDIA, please fill out and submit the form on the right.
Audio Production
Make Some Noise and Be Heard.
If music is your life or creating sound is your dream, check out CDIA’s Audio Production Certificate Program, where you’ll learn the art of sound design.
You’ll gain firsthand knowledge in how to run real recording sessions with experienced musicians. You’ll also study how music and sound are used in film, TV, animation, games and new media; and see how actual producers, recording engineers, sound designers and studio managers collaborate.
If you would like to request more information about the Audio Production Certificate program at CDIA, please fill out and submit the form on the right.
Web Development
Create the Sites Today’s Web Users Demand.
Get ready to build next-generation rich media, working with the same tools the professionals use, in our Web Development Certificate program.
In Web Development, you’ll learn to create dynamic, data-driven websites and Internet apps, using databases and programming languages to display context-sensitive web content. Upon completion, you’ll have a substantial résumé and the latest web development programming skills to enter the workforce with confidence.
If you wish to combine web design and development disciplines, choose the following option:
- Web Design & Development Dual Certificate
If you would like to request more information about any of our Web Development Certificate programs at CDIA, please fill out and submit the form on the right.
