By Daily Press staff
The Santa Monica College Design Technology Department has announced “Digifest ‘06,” a festival showcasing the work of students in raised animation, digital video, graphic design, game and web design programs.
The event will be held Friday, May 12 at the SMC Academy of Entertainment and Technology, 1660 Stewart St. The event is free, as is parking.
Screenings of animation films are scheduled for 2 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. in the academy’s screening room (room 235). An exhibit of graphic, game and web design work will be held from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. and 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. in room 204 and 203 at the academy. Two-dimensional animation work will be displayed in the academy’s lobby gallery.
“We’re excited to showcase the incredible work of our students in design technology,” said Bill Lancaster, department chair. “Because we work so closely with the design and entertainment community, we are able to train our students in the latest techniques using state-of-the-art technology. Our students go on to careers with such companies as DreamWorks, Digital Domain, Rhythm & Hues, Sony Computer Entertainment, Sony Computer Entertainment and Warner Bros.”
For further information, call (310) 434-3713.
Originally published in the Santa Monica Daily Press print edition on May 11, 2006. Read the original PDF.