The Sky’s The Limit | November 8, 2017

FIEA Students Win 2nd Place in Space-Themed Game Jam. Rafael Brochado and Denis Savosin “This was an idea I had bouncing around my head for a while.”— Rafael Brochado FIEA students Rafael Brochado and Denis Savosin love games. And they love space. And those two passions came together on October 1, 2017 as they created…

Exploring New Worlds | August 26, 2017

Kristal Nembhard was 2,500 miles from home when she bumped into FIEA alumni who helped her make a life-changing decision. Kristal Nembhard, artist from Cohort 14 “I do realize that I chose a field that’s extremely competitive. But I do understand to make it, you must be the best, which is why I’m going to…

Leader of the Band | August 23, 2017

Elisabeth Seigel hopes to use her love of music, video games and leadership to compose her own bright future Elisabeth Seigel, Producer from Cohort 14 “I know that FIEA will teach me everything I need to know to be able to lead a team and present a high caliber game.”— Elisabeth Seigel Throughout her life,…

Shakespeare To Software | August 22, 2017

To Code or Not To Code? That Was the Question Keegan Cimler Asked Himself: Whether to Pursue Programming or Performing? Keegan Cimler, Programmer from FIEA Cohort 14 “I have to admit that I’m a little nervous to start…and with the very accelerated track FIEA has in place, it just means that this entire experience is…

Mind Games | August 22, 2017

Born in Portugal, Rafael Brochado has worked and lived in several countries. But the journeys he wants to go on now are all in his head. Rafael Brochado, Producer from FIEA cohort 14 “With space being one of the few subjects I enjoy more than games, the prospects of being right at the heart of…

FIEA Welcomes Its Largest, Most Diverse Class Ever | August 21, 2017

FIEA student Aaron Cendan formed Stickless to help a friend. Now he’s building controllers for competitive and disabled gamers around the world. FIEA Cohort 14 The Florida Interactive Entertainment Academy (FIEA), UCF’s graduate game development program, welcomed its largest and most diverse class on August 21, 2017. Seventy-three graduate students started the program, which is…

Imagineering the Future | July 31, 2017

5 Questions With Alumnus James Moore, Alumnus James Moore talks about his work as a Disney Imagineer. James Moore at Epcot “I really appreciated FIEA’s team dynamic; much of what you will do or accomplish will ultimately be dependent on more than just your efforts.”— James Moore What is a Disney Imagineer and how did…

From Game Maker To Myth Maker | March 22, 2017

FIEA alumus Matthew Laurence ’06, is being compared to Percy Jackson creator Rick Riordan thanks to his debut fantasy novel Freya. Matthew Laurence showing off his first copy of Freya “What hooked me instantly was the witty setup: in the very first sentences we get to know this girl living in a mental hospital claiming…

FIEA No. 2 Video Game School in North America in Princeton Review Rankings | March 21, 2017

The University of Central Florida’s video game graduate school ranks No. 2 in North America, according to The Princeton Review and PC Gamer magazine. FIEA, #2 Ranked graduate game school “UCF prides itself on its innovative programs and I’m glad the Princeton Review continues to recognize us as a leader in interactive entertainment education.”— Ben…

Ticket to Ride | December 19, 2016

Artist Carlos Weiser now enjoys the thrill of designing rides at Universal Studios. Carlos Weiser went from frustrated architect to attraction designer at Universal Studios. “I liked the relationship with the professors”— Carlos Weiser, Universal Studios Carlos Weiser, attraction designer at Universal Studios, was once an architect looking for a change. A decade ago, he…