Keeping Epic In Tune | April 18, 2016

As a self-described shy kid, a young Billy Bramer probably never would have guessed that he’d be holding a supervisory position at Epic Games years later. Or singing in front of hundreds of people. Billy Bramer “FIEA was actually amazing in regards to picking up cross-disciplinary communication skills”— Billy Bramer, Epic Games A graduate of…

Princeton Review: UCF’s Video Game School Ranks No. 1 in North America | March 15, 2016

The best video game graduate school in North America is the University of Central Florida’s in downtown Orlando, according to The Princeton Review and PC Gamer magazine. #1 Ranked Graduate Game Development Program in the world! “I’m thrilled that the Princeton Review recognizes the quality of our outstanding faculty and students, our facilities and our…

In Your Face | February 11, 2016

Ingrid Aguero gets up close and personal with star athletes in her role as an environment artist FIEA Alumni Ingrid Aguero “It’s important to keep a good attitude and be seen as a dependable person on the team who is willing to help out no matter what is asked.”— Ingrid Aguero, EA Tiburon Few people…

Killer Experience | May 19, 2015

A Group of FIEA Alums Help Keep “Killer Instinct” Kicking Nick Pham, Tammy Dao, Steve Kosanovich, Tiffany Dao, Rogier van Etten “The end result is very visual, but there are a lot of technical details in the creation.”— Rogier van Etten, Iron Galaxy Studios Each work day, FIEA alum Nick Pham synchs up the latest…

From FIEA To Finland | December 4, 2014

FIEA alum Matt Laurence talks about “Angry Birds,” friendly Finnish and working for Rovio Matt Laurence “I had a job before I even graduated”— Matt Laurence, Rovio Florida native Matt Laurence has spent most of his life in the Sunshine state’s warm, welcoming weather. This year will be quite different, however, as he prepares to…

Grad Creates Art for League of Legends | December 2, 2014

You might say it was twisted…ahem…fate that brought FIEA alum Ryo Tazi and League of Legends together. FIEA Grad Ryo Tazi “It’s a great feeling, Especially as a huge fan of LOL to see that I contributed to the game’s art”— Ryo Tazi In Spring of 2012, while still an art student at FIEA, Tazi…

Lehnert Wins Award For First Film Score | November 12, 2014

FIEA alum Paige Lehnert recently won a “Best Feature Film Score” award at the 2014 Portsmouth International Film Festival for her musical work on the film “The Search For Simon.” Paige Lehnert at the 2014 Portsmouth International Film Festival “It’s a really exciting industry because it’s not stale…it’s always trying to strive for the next…

At Home On The Battlefront | February 12, 2014

Dennis Brännvall returns to his native Sweden as lead level designer on Star Wars™ franchise Dennis Brännvall “I think FIEA really taught me how important collaboration is. And how to compromise”— Dennis Brännvall, EA Dice Dennis Brännvall was a long way from home when he joined FIEA’s production track in Fall of 2011. He’s since…

Trick Of The Light | February 6, 2014

Lighting artist Scott Knapp has done lighting for AAA games, movies and even Super Bowl commercials Scott Knapp “Lighting artists’ jobs are essentially to bring things to life”— Scott Knapp “Lighting artists’ jobs are essentially to bring things to life,” muses FIEA alumnus Scott Knapp. Since graduating, Scott’s been breathing life into a diverse group…