DePaul University Jarvis College of Computing and Digital Media - CDM

The future of film is being shaped right here in Chicago 🎬

The DePaul University School of Cinematic Arts has been ranked the No. 10 film school in the nation by The Hollywood Reporter, once again earning its place among the country's most respected programs.

Students collaborate with industry professionals through Project Bluelight, learn from faculty who are active filmmakers, explore emerging technologies shaping the future of entertainment and gain hands-on experience at DePaul's soundstages at Cinespace Chicago Film Studios, the Midwest’s leading film and TV production hub.

Congratulations to the DePaul University Jarvis College of Computing and Digital Media - CDM students, faculty, staff and alumni who continue to bring amazing stories to life.

Learn more about the School of Cinematic Arts: https://bit.ly/4xqvmTJ

Last week, the School of Computing held its annual Introduction to Engineering camp for high school students. Students learned foundational skills of intelligent systems engineering and applied those skills—including interacting with sensors and motors, prototype design, and programming robots—with hands-on activities in CDM's new CyberLabs.

Just before he takes the commencement stage, School of Computing student Stavan Gandhi reflects on his DePaul experience: https://tinyurl.com/3n8b6692

For many students studying technology today, the challenge isn’t access to information; it’s learning how to turn ideas into meaningful, real-world change. In this Q&A, CDM assistant professor and Idea Realization Lab director David Ramsay explains how his teaching philosophy emphasizes fearless experimentation, rapid skill building and technology designed around human needs.

Building fearless creators: How David Ramsay is rethinking technology education David Ramsay, director of the Idea Realization Lab, shares how hands-on experimentation, creative risk-taking and human-centered technology prepare students for a fast-changing future.

DePaul students are helping bring an ambitious new film to life: “The Lagoon” is a large-scale production supported by the School of Cinematics Arts’ Project Bluelight program. The film recently wrapped post-production and represents an expansive project, involving approximately 104 students, 16 faculty members, and multiple professional department heads.

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DePaul film students dive into ‘The Lagoon’ for Project Bluelight Through Project Bluelight, DePaul students are gaining hands-on experience on a professionally produced film

Moving on up! 📈 The Princeton Review ranked our undergrad game programs 25th (up 3 slots) and our grad programs 18th (up 5 slots)! At CDM, game study is a truly interdisciplinary experience. Students from all three schools (Design, Computing, and Cinematic Arts) develop games collaboratively, gaining hands-on, real-world experience in facilities like DePaul Originals Game Studios, the Jarvis Innovation Center, and a host of game research and development labs.

“Our students are taught essential game design skills, are challenged to think creatively, and ultimately collaborate across our game design, game programming, and game art programs,” says associate professor and undergraduate game design chair Lien Tran. “It’s quite unique to have these dedicated programs work together: it really elevates the game projects.”

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CDM’s School of Design has once again been named a Top Design School by GD USA Magazine !

Our program prepares students to communicate to diverse audiences through a wide range of design practices, integrating emerging media and contemporary technologies including typography, interaction design, branding, illustration, motion graphics, package design, programming, and digital fabrication. But learning extends far beyond the classroom, where students have the opportunity to collaborate with community organizations, work on funded projects with social impact, and take advantage of spaces like the Print Lab, Idea Realization Lab and Jarvis Innovation Center.

Check out our School of Design Showcase on June 11! Work from graphic design students will be on display at the Chicago Design Museum. https://www.eventbrite.com/e/2026-depaul-school-of-design-student-showcase-tickets-1989032418507?aff=ebdsoporgprofile

Variety’s Education Impact Report names DePaul University as a top school for film and TV storytelling and innovation. The School of Cinematic Arts’ curriculum, built around experiential learning, offers students the opportunity for hands-on learning experiences that mirror professional workflows. Read more:

Variety highlights School of Cinematic Arts DePaul School of Cinematic Arts mentioned in Variety Education Impact Report spotlighting schools that center innovation and storytelling within a changing film industry landscape.