Real to Reel: Expressing Yourself in the Digital Age

Computional Media, a joint program between the College of Computing and the School of Literature, Communication,
and Culture, gives students the opportunity to use computing to express themselves. This exciting degree is the fastest growing major currently on the GT campus, and there’s plenty of demand. EA Games, Pixar, Disney and Turner are some of the many companies offering CM students internships, co-ops and full time career opportunities.

The courses within CM involve design classes, film courses and general media studies, many of which focus on using current software such as Maya, Photoshop, Illustrator and Flash. Students have the option to choose any 2 studio
classes, an advanced studio course and any 4 LCC specialty courses. CM students also the option to go into Game Design, Video/Special Effects and UI/ Web-design.

As a CM major, I had the opportunity to co-op with Georgia Pacific in the Consumer Products IT group where I worked on the design and development of many of the consumer product websites, including Angel Soft, Dixie, Brawny and Sparkle. I've also seen many of my peers go on to do consulting, create their own start-up companies and have their name featured in the credits of the new NBA Live 2009 video game. A CM degree opens countless doors; after all, when it comes to exercising your creativity, the sky’s the limit!