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UPCOMING EVENTS

VCAD Presents: SideFX - The Houdini Advantage for Creative Careers

February 26, 2026 | 3:00 PM (PST)

Join VCAD for a free live Zoom session on Thursday, February 26, from 3:00 to 4:00 PM PSTwith SideFX , the creators of Houdini , the industry-standard software powering today’s most impressive visual effects and immersive game worlds.

Understand the Technology Powering Today's Film and Games From cinematic masterpieces to immersive game worlds, the industry tools used by studios define how artists collaborate and create. Learn how Houdini's procedural workflows prepare you for real production environments. Start developing your skillset for gaming and film by ...

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PAST EVENTS

  • Virtual Graduation Exhibition

    2026: By Design Looking for creative work made with purpose? Join us online Wednesday, January 28, from 10:00 Am to 4:00 PM MST for our Virtual Graduation Exhibition and explore thoughtful, well-craft...

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  • VCAD Virtual Open House Winter 2025

    🔥 Unleash Your Imagination. Design Your Tomorrow. Thinking about turning your creativity into a career? 🎨 Picture your designs lighting up screens and skylines. Your imagination can shape the world ...

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  • Procedural Modeling Basics in Houdini: Simple Destruction Workshop

    Explore the power of Houdini in this free beginner workshop led by Kong Studio's Technical Art Director (and our new VCAD Head of Media Arts Programs), the renowned Gil Nam Choi! In this free online s...

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  • 2025 Halloween Contest

    Halloween is here, and it’s time to get creative! VCAD students, show off your design flair and artistic imagination in our Halloween Costume Contest. 🧙‍♀️ How to Enter: Campus staff will be capturin...

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  • VCAD Online Graduation Exhibition Fall 2025

    Check out the VCAD Online Graduation Exhibition on Tuesday, Oct. 28, and celebrate bold ideas and brilliant new designers as they begin to shape the future of art and design! 📅 October 28, 2025 🕙 10...

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