This summer, ETC students took their skills beyond the classroom and into the real world — designing, coding, and creating at companies shaping the future of technology and entertainment. From building AR tools for film production at Fuzzy Door Tech to enhancing the Snapchat experience at Snap Inc. to helping design new rides for Universal... Read more »
Full ArticleBy: Hannah Kinney-Kobre Each summer, Carnegie Mellon University’s Entertainment Technology Center (ETC) is taken over by high schoolers from all over the world. These enthusiastic and energetic students — mostly rising juniors and seniors — come to Pittsburgh for one reason: to learn to make video games at CMU’s National High School Game Academy (NHSGA),... Read more »
Full ArticleBy Hannah Kinney-Kobre Earlier this year, the Los Angeles area was swept by devastating wildfires that resulted in lost lives and the destruction of close to 16,000 structures. California isn’t alone in this; extreme wildfire activity has more than doubled worldwide in recent years, including in regions where fires aren’t typically common. Educating communities about... Read more »
Full ArticleBy: Hannah Kinney-Kobre Physical Presence Pet (PPP), a project developed by a team of ETC students, began with a simple idea: making a VR pet that could substitute for the real ones they’d left behind to come to Carnegie Mellon University. What they ended up creating was much bigger: an unprecedented experiment in virtual companionship... Read more »
Full ArticleThis year, the first “ETC Year in Reflection” captures the stories, achievements, and creative spirit that define our community. From groundbreaking student projects and faculty accomplishments to alumni milestones and industry partnerships, this annual publication highlights the work, and the people, that are shaping the future of entertainment technology. Explore the full issue below or... Read more »
Full ArticleWhen LinkedIn published its first “Skills on the Rise” report earlier this year, the findings reinforced what Carnegie Mellon University’s Entertainment Technology Center (ETC) and IDeATe programs have long understood: the future belongs to professionals who thrive in collaborative workplaces and seamlessly combine creativity and technology. LinkedIn’s comprehensive analysis examined millions of user profiles, job... Read more »
Full ArticleAs this year’s graduates from Carnegie Mellon University’s Entertainment Technology Center (ETC) prepare to step into the next chapter, we caught up with five graduating students to hear where they’re headed, what drives them, and how their time at the ETC has shaped their journey. Whether they’re headed straight to a full-time job at a... Read more »
Full ArticleOn Sunday, May 11, Carnegie Mellon University’s Entertainment Technology Center (ETC) proudly celebrated the graduation of the Class of 2025 in front of friends, family, and members of the ETC community. With excitement, gratitude, and no shortage of applause, we recognized a cohort of storytellers, artists, programmers, and more — all ready to shape the... Read more »
Full ArticleFounded as a collaboration between the School of Drama and the School of Computer Science, Carnegie Mellon University’s Entertainment Technology Center (ETC) has always maintained strong ties with Drama—ties that continue through ongoing interdisciplinary projects like Spring 2025’s Encore team. “Both are committed to championing interdisciplinary collaborations, and exploring challenging and innovative forms of creative... Read more »
Full ArticleOjas Sawant, a 2015 graduate of Carnegie Mellon’s Entertainment Technology Center (ETC) and a 2025 Tartans on the Rise honoree, returned to campus during Spring Carnival to reflect on his career path. In a Q&A session titled “Revolutionizing Software and Storytelling with AI: A Conversation with Ojas Sawant,” he shared insights into his journey from... Read more »
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Student handbook for the ETC class that started August 26 2024
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Student handbook for the ETC class that started August 28 2023.
Post graduation results of ETC students who completed degree requirements in December 2021 and May 2022
Post graduation results of ETC students who completed degree requirements in December 2020 and may 2021
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