Immersive, collaborative and designed to unlock your creativity—for over 130 years Cogswell has been helping people turn their passion into their professions. Today, it’s your turn. Explore our program offerings to help you develop the skills you need for the job you’ll love.
Pairing business, technology and creativity, our students come to the heart of Silicon Valley to deepen and grow their passions. The result? A skilled and dynamic community with a social life that is surprisingly robust.
Student Life Presents Election 101 Learn how to vote! Join the discussion and learn the following: How to do independent research for elections, How to register How to vote by mail/absentee Where to get more info This event is for our CUSV Community. Zoom link has been emailed. If you have any questions please reach out to cbrown@cogswell.edu
Get the inside scoop on what it's like to be on the esports team at Cogswell University of Silicon Valley. This 1:1 experience with coach Alex will cover tips on training and development skills in the games League of Legends and Overwatch, learning through esports, scholarship opportunities and more! When: Thursday, October 15, 2020 5pm - 6:30pm PST Where: Zoom (Link will be sent day of the event) RSVP HERE
Learn about Cogswell University of Silicon Valley and all we have to offer from the comfort of your home. Hear from our department directors, get your financial aid questions answered and see past graduate work. RSVP today, and a link will be sent the day of the event. Questions? Please email admission@cogswell.edu. RSVP HERE
Join us Wednesdays for a chat with professionals in the industry. Speakers from companies like Intel, Industrial Light and Magic, Blizzard, and more! Wednesday, November 18th! Guest speaker: Ross Petersen - Independent Music & Audio Professional As a Grammy nominated music professional with over 15 years experience, Ross has recorded, produced and mixed some of the industry’s top artists, including Bruce Springsteen, Shania Twain, Train, John Mayer, Phil Phillips, Five For Fighting, Gavin Degraw and the Goo Goo Dolls. Stay…
Are you interested in creating an animated film? Do you want to see how your ideas come to life? Come learn how audio and animation work together! Join industry professional and Department Director Xo Nguyen as he talks about the animation and audio pipeline, and how students (just like you!) create award-winning films! Date: Thursday, November 19, 2020 Event Time 6pm –7:30pm PDT Format: Online: Zoom A zoom link will be sent the day of the event. RSVP HERE Questions?…
Did you know that there are many ways to cover college expenses? Find out at this workshop! This workshop hosted by our Financial Aid team will provide you the following information: • How to apply by completing the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA®) • Step-by-step guidance • Review of several grants and scholarships available for those who qualify *Financial Aid, Grants, and Scholarships are available for those who qualify Saturday, December 12th at 10am - 11:30am | Zoom…
Have you ever wondered what this gaming thing is all about? Head Esports Coach Alex Holler will walk you through the gaming world and answer all your questions. Topics include: Navigating your way through the Gaming Industry Learning how to talk like a Gaming Pro Careers Available in Gaming Valuable Skills Learned while Gaming Teamwork and Communication Date: Wednesday, December 16th Event Time 6pm PST (Pacific Standard Time) Cost FREE Format: Online RSVP HERE
Don’t miss our live virtual event! Not only will you hear from our guest speaker, but this is your chance to learn about our brand-new programs, take a peek at some of our award-winning animated short films created by our students, and learn about grants and scholarships. Our special guest speaker is Julius Dobos. He has over two decades of professional experience as an award-winning composer of electronic and film music, sound synthesist, sound designer & audio engineer, Julius Dobos…
Students! Join us for Coffee with the Provost. This event will occur for the rest of the term each Monday morning from 9:00–10:00 via Zoom (see the details below). Bring your favorite morning beverage to your webcam and join in casual conversation. There’s no agenda, just a chance to chat and get some much-needed human contact. All we ask is that everyone be respectful of the fact that we will have many people on the video call, so please be polite…
Meet one of CUSV's amazing alumni at this exciting virtual event! Bugi Kaigwa will give an inside look into his journey from college to working professional. Get a glimpse into a day in the life of a character rigger as well as the process of designing real-world video games. Bugi Kaigwa Character Rigger/ Technical Artist at Visual Concepts Bugi Kaigwa is a former Digital Arts Engineering student. After graduating, he joined Visual Concepts Entertainment as a TechnicalArtist where he works…
