School of Creative Arts, Entertainment and Design Student Experiences
No matter where these current or former students are in the process of reaching their goals, we salute them.
They have dared to turn dreams into reality through education in the School of Creative Arts, Entertainment and Design.
Could you be next?
Mustafa Alobaidi
Senior VFX Artist
“Now that I look at it, it was the best decision I ever made. The teachers realized I had a lot of passion for it, and they taught me to understand how things work.”
Interactive Simulation and Game Technology (Game Design)
Miguel Ardito
Miguel Ardito
Contract Production Artist
Frog Street Press Inc.
“I really enjoyed the program because I was able to do a lot of my classes self-paced at school in the labs and at home. The program is a great experience, and if you stick with it, it can change your life.”
Digital Art and Design
Miguel Antonio
Performing musician, Spanish classical and flamenco guitar
“While I was at Cedar Valley, I got an internship at a recording studio, so I worked part-time while I went to school. I use those recording skills every day now. I record my own music and CDs, so all that experience has paid off.”
Music
Patrick Lawton
System/Software Trainer
R. Jan LeCroy Center, Dallas College
“I strongly recommend any of the various Multimedia programs to anybody who is simply curious about the Internet, particularly to anybody who is creative and wants to dive — digitally speaking — into the multimedia world.”
Multimedia Technology
Liliana Rodriguez
Assistant Director, Creative Services
Marketing and Communications
Dallas College
“In my mind, the best part of the program was the instructors. The teachers always encouraged us to be structured and stay organized, and that’s one of the things that really translated to my job — you have to keep track of a lot of files.”
Digital Art and Design
Nisreen Almasri
Freelance Web Page Designer and Lab Assistant
Student Resource Center
“In my career, I am practicing everything I learned at college, and I have learned to be confident and to never give up. I recommend this program to anyone interested in computer programming.”
Web Development
Michelle Reyes
Community Liaison, Dallas Independent School District
“The most important thing I learned at Dallas College is you may not always get what you wish for, but you always get what you work hard for. No matter where you're from, you are capable of success, which can mean something different for everyone. I definitely recommend Dallas College programs to other students for its affordability, quality of education and variety of classes.”
Art
Nancy Lubar
Visual Design
“We all learned an incredible amount about how to deal with a website client from beginning to end. This was truly 'real world' learning, and I believe everyone in the class was grateful that Brookhaven offers it.”
Digital Art and Design
Naeem Wyne
Director Creative
Wyne Productions
Lahore, Pakistan
“Eastfield provided me with my first formal education in the field of design, and overall it was a great educational, social and practical experience. School has provided me with a great deal of guidance and encouragement, as well as opportunities to prove my learning and appreciation of my talents.”
Digital Art and Design
Margaret Chambers, RID, ASID
Owner, Chambers Interiors & Associates Inc.
“The best part of my experience was that it was all practical — everything I would need to know and do as an interior designer, not just theory. We really learned the nitty-gritty of being a professional interior designer, and after graduating I felt very ready to go out and practice the profession. I don’t think I could have done justice to my clients without going through this program.”
Interior Design
Shannan Hauser
Owner
Web Designer and Developer
Web Image Media
“The classes offered at Richland were full of technical information, creative inspiration and ideas. The program really got my entrepreneurial wheels turning, as I could easily see a need in the marketplace for the skills I was learning.”
Web Development
Seth Trimble
Senior 3D Artist
Bottle Rocket
“Seth enrolled in the Interactive Game and Simulation program at Richland, where professors Jeremy Roden and Tuan Ho helped guide and cultivate his skill sets.”
Digital Art and Design
Suzanne Holmes-Myler
President and Co-Owner
Zanne Holmes Designs
and Creator/Designer
Reverence Performance Dance Apparel Line
“There are three key disciplines to fashion design: sewing, patternmaking and design, all of which El Centro efficiently planned and taught during my years there. I always knew I had the talent and desire, but El Centro gave me the tools and confidence to succeed.”
Fashion
Uyen Vo
Interactive Designer
imc2
“This program was the only one I could find that offered so many aspects of digital art and interactive programming. They teach you so many programs and make sure you learn the technical skills.”
Digital Art and Design
Whitney Hendrickson, RN, RID, EDAC
Interior Designer II, Perkins+Will
“Choosing where to go to school took some research. I had a hard time justifying the cost of a traditional university. At El Centro, I was able to take all the core classes I needed to take the licensure exam in a few years to become a Registered Interior Designer without the high costs of a university.”
Interior Design
Kathleen Fasanella
Business Owner,
Apparel Technical Services,
Albuquerque, N.M.
“You know, I always got every job I applied for in patternmaking, even before they checked my references. The last salaried job I had, I once mentioned that to the designer and she volunteered, 'You went to El Centro. We’d hire anyone who went there.'”
Fashion
Levi Palmer
Co-founder and Designer, palmer//harding private label
“The best part of my experience there was the incredibly knowledgeable and encouraging faculty, as well as the amazing location that El Centro provided. My education here has provided me with the necessary foundation of skills and knowledge in the fashion industry, which I use on a daily basis today.”
Fashion
Robert Agee
Senior Designer
Corporate Markets Division
Fossil Inc.
“In the Visual Communications program, I learned the tools and programs that I use every day on the job. My studies opened up my mind to the design world. The best part was learning how the programs work and how much I could do with them. The possibilities are virtually endless. Once you discover that, the sparks just start flying in your head, and you can really get creative.”
Geographic Information Systems (GIS) Technology
Jerry Dean
District Manager, Aramark Higher Education
“The experience at El Centro helped establish my career as an executive chef. Now I work in food service administration, where I have the ability to impact the culinary experience of thousands.”
Culinary and Pastry Arts
Jeremy Freeze
Freelance Fashion Designer
New York City
“What I appreciate most about my education from El Centro are the technical aspects of the trade that I learned there; they’ve helped me tremendously. I’ve met people who went to other fashion design schools and I’d put what I know against what they know any day.”
Fashion
Unleash Your Creativity at the School of Creative Arts, Entertainment and Design
Step into a world where imagination meets opportunity. At the School of Creative Arts, Entertainment and Design, Dallas College empowers aspiring artists, performers, and innovators to turn their passion into a profession.
Whether you're pursuing a career in visual arts, music, film, theater, or design, our programs are built to inspire and equip you with the skills needed to thrive in today’s creative industries. With hands-on learning, expert faculty, and access to cutting-edge technology, you’ll gain real-world experience that sets you apart.