AAF Buffalo's 2026 American Advertising Awards theme, "It's All Been Done Before," was especially fitting for our Graphic Design students. As always, they won an impressive number of awards this…
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As you start looking at colleges and degree programs, you’ll likely still have some questions about what you’ll actually be learning in class. Villa Maria College’s digital media design program…
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Author, lecturer, and activist Sister Helen Prejean is set to visit Villa Maria College on March 18, 2026. Sr. Prejean is best known for her groundbreaking book, Dead Man Walking: An Eyewitness Account…
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Junior Animation student Emily Jagiello recalls her experience attending the 2025 Ottawa International Film Fest. Though I was unsure what to expect, I am nothing but grateful that I had the…
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Digital content is everywhere. Each day, we scroll on social media, click through websites, and watch videos online. While anyone can create content, there’s an art to making content that…
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Article written by retired criminal defense attorney and current art student Mike Taheri. In the late summer of 2025, while deeply considering taking Professor Kyle Butler’s Drawing 101 class, yet…
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If you’re passionate about art, design, video, or animation, it can be difficult to choose a single college major. Animation, graphic design, and motion design are some of Villa Maria…
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Digital media design is about learning how to think visually in a digital world. Students develop the ability to communicate ideas through design, motion, layout, and interactive platforms. These skills…
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Motion design is a creative field that combines artistic skill with professional discipline. Villa Maria College’s motion design program doesn’t just teach techniques; it prepares students for real-world, job-ready roles…
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Chances are you’re already experimenting with TikTok effects, video edits, or even mods in your favorite games. Motion graphics is the natural next step for turning that curiosity into a…
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