Gaming and Animation Students Gain Real-world Experience
Ten undergraduate students completed animation and game design internships this year, gaining hands-on experience with organizations ranging from local media companies to independent game developers.
Under the guidance of Robert Passarelli, chair of the Animation and 3D and Game Design and Development programs, students interned with Wilmington-based DeTV, Newark game developer Luna Wolf Studios and other creative organizations. Additional internship opportunities are being developed with AllDunn Studio, a Philadelphia animation incubator, and a Wilmington film company.
“Most of these businesses are very small,” Passarelli says. “Interns help them expand their projects and get their work done sooner.”
Beyond technical skills, students experience the collaborative process behind creative production. “Students learn to understand the pipeline and the teamwork it takes to put on a show or design a game,” Passarelli says.
Passarelli leveraged his industry connections to create the internship network, generating benefits beyond student learning. Jeremy Bregermann, co-owner of Luna Wolf, has since joined WilmU as an adjunct faculty member.
Internships reflect the University’s emphasis on building relationships that help students become career-ready, according to Dr. Robin Weinstein, dean of the College of Business and Technology.
“This highlights our commitment to experiential learning and industry partnerships,” he says.
– Eileen Smith Dallabrida
Ten undergraduate students completed animation and game design internships this year, gaining hands-on experience with organizations ranging from local media companies to independent game developers.
Under the guidance of Robert Passarelli, chair of the Animation and 3D and Game Design and Development programs, students interned with Wilmington-based DeTV, Newark game developer Luna Wolf Studios and other creative organizations. Additional internship opportunities are being developed with AllDunn Studio, a Philadelphia animation incubator, and a Wilmington film company.
“Most of these businesses are very small,” Passarelli says. “Interns help them expand their projects and get their work done sooner.”
Beyond technical skills, students experience the collaborative process behind creative production. “Students learn to understand the pipeline and the teamwork it takes to put on a show or design a game,” Passarelli says.
Passarelli leveraged his industry connections to create the internship network, generating benefits beyond student learning. Jeremy Bregermann, co-owner of Luna Wolf, has since joined WilmU as an adjunct faculty member.
Internships reflect the University’s emphasis on building relationships that help students become career-ready, according to Dr. Robin Weinstein, dean of the College of Business and Technology.
“This highlights our commitment to experiential learning and industry partnerships,” he says.
– Eileen Smith Dallabrida
