Sessions College

Live Event Recordings

In our Sessions Live series, we interview creative professionals about their secrets to career success. Each semester, we bring our students industry insights relevant to design and digital media majors.

You can register for future events at our Open House page. Sessions Live events are free for students, alumni, and prospective students and participation is welcome.

Recent Events

Launching a Career in Digital Media

We interview interactive designer and brand strategist Deniz Coker to unpack his career and address some key questions for design / digital media graduates.

Fearless: Finding Fulfillment in Photography

Lifestyle, fitness, and portrait photographer Thomas Ingersoll shares highlights and insights from his photography career.

How to Become an Illustrator

Veteran designer and illustrator Eric Torres discusses his path to becoming a professional.

Preparing a Professional Portfolio

What are employers are looking for in portfolio? How will they assess your skills and the quality of your work? We asked Executive Creative Director Gardner DeFranceaux.

Making an Independent Movie: Filmmakers Explain

Andre Robert Lee and Tim Kirkman explain how they made an award-nominated independent movie.

The Making of Maxie LaWow: An Animator Explains

Storyboard Artist and Animation Director Bill Drastal on his experience as Head of Story on an animated movie.

AI-Driven Tools in Photoshop and Lightroom

How are Adobe’s new AI tools influencing creative workflows? Sessions Photography Dept Head Felicia Kieselhorst discusses how to use AI-driven tools in Lightroom and Photoshop.