Creative Media Industries Institute

Creative Media Industries Institute CMII's mission is to create the next generation of digital storytellers. Thanks to a $22.8 million gift from the Woodruff Foundation, a 23,000 sq.ft.

The Creative Media Industries Institute trains and educates students for careers in media production, creative industry research, graphic design, music management, sound design, VR/AR, and digital publishing. CMII is organized to provide industry connectivity and entrepreneurial training to students interested in creative media arts careers. building, the “Cube,” is has been wholly renovated to ho

use CMII and create world class media/arts and research spaces. The games concentration offers a comprehensive, interdisciplinary approach to game development, and utilizes faculty from Art & Design, Film, CS, English, and Music, in addition to CMII core faculty.

09/01/2026
Start the semester at CMII with our Fall 2026 Undergraduate Orientation! Meet CMII faculty and advisors, get important i...
08/26/2026

Start the semester at CMII with our Fall 2026 Undergraduate Orientation! Meet CMII faculty and advisors, get important information about your coursework, and learn about opportunities to work on industry projects and build your portfolio.

Friday, Aug. 28, 1–4 p.m.

We hope to see you there! Register now. https://gsu.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_eDJkP2KKhU8JRz0

08/22/2026

We’re excited to welcome ASIFA-South's 2026 ASIFAC Festival back to CMII today!

Join Atlanta’s animation community for a full day of workshops, presentations, panels, screenings, and opportunities to connect with fellow artists and creators.

Come be part of the celebration of animation at CMII!

08/19/2026

A new fall semester is almost here—take a quick tour inside CMII!

From immersive experiences and production studios to esports, audio, and hands-on creative spaces, CMII gives students the technology—and the room—to explore, experiment, and create.

We’re ready to see what you’ll make this semester.

CMII is excited to host ASIFAC 2026: Pixel in Play August 21–23!Get a preview of what’s in store by tuning in to ATL Liv...
08/13/2026

CMII is excited to host ASIFAC 2026: Pixel in Play August 21–23!

Get a preview of what’s in store by tuning in to ATL Live today, Thursday, August 13, between 2–3 p.m., as ASIFA-South talks about this year’s festival and the celebration of animation, gaming, and interactive art coming to CMII. https://www.atlantanewsfirst.com/atlliveshow/

Looking to add a course this fall? Explore the business and creative technology behind music, games, and interactive med...
08/12/2026

Looking to add a course this fall? Explore the business and creative technology behind music, games, and interactive media with CMII courses in:

• CMIS 4670: Entrepreneurship in the Music Industry
• CMIS 4915: Music Scoring for Game Design
• CMIS 4915: Sound Design for Video Games

Build hands-on skills in music business, game scoring, audio production, sound design, and emerging technologies. Seats are available now—check the CRNs and add a CMII course to your fall schedule!

Turn your passion for games into a career with CMII’s B.A. in Game Design! Build skills in game art, design and advanced...
08/11/2026

Turn your passion for games into a career with CMII’s B.A. in Game Design! Build skills in game art, design and advanced technology while learning how video games are conceptualized, designed and created.

GSU Spring Semester Application Deadlines:
Early Application: Oct. 1
Regular Application: Dec. 1

Apply and start building your future in game design.

Georgia State College of Arts & Sciences Major in a Minute: Game De...

08/02/2026

We’re back at for another day of fun! 🎮

Check out these incredible projects:

🤠 High Noon — Julia Wilson, Sam Soard, José Luis Núñez Aguilar, and Aaliyah Rashid
🌿 Nature’s Bidding — CJ Joyner, Mara Spiro, and Several Confused Clowns
🎵 GrooveKeeper — Chris Calbert and team

A huge thank-you to Fernando Aragon for hosting us in the Indie Game Showcase! Stop by, say hello, and experience these amazing games for yourself.

08/01/2026

We’re live at the Southern-Fried Gaming Expo today and tomorrow! 🎮 Stop by and check out incredible CMII-themed work from recent alum Jose Luis Nunez Aguilar, current students Nathan Christie, Micah Roberts, Wayne Powell, and more. Come see what CMII creators are building!

Address

25 Park Place NE
Atlanta, GA
30303

Opening Hours

Monday 8:30am - 5pm
Tuesday 8:30am - 5pm
Wednesday 8:30am - 5pm
Thursday 8:30am - 5pm
Friday 8:30am - 5pm

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+14044135706

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