Carlo Diego
Assistant Professor
Media Arts and Technology
EMAIL: cdiego@bmcc.cuny.edu
Office: S-622F
Office Hours: https://calendly.com/cdiego/office-hours
Phone: +1 (212) 220-8101
Professor Carlo Diego teaches 3D animation, motion graphics, and digital graphic design. His interests include 3D modeling, animation, motion graphics, mid-century architecture and design, future user interface design, generative art, virtual reality, and game engines.
Expertise
3D Animation, Motion Graphics, and Design.
Degrees
MFA – Lehman College, Digital Media
Courses Taught
- Students will learn to construct 3D motion graphics for video, film, game, multimedia and internet applications. Students will use an advanced CGI program to make original animations in a three-coordinate spae. Students will learn to model three-dimensional objects and to choreograph scenes, controlling character movement, lighting, sound, and camera directions.
Prerequisite: MMP 100 or MMA 100 - This course follows ANI 401. Students will use an advanced CGI program, to make original animations in a three-coordinate space. Students will learn to model three-dimensional objects and to choreograph scenes, controlling character movement, lighting, sound, and camera direction. Small groups will produce short animations.
Prerequisite: ANI 401
Corequisite: ENG 101 and MAT 100-level or higher - This course offers an introduction to the fundamentals of creating motion graphics and visual effects for a variety of media projects. Students will develop foundation design skills, apply animation principles in time-based visualizations, and illustrate a working knowledge of visual storytelling and industry-standard motion graphics, compositing, and visual effects applications.
Prerequisite: VAT 161 or VAT 171 or MMA 100 or MMP 100 - This image-based course will introduce graphic design as the foundation upon which effective visual communication is built. Investigation of the elements and principles of graphic design will lead to specific design problems and their solution. The development of ideas and the ability to communicate them effectively will be covered. Discussion of both vector and bitmap-based digital graphic platforms will begin progress toward industry-standard computer proficiency.
Research and Projects
Current
Ad Art Show 2022, Westerfield World Trade Center – The Oculus in New York, May 2022
Group show, AI & After Effects
Past
Rita by Quentin Angus, Museum of New Zeland Te Papa Tongarewa, April 2022
Animator
The Unseen, The Holy Art Gallery in London, Virtual Show, March 2022
Group show, AI & After Effects
Virtual Choir, Shirley Fiterman Gallery in New York, December 2021 – January 2022
Creative Director, Animator
Reberation, The Holy Art Gallery in London, Virtual Show, August 2021
Group show, 3D rendered still images
Virtual Show, Greenpoint Gallery in Brooklyn, March 2021
Group show, 3D rendered still images
Oblivion, The Holy Art Gallery in London, Virtual Show, April – May 2021
Group show, 3D rendered still images
Sublime, California Art League’s 2021 International Spring On-Line Exhibit
Group show, 3D rendered still images
Virtual Choir Premiere, Online Platforms, Oct 2020
Creative Director, Animator
Publications
Honors, Awards and Affiliations
AIGA NY – Board Member
SMPTE – NY Chapter Member
GetNFT! – Artist Collective
SMPTE NY Section Commendation, October 2020: Launching Your Media Career in the Age of COVID
Co-Producer
Additional Information
CETLS Panel: Fostering Community in the Classroom with Discord, Nov 2021
Facilitator & Panelist
