School of Creative Arts, Entertainment and Design Student Experiences

No matter where these current or former students are in the process of reaching their goals, we salute them.
They have dared to turn dreams into reality through education in the School of Creative Arts, Entertainment and Design.
Could you be next?

Miguel Antonio

Performing musician, Spanish classical and flamenco guitar

“While I was at Cedar Valley, I got an internship at a recording studio, so I worked part-time while I went to school. I use those recording skills every day now. I record my own music and CDs, so all that experience has paid off.”

Music

Patrick Lawton

System/Software Trainer R. Jan LeCroy Center, Dallas College

“I strongly recommend any of the various Multimedia programs to anybody who is simply curious about the Internet, particularly to anybody who is creative and wants to dive — digitally speaking — into the multimedia world.”

Multimedia Technology

Nisreen Almasri

Freelance Web Page Designer and Lab Assistant Student Resource Center

“In my career, I am practicing everything I learned at college, and I have learned to be confident and to never give up. I recommend this program to anyone interested in computer programming.”

Web Development

Michelle Reyes

Community Liaison, Dallas Independent School District

“The most important thing I learned at Dallas College is you may not always get what you wish for, but you always get what you work hard for. No matter where you're from, you are capable of success, which can mean something different for everyone. I definitely recommend Dallas College programs to other students for its affordability, quality of education and variety of classes.”

Art

Nancy Lubar

Visual Design

“We all learned an incredible amount about how to deal with a website client from beginning to end. This was truly 'real world' learning, and I believe everyone in the class was grateful that Brookhaven offers it.”

Digital Art and Design

Naeem Wyne

Director Creative Wyne Productions Lahore, Pakistan

“Eastfield provided me with my first formal education in the field of design, and overall it was a great educational, social and practical experience. School has provided me with a great deal of guidance and encouragement, as well as opportunities to prove my learning and appreciation of my talents.”

Digital Art and Design

Margaret Chambers, RID, ASID

Owner, Chambers Interiors & Associates Inc.

“The best part of my experience was that it was all practical — everything I would need to know and do as an interior designer, not just theory. We really learned the nitty-gritty of being a professional interior designer, and after graduating I felt very ready to go out and practice the profession. I don’t think I could have done justice to my clients without going through this program.”

Interior Design

Shannan Hauser

Owner Web Designer and Developer Web Image Media

“The classes offered at Richland were full of technical information, creative inspiration and ideas. The program really got my entrepreneurial wheels turning, as I could easily see a need in the marketplace for the skills I was learning.”

Web Development

Seth Trimble

Senior 3D Artist Bottle Rocket

“Seth enrolled in the Interactive Game and Simulation program at Richland, where professors Jeremy Roden and Tuan Ho helped guide and cultivate his skill sets.”

Digital Art and Design

Suzanne Holmes-Myler

President and Co-Owner Zanne Holmes Designs and Creator/Designer Reverence Performance Dance Apparel Line

“There are three key disciplines to fashion design: sewing, patternmaking and design, all of which El Centro efficiently planned and taught during my years there. I always knew I had the talent and desire, but El Centro gave me the tools and confidence to succeed.”

Fashion

Uyen Vo

Interactive Designer imc2

“This program was the only one I could find that offered so many aspects of digital art and interactive programming. They teach you so many programs and make sure you learn the technical skills.”

Digital Art and Design

Whitney Hendrickson, RN, RID, EDAC

Interior Designer II, Perkins+Will

“Choosing where to go to school took some research. I had a hard time justifying the cost of a traditional university. At El Centro, I was able to take all the core classes I needed to take the licensure exam in a few years to become a Registered Interior Designer without the high costs of a university.”

Interior Design

Kathleen Fasanella

Business Owner, Apparel Technical Services, Albuquerque, N.M.

“You know, I always got every job I applied for in patternmaking, even before they checked my references. The last salaried job I had, I once mentioned that to the designer and she volunteered, 'You went to El Centro. We’d hire anyone who went there.'”

Fashion

Levi Palmer

Co-founder and Designer, palmer//harding private label

“The best part of my experience there was the incredibly knowledgeable and encouraging faculty, as well as the amazing location that El Centro provided. My education here has provided me with the necessary foundation of skills and knowledge in the fashion industry, which I use on a daily basis today.”

Fashion

Robert Agee

Senior Designer Corporate Markets Division Fossil Inc.

“In the Visual Communications program, I learned the tools and programs that I use every day on the job. My studies opened up my mind to the design world. The best part was learning how the programs work and how much I could do with them. The possibilities are virtually endless. Once you discover that, the sparks just start flying in your head, and you can really get creative.”

Geographic Information Systems (GIS) Technology

Jerry Dean

District Manager, Aramark Higher Education

“The experience at El Centro helped establish my career as an executive chef. Now I work in food service administration, where I have the ability to impact the culinary experience of thousands.”

Culinary and Pastry Arts

Jeremy Freeze

Freelance Fashion Designer New York City

“What I appreciate most about my education from El Centro are the technical aspects of the trade that I learned there; they’ve helped me tremendously. I’ve met people who went to other fashion design schools and I’d put what I know against what they know any day.”

Fashion

Ira Thomas

CGI Artist

“Being able to pursue my dreams and passions with other people that had that same feeling was a great experience. It also helped that I had great professors that saw my efforts and helped me reach my goals and keep challenging and pushing me beyond my limits.”

Digital Art and Design

Herman Cardona

Library Associate, Dallas Public Library

“As an Exhibitions Coordinator, Herman recruits local professional artists to exhibit their work in the library's art gallery, the Lillian Bradshaw Gallery. With this and other duties held at the library, Herman's mission is always to expand access to the arts for all members of the community.”

Art

Greg J. Lakloufi

Chief Creative Officer and Executive Creative Director HW Creative

“My Visual Communications professors were all outstanding, real-life professionals, very knowledgeable about the trends of the industry at the time. I developed strong artistic affinities with my illustration professor Ray-Mel Cornelius rather quickly.”

Digital Art and Design

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Unleash Your Creativity at the School of Creative Arts, Entertainment and Design

Step into a world where imagination meets opportunity. At the School of Creative Arts, Entertainment and Design, Dallas College empowers aspiring artists, performers, and innovators to turn their passion into a profession.

Whether you're pursuing a career in visual arts, music, film, theater, or design, our programs are built to inspire and equip you with the skills needed to thrive in today’s creative industries. With hands-on learning, expert faculty, and access to cutting-edge technology, you’ll gain real-world experience that sets you apart.