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Did you know...Seminole States "Freaks and Geeks" computer gaming competition was awarded "Best Computer Event" by Florida Leader Magazine in 2003. |
![]() Ten Years of Freaks and GeeksFreaks and Geeks, which is hosted by the Digital Media and Network Technology programs, will include an expo for students to meet and network with industry professionals as well as design and gaming competitions. The free event will also include a student digital art show, vendors and workshops. Freaks and Geeks started out with an enthusiastic professor and a few students who wanted to play LAN games after midterms. Since then, it has grown into a community event and was named "Best Computer Event" by Florida Leader Magazine. Last year, more than 150 students competed. Previous industry partners have included Disney Feature Animation, EA-Tiburon, UCF's Digital Media Program, local print shops, graphic designers, storyboard artists, advertising agencies, Bright House Networks, Microsoft and the Digital Media Alliance Florida. This is the third year the expo has been held at the College's Heathrow Center, the home of the digital arts and construction programs, and the Employ Florida Digital Media Banner Center, a statewide industry training center. The Center is located at 1055 AAA Drive. For more information, please contact Seminole State's Digital Media Program at 407.708.4508. |