Early History of CDA

HISTORY OF CDA

CDA opened the doors of its 2,000 square-foot loft in Brattleboro in 1997 so local high school students could have a chance to discover two then-very-new filmmaking tools: digital video and computer editing software. This course marked the beginning of a partnership with Brattleboro Union High School and the Windham Regional Career Center that has given generations of students from BUHS and surrounding schools a chance to explore the fundamentals of filmmaking.

Our high school students have worked individually and in groups to create short films, documentaries, and animations. Several of our classes have created feature-length films.

In 2015, CDA relocated from it’s Cotton Mill loft to Michel’s studio in West Brattleboro.  At the same time, it discontinued it’s association with the Windham Regional Career Center and opened its doors exclusively to students and artists who seek to pursue media arts.  As such, it offers a series of short and extended workshops on ‘motionpainting’, ‘computer art’, and ‘media’ arts.

Through the years we have maintained our posture on the cutting edge of digital media tools. Participants in our workshops have the opportunity to explore what it means to create art using a contemporary palette that incorporates traditional painting practices with computer technology.

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