Phil Hettema ILLU ’81, Art Center alumnus and founder of The Hettema Group, an award-‐winning theme park and museum design firm, said, “These are difficult economic times for everyone and Art Center students are not exempt, but I have a sense that the College is responding to these challenges in a forthright way. The energy and sense of vision at Art Center feels stronger than ever and the strategic plan exemplifies this. There's a real investment and passion in the students with a focus on dynamic learning and initiatives that are meaningful in today’s world."
Industry leaders, including Phil Hettema, discuss the impact of "Avatar" and the future of 3-D filmmaking for attractions in this month's issue of Funworld magazine.
