Electronic arts (EA) alumnus Derek Parker didn't always want to be a user experience designer; he initially attended Missouri State as a cell and molecular biology major. "After I finished my freshman year, I realized that I wasn't passionate about the coursework or the career path I had chosen. I took some time to reflect and think about things that I was passionate about, … [Read more...] about Alumni Spotlight: Derek Parker
What does an Oscar-winner, a Dora the Explorer game-creator, and a Visual Effects Compositor have in common? They all began their path to creative discovery in the Electronic Arts Program at Missouri State University. The Electronic Arts (EA) Program, spearheaded by three distinct academic departments – Music; Art + Design; and Media, Journalism, and Film – produces students … [Read more...] about 20 Years of the Award-Winning Electronic Arts Program
Desmond Dornak, graduated from the Electronic Arts/Animation program in 2017 and is living the dream making stopmotion animation for Dreamworks TV. He can be seen in this behind-the-scenes interview about a recent episode for the "Trolls Toymotion" series. The full, finished episode can be seen here. Desmond is freelancing with the Oklahoma City film studio Reckless … [Read more...] about Animation alumni working for Dreamworks
Todd Reynolds's ART 110 classes, Introduction to New Media, will be presenting their keyframe animation assignments at the local haunted house, Hotel of Terror. Most of the animations being shown are Halloween themed or related to the horror movie genre and are a perfect fit for a night of spooks and frights at Springfield's longest running haunted house. The animations, … [Read more...] about A Night of Frights Animation Fest
The first exhibition for the 2015-16 school year at the Student Exhibition Center will be the Biennial exhibition of student work by Animation, Digital Arts, and Electronic Arts students. August 28-September 19, 2015, with a First Friday opening reception on September 4. The SEC is located at 838 E. Walnut St. at the corner of John Q. Hammonds PKWY; entrance is free … [Read more...] about Animation, Digital Arts, and Electronic Arts Student exhibition