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
Electronic arts and media, journalism and film students and faculty at Missouri State University won 14 awards from the Broadcast Education Association’s (BEA) Festival of Media Arts. Missouri State’s awards spanned multiple categories at the national festival, including audio, video and writing. “This national recognition is part of a consistent track record of success for our … [Read more...] about 14 festival wins for the BEArs
The full, finished episode can be seen online. Desmond is freelancing with the Oklahoma City film studio Reckless Abandonment Pictures which was contracted for five episodes of the stopmotion series. As a student, stopmotion was of special interest to Desmond. It’s a technique that requires patience, persistence, and special care as the animator brings static objects to … [Read more...] about Animation alumnnus working for Dreamworks
Filmmakers and screen actors often rely on each other to make a production work. This symbiotic relationship is driving a growing collaboration between Missouri State’s department of media, journalism and film, and department of theatre and dance. Student Becca Thompson works behind the scenes on the set of “Counting to 1000.” Overlap in theatre and film Kurt … [Read more...] about Theatre and film professors partner to give students comprehensive film production experiences
The electronic arts program will be showcased at the Nov. 18 Bears in the Know luncheon. This luncheon will go in-depth about the creativeness and diligence of this award-winning department, with presentations from the following speakers: Mark Biggs, associate professor and associate dean of the College of Arts and Letters Vonda Yarberry, interim department head of art and … [Read more...] about Electronic arts featured in next Bears in the Know lunch