Artist turned Entrepreneur Matt Raithel When Matt Raithel began studying at Missouri State in 2000, he came seeking a pathway to video game design through the Electronic Arts (EA) program. Raithel was drawn to EA because of the interdisciplinary progressive nature of the program. Despite the extremely competitive application process, he was accepted and joined the animation … [Read more...] about Alumni Spotlight: Matt Raithel
Assistant Professor Andrew Twibell has been involved in filmmaking for over 20 years—first as a student, then a professional, before becoming a professor. “Prior to coming to Missouri State I was based in Austin, Texas, where I worked professionally in documentary, narrative, music video, and commercial production. These days, my work as a filmmaker is focused on … [Read more...] about Faculty Spotlight: Andrew Twibell
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 … [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
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