Dr. W.D. Blackmon, English department head, co-authored Inside Syria — A Phyisician’s Memoir with the book’s subject, Dr. Tarif Bakdash. This collaboration became the foundation for a multimedia, interdisciplinary project that now includes faculty, students and alumni from the department of media, journalism and film. Filming our #Syrian #Doctor #docfilm with … [Read more...] about Interdisciplinary team filming in Jordan
New documentary "Remembering the Normal Heart Controversy" will screen on Saturday, Feb. 11 at the Plaster Student Union Theatre. A talk-back session with the filmmakers will follow the screening. This film explores the controversy, politics -- and ultimately -- violence that swirled around a 1989 Missouri State production of Larry Kramer's play The Normal Heart, which … [Read more...] about Remembering The Normal Heart: screening and Q & A
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 … [Read more...] about Electronic arts featured in next Bears in the Know lunch
“Show-Me Chefs,” the successful media, journalism and film department-produced television series, will host a gala on Oct. 22 to raise money for a third season and the Care to Learn organization. More about the show “Show-Me Chefs” is a cooking competition where local chefs compete for a $3,000 prize. The show is produced by students in … [Read more...] about Show-Me Chefs to co-host fundraising gala with Care to Learn