The BEA 2015 Festival of Media Arts awarded several electronic arts students with first place and honorable mention prizes. Their work will be recognized at BEA’s annual convention in Las Vegas, April 12-15. First place for website EA students Derek Parker, Rebekah Gourley, Whitney Meador and Stephanie Martin earned first place in the student interactive multimedia … [Read more...] about EA students win media arts festival awards
Another media, journalism and film production is gaining ground in the student Emmy award market. The short film "Mara" is a finalist in the dramatic film category for the 36th College Television Awards. Submissions undergo a three-round judging process, culminating in a Blue Ribbon panel that awards first, second and third prizes. "Mara" has moved on to the Blue Ribbon … [Read more...] about Student film is finalist in College Television Awards
Film producer/director/screenwriter Alex R. Johnson met with a large group of students, faculty and general public this morning for a free master class in filmmaking. He previewed several scenes from his upcoming film, “Two Step,” at Plaster Student Union Theater. The award-winning thriller has been making its way around the festival circuit and is scheduled for public release … [Read more...] about Students get exclusive look at upcoming indie film
Alex R. Johnson, the director and screenwriter of the acclaimed independent feature, “Two Step,” will present a master class in filmmaking from 10:30 a.m. to 12 p.m. Jan. 30, in Plaster Student Union Theater. The film will be screened the following evening, Jan. 31 from 7 to 9:30 p.m., with a talk-back session to immediately follow. Both events are free and open to the … [Read more...] about Acclaimed director to give master class in filmmaking
A group of electronic arts students are recruiting extras for a protest scene in their senior thesis production, "What Makes Us Human." How to participate The scene will take place Saturday, Jan. 17, noon to 3 p.m. in front of Meyer Library. Participants are asked to wear an article of clothing — such as a shirt, jacket or hat — that can be removed for different takes to give … [Read more...] about Extras needed for EA students’ short film