Awards and honors continue to mount up for the Electronic Arts Senior Thesis project, Ghoul School (2012). In September, this highly entertaining horror comedy short film will screen at four festivals in California, Colorado, Ohio and Louisiana. As director, Brook Linder, reports, "with Ghoul School playing this weekend at the Celluloid Screams: Sheffield Horror Film … [Read more...] about “Ghoul School” Continues to Rock the Film Festival Circuit
When it came time for Mike Owens and Jody McFarlen to begin their senior thesis, they knew that they wanted to work with a local museum. The two electronic arts majors at Missouri State University were intrigued by the Discovery Center’s ability to teach, inspire and even stir up a little bit of curiosity within its visitors. So they approached the museum with the idea of … [Read more...] about Electronic Arts students find inspiration through collaboration
“Epilogue,” the Web series developed by students in the department of media, journalism and film (MJF) at Missouri State University, received second place in the series category of the 34th College Television Awards. “This national recognition really puts Missouri State and MJF on the map for production programs and validates all of the hard work and long hours that nearly … [Read more...] about Student Web series places in College Television Awards
Steph Anderson, print and internet journalism senior, has been selected to receive a Mark of Excellence Award from the Society of Professional Journalist. Anderson was named a finalist in three categories: General News Photography - Battle of the Bartenders Photo Illustration - Swimmer heads to Olympic Trials Sports Photography - This is supposed to be an … [Read more...] about Journalism student selected for Mark of Excellence award
As we near the end of the semester, the Department of Media, Journalism, and Film would like to take a moment to recognize some outstanding student accomplishments. Two students won at the 2012 Associate Collegiate Press Awards. Steph Anderson, senior print and internet journalism major, won third place in the Sports Picture category, as well as an honorable mention in the … [Read more...] about End of Semester Spotlight on Student Accomplishments