On July 19, 2014, We’re Alive will reach the end of its long journey. But that is still 5 days away, and Kc Wayland (BFA/Film and Television ’08) is still tweaking it to make sure the finale is just right. We’re Alive is an audio serial drama, which chronicles the story of Army
For the last few weeks, we’ve had a group of Korean students visiting us at Dodge College as part of our Cross Cultural Filmmaking course, taught by James Gardner . Recently, the students went on the Warner Bros. Backlot Tour. Guest author Brian Hamilton was lucky enough to join them, and sent back this report:
The hustle and bustle of broadcast news is enough work to make even the most seasoned professional’s head spin. Dodge College students are no stranger to the task, though, as they air Chapman News every Friday at noon during the school year from Marion Knott Studios. However, most of the students working on the show
It’s not often that the Dean of any school is embracing the new technology. However, we’re lucky that Dean Bob Bassett has his finger on the pulse of the future. Dean Bassett recently wrote an article for The Caucus about how social media is changing the landscape of not only production, but of education as
The Internet can help your movie-making efforts immensely. Just ask Justin Simien (BFA/Film Production ’04), who has had plenty of experience using social media to his advantage. Aside from being named one of the Ten Directors To Watch in 2013 by Variety, Simien has been busy building awareness for his film Dear White People. We
Three Chapman films won awards at the ASC Student Awards last weekend: Matthew Blake won the ASC Student Heritage Award in the documentary category for his cinematography in Forest Keepers. Ben Mullinkosson won the honorable mention in the documentary category for his cinematography in The Pink Helmet Posse. Doug Potts won the honorable mention in
Dodge College of Film and Media Arts offers a lot of amazing summer classes. For example, there is the The Continuous Take (FTV 329-04/529-04). Taught by Roy Finch , it’s the type of fun class that most students can’t even believe is a real offering. Ever since the beginning of film, continuous shots have
NOTE: DODGE COLLEGE NO LONGER OFFERS THIS CLASS. HOWEVER, WE HAVE LEFT THIS BLOG POST HERE SO YOU CAN SEE SOME OF THE THINGS WE HAVE OFFERED IN THE PAST. Dodge College is proud to offer the Professional Certificate Program in Screenwriting for the 2014-2015 academic year. Not only is it a great course,
On Saturday, May 24, we said good-bye to many students as they graduated from Dodge College. Proud family members and friends packed Wilson Field to help celebrate the accomplishments of the graduates and to wish them well as they embark on the rest of their lives. By 6PM, the students began to file in, taking
Last night, the 2014 Cecil Awards took place and it was a night filled with lots of laughs, an impressive show, and hard earned achievements. Guests started to arrive for the tented pre-party in Dodge College’s parking lot around 5:30 PM. It was here that they got their first taste of the night’s #Limitless
The entire list of nominations for the 2014 Cecil Awards are now available! Please take a moment to check out the nominations below, and see if some of your favorites made the cut! And don’t forget to buy your tickets for the 2014 Cecil Awards show now! Best Production Design – Undergraduate Alex Tomko for
Dodge College and Universal Pictures invite you to a pre-release screening of A Million Ways to Die in the West (directed by Seth MacFarlane) on Wednesday, May 28th at 7:00 p.m. in Folino Theater. A Million Ways to Die in the West, in theaters May 30th, 2014, starring Seth MacFarlane, Charlize Theron, and Neil Patrick Harris.