Having trouble on the stages? Need a hand with construction rules? Want to know the do’s and don’ts of the new stages? Then you need to talk to Marita Tyler (MFA/Film Production & Cinematography ’11), Dodge College’s new Stage Manager! We obviously like to keep it within the Chapman family here, hiring alums to help
Although companies the world over seek a foothold in China, in many ways it’s easier said than done. Cultural and language differences are just the starting point of challenges to be surmounted for Americans working in China. For Dodge College faculty, the launch of the first Summer Film Academy in Shenzhen, China, was not
We are now accepting applications for the spring 2017 Pankey Scholar program. This semester, our talented Pankey Chair is producer Joyce Cox . Joyce has produced such mega-hits as THE JUNGLE BOOK and MEN IN BLACK 3, and is the preeminent Visual Effects producer in Hollywood, with credits that include AVATAR, THE DARK KNIGHT, SUPERMAN
Charlie Moe (BA/Comm ’82, MA/HR ‘85) was the very first student that brand new professor Bob Bassett met when he came to campus in 1981. Charlie graduated with his B.A. in Communications, Mass Media and Public Relations, the very next year. Thirty-four years later, his daughter Kayla Moe (’16) graduated from Dodge College with a
This week, we are proud to announce the Dodge Cast, the official podcast of the Dodge College of Film and Media Arts! Every month, we aim to bring you some great stories from all around the Dodge community; from current students and their projects, to alumni and their successes. For the last few months, we
ATTENTION ALL DODGE COLLEGE STUDENTS: Richard Gladstein announced as Marion Knott Filmmaker-in-Residence for Spring 2017 Applications due Monday, December 5 by p.m We are now accepting applications for the spring 2017 Marion Knott Filmmaker-in-Residence program. This semester, our talented filmmaker is producer Richard Gladstein who produced such films as The Hateful Eight, Finding Neverland,The Bourne
Crime doesn’t pay…but when it does, it is usually in the form of a fantastic novel. Professor Bill Rosenthal welcomed writer Michael Connelly to his New Era of Television class this past week, and had him speak to the students about his writing process, and how he turned a successful series of books into a
Though Halloween is over, we wanted to make sure to share with you all the great success that was The Harvest, which took place on October 28 at the Digital Media Arts Center. For the entire evening, students and guests were immersed into the world of The Harvest from the second they walked in the
They ran into things. They got mugged. At least one person fell over a cliff. In some cases, the benefits of augmented reality don’t seem so wonderful. While the crazy things that have happened to people chasing virtual monsters with their smart phones playing Pokemon Go has captured national media attention, an exploration of
Looking for a good way to spend your interterm? Why not take one of these awesome classes that Dodge College is offering! FTV 329/529: Audio Drama Production Explore the art and craft of writing, directing, editing, and sound designing audio-only dramas in this unique workshop. Instructor Kc Wayland has produced podcasts with over 50 million
Editing is a tough job, especially when it comes to documentaries. Not only do you have to go through hours of footage, but the editor is also the one who has to craft a story around it. They are literally in control of the emotional impact of the film, finding the heart and soul within
Vines, memes, tweets, 2 hours of a presidential debate condensed to 90 seconds. The way viewers consume news is consistently challenging traditional journalism methods, including broadcast journalism. To better prepare students for the unknown, Professor Pete Weitzner created the course Journalism in the 21st century, calling on his connections amassed over thirty years in the