Last week, I had the exciting chance to see our brand-new motion capture suits transform a living, breathing Dodge College student into a robot. A big robot. It was only the second day of their Interterm boot camp, “Motion Capture Fundamentals, Techniques, and Practical Exercises,” and yet I don’t think anyone in the
As anyone in any media-related field will tell you, getting exposure and developing a public presence others can relate to is simply the best route you can take to success as a young adult about to the enter the workforce. Get your work seen now: submit it to us here, or add yourself to the
We are just a couple of days away from the start of the Sundance Film Festival and I couldn’t be more excited! This year, we have several films screening at both Sundance and Slamdance that have alumni involved in the production. Storytellers broaden our minds: engage, provoke, inspire, and ultimately, connect us. — Robert Redford,
If there’s one thing Californians love, it’s the sunny, outdoor weather. If there’s a second thing Californians love, it’s sports. With a new television venture on the brain, Professor Pete Weitzner is aiming to give some lucky Media Arts students the perfect combination of the two. You see, for years, Dodge College students have been
If you’re a TV writer with an offbeat sense of humor and a love of working around children, the Nickelodeon Writing Program could be a great opportunity to get your name out into a niche industry. And what better time is there to brainstorm new projects, than January’s more laid-back academic schedule? The Program offers
Haven’t nailed down your plans for January yet? No problem, you’re in the right place. And for those of you on the final stretch towards your degree, a reminder about a very important deadline rapidly approaching on January 15. Read on for all the critical info! Interterm Please take note of the following academic deadlines:
After being named one of the Top Creative Millenials by Elite Daily, our own Oliver Bogner has cracked Forbes’ prestigious list of the top “30 Under 30” Presenting our third annual 30 Under 30, a tally of the brightest stars in 15 different fields under the age of 30. This is the time to be
Two outstanding Dodge College alumni received massive, early holiday gift this year: a grant from the Caucus Foundation to celebrate their filmmaking passion! Michael Fitzgerald (MFA and Maura B. Kelly (’13, MFA Film & Television Production) were winners of Student grants from The Caucus For Producers, Writers & Directors in 2012. They were among five others
The College Television Awards unofficially known as the “Student Emmy Awards” is open for submissions. The name is confusing because it doesn’t deal strictly with television except that the awards are given out by the Emmys Foundation. Also, the awards are given to the producer of the film, which mirrors the hierarchy in television. About
Dodge College student Oliver Bogner is quite possibly one of the busiest twentysomethings in southern California. With the various accolades and accomplishments he’s already known for, between a full-fledge production company, a reality TV pilot, and profiles in Forbes Magazine, you’d be forgiven for assuming he’s an alumni, out of school for half a decade.
The folks at Charleston International Film Festival are big fans of Chapman, and especially the films from Dodge College. And who can blame them? The Charleston International Film Festival (CIFF) is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization created in 2007 to bring people together through the art and science of film. Through this unique art, which has
Professor Pete Weitzner recently shared some great photos from trips his Broadcast Journalism students have taken in and around LA TV production hot spots. Visits to LA newsrooms and network-TV shows are a mainstay of the broadcast-journalism program. This fall ChapTown’s future newsies were in control rooms and on set at HBO’s Real Time with