Reaping The Harvest of Virtual Reality
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
Documentary Filmmaking Welcomes Chuck Workman
This year, we are lucky to add Chuck Workman to our full time faculty for our Documentary Filmmaking program. His credits include Magician: The Astonishing Life and Work of Orson Welles, What is Cinema? Visionaries, and The 82nd Annual Academy Awards, just to name a few. Advice to students: “You’ll find that the professional film
Students Jump in to Explore Augmented and Virtual Reality
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
Check Out These Fantastic Interterm 2017 Courses!
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
Documentary Editing Workshop Gives Tips On How To Make The Story
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
Austin Film Festival: Screenwriting, Short Films, BBQ, and Dodge
The Austin Film Festival takes place every year in mid-October with a strong focus on screenwriting and emphasizing storytelling with screenings, panels, and workshops – so it’s no surprise that Dodge had no less than 3 short films and one feature script finalist in this year’s event! As I got to the main hub of
Brooke Adair Walters: Queen of the Halloween Haunt
It’s that time of the year again, when witches, ghosts, and monsters come out from the darkness to lurk our world, free to frighten the living with every trick they have. Luckily for them, they have master designer Brooke Adair Walters (BFA/Film and Television New Media ‘06) on their side. Walters is a name
Pre-Release Screening: HACKSAW RIDGE
Please join us for an advanced pre-release screening of HACKSAW RIDGE on November 3, 7p.m. in the Folino Theater. Seating is first come, first served. HACKSAW RIDGE is the extraordinary true story of Desmond Doss [Andrew Garfield] who, in Okinawa during the bloodiest battle of WWII, saved 75 men without firing or carrying a gun.
New course ‘Journalism in the 21st Century’ explores the changing landscape of news
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
Alumni Spotlight - Justin Deimen
Every so often, we’ll be spotlighting alumni and what they are up to these days. These Q&A sessions will give you a bit of insight into where the world has taken them since graduation. This week, the spotlight is on Justin Deimen (BFA/Creative Producing ’12). DODGE: Share your career path with us –
Dodge Showcases its VR on the (Paramount) Lot
Fighting robots. Staring into the eye of a whale. Visiting the moon with Buzz Aldrin. That’s how I spent my Friday, thanks to VR on the Lot, a conference held at Paramount Pictures Studios in Hollywood on October 13 and 14. Held by the newly formed VR Society, this two-day conference showcased the latest in
Soundtrack Class Teaches The Importance of Music
One of the coolest things about learning about filmmaking here at Dodge College is that you get to learn every aspect of it; from the pre-production, the shot composition, and right down the soundtrack itself. An integral part of any piece of media, music invokes feelings in us and adds more nuance to every scene