Need Something To Do This Summer?
So finals week is here, and the summer is almost upon us. After another successful semester of getting your learning on, you’re looking forward to three whole months of relaxing. Or are you? Are you like me, one of those people who can’t sit still for more than five minutes, and need something to do?
Marion Knott Memorial Plaque Dedicated To Her Memory
Back in November, the Dodge College community lost one of its greatest supporters and allies , Marion Knott. While the main building of Dodge College is named after her, some of our students may not realize who Marion was or what a huge impact she had on our school. Marion Knott was born
Production Design Showcase Wows Us Again
Every year around this time, the Production Design students take over the lobby of Marion Knott Studios to show off the amazing things they’ve worked on over the year. The display showcases concept drawings, previsualization sketches, architectural blue prints, and models of various sets that the students created. When making a film or show, production
Netflix’s Ted Sarandos Will Deliver Keynote Address to Dodge College’s Class of 2015
Orange, CA (May 8, 2015) – Netflix’s Chief Content Officer Ted Sarandos, one of the most visible and influential executives in the entertainment world today, will deliver the keynote address at Chapman University’s Dodge College of Film and Media Arts’ 2015 commencement ceremony on Saturday, May 23. Ted Sarandos oversees content acquisition for Netflix and
Panther Profile: Trevor Stevens
EDITOR’S NOTE: Tansu Philip (BFA/Television and Broadcast Journalism ’16) has been doing a series of posts over on Buzzfeed profiling some of our talented students, and she was kind enough to share them with us. She will be profiling someone from each of Dodge College’s majors before the year is over, so keep an eye
Fellows at the Full Frame Film Festival
Recently, Helen Scheer took some of our students, attending as “Fellows”, to the Full Frame Documentary Film Festival in Durham, NC. Our students were kind enough to keep a journal each day, and we’re happy to present some entries from them so you can get a snap shot of the festival and their time
Women in Focus 2015 A Huge Success
Last Friday, students, faculty, guests, panelists and friends gathered in the Folino Theater for the 16th Annual Women in Focus conference, where Dodge College hosted a panel of the most prominent women in the television industry participating in an open discussion with students and the community regarding their personal experiences. The event kicked off
Dodge Entrepreneurs Leading The Way
The alumni and current students of Dodge College are quite the innovative group. Time and time again, they have proven that they are not strangers to the entrepreneurial spirit. Many have went on to create their own companies, filling in a niche that others had not thought of before. From production companies to apps, these
Panther Profile: Delaney Delponti
EDITOR’S NOTE: Tansu Philip (BFA/Television and Broadcast Journalism ’16) has been doing a series of posts over on Buzzfeed profiling some of our talented students, and she was kind enough to share them with us. She will be profiling someone from each of Dodge College’s majors before the year is over, so keep an eye
Bogart's Big Apple Adventure
EDITOR’S NOTE: Recently, Bogart Avila (BA/Public Relations and Advertising ’15) traveled to New York City to receive the American Advertising Federation award, which opened new doors for him. He wrote about his experience and was kind enough to share it with us! Madison Avenue is where you strive to be when you enter the
Kc's Guide To SXSW
EDITOR’S NOTE: Kc Wayland, our Digital Applications Specialist here at Dodge College, recently went to SXSW to participate on a panel, and came back with some great tips for those of you who may be thinking about going next year. A few weeks ago, I was invited as a guest speaker for SXSW 2015
Pre-Release Screening: TRAINWRECK
Dodge College invites you to a pre-release screening of Trainwreck , the latest film from Judd Apatow, on Thursday, April 23 at 7PM in the Folino. Blockbuster filmmaker Judd Apatow ( The 40-Year-Old Virgin , Knocked Up , This Is 40 ) directs Universal Pictures’ Trainwreck, starring breakout comedic actress Amy Schumer