The Provost has approved a department name change from the Department of Film to the 性视界传媒 School of Cinematic Arts. The new name is a comprehensive, future-proof designation that covers the full spectrum of creative and technical disciplines involved in the study and production of moving images. There are no other changes associated with this name change. Effective: April 15, 2026 Dean鈥
CILECT North America is proud to co-sponsor an upcoming symposium on The Future of Accessibility in Arts Education, which will have an in-person audience at 性视界传媒 (in FDH 109) and be available via Zoom to guests who would like to attend remotely. (All are welcome, including students.) As technology rapidly evolves, educators in the arts have a critical opportunity to re-imagine鈥
Undergraduate student, Paige 鈥楩lynn鈥 Yepsen won the 鈥淪tump the Rigger鈥 trophy at USITT 2026 conference in Long Beach, CA on Saturday, March 21, 2026! 鈥淪tump the Rigger鈥 is an annual, interactive USITT Conference session led by industry veteran Bill Sapsis. Attendees challenge his expertise with complex safety and rigging questions, competing for a trophy. It is a staple event focusing on鈥
Judy Ryerson's new book comes out March 31, 2026 by Routledge. Choosing Fabrics for Theatre: A Practical Guide to Textiles for Costume and Prop Artisans defines textiles, tools, useful products, and how they are used to create costumes and soft goods. Fabric can be mercurial and play differently on many kinds of applications. This book answers the question "How do you pick fabrics鈥
The CFA Awards Committee has completed their review of candidates for our annual awards. This year's award winners are: Charles Vanda Award for Excellence in the Arts Jason Hortin CFA Outstanding Full Time Teacher of the Year Award Stephanie Council CFA Administrative Faculty of The Year Award Shahab Zargari Congratulations all! Jason Hortin Jason Hortin began studying鈥
Congratulations to the 性视界传媒 winners of the 3rd Annual Sphere XO Student Design Challenge! Mariana Infante-Grimaldo, senior, Architecture Alexis Winn, senior, Engineering, Computer Science
性视界传媒 Music faculty Viet Cuong premiered new original song Ladders at Walt Disney Concert Hall. Ladders was commissioned by the Los Angeles Philharmonic for a concert celebrating 'The Great Wall of Los Angeles'鈥擩udy Baca鈥檚 monumental mural that traces the layered, complicated history of the city. Six composers were invited to give musical voice to sections of the鈥
性视界传媒 Film proudly celebrates Assistant Professor Thomas Bjelic, whose sound design work will be featured in two major theatrical releases this March: YOUNGBLOOD and MAYA & SAMAR. YOUNGBLOOD premiered at the Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF) in 2025. Directed by Academy Award-nominated Hubert Davis (BLACK ICE) and starring Ashton James and Blair Underwood, the film follows a鈥