There will be time-based projects, explorations through the moving image, video gaming, projection mapping, interactive installations and open collaborations! Find us on first floor, on the MAD yard with outdoor projections with special guests!
Gain insights into the paths a career in visual design can take and hear perspectives on the future of the field. Panelists, including an independent designer, a founder, and an in-house UX designer, will share their experiences, challenges, and advice for the next generation of practitioners.
Florida Atlantic University welcomes back alumna Parinaz Moghadampour for an artist talk this semester. Parinaz's immersive, tech-driven practice merges AI-generated visuals, 3D animation, creative coding, and real-time interaction, creating experiences that bridge technology and poetic reflection.
Faculty Visiting Instructor Samuel Lopez de Victoria was awarded a 2023 Ellie Creator Award for a video game art project with a peaceful narrative based on a distant future, where natural plants have merged with digital computer code to create new, sustainable power. Players become responsible for the cultivation of these plants to hack into and repair the world. The award of $12,000 from Oolite Arts, one of Miami’s largest support organizations for visual artists, will allow him to further develop his video game. Earlier this semester, Sam was honored in the Florida Panthers’ Celebration of Hispanic Excellence program, which recognizes individuals nominated by their peers, colleagues, families or friends for the positive impact they are making in South Florida and beyond. Sam founded Interactive Initiative, a non-profit that has been instrumental in fostering opportunities and mentorship within South Florida’s artistic and underserved communities. He utilizes the creation of interactive art and video games to amplify and nurture young artists' voices through gaming by ensuring participants are equipped with cost-free tools and resources, Samuel graduated with an MFA in Art and Technology from the University of Florida. He currently teaches video game design and studies in the School of Communication and Multimedia Studies. Congratulations, Sam!
A special shout out to Dr. Chris Robé who recently published his new book Abolishing Surveillance: Digital Media Activism and State Repression. Recently Dr. Robé talked about his book on the podcast Coffee With Comrades (Episode 194). Be sure to get your copy and see him in one of his upcoming talks in Philly, San Francisco, New York City, Dania Beach and Miami—congrats, Dr. Robé!
We are excited to announce THREE interdisciplinary minors beginning fall 2022! Students can now earn a minor in Political Communication, Sport Studies, and Public Relations, each requiring only 12 credits. Visit the link to learn more.
"Pacha Mama", a short film from Noitom International (Miami) was nominated for the Producers Guild of America Innovation Award (LA). The film was created by MTEn-MFA alumni Alberto Alvarez (Author and Technical Director; also current adjunct in SCMS), Brandon Martinez (Environmental Designer), and Ledis Molina (Technical Animator). More info: https://www.globenewswire.com/news-release/2022/02/25/2392485/0/en/Noitom-s-Pacha-Mama-Named-a-Finalist-for-PGA-Innovation-Award.html Congrats to Alberto, Brandon, and Ledis!
The School of Communication and Multimedia Studies won a Gold Award in the 2021 Hermes Creative Awards competition. The winning entry—a set of promotional videos highlighting the three majors in the School’s bachelor’s degree—features testimonials from SCMS faculty, students, and alumni. It was directed and edited by Dr. Joey Bargsten.
Three merit-based Palm Beach Post Scholarships will be awarded to outstanding SCMS Multimedia Journalism majors who “have expressed and demonstrated an interest in a career in journalism” through their published writings and journalistic work.
The April 16th episode of the South Florida Journal Podcast is now available. Check it out on Spotify, and also check out South Florida Journal on Instagram.