admin, Author at BYU College of Fine Arts and Communications Mon, 14 Mar 2022 16:47:42 +0000 en hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.8.2 Construction Progresses on New Music Building https://cfac-archived.byu.edu/college/construction-progresses-on-new-music-building/ Mon, 14 Mar 2022 16:45:13 +0000 https://cfac-archived.byu.edu/?p=57295 The post Construction Progresses on New Music Building appeared first on BYU College of Fine Arts and Communications.

]]> The Paradigm Shifters https://cfac-archived.byu.edu/awards-achievements/the-paradigm-shifters/ Tue, 01 Feb 2022 18:26:24 +0000 https://cfac-archived.byu.edu/?p=57103 The post The Paradigm Shifters appeared first on BYU College of Fine Arts and Communications.

]]> Pop-Culture Power https://cfac-archived.byu.edu/faculty_staff/pop-culture-power/ Wed, 12 Jan 2022 21:19:16 +0000 https://cfac-archived.byu.edu/?p=57002 The post Pop-Culture Power appeared first on BYU College of Fine Arts and Communications.

]]> Ira Glass Shares Lessons from Radio and Storytelling Career https://cfac-archived.byu.edu/guest-artists/56849/ Fri, 19 Nov 2021 18:57:06 +0000 https://cfac-archived.byu.edu/?p=56849 Ira Glass, radio personality and host of the award-winning podcast “This American Life,” addressed BYU on Saturday as part of the College of Fine Arts and Communications’ BRAVO! series. His presentation of “7 Things I’ve Learned” expounded upon key lessons of his career and an analysis of the craft of storytelling. Glass began with an hour-long masterclass for select students prior to his main presentation. Delving into his narrative theory, Glass expressed his intrigue in telling the stories of everyday people. In telling these stories, he emphasized that once you have a plot and an idea, you have a story that people will be interested in. A story, Glass explained, is really about motion: that forward movement propels the story forward and captivates an audience. Glass also encouraged writers to interview children. “We’ve always done a ton of interviewing kids on the show because I love it”, Glass said. “They are constantly getting into situations where they feel the stakes are very high because it’s the first time they are doing things, and they’re right.” To read the full story by Marissa Lundeen, click here. 

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]]> BYU student film featured at the world’s largest children’s film festival https://cfac-archived.byu.edu/department-of-design/byu-student-film-featured-at-the-worlds-largest-childrens-film-festival/ Wed, 17 Nov 2021 20:51:40 +0000 https://cfac-archived.byu.edu/?p=56837 The post BYU student film featured at the world’s largest children’s film festival appeared first on BYU College of Fine Arts and Communications.

]]> The College of Fine Arts & Communications Announces #ExperienceCFAC Creative Works Contest Winners https://cfac-archived.byu.edu/experiential-learning/2021-winners/ Thu, 21 Oct 2021 19:13:28 +0000 https://cfac-archived.byu.edu/?p=56576 The post The College of Fine Arts & Communications Announces #ExperienceCFAC Creative Works Contest Winners appeared first on BYU College of Fine Arts and Communications.

]]> Intelligence Lab launches with Public Relations Fest https://cfac-archived.byu.edu/school-of-communications/intelligence-lab-launches-with-public-relations-fest/ Tue, 14 Sep 2021 21:27:26 +0000 https://cfac-archived.byu.edu/?p=56139 The BYU School of Communications hosted a Public Relations Fest on Tuesday night in conjunction with the launch of the new Public Relations Intelligence Lab. The purpose of this event was to provide students with a place to discover opportunities within the public relations program, specifically through the new Intelligence Lab. Students filled the Hinckley Center to learn about the new changes to the public relations program. Lab account supervisor Georgia McGrath said this event is a launch for the new lab so students can get to know the program, staff and opportunities available. “Hopefully it will make the lab more approachable, that we want students to come and work with us.” The School of Communications announced the new Public Relations Intelligence Lab in June. According to the news release, the goal of the lab is to “provide mentored-learning experiences with real-world clients to all students in the public relations program.” To read the full story by Anna Wilson, visit the Daily Universe. 

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]]> At Bethesda’s Waters: Celebrating 20 Years at the MOA https://cfac-archived.byu.edu/museum-of-art/at-bethesdas-waters-celebrating-20-years-at-the-moa/ Tue, 07 Sep 2021 16:32:07 +0000 https://cfac-archived.byu.edu/?p=56086 The post At Bethesda’s Waters: Celebrating 20 Years at the MOA appeared first on BYU College of Fine Arts and Communications.

]]> Department of Theatre and Media Arts Announces 2021 Outstanding Media Arts Student Awards https://cfac-archived.byu.edu/awards-achievements/department-of-theatre-and-media-arts-announces-2021-outstanding-media-arts-student-awards-2/ Fri, 03 Sep 2021 16:58:35 +0000 https://cfac-archived.byu.edu/?p=56033 TMA students shine bright by being presented with multiple awards by faculty These awards are a way for the faculty to honor those students who have been exemplary in their work and service to the department and to their peers this past year. “We have excellent Media Arts students in this department.  We are always proud of their work, and a bit in awe of them to be honest.  But to achieve what they did this year, in particular, was really special, even for them!” said theatre and media arts Associate Chair Brad Barber.    VERA HINCKLEY MAYHEW SCREENWRITING CONTEST Several years before his death in 1973, Wayne E. Mayhew of Berkeley, California, established a trust fund to provide annual awards in creative writing and fine arts at Brigham Young University in honor of his wife, Vera Hinckley Mayhew, a former BYU student. This contest is run through the College of Humanities, and the Screenwriting Contest is judged by the Media Arts Writing Committee. This year’s Mayhew Screenwriting Winning Scripts were: Feature Length Script:  Winner: A Lovely Family, written by Claire Hatch Short Script: Winner: Best Swishes, written by Jennifer Baker Runner-up: Benny, written by David Sant  TV Spec Script:  Winner: Superstore – Senior Discount Day, written by Rachel Oehler  Web Series: Winner: Liza and Her Boy, written by Claire Hatch Runner-up: Bygones, written by Rachel Oehler   APERTURE MEDIA JOURNAL AWARDS Due to the pandemic, the review & publication process for the Aperture journal was postponed for a time. Since the journal was on hiatus this year, we would like to recognize last year’s winners. Screenplay Making Contact – Sam Burton Myth Understood – Liam Isaak Home Town – Elise Finlinson New Media How Can I Help? – Dallin Penrod Radioland – Sam Burton Essays Choice, Construction, and Conversation – Nathan Young The New Dada Movement on Youtube – Kayla Gough   EXCELLENCE IN MEDIA ARTS FICTION The Fiction Production Area awards recognize students who have made a significant contribution to the production of fiction projects. We applaud their dedication, professionalism, mentoring and example.  There are a number of factors that determine these awards; if you did not receive an award this year, please know that you are still appreciated! The Fiction Faculty have awarded the following: Blake Mower Colin Phillips Diana Jones Ian Wood Isaiah Rogers Jonathan Rollins Josh Garcia Marcus Weathered Mars Moreno Claire Hatch Matt Mitchell  Max Wright Parker Gehring Eva Hansen Rachel Oehler Rachel Olson Sarah-Ann Moran Tanner Liddiard Ysabeaux Ng   EXCELLENCE IN MEDIA ARTS NON-FICTION The Non-Fiction Production Area awards recognize those who have made a significant contribution to the production of non-fiction projects during their time in the program. We applaud their dedication, professionalism, mentoring and example. The Non-Fiction Faculty have awarded the following: Outstanding Students in Non-Fiction: Sam Richins  Sophia Prestwich  Kate McKellar  Excellence in Non-Fiction: Lacey Duncan  David Sant  Anna Allred  McKay Olsen  Livia Demartini  Skyler Sorenson   EXCELLENCE IN MEDIA CRITICAL STUDIES The Media Arts Critical Studies Area awards students who demonstrate exceptional effort in analytical thinking and writing about film and media. Award recipients are now allowed—no, encouraged—to update all of their social media profiles to include the title “Critical Engager Extraordinaire.”  Seriously though, thank you for your hard work, and congratulations. The Critical Studies Faculty have awarded the following:  Sam Burton Cheyanne Elton Elias Gold Liam Isaak Adia London McCall McClellan Ysabeaux Ng Sheridan Shepherd Nathan Tanner Sophie Whitaker   EXCELLENCE IN MEDIA ARTS WRITING The Writing Area Award recognizes seniors who have made a significant contribution to screenwriting efforts within the program. The Writing Committee has awarded the following: Eva Hansen Claire Hatch Rachel Oehler Josh Bauer Micah Gandola   ANIMATION “YOU’VE DONE GOOD, KID” AWARD The “You’ve Done Good, Kid” Award is given to Animation students whose work consistently goes above and beyond and quite often does so without recognition. Your faculty and peers recognize your excellence and look forward to watching you continue to shine as you transition from BYU out into industry.  This year’s winners are: Kalen Stewart Jenika Wimmer Riki Kuniyuki-Hirahara   EXCEPTIONAL MEDIA ARTS TA/EMPLOYEES The exceptional Media Arts Employee Award is given to TAs, RAs, and staff employees who have done a stellar job for the department. We are fully aware that your hard work helps keep our department running smoothly. Those listed below were nominated by their supervisors:  James May Elizabeth Harrison Nathan Young Claire Hatch Clara Tsao Jonathan Rollins Nathan Tanner Weber Griffiths Liam Howard Sam Burton Lincoln Wagner Sam Larson Blake Knecht Josh Garcia Mamie Tonnies Suzette Payne Kennedy Koford Parker Gehring Isaiah Rogers Liam Isaak Jake McMaster Jenna Woolley Aarron Reupena Heather Moser   EXCELLENT TMA FRONT OFFICE EMPLOYEES This year we’d like to recognize the excellent work provided by our student front office staff in keeping the office running during the pandemic.  Their work was vital to keeping the department functioning during this time.  Their flexibility and adaptability was stellar, and they did it all with a great attitude and a smile! Amanda Case Brooklyn Dummar Meridian Casalegno Dinah Squire Jessica McKee Michaela Rappleyea Monroe Matsen   THE MEDIA ARTS WOMEN AND FILM SCHOLARSHIP AWARD The Women and Film Scholarship Award is a monetary award that supports the study of 1) the representations of women in film, television, and other moving image media and 2) the contributions of women to film, television, other moving image media industries, and film critical studies. The recipients of this award are:  Jenna Schaelling Claire Hatch Ysabeaux Ng Lacey Duncan   MEDIA ARTS OUTSTANDING STUDENT AWARD CONGRATULATIONS to our five Outstanding Student Award Winners! Each of these students was selected due to their many contributions to the program, their excellent scholarship, and their exemplary citizenship. We are proud to announce the 2021 Media Arts Outstanding Students are:  James May Aarron Reupena Jennifer Baker Nathan Young Elise Finlinson We also had three Outstanding Student Finalists.  They are: David Sant Emma Spears Suzette Payne

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]]> Department of Theatre and Media Arts Announces 2021 Outstanding Theatre Student Awards https://cfac-archived.byu.edu/awards-achievements/department-of-theatre-and-media-arts-announces-2021-outstanding-media-arts-student-awards/ Fri, 03 Sep 2021 16:49:17 +0000 https://cfac-archived.byu.edu/?p=56030 After a year of innovation and creativity, the TMA department offers awards to superb students  These awards are a way for the faculty to honor those students who have been exemplary in their work and service to the department and to their peers this past year. “These students are the best and brightest our theatre programs have to offer.  It is a joy to be able to celebrate their good work here at BYU and we look forward to seeing great things from them in the future!” said theatre and media arts department Chair Megan Sanborn Jones.  Outstanding Lighting Design: Emma Hansen  Outstanding Makeup & Hair Design: Abi Neilsen Outstanding Costume Design: Karaleigh Garrison Outstanding Set Design: Elisabeth Goulding Outstanding Stage Management Student: Kathryn Arnold Lee Walker Outstanding Work in Technical Theatre: Kirsten Busse Outstanding Sound Design Student: Conrad Smi Outstanding Playwriting Award: Ty Hawton, Susanna Bezooyen Outstanding Dramaturgy Student Award: Sydney Southwick Outstanding Theatre Critical Studies Student Award: Kathryn Arnold, Ty Hawton Outstanding Theatre Education Student: Katelyn Tullis Outstanding Achievement in Student Teaching: Esther Ting Outstanding Directing Student Award: Joanna Noall Outstanding MDT Student Award: Beatriz Melo, Cameron Robbins, Anna Tanner, Rachel Peterson Outstanding Acting Student: Sten Shearer, Ian Buckley Outstanding Theatre Student Finalists: Denali Linton, Ty Hawton, Melissa Longhurst, Sophie Guerrero, Sten Shearer, Benjamin Raymant The Outstanding Theatre Student: Claire Eyestone

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