Department of Visual & Media Arts News

Mega-hit Megamind, written by Emerson grads

Congratulations to Alan Schoolcraft ‘95 and Brent Simons ‘97, who wrote the screenplay for the #1 movie in North America. Last weekend, DreamWorks’ Megamind scored $43.7 million at the box office.

Shaw to Return to Cambodia to Continue Work on Film

In her film project Angkor's Children, Visual and Media Arts Associate Professor Lauren Shaw follows young Cambodians through their struggles to create a fresh start and better their country’s future.

Remembering Grace Kaskie ’11

Hundreds of family, friends, faculty, and students gathered at Emerson College on November 6 to pay tribute to and celebrate the life of Grace Kaskie ’11.

Emerson Embraces Queer Studies

Five Emerson faculty members conducted a panel discussion on “Queering the Academy: Diversity of Perspectives on Queer Studies at Emerson” on October 27. 

Local Artists Love WERS Live Music Week

It’s Live Music Week at Emerson’s FM radio station and local musicians will be hauling their equipment in and out of the studios all week.

IMAGINE That: Tim Riley Presents John Lennon Biopic Nowhere Boy

John Lennon would have been 70 this Saturday, October 9. It’s been 30 years since he was killed in New York City at the age of 40, but his prolific body of work still appeals to wide audiences today.

The Ghost of Bruce Conner

Internationally recognized for his work as a filmmaker, sculptor, photographer, artist, and musician, American artist Bruce Conner is considered one of the founding fathers of the independent film movement.

Lending Their Voices, Honing Their Skills

In a new program established by the Office of Communications and Marketing, Emerson students are writing press releases, covering news stories, producing videos, designing publications, and creating social media campaigns.