Department of Visual & Media Arts News

Motion Picture Academy to support Emerson

The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences, best known for its annual presentation of the Academy Awards, will support Emerson’s film industry–related programs through two grants for the 2012–2013 academic year.

Students attend Cannes Film Festival

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Gregory tells grads to learn resilience

More than 1,000 degrees were conferred at Emerson’s 132nd Commencement exercises, held May 15 at the Citi Performing Arts Center in Boston.

Students to speak at Commencement

Emerson has named a Writing for Film and Television major and a Journalism student with experience reporting in Pakistan as the student speakers for the College’s 132nd undergraduate and graduate Commencement ceremonies.

VMA faculty Shipps to retire

Visual and Media Arts Associate Professor Stephen Shipps is retiring this year after more than 40 years of service to Emerson College.

New photo exhibit celebrates Portuguese music

On Wednesday, May 16, in collaboration with the Boston Portuguese Festival and the Consulate General of Portugal, Emerson College’s School of the Arts will open a new exhibition titled Fado Vadio

Dexter writer speaks with students

Writer and producer for the hit show Dexter and Dorchester native Clyde Phillips talked to Emerson students April 19 about his experiences on the show, and about how they can get “a toe in the door" of the TV writing industry.

Ten VMA students score in national writing contests

Seven Emerson students and one recent graduate have won top prizes or scored as finalists in five national writing contests for TV scripts and short film scripts. Two others placed as semi-finalists.