The Spring 2015 Diploma Presentation Ceremony took place in many rooms. The Brazen Brass 5 performed a majestic prelude in the Caruth Auditorium. Theatre alum Katie Featherston (B.F.A. Theatre, 2005) and star of the wildly successful film Paranormal Activity addressed the newly-minted graduates in the Bob Hope Theatre. Caps were thrown on the steps of the Bob Hope Lobby. Photographers Kim and David Leeson were on the stage and on the scene to capture the day, where new stories began for Meadows students. This was the scene.
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There is no such thing as a quiet year at Meadows School of the Arts.
As we continue on to the next academic year and reflect on the inspiring events of 2014-15—including the launch of a new initiative, Fashion Week, bringing new stage productions to life, innovations in arts data, Meadows at the Meyerson and much, much more—we present a look at photos we love from the year at SMU Meadows School of the Arts. The indefatigable photographer Kim Leeson was on hand for many Meadows events. Here are just some of our favorites:
The new Master of Arts in Popular Film and Media Studies, which launches in fall 2015, degree at SMU Meadows School of the Arts prepares students for careers in the critical study of the motion picture, television and related media industries.
You’ll learn the theories and philosophies of film and media through intensive examination of Hollywood film studio genres, the impact of organized fandom on the development of science fiction and fantasy television series, the ways popular media have been vilified for political gain and more.
The Dallas Film Society Summer Film Camp brings students together with professors from SMU’s Division of Film and Media arts, helping educate budding filmmakers, and stir up talent in the Dallas Fort-Worth area. The DFS’ sessions concentrate the production aspects of filmmaking, including screenwriting and acting. Here are scenes from the latest camp:
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Don’t Just Talk About Films. Make Them.
SMU Meadows Division of Film and Media Arts is devoted to training and mentoring students to become artists in film and media. Alumni enjoy careers as directors, screenwriters, producers, cinematographers, media executives and artistic directors, with work ranging from documentaries and shorts and feature-length films to television series and online digital videos. Alumni projects have included work on Lincoln, August Rush, Jurassic Park, Supernatural, King of the Hill, Wishbone, Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone and other well-known productions.