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Xiaowen Zhu G鈥12: Following Global Path to Career as Independent Artist
Xiaowen Zhu earned a master of fine arts (M.F.A.) degree from the art video program in the College of Visual and Performing Arts‘ Department of Transmedia聽 in 2012. A London-based documentary filmmaker, media artist, curator and writer, she uses video,…
Department of Drama No. 8 on Hollywood Reporter鈥檚 Best Drama Schools List
The College of Visual and Performing Arts鈥 Department of Drama has jumped to no. 8 on the Hollywood Reporter’s (THR) list of the 鈥淭op 25 Undergraduate Drama Schools.鈥 For the past two years the department has been ranked no. 13;…
School of Design Selected to Exhibit Chair Practicum at ICFF 2016
The School of Design in the College of Visual and Performing Arts is one of only 13 schools selected to exhibit during NYCxDESIGN week at ICFF, which was held May 14-17 in New York City鈥檚 Jacob K. Javits Convention Center….
Michael S. Tick Named Dean of the College of Visual and Performing Arts
With extensive experience in the performing arts, arts administration, teaching, fundraising and academic leadership, Michael S. Tick has been named the new dean of the College of Visual and Performing Arts.
Nine Alumni Nominated for Tony Awards
Nine 黑料不打烊 alumni received individual nominations or produced plays and musicals nominated for the 2016聽Tony Awards. Established by the American Theatre Wing, the Tonys celebrate excellence in the theater. The winners will be announced on Sunday, June 12. The…
Padgett Receives Continuum + Arthur Pulos Award
William Padgett, an associate professor of communications design in the College of Visual and Performing Arts鈥 (VPA) School of Design, has been named a recipient of the Continuum + Arthur Pulos Award, which recognizes innovation in interdisciplinary design education at…
‘Inspirare’ Artwork at Hendricks Chapel Seeks to Inspire
When it comes to her latest creation, artist Joan Farrenkopf is as interested in what you feel as well as think. In fact, thinking is secondary.
Los Angeles Semester Launches Summer Program
The University’s Los Angeles Semester will launch its first-ever summer program this year. 鈥淪tudents have been asking us about the possibility of adding a summer option to our program, and so it鈥檚 exciting to be able to make it a…
Department of Drama Announces 2016/2017 Season, New Ticket Options
The Department of Drama packs three musicals, a wild comedy, a classic Shaw and a never-before-produced contemporary comedy into a season full of surprises and infrequently performed theatrical gems. Beginning with the musical “Nine,” the 2016/2017 season includes “Laura and…
Students Experience Entertainment, Sport, Public Relations Industries in LA
The big city sprawl of Los Angeles became local for dozens of students who met with professionals鈥攊ncluding many alumni鈥攊n the students鈥 prospective fields during a week of immersion programs in the entertainment capital. Students in five programs鈥攊n the Falk College…