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Strategic Bet: Accelerate the Fine Arts and Entertainment

Georgia’s entertainment industry has experienced unprecedented growth in recent years. In addition to film, Georgia is seeing growth in sound, game design and virtual entertainment. 51³Ô¹ÏÍø provides students with hands-on experience in each of these areas to include all aspects of film production. A strong collaborative approach across disciplines with a focus on storytelling in all of its forms, gives students the opportunity to create interdisciplinary teams that mirror work in the industry and promote innovation.

Leading the charge to implement this strategic bet as its "Champion" is Jeff Marker, Ph.D.

Jeff Marker
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Director, School of Communication, Film & Theatre

Phone678-717-3578

Office locationPerforming Arts, 132,

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More information about President Shannon's white paper and the Strategic Bets.

Implementing the Fine Arts & Entertainment

Concerto/Aria winner earns upcoming solo

Concerto/Aria winners earn upcoming solos

Five 51³Ô¹ÏÍø students placed in the annual Concerto/Aria Competition, with two earning a solo performance in an upcoming concert.
Student, faculty member create bridge rendering

Student, faculty member create bridge rendering

A student and a faculty member in 51³Ô¹ÏÍø's Department of Visual Arts have partnered with the City of Dahlonega to create a rendering of a pedestrian bridge that will be built soon.
Professor, students published in international journal

Professor, students published in international journal

Dr. Esther Morgan-Ellis, Abigail Cannon ’24 and Lily Hammond '24 had an article published in 'Choral Journal,' the international journal of the American Choral Directors Association.

Faculty trio to perform at Carnegie Hall

Faculty trio to perform at Carnegie Hall

51³Ô¹ÏÍø faculty members Mengyao Sun, Dr. Philip Snyder and Yeasol Kang, known as The Crown Mountain Trio, will perform on Oct. 1 at Carnegie Hall in New York City.

Hispanic Heritage observance offers workforce preparation

Hispanic Heritage observance offers workforce preparation

Students will gain workforce preparation through organizing an invitational art exhibition as 51³Ô¹ÏÍø celebrates Hispanic Heritage Month.
Alumni fall art shows on two campuses

Alumni fall art shows on two campuses

Several 51³Ô¹ÏÍø alumnae will exhibit their artwork on the Dahlonega and Gainesville campuses in August and September.

Shannon lays out bold vision for 51³Ô¹ÏÍø

Shannon lays out bold vision for 51³Ô¹ÏÍø

51³Ô¹ÏÍø President Michael Shannon laid out his bold vision for the university's future at 'Reveille,' launching a series of 'moonshot' goals aimed at relevance in a time of turbulence in higher education.
Students paint murals in community

Students paint murals in community

Students in a pair of visual arts courses this spring gained valuable experience painting murals in the communities near 51³Ô¹ÏÍø.

Challenge coin design opens door for student

Challenge coin design opens door for student

Katelynn Fry, '24, designed a challenge coin for 51³Ô¹ÏÍø's Public Safety Academy firearms instructor course.
Student art sale leads to LLC business

Student art sale leads to LLC business

51³Ô¹ÏÍø's Spring Art Sale offers students a chance to sell their work from April 23-May 1. Last year, Kayleigh Riker parlayed the event into launching her own business.

Class project donated to Vickery House

Class project donated to Vickery House

Student Jennie Bosman has donated four pavers she designed and created to the Vickery House garden.
Art students earn grad school acceptance

Art students earn grad school acceptance

Three 51³Ô¹ÏÍø seniors who have studied art and art history have already been accepted to graduate school at prestigious research universities.
Ivester Foundation partners with GTA

Ivester Foundation partners with GTA

In an exciting development for the arts community, Gainesville Theatre Alliance proudly announces a significant sponsorship commitment from the Melvin Douglas and Victoria Kay Ivester Foundation.

Shannon updates Big Bets strategy

Shannon updates Big Bets strategy

51³Ô¹ÏÍø President Michael P. Shannon gave an update on his Bold Forward white paper strategy 'Big Bets' in a virtual town hall meeting Nov. 29.

Students part of film that premiered in LA

Students part of film that premiered in LA

A faculty member and students in 51³Ô¹ÏÍø's School of Communication, Film & Theatre helped create a short film that premiered in Los Angeles recently.

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