UI to offer film and television studies degree
The University of Idaho will now offer a new degree in film and television studies through the College of Letters, Arts and Social Sciences.
According to a news release, “a Bachelor of Arts or Sciences in film and television studies prepares students for a variety of careers in cinema, television and video. The degree is suited for students interested in careers as producers, directors, audio and video equipment technicians, photographers, camera operators and video editors.”
The new bachelor’s degree program is a partnership between the Department of English and the School of Journalism and Mass Media. The coursework will include film history, media theory and hands-on filmmaking using a film school model.
Classes will be taught in the two lead departments, as well as the departments of History, Theatre Arts and Modern Languages and Cultures.
Students interested in pursuing a film and television studies degree can enroll in classes for fall 2017, and can contact Russ Meeuf, the director of the Film and Television Studies Program.
More information can be found on UI’s website.
UI JAMM professor receives funding for LGBTQ project
Denise Bennett, an assistant professor in the School of Journalism and Mass Media was awarded $3,500 by the Idaho Humanities Council to help fund a multimedia project examining the experiences and lives of lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and queer people in the state of Idaho.
Bennett also received a $1,000 grant from the Latah Community Foundation for the historical aspects of this project as related to Latah County as well as funding from the UI Library and the College of Letters, Arts and Social Sciences.
According to a news release, the project seeks to preserve history, and examine social, cultural, political and legal issues in Idaho.
UI Alumni Association creates virtual choir
The University of Idaho Alumni Association is asking past, present and even, prospective students to record their best rendition of the university’s fight song, creating a virtual choir.
Individuals wishing to participate can follow these recording and uploading options:
– Download the “Authntk Uploader” app to your phone from the Apple app store or GooglePlay (iOS/Android users only). Upload or record your video directly from your phone.
– Log into the app using username: [email protected] and password: idahoalumni
– Record a video from any device and upload it via the submission button below.
– Click on the submission button on the UI website and record a video with a webcam.
A final virtual choir compilation video will be released during this year’s Homecoming celebration. Deadline for videos is Aug. 1.
Two-act comedy production premiered July 12
The two-act comedy, Over the Moon, made its debut performance at the Logos School Fieldhouse on July 13 and ran through the 15 with showtimes at 7:00 pm.
This production features many local favorite actors and is led by veteran director Donna Grauke.
According to a news release, Over the Moon, set in prohibition-era New York, promised an evening of laughter.
This two-act play featured “a wealthy bachelor, George Finch, who was pursuing the hand of the sweet Molly Waddington. George met with opposition from the formidable matron Mrs. Waddington, but received support from the inventive and resourceful J. Hamilton Beamish and aspiring cowboy Sigsbee H. Waddington.
Grauke’s all-star cast includes Logos alums, staff and talented members from the greater community, featuring Luke Mason as the Small Bachelor. Mason is joined by Tom Garfield, Danny Bradley, Carson Spratt, Maggie Church, Carolyn Wilson, Danae Larson, Aaron Wells, Ashley Beauchamp and James Goode, according to a news release.
Tickets were sold at the door for each showing and cost $8 for adults, $5 for students and seniors, and $25 for families of four or more.
Organization works to support art students
Artwork Archive, an online business tool for artists, has launched a program that empowers art students by giving them the tools they need to turn their passion and skills into a sustainable, life-long career.
According to a news release, “Two years after graduation, ninety-percent of art students are no longer working in the field and over fifty-five percent of those students carry significant debt.”
The organization’s founder, Justin Anthony, said students are often left without the necessary support to run a successful business post-graduation.
“Artwork Archive aims to help students make the transition from graduation to a professional career by providing ongoing and discounted business tools.”
More information can be found at artworkarchive.com/students.
Café hosts concerts throughout week
One World Café will feature local artists in several concerts scheduled throughout the week.
According to a news release, Blue Eared Elephant & WALLS will play Wednesday. Blue Eared Elephant plays a mix of 60’s and modern rock, while WALLS plays more alternative rock. The show will start at 8:00 p.m.
The Moscow Song Circle will play on Thursday. The group is led by Rob, playing traditional American folk as well as “songs from across the ocean.” The show will begin at 7 p.m.
Community theatre presents Washington authored, horror-comedy play
The Moscow Community Theatre will showcase “Murder Inn,” by Howard Voland and Keith McGregor, of Monroe, Washington, later in the month at the Kenworthy Performing Arts Centre.
Performances will run at 7:30 p.m. July 28, 29, Aug. 4 and 5, and at 2:00 p.m. July 30 and Aug. 6. Tickets are $15 for adults and $10 for students as well as seniors, and are available at the door, Safari Pearl and moscowcommunitytheatre.org.
According to a news release, “Murder Inn” is set at the Barnsley Inn, a dilapidated eighteenth century New England establishment supposedly haunted by a knife-throwing poltergeist. A storm forces a tour group to make an unscheduled stop. An unpleasant detour soon turns into a night of madness as knives appear in the most unexpected places. The body count rises and the survivors try to figure out ‘whodunit,’ and who’s likely to be next.”
More information can be found at moscowcommunitytheatre.org.
Olivia Heersink can be reached at [email protected] or on Twitter @heersinkolivia