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Filmmaking program continues to grow, seeking national recognition
The film program at Mason Gross evolved from a certificate program to a full-fledged degree, that trains students in the many facets of filmmaking: research and treatments, cinematography, lighting, field production, directing, script writing and story boarding, editing, and postproduction.
Faculty and students mentor young musicians from New Brunswick High School
Jessie Mersinger remembers her high school band days as “life changing.” “I had a beautiful experience,” says Mersinger, a 2018 Rutgers graduate who earned a doctoral degree in French horn from Mason Gross School of the Arts. “I had a great band director, who I still...
Music faculty member receives Torchbearer Award
On November 15, 2023, Rutgers University's Committee to Advance Our Common Purposes (CACP) honored Julia Baumanis (second from left, above) Torchbearer Award. According to CACP, the Torchbearer Award recognizes those who work to further "diversity, inclusion, equity,...
Students collaborate across disciplines for Senior Solo Dance Concert
The BFA Senior Solo Dance Concert continues through November 4, 2023, with performances featuring new choreographic works by dance majors in collaboration with visual artists, lighting and costume designers, composers, animators, and filmmakers. "Ruminate" (performed...
Rutgers Filmmaking Center ranked #7 among public institutions by TheWrap
Rutgers Filmmaking Center has been ranked #7 among public institutions (and #27 overall) by TheWrap.
Theater alum oversees costumes for LIVE with Kelly & Mark’s Halloween special
BFA Costume Design & Technology alum Tori Sterling’s costume work is all about impressive tricks and visual treats, from a full-body Velcro suit to a candy-colored re-creation of roller-skating Barbie. As Resident Costume Designer for The Walt Disney Company/ABC Television’s LIVE, Sterling oversees a variety of special episodes, including LIVE’s Halloween special. Sterling takes us behind the scenes of LIVE’s most-viewed show of the year.