Interactive media

MAS video student Jayce Lovett film pays tribute to veterans and mental health

Ever since Jayce Lovett was young he was fascinated by video production and how the content we watch everyday is made. He says it has also been a life goal of his to bring happiness to the people around him. And he saw video production as a way to do that. Lovett chose Luddy IUPUI […]

MAS senior Tavien Gillard finds his ultimate artform in video production

Tavien Gillard originally began his time at IUPUI in the Liberal Arts program pursuing Journalism and now is majoring in Media Arts and Sciences with a concentration in Video Production and Sound Design. The now senior made his decision after talking with friends.  “I chose Video Production because I believe film is the ultimate artform. […]

Informatics student’s dream of Imagineering at Disney comes true

IU School of Informatics and Computing (SoIC) at IUPUI student, Emma Parker has turned a childhood goal into reality through the Disney College Program (DCP) and the Disney Professional Internship. She is working towards her major in Informatics with a focus in Human-Computer Interaction (HCI), currently in her last semester, and will graduate in December […]

Media intern gives assist to professional soccer team Indy Eleven

Mark Ostermeier had been following the Indy Eleven, Indiana’s professional soccer team, since 2014, so when it came to finding an internship during his senior year at the IU School of Informatics and Computing (SoIC) at IUPUI he took his shot. Ostermeier chose the School and the Media Arts and Science program because he observed […]

Connor Bryant: Internship leads to West Coast move

Connor Bryant, a recent graduate from the IU School of Informatics and Computing at IUPUI, is pursuing a career in game development, thanks to skills he honed in his classes at SoIC and real-world experience from his internship through the RJE Knoll Internship Scholarship.

School partnership with Hope Training Academy studies tech training in a virtual world

When Zebulun Wood, lecturer and director of the Media Arts and Science (MAS) undergraduate program at the IU School of Informatics and Computing at IUPUI, is not teaching in the classroom, he’s educating in and about the virtual space. Virtual reality, that is. Wood and Angela Murillo, Ph.D., assistant professor in the Department of Library […]

Animation students continue effort to address ocean pollution with “Sea Creatures Congress”

In fall 2020, members of the NEWM-N441 3D Team Production class taught by Media Arts and Science (MAS) faculty Albert William and Zebulun Wood built a 3-minute animation of a sea turtle, Mr. Bubbles, based on Herminia Din’s book, “Our Plastic Ocean, Our Clean Ocean.” Din is an artist/author at the University of Alaska-Anchorage, currently living in Taipei, […]

Students’ video earns prime online placement

Students studying video and sound at the IU School of Informatics and Computing at IUPUI work on real-world assignments. For one team, that’s led to their video being featured on an organization’s website, as a marketing and information tool. Students Sophia Jaegly, Phillip Rowan, and Boda Zhang were working as a team in adjunct lecturer John Scofield’s Intermediate Digital Video class, NEWM-N […]

Undergrad’s internship is satisfying blend of performing arts and media arts

(photo courtesy of Amy Pauszek) When Peter Fulton was in high school he attended an IUPUI summer workshop for 3D modeling and fell in love with it. Then in 2018 and 2019, Fulton—now a junior in the Media Arts and Science program at the School of Informatics and Computing at IUPUI—was a finalist in the […]

Virtual film production provides real-world skills for School of Informatics and Computing students

(original story by Kirk Johannesen, published May 4, 2021) Hollywood could be a future stop for some IUPUI students who learned skills and technology that have become increasingly important in the filmmaking industry after they teamed up on a unique School of Informatics and Computing project. A team of five students in Zebulun Wood’s N420 […]

Rock star informatics grad earns dream gig at Rockstar Games

Silvia Lawson-Vilches, a December 2020 graduate of the IU School of Informatics and Computing at IUPUI, is an associate lighting artist for Rockstar Games, a prestigious award-winning studio in the video game industry that’s responsible for highly acclaimed series such as Grand Theft Auto and Red Dead Redemption. A casual gamer growing up, Lawson-Vilches played […]

MAS alumnus crosses the finish line with Resilience Racing

When Clark Knittle was ready to take his video career to another level he said he chose the master’s program in Media Arts and Science because it was not only top-notch, but also convenient for adult students. For his thesis project, the motor racing fan shot and edited video, created a short documentary, and developed social media content for Resilience Racing. The program is designed for and by a team of disabled veterans, who train to drive specially equipped cars.

MAS intern uses art and technology to promote healing via digital storytelling

Mary Fitzpatrick wanted to combine her appreciation for visual communication and social media with her passion for teaching art to children, switching from majoring in education to a degree in Media Arts and Science. Her specialization in digital storytelling took her to a unique internship experience with Ascent 121. Mary currently works as a Graphic Designer.

Students help preserve endangered species for future generations with AR app

A team of four informatics and computing students, led by Drennen Dooms, has been working for University of Massachusetts professor Duncan Irschick to create an educational app for Irschick’s library of 3D models of animals, some of which are endangered. "Duncan goes all over the world scanning these endangered species, and now Drennen and his team are digitizing them and making a scavenger app that can go to zoos and conferences to generate awareness for Duncan and his mission to digitally preserve all these species that are about to disappear."

Virtual reality game built by IUPUI students challenges players to escape from Breakout High

A team of IUPUI Media Arts and Science students built a virtual reality game, “Breakout High,” where players use their puzzle-solving wits to escape a locked school. The students developed the game through their Multimedia Project Development course, and their work with client BlueWall VR led to their escape room-style game being available for play at the arcade.

Sights set on Hollywood: IUPUI student thrives in Semester in L.A. program

In summer 2019, four media arts and science students from the IU School of Informatics and Computing at IUPUI took part in the Semester in LA program, aka Hoosiers in Hollywood, led by the Media School at IU Bloomington. Pictured above, left to right, Chase Mathews interned at Foundation Films and DNA, Morgan Parsons at […]

Networking, preparation, and timing leads MAS grad to rewarding career at Netflix

Kylee Peña (MAS, 2009) has accomplished a great deal in the field of Media Arts and Sciences in the short time since her graduation. She is the Coordinator of the Creative Technologies team at Netflix in Los Angeles, California, and co-President of the non-profit organization Blue Collar Post Collective. “IUPUI appealed to me because of the location and the combination of video and computing. Going to a school in Indianapolis offered me a lot of options for interning, working my way through school (at the Indianapolis Zoo, an amazing workplace for a student), and living in different neighborhoods."

MAS game design and development student receives Best in Show award

Alexander Douglas (above center), a senior and recent graduate of the Media Arts and Science undergraduate program, took home Best in Show for his game, Labrunner, at the 2019 Vector Conference held at Eastern Kentucky University in late April. Vector is a game conference held in collaboration with EKU Gaming Institute and RunJumpDev that celebrates […]

James Ward: Into the Animator-Verse

Affordability, and access to computer labs and 2D and 3D animation classes, drew James Ward to SoIC’s Media Arts and Science program. He credited the program’s accessible faculty for preparing him to work in the industry, where he’s now a senior animator for Sony. He recently worked on “Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse,” which won a Golden Globe and an Oscar for best animated film of 2018.

What’s in your bag? IUPUI senior creates digital paintings and prosthetic designs

A student at the Herron School of Art and Design, Jordan Nelsen also studies 3D Graphics and Animation at SoIC. She’s drawn upon the anatomical foundation of her artistic talent to help create life-enhancing 3D facial prosthetic designs for dental patients.

Two MAS alumni to premiere documentary at the Tribeca Film Fest

Sam Mirpoorian and Brenton Oechsle, both graduates of the Media Arts and Science (MAS) undergraduate program in video and sound production, helped premiere the documentary film, Destination Park, at the 2018 Tribeca Film Festival in New York City. Mirpoorian is editor and co-producer, while Oechsle is director of photography and co-producer.

Media Arts and Science film students participate in Heartland Film Festival

Two Media Arts and Science (MAS) students at the Indiana University School of Informatics and Computing had their entries accepted in the 2017 Heartland Film Festival held recently in Indianapolis. Sam Mirpoorian, who received his B.S. in May and is now enrolled in the master’s program, and Hannah West, a current senior, produced their films […]

Top 10 student’s virtual world helps kids with aggression disorders

Using 3D software and virtual reality technology, Riley Mineart’s ground-breaking research will help treat children who have aggression disorders. The MAS student created virtual real-world scenarios for kids at Riley Hospital for Children in Indianapolis, using wireless heart rate monitors to assess their responses.

Award-winning student creating game for kids with diabetes

A research mentorship opportunity paired MAS student Jacqueline Hill with SoIC professor Joseph Defazio. She became an integral part of his research team, examining how to improve “serious” games in health education. The team’s diabetes game, which has a Viking theme, helps adolescents to manage their disease more efficiently.

Informatics alumnus looks forward to release of his most recent Pixar work “Brave” in theaters Friday

When the movie “Brave” opens in theaters nationwide Friday, June 22, IUPUI alumnus Frank Tai will get his second look at the animated family film. His first look at the Disney-Pixar 3-D production came during a private party on his job in California.