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Creative Media Industries Institute Announce Imari Oliver, Kris Pilcher as Artists in Residence
ATLANTA—The Creative Media Industries Institute (CMII) at Georgia State University is proud to welcome Imari Oliver and Kris Pilcher as the latest additions to its esteemed Artists in Residence program. This collaboration marks an exciting milestone for CMII, as it...
Pulitzer-Prize Winning Professor of Practice Douglas Blackmon's Latest Documentary The Harvest to Premiere on PBS American Experience
ATLANTA—The Creative Media Industries Institute (CMII) is thrilled to announce the upcoming premiere of The Harvest, the latest documentary by Pulitzer-Prize winning author, journalist, filmmaker and Professor of Practice, Douglas Blackmon. The documentary, part of...
On Set, On Campus
The emerging technology taught by Georgia State’s Creative Media Industries Institute is arming students with the filmmaking tools of tomorrow.
Georgia State Student Turns Internship into Full-Time Job Helping to Promote Creatives
Hard work and networking led Georgia State student Noah Washington to a full-time job at Atlanta-based Fanbase Social Media Inc.
Creative Media Industries Institute Adds India.Arie, Dianne Ashford as Artists-in-Residence
They will join CMII this summer as artists-in-residence and, over the course of the next academic year, mentor students and share firsthand knowledge of their industries.
Belgian Economic Mission Visits Georgia State’s Creative Media Industries Institute
The Belgian Economic Mission to the United States toured the Creative Media Industries Institute in an event highlighting the video gaming industry in Belgium and Atlanta.
Not College 101
Far from the typical classroom experience, a number of Georgia State’s undergraduate and graduate courses offer students unexpected lessons — sometimes in unexpected places.
Journalism, Media Entrepreneurship Major Turning Curiosity Into a Career
After interning at Atlanta magazine and CNN, Clay Voytek plans to continue working in journalism.
Game Design Major Launches 3D-Animation Business
While pursuing a Bachelor of Interdisciplinary Studies in Game Design and Development, Joel Mack founded a company that's worked with some high-powered names in entertainment.
Georgia State to Grant Chris 'Ludacris' Bridges Honorary Degree
Georgia State will award Chris “Ludacris” Bridges an honorary degree at commencement on May 4.