George Mason University - College of Visual and Performing Arts (Mason Arts)

Shoutout to George Mason University Computer Game Design professor James Casey for his mention in recent Bloomberg article on the potential of the #crypto market successfully expanding in the #metaverse. Not only is James Casey a faculty member at George Mason, but is also the Director of the Virginia Serious Games Institute (VSGI) with 12 years of experience developing #videogames and expertise in the production and live management of games. ➡️ To learn more, tune into Access to Excellence Podcast episode #49 where Professor Casey discusses the imprint the metaverse is making on society and our future, https://lnkd.in/dRtSDsT2 #gmu #georgemason #georgemasonu #georgemasonuniversity #masonnation #masonarts #cvpa #choosemason #alltogetherdifferent #patriotpride #greenandgold #highereducation #highered #university #college #visualandperformingarts #gmufaculty #facultyhighlight #computergamedesign #gamedesign #videogamedesign #metaverse #cryptocurrency #bloomburg #podcast #seriousgames #vsgi #virginiaseriousgamesinstitute

We are so proud to share our very own George Mason University School of Art has been ranked #3 in Virginia and #22 on the East Coast for #GraphicDesign! These ranking were recently published by the Animation Career Review which takes into account a variety of criteria such as employment data, depth and breath of the program, and overall cost value to make their determinations! Our School of Art's Graphic Design Program is designed to equip students with the necessary skills and expertise to succeed in the field. The program places a significant emphasis on real-world experiences and industry connections. Students are encouraged to participate in internships, collaborative projects, and professional design competitions. These opportunities allow them to apply their skills in real-world settings, build a professional network, and gain invaluable industry insights. Round of applause for this much deserved recognition for our School of Art! 💚💛 ➡️ To learn more about our offerings in the School of Art, visit, https://art.gmu.edu/ #gmu #georgemason #georgemasonu #georgemasonuniversity #masonnation #masonarts #cvpa #choosemason #alltogetherdifferent #patriotpride #greenandgold #highereducation #highered #university #college #visualandperformingarts #animationcareer #animationcareerreview #schoolofart #artanddesign #artists #artschool #masonartsschoolofart

Special shout out to our award-winning George Mason University - Film at Mason Professor Nikyatu Jusu, who was invited to judge the New Narrative Director category at this year’s Tribeca Film Festival! The Tribeca Festival, presented by OKX, brings artists and diverse audiences together to celebrate #storytelling in all its forms, including film, TV, music, audio storytelling, games, and immersive. With strong roots in #independentfilm, Tribeca is synonymous with creative expression and entertainment. Tribeca champions emerging and established voices, discovers award-winning talent, curates innovative experiences, and introduces new ideas through exclusive premieres, exhibitions, conversations, and live performances. ➡️ To learn more about Nikyatu and her exemplary work in film, visit, https://lnkd.in/e8n4Dv4N #masonnation #facultyachievement #cvpa #masonarts #film #tribecafilmfestival #tribecafilmfest #filmprofessor #filmatmason 

This year, George Mason University Korea celebrated their 10th anniversary with a lively reception that brought together Mason Korea students, faculty, and staff, current and past leaders, visitors from George Mason's Fairfax Campus, and members of the Mason Korea advisory board! 🎉💚💛 The event featured a first-of-its-kind collaboration between the Green Machine pep band and Mason Korea's student bands, Crescent and Sketch. The electric energy of the bands filled the banquet hall with a mix of English and Korean pop hits. ➡️ To learn more about this fantastic celebration, visit, https://lnkd.in/efYKrETc #masonnation #alltogetherdifferent #korea #masonkorea #gmu #georgemasonu #georgemasonuniversity #masonarts #greenmachine #patriotpride #10thanniversary

Shout out to George Mason University - School of Theater Director Djola Branner for his work and involvement in the Theatrical Jazz Conference hosted by the Pillsbury House Theatre! The conference celebrated and extended the legacy of groundbreaking #artists Laurie Carlos, Sekou Sundiata, Ntozake Shange, and numerous others who revolutionized the #Americantheater by invoking elements of classic jazz––such as call-and-response, polyphony, syncopation, and improvisation––as theatrical language. Not only was Djola a presenter, he was also involved in the coordination and execution of the conference which featured workshops, roundtable discussions, staged readings, performances, and more! Bravo and congratulations for this incredible event! ➡️ To learn more about the conference, visit, https://lnkd.in/eivMD3g6 #gmu #georgemasonuniversity #georgemason #CVPA #theatre #theatricaljazz #masonarts #masonnation #theater #schooloftheater

We are so excited to share this fantastic #artsnews! George Mason University has joined the Alliance of Art Research Universities (a2ru)! This action uniquely positions George Mason among other R1 institutions to support an emerging research culture in the #arts. Not only will this elevate the #research and #collaborations already taking place within CVPA, but will also support a host of #interdisciplinary research opportunities across the university! ➡️ To learn more, visit, https://lnkd.in/eU5jrNbh #artsresearch #gmu #georgemason #masonarts #patriotpride #artsresearchuniversities #allianceofartresearchuniversities #highered #choosemason #alltogetherdifferent #georgemasonuniversity #cvpa

We are so proud to share that our very own George Mason University Wind Symphony (Dr. William L. Lake, Jr., conductor)  and School of Dance (Professor Lawrence Jackson, choreographer) were selected as National Finalist for the Ernst Bacon Memorial Award for the Performance of American Music for our performance of “Come Sunday” by Omar Thomas! Among the many contests of The American Prize, the Ernst Bacon Memorial Award for the Performance of American Music is unique. It recognizes and rewards the best performances of American music by ensembles and individual artists worldwide, based on submitted recordings. Bravo and congratulations to our hard working faculty and students for this outstanding achievement! 💚💛 ➡ To read the full announcement, visit,  https://lnkd.in/epr35W92 #patriotpride #masonnation #masonarts #gmu #georgemason #georgemasonuniversity #cvpa #schoolofdance #windsymphony #musicatmason #ernstbaconmemorialaward #americanmusic #greenandgold #altogetherdifferent #choosemason

At George Mason University, our students are mentored by #professionals active in their #industries. Film students at the College of Visual and Performing Arts are able to connect directly with various film professionals through the Film at Mason Advisory Board! The Film at Mason Advisory Board includes members of the Washington, D.C., Virginia, and Maryland #filmmaking community. Through their professional connections, experience, and enthusiasm for film and passion for student learning, they provide support in a number of ways including mentoring film graduates, advising faculty on program development, supporting student scholarships and much more. Today we are spotlighting Film at Mason Advisory Board Member Mahrya MacIntire, an International Academy of Television Arts & Sciences (International Emmy Awards) nominated filmmaker and producer on "An American Bombing: The Road," now streaming on HBO Max! Watch the trailer, https://lnkd.in/e-Pza-6q ➡️ To learn more about the Film at Mason Advisory board, visit, https://lnkd.in/eUpQRHiv #choosemason #masonnation #masonarts #filmatmason #gmu #georgemason #Georgemasonuniversity #filmadvisoryboard #filmmentor #filmschool #filmstudents #alltogetherdifferent #patriotpride #cvpa

We are so incredibly proud of our #MasonGrads for their incredible achievements, we can't wait to see where your journey takes you as #MasonAlumni 💚💛

This Fall, Mason's LGBTQ+ Resources Center, Graduate Student Life at Mason, and Women and Gender Studies are sponsoring Mason’s LGBTQ+ Student Showcase! 🏳️🌈💚💛 This one-day showcase event will spotlight Mason’s graduate and undergraduate students’ outstanding #scholarlyresearch, and #creativeworks through posters, oral presentations, and creative, visual, and performing arts that highlights the work done by #LGBTQ+ identifying students at Mason. It will also feature a Keynote Luncheon with a speaker from our local community. The conference planning committee invites all Mason #graduatestudents, #professionalstudents, #undergraduatestudents, and #alumni, which are within their first year of graduation, to submit their project proposals for a chance to present during the showcase! ➡️ The final deadline for presenters to submit their abstracts electronically is July 17th, 2024, at 5pm. To learn more and submit, visit: https://lnkd.in/e7RDPew6. #pridemonth #lgbtq #studentshowcase #gmu #georgemasonu #georgemasonuniversity #georgemason #masonarts #masonnation #alltogetherdifferent