Cinema and TV Arts

Celebrations such as the First-Generation Stole Ceremony, Celebremos!: Graduates Take Flight, Donning of the Kente, and Lavender Graduation highlighted the achievements of students who embraced, and were embraced by, communities of support throughout their college experience.

To celebrate Elon’s 135th Commencement on May 23, Today at Elon is highlighting several graduating seniors who have made the most of their Elon experience.

Two cinema and television arts majors have earned multiple awards for their film, “The Desert Gardener,” which highlights a former science teacher’s mission to fight food insecurity through urban farming.

Through script coverage, table reads, and production planning, students in the CTA 3000: Entertainment Media Business and Practices course bridge the gap between classroom learning and professional filmmaking.

The Accrediting Council on Education in Journalism and Mass Communications (ACEJMC) unanimously voted to renew the school’s accreditation – its fourth consecutive recommendation since 2006.

The 27-minute documentary follows Triche’s mother, Joyce Triche, and explores her 50-year career running a small-town dance studio and the challenges she faced during the COVID-19 pandemic.

The Broadcast Education Association, the premier international academic media organization, released its fourth annual rankings recognizing schools with consistent student success in its Festival of Media Arts. Elon University’s School of Communications once again secured a top-10 placement.

Ten faculty members presented research, moderated panels, and contributed to important conversations, while a quartet of students discussed their award-winning work.

A team of Elon University students oversaw the Broadcast Education Association’s Best of Festival Awards Ceremony, managing all aspects of the live event’s production. The experience gave students a high-profile opportunity to apply their skills, collaborate as a team, and gain real-world industry exposure.

Power + Place Collaborative finds strength in preserving community history.