The lobotomy is a neurosurgical operation in which doctors cut white matter, in essence disconnecting the tissue that acts as a switchboard between emotions and actions. It was used as an alternative…
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On Sept. 15, CalArts ventures into the world of video game design through a new cluster of classes offered through Coursera, the world’s largest online education provider. Several courses will…
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Straight Outta Compton, the dramatic feature that chronicles the rise of the rap group N.W.A. and the lives and struggles of its members (Kim “Arabian Prince” Renard Nazel, Eric “Eazy-E”…
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Above: Trailer for Ian Samuels’ ‘Myrna the Monster.’ The current issue of Filmmaker features its popular “25 New Faces of Independent Film” list. The magazine’s annual survey of new talent includes two CalArtians: Film…
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EventAugust 1, 2015
Above: Bill Evans Trio – ‘Nardis’ Joe LaBarbera, renowned drummer and longtime faculty member of The Herb Alpert School of Music at CalArts, performs with his trio on Saturday (Aug. 1) at the…
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50 Books | 50 Covers is the longest-running design competition in the U.S., established by the American Institute of Graphic Arts (AIGA) in 1923 and organized by the design writing and…
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Aug. 5 update: We’ve updated the post to reflect several more CalArtians nominated for Emmys this year. New additions in bold. Good luck to all our alumni! Nominations for the 67th…
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Last week Los Angeles Magazine premiered the video for The Silver Lake Chorus’ (TSLC) song “Overboard,” written by Australian singer-songwriter Ben Lee. Watch the video carefully for a few glimpses of…
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Tian Guan’s short film “Drama” won the award for Best Short Fiction film at the Los Angeles Film Festival, which ended on June 18. Currently making its rounds as a festival…
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Earlier today (June 24), CalArts Chairman of the Board of Trustees Tim Disney and President Steven D. Lavine announced that Lavine will step down from his current position in May…
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