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In early November of 2023, my film-major friend asked if I would like to guest star in an upcoming episode of The Treehouse, a show on Huntington University’s YouTube channel. The following Tuesday, I ventured into the shrouded corner of campus known as the TV studio to be questioned by film students.

Art is more than making nice things to put on display. Artists are involved in commerce, manufacturing, architecture, and more. Here are some brief descriptions of jobs you can get with a degree in art and design.

Winnie Foster has lived her whole life under the strict authority of her mom. According to Winnie, she isn’t allowed to have any fun even though she’s a good girl. One day, she decides to go into her woods for the first time. While in the woods, she meets the Tuck family. What Winnie doesn’t know is that the Tucks are immortal.

As you finish your finals, turn in research papers, and submit internship hours, you want to experience a little holiday cheer on campus before you go home to celebrate with those closest to you. Check out the events that the Merillat Centre for the Arts (MCA) has planned for December.

In November, our side of the globe may be turning colder in preparation for winter, but the creative minds from the Merillat Centre of the Arts are only getting warmed up. The MCA welcomes you to wrap up this autumn enjoying a variety of musical, theatre, and visual arts.

Despite aspiring to specialize in 2D character animation, I think the project I enjoyed most in 2022-2023 was all about animating text. The project was called “kinetic typography.” We had to take an audio clip and create subtitles that would appear and move to complement the dialogue.

October in the MCA offers a bit of something for everyone. A band concert, senior showcases, and a guest lecture will headline our Zurcher Auditorium and Longaker Recital Hall stages. Plus, Terry Pulley’s exhibition of paintings will be on display all month in the Robert E. Wilson Art Gallery.

Students experienced firsthand what it is like to be a professional storyteller, producing portfolio-worthy projects with professional equipment and engaging with a community of artists and storytellers. For many, the Academies confirmed their interest in the arts.

These three September events are only the beginning — we have an entire season of events lined up in the Merillat Centre for the Arts that you will want to see. Consider this your invitation to join us!

Picture yourself as a content creator or performer sometime in the not-too-distant future. A time when you can see your own name written alongside the content creators and performers you currently admire.