College of Fine Arts Celebrations of Scholarship Presentations
Art
Bachelor of Fine Arts Exhibitions
The Bachelor of Fine Arts Thesis Exhibition is the culmination of each BFA student’s focus over their final 4 semesters in the respective studio areas. Each student's overall body of work must demonstrate a highly developed understanding of the methods, techniques, and aesthetic concepts as per 2 areas of studio work., in addition to an artist statement that is well written and clearly identifies key ideas, concepts, techniques, and influences.
- Personification by Brittiny Brubeck
- These Marks Are My Own by David Neal
- Malneirophrenia by Carrie Thompson
- Disconnected by Kathryn Franklin
Arts Technology and Administration
- Detained Video by Conner Cloney
- HIT Video by Anne Longman
American Advertising Award Winners
Students in Arts Technology classes: Kade Nylen, Zach Cook, Elsa Rotramel, Taylor Isaia, Conner Cloney and Anne Longman each won 2020 regional-level American Advertising Awards (ADDY) from the American Advertising Federation this past February. Their wins mark the third consecutive year that Millikin students have won ADDY awards for their creative excellence. The American Advertising Awards is one of the industry's largest creative competitions, attracting nearly 35,000 professional and student entries each year through local club competitions. The mission of the American Advertising Awards is to recognize and reward the spirit of creative excellence in advertising.
- LGBT Stamp Book by Kade Nylen
- The Future is Female Poster Illustration by Elsa Rotramel
- Type 1 Diabetes Data Visualization Zine by Taylor Isaia
Images in Motion Film Festival
A presentation detailing student planning for next year’s Images in Motion Film Festival. The presentation includes graphics, a short animation and student ideas for publicizing next year’s events.
- Students involved include Claire Eppley, Kade Nylen, Elsa Rotramel, and Michael Schutz
Arts Technology and Administration and The English Department
Spring 2020 Issue of BURST Magazine
BURST magazine is a collaboration between the English and Arts Technology departments at Millikin. This year’s issue was led by editor-in-chief Erica Mooney and a team of editors, all English majors at Millikin, with assistance from faculty advisor Julie Bates. The articles were written by students from English, Communication, and Education on topics that touch on the theme “Empowerment.” Students in Professor Jessa Wilcoxen’s Computer Art & Design: Creative Concepts course designed this issue, and students from Millikin Creates assisted with photography and cover design. Students involved are as follows:
Editor-in-Chief: Erica Mooney
Associate Editor: Alexseñia Ralat
Copyeditors: Tressa Rudolph, Kathryn Coffey
Writers: Ashley Brown, Marissa Bournias, Alexander Collins, Kathryn Coffey, Jordan Diver, Kionah Flowers, Anna Gambol, Liam Hayden, Rebekah Icenesse, Nicole Scott, Sydney Sinks, Aubrey Staton Designers: Kathryn Bouxsein, Claire Eppley, Ricky Esparza, Anne Longman, Molly McCool, Kade Nylan, Elsa Rotramel, Mike Schutz, Frieda Smith
Millikin Creates: Allison Brannon, Kat Franklin, Justin Taylor
School of Theatre and Dance
Ten-minute plays
Ten-minute plays written by students in TH 325: Playwriting, taught by Dr. Tom Robson. They are read by students in the School of Theatre & Dance. Each of these plays was workshopped in class during the first half of the semester, revised, and then shared again in recent weeks.
- THE BOX by Alex Naranjo
Actors: Spencer Avery, Payten Humphreys, and Alex Naranjo
- STUDY BUDDIES by Alex Saviano (link in spreadsheet)
Actors: Gabe Henderson, Jocelyn Neidballa, and Sofia D’Alessio
- A COMPROMISE by Ruth Zielke
Actors: Liz Atchley, Justin Nelson, and Austin Tipton
Solstice: A Concert of Dance
For the last several years, Millikin dance students and faculty have participated in the American College Dance Association’s Regional Conference, which gives students a valuable Performance Learning opportunity. Due to COVID-19, this year’s conference was cancelled. Students would have performed for, taken classes from, and auditioned with dance academics and professionals who are prominent in the field. Adjudicators would have reviewed pieces choreographed by faculty and students from each university. The following clips represent the work of students and were recorded at Solstice: A Concert of Dance in December.
- Two of a Kind
Choreographer: Anna Corvera
Dancers: Mackenzie Barnett, Katie Czajkowski
Music: "Satin Doll" by Duke Ellington
Lighting Design: Matthew Albrecht
Costume Design: Anna Corvera
- Static
Choreographer: Katie Czajkowski
Dancers: Megan Batty, Nathan Bonsall, Collin Bradley, Amanda Dulny, Jake Faragalli, Abigail Gawart, Roberto Graff, Emily Long, Michellina McNaughton, Hannah Ottenfeld, Olivia Tharpe
Music: "From the Air" by Mandy Patinkin
Lighting Design: Matthew Albrecht
Costume Design: Quinnyata Bellows
- Moving Bodies in Space
Choreographer: Anna Corvera, in collaboration with dancers
Dancers: Megan Batty, Nathan Bonsall, Collin Bradley, Katie Czajkowski, Amanda Dulny, Jake Faragalli, Abigail Gawart, Roberto Graff, Emily Long, Michellina McNaughton, Hannah Ottenfeld, Olivia Tharpe
Music: "Pale Blue Dot" by Carl Sagan, "Saturn" by Sleeping At Last
Lighting Design: Matthew Albrecht
Costume Design: Quinnyata Bellows
- Gasl[ove]ight (in google drive)
Choreographer: Nathan Bonsall
Dancers: Nathan Bonsall, Collin Bradley
Music: "Anyone Who Knows What Love Is" by Irma Thomas
Lighting Design: Stark Winter
Costume Design: Nathan Bonsall
School of Music
Each year, students in the School of Music engage extensively in the creative and performative processes of their craft. Events ranging from solo recitals to combined vocal and instrumental concerts encompass just a portion of their artistic output. The following selections are a cross-section of their work from the truncated 2020-21 performance season.
- Keyboard Suite in Bb Major, HWV 434, by G. F. Handel
Leah Wier, piano
- December Songs by Maury Yeston
Delaney Schmidt and Emily Long
A multi-media combination of song, dance, and film in a rendition of “December Songs” by Maury Yeston. This song cycle consists of ten songs that all follow a female protagonist. Her story begins at the beginning of a bad breakup. Throughout the song cycle, we follow her on her journey of heartbreak, self-discovery, and healing. Here are two selections:
- December Songs - When Your Love Is New by Delaney Schmidt & Emily Long
- December Songs - My Grandmother's Love Letters by Delaney Schmidt & Emily Long
- Rivers of Rage by Matthew Coley (world premiere)
Millikin Chamber Percussion Ensemble
- Pirates of Penzance by Gilbert & Sullivan
Millikin Opera Theater & Millikin Chamber Orchestra, produced by School of Theater & Dance
- Gaelic Symphony in E Minor – I. Allegro con fuoco by Amy Beach
Millikin Decatur Symphony Orchestra
- Gloria Patri by John Rutter
Combined Choirs
- Concerto for Clarinet and Wind Ensemble by Garrett Gillingham (world premiere)
Millikin Symphonic Wind Ensemble