College of Fine Arts (Celebrations of Scholarship)

The College of Fine Arts serves students who are artists, media makers and arts managers. Our students are moving the arts forward through new cross-disciplinary and creative entrepreneurial initiatives, technical innovation and collaborative artistic endeavors. They serve audiences who wish to be entertained, healed or moved to act. 

Often, audiences do not have the opportunity to see the applications of theory and practice taking place in the process of the creation of art and media. Celebrations of Scholarship invites audiences to gaze at the behind-the-scenes process — which includes analysis, research and critically informed aesthetic judgment — and learn how the arts are being used to shape the vast landscape of creative industries in our world today.    

Today is your opportunity to celebrate the process of creation and research with our students. Perhaps you will leave with a greater appreciation of the process than the original product.

Jessa Wilcoxen

Interim Dean, College of Fine Arts

    A Commentary on Self-Growth

    SH327

    8:00-8:30 a.m.

    Presenter(s):

    Noct Quinn

    Faculty Sponsor(s):

    Eric Hector

    Abstract/Description:

    This collection of digital art is the truest reflection of myself and the work that I have a passion for. Within these pieces is art that proposes thoughts and evokes emotions that may relate to the viewer’s own life. These pieces take you on a journey that can be seen, digested, comprehended as you will. What you see is a compilation of emotions that transition into differing mindsets, altering the subject and color palette along the way. What starts at a bleak and dreary place, blooms into something more — however what that “more” may be, is up to you.

     

    Designing and Marketing an Audio Plugin

    SH327

    8:30-9:00 a.m.

    Presenter(s):

    Trinity Mata

    Faculty Sponsor(s):

    Eric Hector

    Abstract/Description:

    In this presentation, I will dive into how I marketed an audio plugin for Digital Audio Workstations (DAWs) that I coded and designed myself. I will discuss my design process for the Graphical User Interface (GUI) of the audio plugin, show how the plugin affects an audio track, and explain my marketing process through flyers, social media content and much more. I will present the data analytics from my marketing process to show its effectiveness.

     

    Billboard Design

    SH327

    9:00-9:30 a.m.

    Presenter(s):

    Divine Linshuti

    Faculty Sponsor(s):

    Eric Hector

    Abstract/Description:

    In my senior capstone project, I explored the complex realm of billboard design. I’ve become familiar with the specialized software that industry pros use to create billboards, such as Illustrator and Photoshop. Considering the need for exact measurements, I have researched the rules required to keep size correct and make sure every design fits perfectly on a billboard’s enormous canvas. I have created eight unique billboards, each designed to promote a range of services or goods, using carefully created new branding. I have explored animation, using animated elements in one of the billboards to demonstrate my imaginative approach. 

     

    Reflections on the Nature of Water: A Sight and Sound Capstone Percussion Recital

    SH327

    9:30-10:00 a.m.

    Presenter(s):

    Kyle McMillen

    Faculty Sponsor(s):

    Eric Hector

    Abstract/Description:

    A multimedia production directed and performed by Kyle McMillen, Reflections on the Nature of Water is a marimba solo piece by Jacob Druckman. Each movement  is accompanied by a secondary piece showcasing a different aspect of “the natural properties of water.” Pieces incorporate video and audio that brings the audience into my world, creating an all-encompassing project that encapsulates everything I am passionate about, lighting, audio, video, graphic design, performance, entrepreneurship and collaboration. This production will be an amazing artifact to show off my skills in technical, design and performance while illustrating the possibilities for students at Millikin University.

     

    The Third Rail: A Podcast

    SH327

    10:00-10:30 a.m.

    Presenter(s):

    Mark Jensen

    Faculty Sponsor(s):

    Eric Hector

    Abstract/Description:

    Ever since I joined Multimedia Communications I’ve been interested in recording and editing audio. For my capstone, I decided to make a podcast. The topic I decided to talk about was model trains because it is a favorite hobby of mine that I would like to discuss with people. I knew I didn’t want to do this alone so I reached out into the community and found some hosts. My co-hosts were Larkin Parr, Caleb Easter, Mike (Kisco Falls) and Corey T. We all do three rail O scale and we all met in the O scale community on Instagram.

     

    Campus Crush

    SH327

    10:30-11:00 a.m.

    Presenter(s):

    Blake Wiebe

    Faculty Sponsor(s):

    Eric Hector

    Abstract/Description:

    I will be presenting a trailer for my ten-minute short film, Campus Crush. The film is a romantic comedy about a girl bumping into a guy and it turns into a crush. My presentation will show off some of the key points of the film and its production without giving away too much of the movie’s overall plot.

     

    Connecting the Arts to a Modern Audience

    SH327

    1:00-1:30 p.m.

    Presenter(s):

    Jessica Stanze

    Faculty Sponsor(s):

    LJ Pemberton

    Abstract/Description:

    In Connecting the Arts to a Modern Audience, I will present the innovative ways in which the art discourse communities are reaching their audience. Throughout the spring semester I have been collecting interviews, observing spaces and absorbing texts that center how artists and art organizations are able to connect to patrons in a time where authentic connection is becoming rare. The presentation will consist of a multimedia approach including lecture, PowerPoint and zine handouts.

     

    Sacrilege: Reconstructing the Narrative

    SH327

    1:30-2:00 p.m.

    Presenter(s):

    Skylyr Choe

    Faculty Sponsor(s):

    Lyle Salmi

    Abstract/Description:

    Showcasing my artwork and skills developed over time at Millikin with the work to be displayed in my senior show, which will be up/presented May 6-11, with a reception on Saturday, May 11, 2024, from 1:00-3:00 p.m.