Department Archives: College of Arts and Humanities

For student Andrea Romero, success can be found through the English Department’s technical communication track and the connections she’s found along the way.

The student film “Marching Forward” co-directed by faculty members Lisa Mills and Robert Cassanello won the Atman Award for Diversity in Film at the Southern States Indie Fan Film Festival in Biloxi, Mississippi. The film was screened at the festival and nominated for two awards. Student director Oswmer Louis was also invited to speak on a panel regarding diversity in film.

UCF’s Florida Interactive Entertainment Academy and local partners are hosting a conference that aims to inspire the next generation of game designers.

The program will bring the number of degrees offered by the university to 225, which includes 30 doctorates.

In the Orlando Sentinel’s “Best of Central Florida Theater: 2018 Year in Review,” many UCF creatives were saluted by resident theater critic Matthew J. Palm for their outstanding work in the theater arts. Across the 25 categories, 27 UCF faculty, staff, students and alumni were recognized for their incredible talents. 

Moving to New York and accepting a position as a creative producer at such a young age doesn’t faze Halle Kilman. She’s ready for it, after completing the Theatre Studies program at UCF.

James “Chief” Wilson was the band director at Jones High School for forty years. He made a lasting impact on music in Central Florida—and across the country. He is part of the upcoming documentary directed and produced by UCF faculty. Wilson passed away December 5.

Students at Lake Highland Preparatory School learned from UCF School of Visual Arts and Design and Nicholson School of Communication and Media faculty to create mixed media optical art pieces for Arnold Palmer Hospital for Children, Dr. Phillips Center for the Performing Arts Educational Center, City of Orlando – Government and Orlando City Soccer Club. Each year, the students gained exposure to a variety of genres and media through their philanthropic experiences.

After a successful year of initiatives, Veterans Month and a commemoration in St. Augustine, UCF’s Veterans Legacy Program team reflects on the year and looks forward into 2019.

The I Am UCF Digital Storytelling Initiative allows students to get creative by fusing together writing, performance, visual displays and digital media.