Tag: NSU Department of Communication Media and the Arts

Grad Student Publishes Article in Southern Discourse in the Center

Adara Cox

Adara Cox, NSU Writing and Communication Center (WCC) Graduate Assistant Coordinator, co-published “Black Tutor Perspectives on Trauma and Transformation: An Edited Transcript of the 2021 SWCA Keynote Panel” in the Fall 2021 issue of Southern Discourse in the Center. Cox is a Halmos College of Arts and Sciences MA student in the Composition, Rhetoric, and Digital Media program.

The article was co-authored with other Southeastern Writing Center Association 2021 Conference Keynote panelists: Talisha Haltiwanger Morrison, Ph.D.; LaKela Atkinson, Ph.D.; Chanara Andrews-Bickers; Micah Williams; and Genny Kennedy. The keynote panel elevated the experiences of Black writing center tutors. “Black Tutor Perspectives…” includes the edited transcript from the keynote with an introduction from Haltiwanger Morrison and Atkinson.

According to Cox, “Writing this article provided me with the opportunity to reflect upon the conversation we had while on the panel, discussing our experiences working in predominantly white spaces such as writing centers. Because this was my first time working on a transcript, I learned about what processes are involved with editing and revising a transcript from a recorded audio. This transcript shares our thoughts and suggestions of how to equip writing centers to support POC tutors and faculty; and what can be integrated into writing center praxis, so that centers are more proactive rather than reactive regarding diversity.”

To access the full issue of Southern Discourse in the Center, click here!

To access “Black Tutor Perspectives on Trauma and Transformation: An Edited Transcript of the 2021 SWCA Keynote Panel,” click here!

To learn more about the NSU Writing and Communication Center, visit https://www.nova.edu/wcc/.

Posted 07/03/22

Halmos Professor Publishes Chapter on Linguistic Justice

Shanti Bruce, Ph.D.

Shanti Bruce, Ph.D., professor and chair for the Department of Communication, Media, and the Arts in the Halmos College, recently published a chapter in the book Linguistic Justice on Campus: Pedagogy and Advocacy for Multilingual Students, published by Multilingual Matters in its New Perspectives on Language and Education series. The book supports writing educators on college campuses as they work toward linguistic equity and social justice for multilingual students.

Bruce’s chapter is titled “Locating Linguistic Justice in Language Identity Surveys” and is included in Part 1 of the book, which focuses on translingual and antidiscriminatory pedagogy and practices.

Bruce’s books ESL Writers: A Guide for Writing Center Tutors and Creative Approaches to Writing Center Work were each honored with the International Writing Centers Association’s Outstanding Scholarship Award for Best Book. She also published What Every Multilingual Student Should Know About Writing for College and Tutoring Second Language Writers.

To learn more about Linguistic Justice on Campus: Pedagogy and Advocacy for Multilingual Students, click here.

Posted 07/03/22

WCC Faculty Coordinator Co-Hosts GSOLE Webinar

Janine Morris

Janine Morris, Ph.D., NSU Writing and Communication Center (WCC) Faculty Coordinator, co-hosted a Global Society of Online Literacy Educators (GSOLE) webinar on linguistic inclusivity, “Toward Linguistic Inclusivity: Evaluating Approaches to Instructional Materials and Technology,” April 29, 2022. Morris co-hosted the webinar with Catrina Mitchum, Ph.D. (University of Arizona) and Marcela Hebbard, Ph.D. (University of Texas, Rio Grande Valley). Morris is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Communication, Media, and the Arts of the Halmos College of Arts and Sciences.

The workshop was the fourth and final session of a series of webinars on cross-cultural rhetorics and linguistic diversity in online writing instruction. “Toward Linguistic Inclusivity” focused on creating instructional materials that are linguistically accessible and inclusive. Morris states, “Instructors aren’t always aware of how their instructions come across to their students. They may be engaging in exclusionary or discriminatory practices without realizing.” Through hands-on activities, the workshop aimed to bring awareness to participants and invited them to change existing assignments and activities.

Archives of the GSOLE 2021-2022 webinar series are available at the GSOLE website. 

Learn more about the WCC here.

Posted 07/03/22

Theatre Course Partners with Broward Center for the Performing Arts

During the Winter semester, students in THEA 2060: Technical Theatre partnered with the Broward Center for the Performing Arts to design, build and load the set for “Seussical JR.” presented by the Broward Center’s Advanced Musical Theatre students May 11-12 in the Center’s Amaturo Theatre.

The course, offered through the B.A. in Theatre program in the Department of Communication, Media, and the Arts in the Halmos College, gives students the opportunity to gain real-world, industry-driven skills by working for a professional theatre organization.

“It’s great for their resume and for industry networking,” said Daniel Gelbmann, associate professor of technical theater and design for the Department of Communication, Media, and the Arts. “This year, students were also allowed to collaborate and create the scenic design for their production. Students look forward to seeing their hard work displayed on stage at the Broward Center for South Florida audiences!”

Directed by Artist-in-Residence Tammy Holder, “Seussical JR.” was the spring production for the Broward Center’s Advanced Musical Theatre Workshop.

“Working with the Broward Center is so rewarding,” said Shanti Bruce, Ph.D., professor and chair for the Department of Communication, Media, and the Arts. “Students get access to a world-class performing arts center and the professionals who run it. Getting this mentorship and seeing their work on stage is an outstanding experiential learning opportunity.”

For more information about THEA 2060: Technical Theatre and the B.A. in the Theatre program, click here.

Posted 05/22/22

Music and Theatre Professor Gets Distinguished Appointment

Bill J. Adams, DMA

At the recent 73rd Annual Convention of the Southeastern Theatre Conference (SETC) in Memphis, Bill J. Adams, DMA, professor and program director of Music and Theatre for the Department of Communication, Media, and the Arts in the Halmos College, was elected as the chair of the College and University Division of the SETC.

“It’s an honor to serve with the hundreds of volunteers and theatre professionals who make SETC the most important theatre support organization in the world,” Adam said.

SETC is the strongest and broadest network of theatre practitioners in the United States with an active membership of 4,461 individuals and 347 organizations including theatres, educational institutions and arts organizations. SETC provides extensive resources through services, publications and products, which contribute significantly to the careers of emerging artists, seasoned professionals and academicians.

Adams’ role as chair will include the creation and execution of programs, projects and activities that create liaisons between college and university members, institutions and the SETC Board.

For more information about the B.A. in Music and B.A. in Theatre programs, click here.

Posted 05/22/22

Faculty Member Publishes Article on Early Film Reenactments

Alex Bordino, Ph.D.

In March, Alex Bordino, Ph.D., assistant professor of communication for the Department of Communication, Media, and the Arts in the Halmos College, published an article in The Journal of American Culture examining how early film reenactments of real events aligned with an “antimodern sensibility” and often fetishize Indigenous cultures.

The article, titled “Antimodernism and Indigenous Reconstruction: Proto-Ethnographic Attractions in Early Cinema, 1894-1914” is based on a portion of his dissertation research and argues that early film reenactments produce a desire to “reject modernity” and embrace premodern cultures, turning these cultures into a capitalist commodity.

Click here to access the full article.

 The Journal of American Culture is a multidisciplinary journal which accepts studies of American literature, history and the arts with the aim of producing holistic analyses of American culture.

Bordino, who teaches digital media courses in the B.A. in Communication program, is an experienced feature-film editor and event videographer. He has also published in the Journal of Screenwriting, Film & History: An Interdisciplinary Journal, and the Journal of Film and Video.

Posted 05/22/22

Communication Students Collaborate with Hoffman’s

On Thursday, April 21, Communication students in the Department of Communication, Media, and the Arts in the Halmos College pitched packaging design and promotion strategies for Mother’s Day and Father’s Day products at Hoffman’s Chocolates. During the pitch, students showcased a documentary film capturing the eight-week experiential learning collaboration with Hoffman’s Chocolates and BBX Capital Foundation and shared their creative process leading up to their final design proposals. 

“The experience I have gained in this course will follow me into all of my future endeavors, and I can’t thank Hoffman’s Chocolates and the Department of Communication, Media, and the Arts enough for this opportunity,” said Samantha Langmaack, one of nine communication majors enrolled in the special topics course.

Following the students’ presentation, Hoffman’s leadership announced the selected packaging designs that will be produced and sold at Hoffman’s stores leading up to Mother’s Day and Father’s Day.

“We’ve been doing this program for four years,” said Lois Marino, executive director of BBX Capital Foundation. “And every year, I say this is the best; these students are the best. And every year, the students outdo themselves.”

The special topics communications course kicked off with a site visit to the Hoffman’s Chocolates Plantation location, where students met with the Hoffman’s corporate and store leadership, learned about the chocolate business, sampled chocolates, and discussed project goals.

Following the site visit, students worked in teams to conduct market research and complete in-store observations, surveys and focus groups to curate a selection of specific chocolates, create customer-focused packaging, and develop marketing strategies for Mother’s Day and Father’s Day products. Hoffman’s leadership provided students with feedback that was incorporated into their final design pitches.

“Our students delivered wonderfully innovative packaging ideas that won over the room and showed they are well-poised to enter the corporate communication environment,” said Miriam Ahmed, Ph.D., assistant professor of graphic design for the Department of Communication, Media, and the Arts. “I can’t wait to walk into a Hoffman’s store and see our NSU students’ work!”

In 2021, the special topics course partnered with Hoffman’s Chocolates, BBX Capital and the Guy Harvey Ocean Foundation.

“Hoffman’s Chocolates and BBX Capital are outstanding partners,” said Shanti Bruce, Ph.D., professor and chair for the Department of Communication, Media, and the Arts. “Their support has allowed participating students to work with industry professionals and strive to have their work featured at Hoffman’s stores, and I am so proud that each year the students have come through with designs worthy of store shelves. That says so much about the quality of our students, academic program, and this experiential learning opportunity.”

For more information about the B.A. in Communication program, click here.

Posted 05/08/22

Student Graphic Design Exhibition Kicks of April 29

The Department of Communication, Media, and the Arts and NSU Art + Design present “Visions of Eunoia,” the second annual student graphic design exhibition.

The virtual exhibition presents iterations of mindful and healthful design aimed at manifesting social change as envisioned by NSU Art + Design students. Journey through this series of virtual 3D galleries which call viewers to thoughtfully immerse themselves in the mandate to act on the themes presented.

The opening reception will take place on Zoom on Friday, April 29, from 5-6 p.m.

  • Dates: April 29 – June 10, 2022
  • Location: Online at nova.edu/arts
  • Free and open to the community
  • RSVP for the opening reception here: http://tinyurl.com/visionsofeunoia

For more information, contact Miriam Ahmed, Ph.D., at mahmed1@nova.edu

To learn more about DCMA arts events , click here.

Posted 04/22/22

DCMA/NSU Dance Present Student Choreography Showcase

Come and witness powerful original work performed and choreographed by NSU Dance in the Department of Communication, Media, and the Arts.

  • Dates/Times: Friday, April 22, at 7:30 p.m. | Saturday, April 23, at 7:30 p.m.
  • Location: Performance Theatre
  • Free event open to the community

For more information, please contact Elana Lanczi at lanczi@nova.edu

Posted 04/22/22

Stage 2 Productions Presents ‘The Dolls of New Albion”

Join us for a Steampunk Opera tale of the McAlistair family, hosted by Stage 2 Productions and the Department of Communication, Media, and the Arts in the Halmos College of Arts and Sciences.Tickets will be available on the evening of the event on a first-come, first-serve basis.

  • Date & Time: April 15, 2022, at 7:30 p.m. & April 16, 2022 at 2 p.m. and 7:30 p.m.
  • Location: Black Box Theatre.

For more information, contact gelbmann@nova.edu

Learn more about upcoming events here.

Posted 04/10/22

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