In The News: College of Fine Arts

Referred to now as the School of Cinematic Arts, the name change is meant to better describe the program’s mission.

Currently in post-production, Domino is a 20-minute narrative short that was developed, greenlit, cast and produced by students under Isaacs’ mentorship. The project includes a semester of developing a story idea and script, as well as a 13-week pre-production period followed by a six-day shoot, mirroring the professional filmmaking process from development through delivery.
From emojis winking on the skyline to concerts surrounding audiences in light, sound and motion, Sphere could redefine live entertainment in the UAE

The Spring Jazz Festival approaches. The three-night celebration of jazz, featuring UNLV’s top student ensembles and guest artists, returns to Ham Hall from Monday through Wednesday.

UNLV's film school has a new name. The university's provost approved the renaming of the Department of Film into the School of Cinematic Arts, or UNLV CinArts. This change is meant to cover the full spectrum of creative and technical disciplines available for students. No changes will be made to the school's structure or administration.

Nevada Conservatory Theatre is closing out its 25th anniversary season with a bold and imaginative production. It runs May 1st through 10th at the Judy Bayley Theatre. We learned on ARC Las Vegas the creator got inspiration from their child. The series itself though is made for adults because it touches on more difficult life content like curse words, hate speech, war and death.

Founder of UNLV's World Chamber Music Ensemble Tianxi Wen speaks to FOX5 about a Lunar New Year concert.

UNLV's College of Fine Arts will honor Las Vegas Strip mainstays, entertainment luminaries and a beloved late film professor at its 21st annual Hall of Fame gala Tuesday at Wynn Las Vegas.
Dinner and program to be held at the Wynn Las Vegas on April 21

There are a few key items UNLV assistant professor Thomas Bjelic doesn’t leave the house without: his keys, his wallet … and his microphone. A sound designer for more than 30 years, Bjelic has built a career on a lifetime of listening. He’s amassed hundreds of credits while working on blockbuster horror franchises like Saw, BBC sci-fi thrillers like Orphan Black and films for the father of body horror, David Cronenberg.

The Historic Westside has seen a wave of new development projects break ground or open their doors as part of a yearslong effort to revitalize the storied region of Southern Nevada, which has long grappled with racism, disinvestment and discriminatory practices such as redlining. These efforts stretch back nearly a decade, when residents partnered with UNLV architecture students and local and international consultants to identify what the community wanted to see in the Historic Westside.

In a city known for hospitality, it's imperative to create the best atmospheres for dining, and that includes picking the best tunes. That's why a professor and sommelier are teaming up at UNLV to teach an elective course: "The Aesthetics of Music and Wine."