Tuesday, January 28, 2025
3:45 – 4:45 p.m.
LOCATION: Lovelace Room
3:45 - 4:15 p.m. | What is the Future of Media Education? A panel of faculty and industry professionals lead an interactive discussion with the audience about how new digital media, software applications, cloud production, virtual production, immersive technologies, storytelling, and AI may evolve or revolutionize education for film, TV, and media. Moderator: John Shike, Advanced Systems Group (ASG), Key Account Manager; SMPTE, Director of Educators and Educational Institutions Confirmed Panelists: Joann Denning, Diablo Valley College, Department Chair of Art Digital Media, Film & Television, and Work Experience Renard T. Jenkins, SMPTE Immediate Past-President, I2A2 Technologies, President Mike Whalen, Santa Clara University, Documentary Filmmaker and Chair, Communication Department Erik Weaver, Entertainment Technology Center, Head of Virtual and Adaptive Production |
4:15 - 4:45 p.m. | Where Am I Going to Find a Job in Video or Film? Film and TV programs in higher education are popular, but will they lead to jobs? What are the opportunities in the industry? How do newcomers to the market find jobs and get them? Moderator: John Shike, Advanced Systems Group (ASG), Key Account Manager; SMPTE, Director of Educators and Educational Institutions Confirmed Panelists: Dina A Ibrahim, San Francisco State University, Professor of Broadcast & Electronic Communication Arts Mike Tyler, Advanced Systems Group (ASG), Senior Director, Managed Services – Media & Entertainment Robin Kincade, Kincade Productions, Education Content Producer |