What We Do
The Center for Ethnographic Media Arts is committed to cultivating an innovative and inclusive space for the exploration and creation of non-fiction media arts. As a hub for creative expression and interdisciplinary scholarly collaboration, CEMA is committed to hosting a diverse range of public programs that engage both the local USC population and the broader artistic community. The center’s primary offerings will be hosting monthly visiting artists, public screenings, and workshops.
Public Screenings
The Center for Ethnographic Media Arts hosts public screenings that bring together USC and the local community, showcasing monthly visiting artists’ films and audio works while promoting dialogue and knowledge exchange. These curated screenings not only provide the USC community with a chance to immerse themselves in creative nonfiction works of esteemed practitioners, but also creates a platform for dynamic discussions, collaborative learning, and the exploration of cultural perspectives from around the world. By facilitating these interactions, CEMA aims to promote cultural exchange, dialogue, and understanding.
Workshops
The Center for Ethnographic Media Arts is proud to host workshops and salons facilitated by visiting artists who are at the forefront of the audiovisual field. These engaging workshops offer an exceptional opportunity for the USC community to actively participate and collaborate with distinguished practitioners. By blending their expertise, diverse film and audio techniques, and innovative perspectives, these workshops ignite creative exploration, foster interdisciplinary connections, and empower individuals to push the boundaries of their own artistic endeavors within the realm of ethnographic media arts.
Visiting Artists
The Center for Ethnographic Media Arts welcomes monthly visiting artists, encompassing renowned and emerging leaders in the ethnographic audiovisual medium. These artists and researchers actively engage the larger USC community via public programs showcasing their innovative works. Moreover, some collaborate with CEMA fellows through immersive workshops and one-on-one critiques. Our goal is for the visiting artists series to contribute to both CEMA fellows and the broader USC community, enriching creative and intellectual life on campus.
Graduate Fellows
At the heart of the Center of Ethnographic Media Art’s philosophy is a commitment to illuminate the value of media arts practices for original thought and transdisciplinary research at USC. Our primary objective is to facilitate the creation of new works derived from long-term fieldwork in which media-making is a foundational research methodology. This is realized through our fellowship program, which provides support for fellows across USC with small grants, equipment and technical support as well as intensive critique workshops of works-in-progress.
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