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Three Films by Natalia Almada To Screen for Watkins Visit

Free showings of El General, Jan. 23, Al Otro Lado, Jan. 25 & El Velador, Jan. 26   Two additional documentaries by award-winning director Natalia Almada, whose work addresses the history and politics of Mexico from the perspective of ordinary people and everyday life, will be screened in advance of her upcoming visit to Watkins College of Art, Design & Film, where she will discuss her latest film, El Velador.…more
January 13, 2012

Film School Salutes Fall 2011 Productions

Congratulations to those taking special honors at the Fall Student Film screenings, held Dec. 5-9 in the Watkins Theater:   Production 1 Best Picture - "Robert Johnson and The Strings Attached" by David Walker Best Director - "Shuttlecock" by Christopher Hallowell  Best Cinematography - "Robert Johnson and The Strings Attached" by David Walker…more
January 10, 2012

The Film School Honored with 'Nashy'

Watkins College of Art, Design and Film was honored by FilmNashville with The Nashy, given to The Film School for “Outstanding Contributions to the Growth of the Nashville Filmmaking Community.”  The award was presented during the organization’s annual gathering on December 6, at Nu Mynd Studios. The FilmNashville board of directors voted to recognize Watkins for their support, going back to the mid-1990s, and valued contributions of time, talent and resources to the growth of the local filmmaking community.…more
January 09, 2012

Web Design Concentration Added to Graphic Design BFA

Watkins College of Art, Design & Film is adding a new concentration in web design to its curriculum beginning in the Spring 2012 semester, it was announced by Ellen L. Meyer, president of Watkins. The college received approval for the Bachelor of Fine Arts in Graphic Design, Web Design Concentration from the National Association of Schools of Art and Design (NASAD), the national accrediting agency for art and design and art and design-related disciplines.…more
January 05, 2012

Free Teacher In-Service Workshops Offered Jan. 27

Watkins College of Art, Design & Film is hosting a free Teacher Training for K-12 art teachers on Friday, January 27, from 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Focusing on contemporary artists who utilize narrative in their work, this in-service day will be an exploration of personal, social and cultural histories embedded in works of art, and include clay, drawing, printmaking and collage. Teachers will be able to sign up for two workshops, one in the morning and one in the afternoon, with breakfast and lunch provided. …more
January 03, 2012

Filmmaker Natalia Almada Is Next Visiting Artist on Jan. 26

Award-winning director will screen El Velador in Watkins Theater at 6 p.m., with conversation to follow  …more
December 16, 2011

‘Unleash Your Creativity’ at Watkins Community Education

More than 40 classes & workshops on tap for youth, teens and adults Registration is currently open for Watkins College of Art, Design & Film’s Community Education “Unleash Your Creativity” Winter/Spring 2012 session.…more
December 16, 2011

Interior Design Exhibit Stages Jan. 20 Awards

Watkins College of Art, Design & Film presents the 15th annual Interior Design Student Exhibit, a juried show featuring works by Bachelor of Fine Arts in Interior Design degree candidates, from January 10-29 in the Brownlee O. Currey, Jr. Gallery on campus All Watkins Interior Design majors are eligible to submit projects (created since Spring 2011) in eight categories: Residential, Commercial, Introductory Presentation Skills, Intermediate Presentation Skills, Lighting or Furniture Design, Computer Modeling, Portfolio, and Sustainability.…more
December 02, 2011

Interior Design Students Trim the Tree

Watkins Interior Design brought unique execution to a traditional idea for their entry in the Junior League of Nashville's inaugural "Hall of Trees," featured at JLN's fifth annual ’Tis the Season Holiday Marketplace fundraiser (November 18-20 at the Nashville Convention Center) .   The frame of the 7-foot Christmas tree, built of foam core board, was completely covered in 8"x12"…more
November 28, 2011

Community Education Hosts Open House Saturday, Dec. 3

Variety of Free Arts Activities and Demos Will Preview Upcoming "Unleash Your Creativity" Semester The Community Education department of Watkins College of Art, Design & Film will host an Open House on Saturday, December 3, from 1:00-4:00 p.m., with free hands-on activities and demonstrations by faculty instructors in clay, printmaking, metal casting, book making and more, providing a preview to Community Education’s “Unleash Your Creativity” Winter/Spring 2012 session.…more
November 28, 2011