The Stratton Foundation Announces A New Scholarship For Students Studying Digital Media Art & Technology At Detroit's College For Creative Studies
October 15th, 2008The Stratton Foundation
Supporting Science and Technology Education
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News Release
THE STRATTON FOUNDATION ANNOUNCES A NEW SCHOLARSHIP FOR STUDENTS STUDYING DIGITAL MEDIA ART & TECHNOLOGY AT DETROIT’S COLLEGE FOR CREATIVE STUDIES
BIRMINGHAM, MICHIGAN, October 20, 2008 -- The Stratton Foundation, in collaboration with Bona Dea Music, is pleased to announce a new competitive scholarship for students in the College for Creative Studies Entertainment Arts
department. Students will have an opportunity to integrate their art with virtual world
technology and create computer rendered video, known as machinima. The works will be based on lyrics and music composed by Liz Larin, owner of Bona Dea Music. Students will present concepts with the winner being invited to complete the video and receive the scholarship in 2009.
The scholarship named, The Stratton Prize, is funded by a grant from The Stratton
Foundation, a private non-profit organization based in Birmingham, Michigan. The entertainment arts industry includes machinima and other digital video production, video game design, and programming. It is expected to be creating new opportunities and jobs for years to come according to the Entertainment Software Association. “We’re excited about the opportunities to support and help the talented students at the College for
Creative Studies in Detroit. Our desire is to help them realize their goals, receive an
outstanding education, and gain work related experience that will lead them to productive
careers in a growth industry”, said Douglas Stratton, president and founder of The
Stratton Foundation.
The Stratton Foundation was established in 2000 with a focus on Michigan and the mission to support students interested in careers related to science and technology. The Michigan economy is in transition and the organization seeks to support students with career interests in industries with growth potential that integrate art and technology.
Liz Larin, a Detroit Music Award winner, composes and performs rock electronica and other musical genres. Her musical compositions and rich lyrics will provide the inspiration and basis for the student’s to create machinima that will tell the
story of her songs.
Liz Larin will provide the creative direction and serve on the committee to help select the scholarship recipients. Bona Dea Music, a music distribution and production business, will help students creating machinima gain visibility for their work by using them in live performances and other productions. More information can be found at www.lizlarin.com.
The College for Creative Studies is a world leader in art and design education and prepares students to enter the new, global economy where creativity shapes better communities and societies. A private fully accredited college, CCS enrolls over 1,300
students pursuing Bachelor of Fine Arts degrees in 11 majors. Graduates of CCS’s Entertainment Arts department are leaders in the field of digital animation and work for studios producing major motion pictures. The department is chaired by Scott Bogoniewski, who will help ensure the scholarship opportunity is aligned with the
institution’s educational programs. More information can be found at
www.collegeforcreativestudies.edu. |
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