President’s Blog

Here is the first group shot of BI's documentarians and faculty member Paul Myers (front row center) in Valparaiso, Chile. Photo Credit: Amanda Reyes

Each year, the Visual Journalism program of Brooks Institute offers an international documentary trip for interested visual journalism, professional photography, and film students. The class, which is staged in a different international location each year, is limited to the strongest applicants: those who demonstrate solid understanding of photographic story-telling, the ability to work independently, and who reflect sensitivity to their roles as ambassadors.

You can follow these students on their Chile adventures by checking out their blog at: http://documentary.brooks.edu/chile/blog

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From Left to Right: Film & Video Production Faculty Member - Alison Nigh, CEC Manager of Alumni Relations for Art & Design - Bethany Innocenti, Distinguished Alumni Award Recipient - Dr. James Pomeroy, BI President - Dr. Roger Andersen, Professional Photography Program Director - Scott Miles Photo Credit: Justin Miller

On Sunday, October 25th, the Alumni Association of Brooks Institute presented alumnus Dr. James Pomeroy with the 2009 Distinguished Alumni Award in recognition of his dedication and contributions to the photography industry. Dr. Pomeroy also served as October’s commencement speaker and shared his experience with our 52 commencement participants.

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Way back on October 17, 1945, Brooks Institute of Photography began offering classes. Last Friday, October 16, Brooks Institute faculty, staff, and students celebrated its 64th anniversary with ice cream social held at the Ventura Campus (photo below) and the Jefferson Campus. Over 60 people enjoyed socializing on a beautiful, sunny Friday afternoon with, of course, delicious ice cream!

Photo Credit: Nina Gomez

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Photo Credit: Nina Gomez

Recently the Commercial class in our School of Film pitched the idea to me to make a short film explaining Brooks Institute’s Red Dot Policy. This policy was developed a very long time ago at Brooks to ensure that all students use our industry-current equipment and modern up-to-date facilities in a professional, safe, respectful and dependable manner.

Best of all, the students asked me to “star” in this video!

How could I turn down an opportunity to launch my big-screen career – especially after reviewing the script?

This film will be featured during our orientations to help students better understand the Red Dot Policy. No doubt the film will receive some laughs (whether intended or not!) while communicating to our new students key aspects of the policies and procedures used to check out equipment and reserve facilities.

Special thanks to the great film crew (below). They were well organized, professional and, best of all, fun to work with!

From Left to Right: Producer, Taylor Erickson; Director of Photography, Danielle Sandoval; Brooks Institute President, Dr. Roger Andersen; Sound Specialist/Actor, Eric Guerrero; and Director, Jared Alden (Not pictured: Editor, Dan Simmons) Photo Credit: Nina Gomez

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Front row (left to right): Shaun Kelly, Becky Huntzinger, Robert Woodward, Melissa Forsyth, Ehud Goren Back row (left to right): Dr. Ron Smith, Darla Anderson, Susan Bloom, Dr. Roger Andersen, Lois Freeman-Fox, Timothy Halsey Photo Credit: David Litschel

Three times each year, Brooks Institute recognizes students who have demonstrated outstanding academic performance after their first year of study. This is a tradition that started a very long time ago in the school’s 64-year history. On Friday, October 9th, nine students were recognized at the First Year Award Luncheon held at the Marriott Ventura Beach hotel:

Jeffrey Mathis, Professional Photography

Rebecca (Becky) Huntzinger – Professional Photography

Dane Mehl – Professional Photography

Ehud Goren – Professional Photography

Melissa Forsyth – Visual Journalism

Shaun Kelly – Visual Journalism

Robert Woodward – Film

President Roger Andersen and Vice President of Academic Affairs David Litschel co-chaired the luncheon with award presentations made by the Program Director or faculty representative of the academic program.

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