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  Chris Blair, Chair, Associate Professor & DMS CoordinatorE-mail: cblair@uu.eduConverging media is a reality in the communication field—and a passion for Chris Blair. Since joining the faculty at Union University, he developed the interdisciplinary Film Studies minor and was instrumental in developing the Digital Media Studies program that combines courses and faculty from Art, Communication Arts and Computer Science. He continues to serve as the coordinator of the DMS program, and now, as department chair, he is spearheading efforts by departmental faculty to meet the demand for graduates who have skills in multiple areas. "Communication is changing rapidly, and students need to be more versatile," Blair said. "In the DMS program, we talk about preparing students to be ‘T-shaped,’ having a breadth of knowledge and experience in a number of areas while having one area of true expertise." For example, a DMS major with a communication arts emphasis takes classes in art, computer science, as well as broadcasting, journalism and public relations. While they can handle the design and technical aspects of an interactive project, their true expertise is in creating the content for the project—the text, images, and video needed to communicate the message. Blair is an alumnus of Union University, where he received a Bachelor’s degree in Communication Arts and Religion. He went on to earn Master’s and Doctoral degrees in Communication from the University of Memphis. Blair has the distinction of being one of the founding members of the International Digital Media and Arts Association (www.idmaa.org), where he currently serves on the executive committee of the board of directors. He is also active in the Tennessee Communication Association. Blair has written in the areas of digital media education and mass media regulation and teaches courses in video production, interactive media, film studies and communications law. He is married to Ashley Blair, who also teaches in the department, and is father to Madeline and Seth. The couple became engaged as students at Union in the landscaped "U" on campus. "Union has played an important role in our lives," Blair said. "It's a privilege for me to lead Union students to be competitive in a field that is shaping our culture.
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PRSAA Meeting Nov 18, 3:00pm: Jennings Hall Room 225
Zombies From The Beyond Nov 17, 8:00pm: W.D. Powell Theatre PRSSA Nashville trip Nov 17, 8:00am Meeting with Nashville's PRSA Zombies From The Beyond Nov 16, 8:00pm: W.D. Powell Theatre Digital Media Festival Nov 16, 7:00pm: Jennings 207 Submit your digital media to compete for cash prizes - and it's free! Submit in categories ranging from Graphic Design to Digital Art to CD/DVDs to Websites to Programming. If it is digital, we want to celebrate it! Your work will be judged by a wide range of digital media practitioners. Who know, you might get discovered by a potential employer.: more event info Zombies From The Beyond Nov 15, 2:30pm: W.D. Powell Theatre Zombies From The Beyond Nov 14, 8:00pm: W.D. Powell Theatre Zombies From The Beyond Nov 13, 8:00pm: W.D. Powell Theatre Zombies From The Beyond Nov 12, 8:00pm: W.D. Powell Theatre Union Film Society meeting Nov 12, 7:00pm: PAC D-3 Come to the Union Film Societies first meeting to find out what we are all about. Learn how your major can be used in the art of film making.: more event info | ||||
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