METL News

The Media and Emerging Technology Lab (METL) at UNCSA serves as a catalyst in the School of Filmmaking to envision and enact discourse between art education and community connectivity. METL projects explore the intersection of art and commerce in the paradigm-shifting space of inter-active storytelling. Read more about how that is being put into practice below.

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UNCSA School of Filmmaking pilots new 'Story Art Studio'

The School of Filmmaking at UNCSA is piloting "Story Art Studio," a wholly new approach to developing cinematic stories for today's evolving film industry.

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Hellraiser and innovator: Bob Keen on sneaking into the film industry and inspiring the next generation

At 15, Bob Keen snuck onto a film lot, setting the stage for a 40-year career in visual effects. Now, this "Hellraiser" veteran teaches UNCSA students to blend innovative storytelling with boundary-pushing tech, preparing them for the industry's future.

UNCSA presents "The Tree I Carry," an immersive experience by Filmmaking faculty member Shahin Gorgani

The School of Filmmaking and the Media + Emerging Technology Lab (METL) at UNCSA in partnership with the Museum of Understanding Storytelling and Engagement (MUSE) Winston-Salem will present the immersive installation "The Tree I Carry" by Filmmaking faculty member Shahin Gorgani.

Winston-Salem State University, UNCSA and the North Carolina Collaboratory partner to launch virtual reality training for nursing students

Winston-Salem State University School of Health Sciences will be the first HBCU in North Carolina to incorporate virtual reality (VR) into the clinical training curriculum for nursing students. This opportunity is a collaboration between WSSU and the School of Filmmaking at UNCSA.

2022 in Review: Top defining moments, biggest news stories

As we say goodbye to 2022, we celebrate the many successes that marked the past year. From worldwide recognition to alumni dominating the industry. Our wildly creative, gifted and hardworking UNCSA artists made their marks in 2022.

Fellowship in Community Engagement brings cutting edge technology to the forefront for one artist

As a practicing artist interested in integrating technology into her own performance art, a Fellowship at the Media and Emerging Technology Lab (METL) at UNCSA has served Karine Fleurima well.

Virtual reality film "Black Ice" selected for screening at South by Southwest Film Festival

"Black Ice," an interactive virtual reality (VR) short film created at the School of Filmmaking, has been selected to screen at the South by Southwest Film Festival (SXSW), March 13-15.

METL Immersive Storytelling Residency culminates in two VR projects to be showcased at SECCA on Oct. 27

The Immersive Storytelling Residency brings together screenwriters, game developers and 3D technical artists, providing them access to advanced technologies and mentoring from award-winning faculty and industry leaders to create fully realized virtual reality (VR) experiences.

UNCSA receives $25,000 NEA grant for expanded immersive storytelling residency

The Media + Emerging Technology Lab (METL) has received a $25,000 Grants for Arts Projects award from the National Endowment for the Arts (NEA) in support of its Immersive Storytelling Residency. The second year of the residency began May 1 and will conclude Oct. 31 with the launch of two projects.