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The Chimes

The Student News Site of Biola University

The Chimes

CMA building still pending approval

CMA building still pending approval
COVID-19 delays and undetermined department relocations are just some of the problems the cinema and media arts building faces.
Chris Charpentier, Staff Writer February 5, 2022

In 2017, the university announced plans for a new cinema and media arts building. The three-story, 56,000 square foot building includes a 300-seat screening theater, a 3,000 square foot soundstage, new foley studios and a student café. However, despite the ambition and passion behind this project, approval...

Cinema and media arts welcomes Dean Tom Halleen

Courtesy of Tom Halleen
Tom Halleen brings decades of industry experience to the program.
Lauren McBride, Senior Copy Editor September 1, 2020

In the midst of unexpected circumstances and the stresses of a changing world, film students at Biola University still have much to look forward to this semester. This summer, the School of Cinema and Media Arts welcomed Tom Halleen as its founding dean. With over 30 years of experience in the television...