The Digital Media Festival in 2018 was held

Thursday, March 29 and Friday, March 30

at Penn State University, The Behrend College. 

#DIGITfest Mission:

DIGITfest or Digital Media Fest is an annual conference that invites local and others (when funding is available) to Behrend to present liberal arts research, projects, and exhibits focused on the use of digital technology. It’s goal is to showcase what the liberal arts are accomplishing through technology.

An interactive schedule of events can be found here:

DIGITfest Print Schedule:

https://psu.box.com/s/62mnj00g8luw4pqwxpxybduiq6u137pb

DIGITfest Interactive Version:

Other Archives

[DIGITAL MEDIA FEST 2017]

[DIGITAL MEDIA FEST 2016]

“Patricia S. Yahn Juried Student Art Show”

Ran March 12 through April 27 of 2018.

The reception of awards was Friday, March 16 from 6:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.

This year’s juror was Thomas Ferraro.

Thomas Ferraro is an artist, painter, teacher and public art advocate. Tom served as the co-director of the Northwestern Pennsylvania Artists Association from 2008 thru 2016 and is both a teaching artist and board trustee for Erie Arts and Culture. He has been as a roster teaching artist for the Pennsylvania Council of the Arts since 2011 and has been a member of the Associated Artists of Pittsburgh since 2004. His studio work explores figures and landscapes often blurring the lines between abstraction and representational imagery. He uses color, atmosphere and shape to heighten emotion and seeks harmony between the personal influences of his inner self with the complexities of contemporary society. Tom’s educational background includes a BFA in Painting from the University of Miami in Coral Gables, Fla in 1977. He has further studied at Pratt Institute in Brooklyn, NY, The Art Students League of NY, The Erie Art Museum and Edinboro University. Find out more about Tom at www.tferraro.com

“Beyond the Skin”

Local tattoo artists with original prints,

illustrations, and paintings.

Ran February 2 to March 2 of 2018

“4th annual Faculty, Staff, and Alumni Art Show”

The Digital Media Festival in 2017 was held March 30 and 31. This page is maintained for our archives. 

Penn State News Release

Digital Media Festival #DIGITfest2017 (Facebook event page):

Digital humanists, media specialists, game developers, and other tech related liberal arts specialists gather with students, faculty, and community alike to address topics related to Digital Media. These presentations and panels will take place in the Reed Union Building, Metzgar Center, and the Yahn Planetarium. The event will be held March 30 and 31, 2017.

 Schedule

Digital Media Fest (2017) FAQs

What is this conference about?

This conference is a celebration of Digital Media research and creative achievements. While focused on technology implemented in the Humanities & Social Sciences, others have also been encouraged to participate.  Speakers and performers will be local as well as from outside the area. Each session is approximately 45 minutes in length, while some are about an hour.

When is this?

The 2017 conference/festival will be on Thursday, March 30 and Friday, March 31. It will start at noon and end by 9:30 pm each night.

Where are you located?

• Penn State University, The Behrend College in Erie, Pennsylvania.
• Conference Sessions will be located in the Reed Student Center, Metzgar Admissions Office, Dobbins Special Event Room, and the Yahn Planetarium. There’s an interactive map above.
• A printed map will also be provided to participates at the Reed Student building sign in.

Does it cost anything to participate?

• This is a free event for everyone. Although, some subjects may not be appropriate for younger audiences.

How do I RSVP?

• Go to our Facebook page and check the button that says you are coming.
• Officially sign up through our eventbrite posting. 

Can I come without a RSVP?

• Yes, but we’d still like you to go to our facebook page and Eventbrite posting. It helps us with figuring out how much coffee/tea and so forth to have on hand.

There’s a lot of stuff. Do I have to go to everything?

• Nah. Check out whatever interests you. Spend time exploring our campus on any downtime or get some grub at Bruno’s Cafe in the Reed Student Center.

Will there be food?

• There are several presentations that will have snacks, tea, and coffee. Those will be noted on the schedule. There is also a cafe in the Reed Student Building that you can purchase drink and food from at any time.

Who can I contact for more information?

• Heather Cole, Lecturer of Digital Arts, Penn State Behrend. htm2@psu.edu

How can I help next year?

• A special session will close the festival on Friday, March 31 at 8:30 p.m in 112 Reed. Come voice your opinion on what worked, didn’t work, and what you would like to see next year. Sign up to volunteer to organize DIGITfest2018.

Why isn’t the Blippar AR companion app working?

• If it is before March 30, then it is not public yet for viewing.
• On March 30… If it is not working, then stop by the help table outside of 112 REED and we will try to help.

In March 2016 at Penn State University, The Behrend College, we piloted a new festival/workshop series. From the psychology of game design to music performed through code to the ethics of digital media, this year’s Digital Media . See below for the complete 2016 schedule.

2016 Press:

Official News Release

http://news.psu.edu/story/397058/2016/03/11/arts-and-entertainment/digital-media-festival-be-held-penn-state-behrend

Erie Reader’s Article

http://www.eriereader.com/article/get-connected-with-penn-state-behrends-digital-media-festival

Your Erie

http://www.yourerie.com/news/local-news/penn-state-behrend-digital-media-festival

This fall, a gift from Patricia S. Yahn and her son, Greg Yahn, was generously given to expand the annual student art show at Penn State Behrend. The retrospective of Mrs. Yahn’s work, recognized the development of her art and honored that gift. It also began the submission period for the first Patricia S. Yahn Student Art Show. The retrospective was open from February 15 through Erie’s Gallery Night on Friday, March 10 in 2017.