Critical Studies – CalArts Expo 2022

Machines in Flames

Machines in Flames (2022, 50min) is a cinematic search for an elusive group – CLODO – that bombed computer companies in 1980s Toulouse, France. Journeying through the cybernetic nodes of military, industrial, and socialist development, the film exposes how recording…

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The Emoji

Sang Chi Liu they/them MA – School of Critical Studies – Aesthetics & politics Have you ever thought about the other side of the smiley face emoji? How do emojis get made? The Emoji is a VR puzzle game in…

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On Performing Bach’s Dorian Toccata

Donald Beagle he/him Alumnx – School of Critical Studies When I was a writing/ critical studies student at CalArts, the Music School also assigned William Moulton to mentor me in music. One of my projects was to perform my own…

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Bodie, California

Courtship Ritual They / Them Alumnx – School of Critical Studies Title track’s music video from Courtship Ritual’s forthcoming LP. Monica Salazar, Preston Spurlock courtshipritual.com

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Ceramic Exploration SP22

Claire Bilderback She/her MA – School of Critical Studies – Aesthetics & politics Ceramic vessels and sculpture to explore form, color, and texture. Utilized different kinds of clay including porcelain and b-mix with grog. Includes wheel throwing and hand-building. Considerations…