Towson University Department of Film, Audio, and Media Arts

09/03/2026

Wondering what kind of perks come with being a member of the FAMA-ly? Join us for FAMA + YOU. A lecture and Q and A based workshop that focuses on the not-often-discussed assets students have at their disposal, including the Career Center and Mentor Network, Kaplan Funds, Undergraduate Research, FAMA Social Media Accounts, etc

Join us September 9th – 12:30-1:30pm
MC102 Television Studio

09/02/2026

We are FAMA-LY! Scenes from a successful Season Premiere welcome back celebration. Looking forward to great semester!

09/02/2026

We’re Hiring!

The Department of Film, Audio, Media Arts (FAMA) at Towson University is accepting applications for a Multimedia Technician and for a tenure-track, 9-month Assistant Professor specializing in Audio Production.

Learn more and apply at:
Multimedia Technician:
https://towson.taleo.net/careersection/ex/jobdetail.ftl?job=260000N3

Tenure Track Audio Position:
https://towson.taleo.net/careersection/fac_ex/jobdetail.ftl?job=260000I5

Click the link provided to see the complete job description.

09/01/2026

TU FAMA-ly! Don't forget to solidify your schedules because today is the LAST day to add/drop courses full semester courses. Choose wisely!

08/25/2026

NEXT WEEK! Join us in celebrating the opening reception of "Even Our Oddkin," an art exhibit guest curated by FAMA faculty, Danielle d’Amico and Lynn Tomlinson.

EVEN OUR ODDKIN brings together artists who are curious about the lives unfolding all around us: not just human lives, but the many beings, materials, and systems we share the world with. Their work reminds us that we are part of a vast web of animals, plants, microbes, machines, weather, chemicals, and infrastructure.

Opening Reception: September 3rd
Center for the Arts Gallery, CA 3040

08/24/2026

Happy First Day of Classes FAMA!

FYI, we are kicking off the fall semester with our annual “Season Premiere” welcome back celebration for the 2026-2027 school year. Join us to ring in the new school year and our new name with food, games and giveaways. See you Sept 2nd!

08/21/2026

Congratulations are in order for our FAMA Faculty Member Adam Schwartz for being recognized at the 80th annual University Film and Video Association conference this past summer and landing the UFVA Teaching Excellence Faculty Award 2026.

Professor Schwartz presented his research paper “What Am I Hearing?: AI Techniques and Ethics in Audio Post-Production”, and as well as exhibited his interactive VR immersive sound art project, “/DX”. HUGE kudos to Professor Schwartz for a job well done!

08/17/2026

The application for the Saul Zaentz Innovation Fund's 11th cohort is officially OPEN. The Saul Zaentz Innovation Fund provides support for Baltimore filmmakers in the form of mentoring, networking, skills building, and grant making. TU FAMA faculty, students, and alumni have taken advantage of this amazing opportunity. Don't miss your chance.

Head to https://www.zaentzfund.com/ for more information.

08/11/2026

The Department of Film, Audio, and Media Arts is excited to announce our new Assistant Professor joining us this Fall.

Mark Burchick holds an MFA from Towson University in Studio Arts. Mark has worked in our department as a Multimedia Technician since 2018 and has taught media production courses in our department as an Adjunct Faculty Member. Prof. Burchick is a Capital Emmy-award winning filmmaker, his works having screened internationally and through Maryland Public Television. As a multidisciplinary artist, his works have been exhibited at The Delaware Contemporary and Penn State University Eric J. Barron Innovation Hub. Central to his practice is collaboration with colleagues in the humanities, ranging from conference presentations at the American Academy of Religion to publications on the ethics of AI and the mediation of awe and wonder through technology.

08/10/2026

Click the link in our bio to join the FAMA LinkedIn Crew Call and stay up to date with internships, job openings, grants/fellowships, and other opportunities!

Towson FAMA students, staff, and alumni ONLY.