Pacific Index

Pacific’s Media Arts Showcase brings design, photography, and film together in one end-of-semester event.

By Abby Fisher

   Lights dim, screens glow, and Marsh 216 fills with a pulsing creative energy, that’s the atmosphere Pacific University’s Media Arts Showcase creates. Held once each semester, the event brings together student work from across all Media Arts classes and turns it into a shared, end-of-semester experience.

   The showcase highlights a range of mediums, starting with a gallery-style display of projects from Graphic Design students. These works reflect what students have been developing throughout the semester, offering a look at different styles, approaches, and visual ideas all in one space.

   From there, the event will shift to film. The first screening block features projects created by students in Film/Video classes. Before the films begin, a slideshow of Index photos is shown, setting the tone and highlighting still imagery produced by students. Together, these elements emphasize the range of creative work within the program, from static design to moving image.

This semester’s showcase will take place on May 8 at 6:15 p.m. in Marsh 216. The first portion of the event will conclude around 7:30 p.m., transitioning into a second round of screenings. Beginning at 7:30, films created by 2026 Film/Video and Multimedia students will be shown. This later portion continues the focus on student storytelling and production work, giving more students the opportunity to present what they’ve created.

   The showcase will also feature senior projects with Dax Smith, Jenna Hickman, and Madison Stoker presenting their work. These projects represent the culmination of their time in the program and offer a final look at what they’ve developed as Media Arts students.

   At its core, the Media Arts Showcase is about sharing student work with a wider audience. It creates a space where projects made in the classroom can be seen, experienced, and recognized beyond the context of a single course. For attendees, it’s a chance to engage with the creative output of Pacific students and see the variety of work being produced across the program.

   The event is open and free to students and the public.