UH collaborates on Hawaiian language version of Disney’s Moana
The movie is a collaboration of five UH programs, spearheaded by the Academy for Creative Media System and recorded at the sound studio of Honolulu Community College’s MELE program.
UH West Oʻahu awarded $2.7 million GEAR UP Waiʻanae Coast grant
The partnership grant will help more than 500 students prepare for and succeed in postsecondary education in the Waiʻanae Coast area.
Hawaiian language version of Moana being created by the Academy for Creative Media System
The Walt Disney Studios, in collaboration with UH, is casting for additional roles in the film.
UH Academy for Creative Media part of the recipe for Family Ingredients
ACM students and alumni contributed to the PBS series Family Ingredients, which explores Hawaiʻi’s cultural diversity through food.
Student documentaries inspired by China exchange showing at conference
Looking China, a three-week intensive documentary production program, draws students from around the world to make 10-minute documentaries.
Construction of specialized theater at UH West Oʻahu takes shape
The largest OLED wallpaper display in the state was recently installed at the ʻUluʻulu public space area at the UH West Oʻahu library.
Academy for Creative Media animation graduate lands Pixar internship
Jennifer Migita, a character animation specialist, was selected as 1 of 8 Pixar animation interns from more than 2000 national applicants.
UH West Oʻahu partners with Waiʻanae and Waipahu High Schools in creative media
High school students will receive college credit for courses as part of early college programs that will count toward an associateʻs degree.
Students create Star Wars simulation on world’s best hybrid visualization system
Users battle with lightsabers or dogfight through a universe filled with starfighters, TIE fighters and an armada of star destroyers.
UH West Oʻahu early college students win silver at Pele Awards
The student film, What Goes in the Ocean, captures the student silver award for animation and special effects at the 2017 Pele Awards.
