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Ben Lundsten
I am a media arts major who likes a little bit of everything. Photography, film, design, and animation all grab my interest, and here at Bethany I've had the opportunitiy to be involved in each of these fields. There have been multiple films that I have been involved with as well as real world design work, all due to the help and encouragement of professors and fellow students. After I graduate, I'm hoping to work with a creative firm or media studio. If that means making films or advertisements for television we'll find out, but either way I want to use the skills I've developed to pursue a creative career.
Katie Shrader
I love Smörgåsbords…and not just the food ones! I believe that every media is worth tasting, experiencing, and combining. I primarily work with still images, but motion is a magic that I dabble in, whether through film or animation. Bethany has given me a creative, collaborative environment where I can forget what sunshine looks like and instead embrace the comforting glow of the fluorescent lights above me.
Kab Kaniess
I'm a student who tries to be involved in as much as possible. I've worked with Bethany's communication studio on the hockey broadcast and I've also created multiple short films during my years here. By taking the opportunity to work in all kinds of roles, I've discovered I enjoy editing the most. After winning Making the Cut, a national student editing competition, I realized the importance of the Bethany community and the value of collaboration in my creative process. Sharing a finished project with others is the greatest feeling, and I hope to continue doing this in my career after graduation.
Ruth Wels
I am a studio art/media art hybrid. I draw, paint, sculpt, print, design and bring my work to life through animation. I enjoy the physicality of stop-motion and the design of characters and props. I think it is important to be a part of a creative community, so I spend a lot of time in the studio and I try to collaborate on projects when I am able. After graduation, I hope to utilize my skills gained here at Bethany to pursue a creative career in an animation studio.
Aaron Evans
Making films was something I loved from an early age, but it wasn't until I came to Bethany that I realized I could pursue filmmaking as a career. I've always been fascinated by post-production, animation, and visual effects, and this inspired me to focus on motion design and computer graphics.

The greatest learning experiences for me have been the time spent working on projects outside the classroom. Whether working with professors and students, or freelancing on projects for local and national businesses, the wide range of opportunities I've received to hone my skills has been what sets Bethany apart for me.

After I graduate, I hope to work at a motion design/post-production firm creating engaging content that helps clients share their stories and ideas through media.
Matt Meilner

I’ve always been intrigued by the creative possibilities animation has to offer. At Bethany I learned that these possibilities were endless! I enjoy exploring new techniques in stop motion and hand drawn animation as well as cinematography and camera trickery.  I continue to meld cinematography and traditional animation to create unique and creative projects. My work reflects my interests in music and antiquated technology. I hope to use these skills in the professional world where my creativity can continue to grow.