about the school
The Johnny Carson Center for Emerging Media Arts pioneers the intersection of artistry and technology, transforming how students across the Hixson-Lied College of Fine & Performing Arts and beyond prepare for tomorrow's creative landscapes.
As home to the innovative Emerging Media Arts major, we immerse students in hands-on experiences spanning storytelling, sound design, animation, filmmaking, game engines, immersive and interactive media, and world building. Our graduates don't just enter existing industries—they reshape them, leading careers in cutting-edge technology, film and theater innovation, next-generation gaming, experience design, and emerging creative fields that don't yet have names.
Ready to architect the future of creative expression? Join us in redefining what's possible when imagination meets innovation.
Meet Professor Dan Novy
After working in Hollywood for over 20 years, Professor Dan Novy is continuously pursuing his passion for innovation alongside Nebraska EMA students. Using the resources available right here on campus, students and professors are setting out to do impactful work across various industries.
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