The documentary film by Gary Hustwit, about the visionaries and the designers behind some of the products that we see today comes back to Los Angeles for a screening and a talk after.  It is a complex discourse between designer, manufacturer and consumer in a sentimental, thought-provoking and often times humorous way.  If you have not had a chance to see 'Objectified' I strongly recommend you do!  And if you have not had a chance to see the other films by Gary Hustwits pick up his other documentary called 'Helvetica'.

Wednesday, August 12, 8pm 

11523 Santa Monica Blvd. 

West Los Angeles CA, 90025 

Post-film Q&A with Gary Hustwit

"This is the utensil of a Jedi Knight. Not as clumsy or random as a fork; an elegant utensil for a more civilized meal."

Nowadays, universities display their lectures and demonstrations on these new platforms presenting the nature of their education-- publicly. Sure, this is all fine on a university level, but what about the arts?  Well, as innovative and free thinking as art school can be, it's a slow start for some private and specialty schools to market their institutions and the quality of their education in this way.  However, it seems that Otis College of Art and Design have been increasing their credibility through the development of videos illuminating student work and lectures conducted by professors.  It's a brilliant strategy to attract students, show them visually what they can be expecting when they attend the college, because as we all know that it's not about where you going for art school but why.

Check out lessons and lectures uploaded frequently on the Otis Channel