The 2012 West Virginia MAD Festival will take place on the Campus of West Liberty University on Friday April 27 from 8:30 AM until 6:00 PM. Join us for a FREE full day celebration of media arts – video, electronic music, animation, illustration, mixed media, and digital imaging.
We are in the process of finalizing our roster of guest speakers. Look for the full schedule by February 15.
In the meantime you can view all of the winning entries of last year’s festival by clicking here: MADFEST 2011.
The 2012 MAD Festival Competition will be open to all West Liberty University students. This year high school students from Ohio, Pennsylvania, and West Virginia may also enter. Entries will begin to be accepted from March 15 – April 7. Details will be posted on this site on March 15. This year’s categories are:
Video – stories, documentaries, edited by the student (or group of no more than 3 students).
Digital Imaging - Original art created using digital processes. This can include collage, vector graphics, photography, and scanned objects or textures. If found works are used, the piece should be transformative of original content.
Electronic Music – Original compositions, up to 5 minutes in length. Can include original instrumentation, sampled sounds, midi sounds, or mashups of two or more pre-recorded songs, as long as such works are transformative of original content.
Animation - Original animated project. May include stop motion projects, vector animations, cartoons, interactive pieces, or games.
Illustration - Original illustration using digital and/or traditional techniques. Limited to completely original works (no collages of other artwork – those works belong in the Digital Imaging category),
Mixed Media - Original static mixed media piece. May include a range of materials, from found object assemblage, to a variety of traditional or non-traditional media.
Multimedia – Original dynamic multimedia piece. Should be composed of a variety of media, which may include video, animation, photography, sound, illustration, and type.
Web Design – Original coding and graphics required. Judged on originality, navigation, layout, content, and structure.
Photography – Traditional or digital original photography with minimal digital post-production.
Entries are free. Prizes will be awarded.
Please explore this website for more information. Questions may be directed to
James Haizlett
MAD Festival Director
You definitely will want to stick around for the main event from 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM – MADFEST 2011!
One on one instruction from the pros!
Dr. Strangelove jams out with the Electronic Music Ensemble.
West Liberty University's Senior Art Exhibition will be on display for the MAD Festival.
Student achievements in media arts and design will be showcased during the evening event.
A few typical handsome gents discussing the latest in multimedia design.
Chlllin' in the Nutting Gallery. Checking out the Senior Art Exhibition.
The MAD Festival takes place in several venues on West Liberty's campus throughout the day.
Experts will be sharing their tips and experiences at MADFEST 2011.
Come prepared to learn about the latest trends in media arts and design.
A MAD postcard was recently spotted on a wall near the Centro Mercado in Valencia, Spain!
