Art & Design Alum Honored as "Disney Legend"

May 1, 2023

Robert "Rob't" Coltrin, CAl Poly Alum

Art & Design Alum Honored as Disney Legend

Rob’t Coltrin (Art and Design, ‘86) was recently honored as a “Disney Legend,” the highest honor given at The Walt Disney Company. Coltrin has worked for the company for 29 years as an Imagineer, creating new attractions and "lands” for various Disney Parks. During his time as an art and design student at Cal Poly, he was involved with Cal Poly Choirs where he helped write, design, choreograph and direct shows. After graduation, he worked on shows such as the Oprah Winfrey Show and the Grammy Awards before joining the Walt Disney Imagineers in 1990. There, he began as a show set designer before moving through many disciplines and landing his final role as an executive creative director. Coltrin was officially inducted as a Disney Legend during the 2022 D23 Expo.

Read more at D23, Walt Disney's Official Fan Club.

Watch the Acceptance Speech at the D23 Expo.

"Without ideas, we’re nothing." Guest lecture by Dennis Lim and Chris Ross of Cisco

Apr 26, 2023

P/V Senior Rachel Dyer's Fashion Photography Takes Her to Maui

Apr 25, 2023

Rachel Dyer (Photo/Video '23) started working as a photographer for local Bridal fashion and accessory company Untamed Petals last June while a junior in our Photography and Video concentration. This winter they took her to Maui to shoot their just released fashion campaign "After Party"

In addition to this recent campaign, Dyer has been working for other local brands such as Indigo Clothing in Atascadero and a SLO-based jeweler Lucky Lucky Studios throughout her time at Cal Poly.

"The 2023 Student Juried Showcase" Opens Spring Quarter at University Art Gallery

Apr 18, 2023

"Short Cuts" Premieres at San Luis Obispo International Film Festival

Apr 18, 2023

Shortcuts: Short Films by Cal Poly Students at SLO International Film Festival

Fenn Bruns, (Photo/Video '24), Wins SPE Prize

Apr 6, 2023

Tomboys Are Good Kissers, Fenn Bruns, 2022

Photo Video Major wins "New Wave" Traveling Exhibition Juror Prize

Fenn Bruns, 3rd year Photo/Video concentration student, was chosen as one of the top three photographers by juror Nelson Chan in the exhibition "New Wave". "New Wave" features photographs by 28 students and recent grads from SPE's West and Southwest chapters.

Sponsored by the Society for Photographic Education (SPE), this juried traveling exhibition will be presented at three venues - Patton Malott Gallery at Anderson Ranch Arts Center, Colorado; Solano Community College, California; and New Mexico State University. 

The prize for each of the top three photographers was a check of $100 and a 15-minute portfolio review with the juror, Nelson Chan. Bruns' winning image,"Tomboys Are Good Kissers", was made as part of a series in ART325 Advanced Camera and Lighting. (image above)

"Short Cuts," Short Films by Cal Poly Students at the University Art Gallery

Mar 17, 2023

Creative Sustainability: Cal Poly Team Gets Global Recognition for Innovative Packaging Design

Mar 9, 2023

Alumna Kristen Sanzari brings your favorite animated characters to life designing toys for Mattel.

Feb 10, 2023

As a graphic design student at Cal Poly, Kristen Sanzari (BFA in Art and Design, Graphic Design Concentration ’11) dreamed of working in animation for a company like Disney or Pixar, bringing characters and stories to life.

Now, more than 10 years later, she’s doing just that — through her work as a toy designer at Mattel.

Sanzari, who also earned a master’s degree in visual development for animation from the Academy of Art University in San Francisco, was working as a graphic designer and illustrator when she saw a job listing at Mattel.

Read the full article in Cal Poly Magazine.

"Somewhere Else," a solo exhibit of Chen Tianqiutao at the University Art Gallery

Jan 22, 2023