George Vinovich

George Vinovich serves as Professor and Chair of the Digital Media Arts Department within the College of Arts & Humanities at California State University, Dominguez Hills (CSUDH), where he has been a faculty member since 1982. He founded CSUDH's Television degree program, designed its curriculum, and established the department's TV production facilities.

His educational credentials include an M.A., M.S., and Ph.D. Dr. Vinovich's expertise spans Digital Media Arts, Film & Television Production, and Documentary Filmmaking, with professional work extending to promotional and educational video production through his independent company serving clients including PBS and MTV.

His professional accolades include:

• National Telly Award for documentary production
• Communicator Award for promotional video
• National C.A.S.E. Award for educational video

As an educator, Dr. Vinovich emphasizes student success in competitive media industries, noting that CSUDH graduates are hired over graduates from elite regional film schools. His students have won back-to-back national awards in the Academy of Television Arts and Sciences’ student competition (Emmy Awards) and statewide recognition for music videos and public service announcements. He maintains active professional engagement through his production company while overseeing departmental facilities and curriculum development.