Dr. Brian Staszel

Instructor

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Biography

Brian Staszel is a Multimedia Designer and Video Director at Carnegie Mellon University, specifically within the Robotics Institute. He is known for his contributions to multimedia design, particularly in shooting and editing science documentaries. Staszel has a background in web design and motion graphics. He teaches the course “Introduction to Multimedia Design” at CMU. His video work has been credited in programs produced for PBS and the Discovery Channel, providing viewers with a front-row seat to the development of amazing technologies. Staszel has produced award-winning work in collaboration with CMU’s Human-Computer Interaction Institute. Before joining Carnegie Mellon, he worked with Brady Communications, where he was part of a team that created award-winning interactive projects for reputable clients such as PNC Bank and Royal Caribbean Cruise Lines. Additionally, he taught filmmaking and cinematography courses at Pittsburgh Filmmakers from 2000 to 2015, with his films being featured in festivals and broadcasts in the UK and Japan.

Research Interests

Requirements for Carnegie Mellon University

Doctorate Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3.5
GRE General
Verbal
Required:158
Quantitative
Required:149
Analytical Writing
Required:4
Overall
Required:4
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree in Psychology or related field Research experience/publications
Application Checklist
  • Online application
  • Statement of Purpose
  • Three letters of recommendation
  • Transcripts
  • GRE scores (optional but reported in profile)
  • English Proficiency (TOEFL/IELTS/Duolingo)
Specialization Notes

Admission is extremely competitive with no strict GPA cut-offs; holistic review is used.