Welcome to Lectures on Tap

Join us for an engaging evening where professors, experts, and storytellers bring their thought-provoking lectures to your favorite bar in Los Angeles.

Hosted by the Lectures on Tap team.

🗓️ Date: August 4th, 2025

🕢 Time: Doors open at 7:30 PM

📍 Location: Arts District, Los Angeles (exact address provided in confirmation email)

📚 Lecture: “Cinematic Storytelling: Visual Structure in Film”

🎤 Speaker: Professor Drew McClellan

The most unforgettable films and series don’t just tell stories; they translate emotion and theme into a captivating visual experience. In this eye-opening lecture, Professor Drew McClellan will guide you through the powerful language of visuals and how to master it to create memorable cinematic moments.

You will learn about visual structure—using elements like color, space, movement, and rhythm to enhance the emotional resonance of your story. Whether you're working on a feature film, animated short, YouTube series, or cinematic video game, this lecture will equip you with the tools to convey mood and meaning, elevating your visual storytelling.

Professor Drew McClellan is a visionary leader at the Los Angeles County High School for the Arts and an adjunct professor at the USC School of Cinematic Arts. With a remarkable career in content strategy and production, his work has been recognized by the U.S. Department of Education and the National Young Arts Foundation.

Don’t miss this opportunity to enhance your visual storytelling skills!

Get a drink, connect, and learn at Lectures on Tap! 🙌

Lectures on Tap - "Cinematic Storytelling: Visual Structure in Film"