The Academy of Television Arts & Sciences presented the 76th Primetime Creative Arts Emmy Awards on Sept. 7 and 8 at the Peacock Theater in Downtown Los Angeles, California.

Among the winners were two Carnegie Mellon University alumni from the School of Drama’s scenic design program, Alana Billingsley, (BFA, 2004) graduateand John Zuiker (MFA, 2011).

Both took home the trophy for Outstanding Production Design for a Variety Special for their work on this year’s Oscars. Billingsley was the show’s production designer and Zuiker was art director. This marked the fourth Emmy win for Billingsley and the first for Zuiker. 

Pictured: John Zuiker and Alana Billingsley. Photo credit: AMPAS