Graphic Design
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VMCAD Animation Camp
Sign up now! The animation camp consists of 4 sessions, each only $25. The instructor, Dave Fleischer, has created puppeteering software for Nickelodeon, been lead animator on theme park rides for Disney, and has taught animation at The Cleveland Institute of Art. He now teaches at VMCAD and happily spends the rest of his time developing animation for TV. Click the image to the left to see the flier or you can click here to download the PDF.
Portfolio Review for GD students, March 12th
Graduating GD students present to industry professionals.
From 12:00 – 2:00 PM, graduating GD students will present to a panel of guest reviewers, which include: Dan Weiss, Senior Creative Recruitment (American Greetings), Greg Luvison, Creative Director for over 19 years (Stern Advertising), and Michelle Seeber, Account Executive (Felber & Felber Marketing). Students present in the last week of their Portfolio Presentation class in order to obtain vital feedback and develop their interviewing and professional presentation skills. The open and relaxed environment allows students to "Fail Forward," or learn from their mistakes. The panel is designed to help students become confident and well prepared.
VMCAD to co-sponsor AAF Event, March 25
"How Multi-Cultural Marketing Can Impact Your Business’ Bottom Line" theme for Diversity Day Event
VMCAD and the American Advertising Federation (AAF) is co-sponsoring "How Multi-Cultural Marketing Can Impact Your Business’ Bottom Line" with AT&T, and Glazen Creative. Guest lecturer will be Jennifer Jones, VP for Diverse Markets and Post Sale Communications at AT&T. Ms. Jones will discuss the importance of targeted multi-cultural marketing and the long-term successes it can achieve. Registration, Networking, Continental Breakfast – 8:30 AM, Program 9:00-11 AM. Tickets – $15 for members, $25 for non-members, $10 for students.
Students and Faculty Network at American Advertising Foundation (AAF) Luncheon
GD students, Kyle Webber, Cristina Munoz, Jesse Jusek, were specially selected to attend a networking luncheon with faculty at the American Advertising Foundation Luncheon on January 20. “Students best understand professional networking by experiencing it, first hand,” said Todd Saperstein, GD Department Head. Students observed how a networking event flows and how professionals interact with each other. “The lecture topic was ‘Jedi Copywriter, or Everything I Needed To Know About Advertising I learned From Star Wars.’ The Sci Fi metaphors rang true for these students and all had a stellar experience!
Ohio Venture Association (OVA) selects VMCAD for Re-Branding Project
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The Winter 2010 Portfolio Preparation class has just accepted an exciting challenge – the redesign of Ohio Venture Association’s (OVA) logo, amplifying OVA’s brand and new, more focused mission. The design team includes GD Department Head, Todd Saperstein, and graduating GD students: Alicia Alexandria, Nathan Damm, Amy Dennis, Jason Monroe, and Trena Saunders.
The Ohio Venture Association, based in Cleveland, is the leading organization in Northern Ohio, focused on bringing investors and entrepreneurs together to accelerate the progress of the business community. To gain a clearer sense of the company’s identity and mission, the class mingled with OVA staff at the January 8th luncheon, “Accelerating CleanTech Venture Activity in Ohio.”
Lecture & Internship Opportunity for GD and DM students on February 11, 9:00am – 11:00am in the VMCAD Auditorium
Author and entrepreneur, Gary Schoeniger, will share his story and present VMCAD students with an opportunity to participate in creating print and multimedia promotions that will be included in their global outreach program. Mr. Schoeniger is the Founder and CEO of The Entrepreneurial Learning Initiative (ELI), an organization dedicated to providing interactive, multimedia online entrepreneurship education programs for individuals and organizations worldwide. ELI’s online learning programs are currently being distributed throughout Latin America, Eastern Europe and Asia with students enrolled in 23 countries throughout the world.
01.29.2010 – American Greetings' Dan Weiss to speak to GD students!
Dan Weiss, Head of Talent Acquisitions for American Greetings, will present a guest lecture to Graphic Design students on Friday, January 29th at 3pm. He will talk with students about how to effectively brand themselves, make their most marketable qualities shine, and get the job!
Student Art Show
Attention students! This year’s student art show is fast approaching!
The show will take place on Friday, May 14th, 2010 from 6:30-8:30 at VMCAD. All students are welcome to submit work that showcases their technical and creative skills. Guest judges from the community will be in to review all the student work.
First place finishers will receive $200, Second and Third place finishers will receive $100 and $50 respectively, and the Best in Show winner will receive $500!
Students can submit work in the following categories:
- Fashion Design/Fashion Illustration
- Fashion Merchandising/Visual Display
- Graphic Design
- Interior Design
- Drawing/Graphic Illustration
- Digital Media and Photography
Guidelines for submissions are available at the front desk. Deadline for all student work is May 2, 2010.
Where are they now?
Graphic Design graduate Todd Rayner’s first love was comic illustration. Like most graphic designers his dream was to someday work for Marvel, DC, or Image comics. And while that’s a lofty dream, anything is possible with hard work, talent and passion.
Just a few weeks ago Todd sent VMCAD a very special email. Todd Rayner had not given up on his dream and his passion had finally found him!
The email read, “Just wanted to let everyone know that you can now purchase issues 1 and 2 of “The Elite” – my first published comic book colors! It’s a longtime dream of mine to have accomplished this and I just wanted to share my excitement.”
This is proof once again that dreams do come true. And VMCAD helps students develop the skills and nurture the passion to make it all happen. VMCAD is so proud of Todd’s accomplishments. Congratulations, Todd! Your hard work paid off!
Click the comic book cover to take a peak inside!
