Thursday, November 5, 2009

Graphic Designer (Internship/Part-Time)

Bauer Compressors, Inc. is seeking an energetic and dynamic Graphic Designer to join its in-house Advertising Department on an internship / part-time basis. The position will work closely with the current Graphic Designer to design and produce marketing and promotional materials, advertisements, and print publications. It is a great opportunity for a student to gain hands-on experience and help build ones portfolio.

Requirements: Pursuing a degree in a related field or equivalent experience
Proficiency in MAC OS X, QuarkXpress 8, Adobe CS4, Adobe Software and MSOffice is essential.

Benefits:
$10 per hour
Will work with class schedule
Gain valuable, hands-on experience

Please forward your resume and application to:
Kara Werneke, Human Resources
1328 Azalea Garden Road
Norfolk, VA 23502
(757) 855-6006
employment@bauercomp.com

Monday, September 28, 2009

Job Opportunities in Williamsburg

A Logo For You, Inc., "the premier embroidery and screen printer in Williamsburg since 1987," is looking to fill two positions. They are looking for aspiring artist and designers who are looking to gain some hands on experience. A Logo for You is located at 100 Stafford Court, Williamsburg, VA., exit 242B (Water Country exit).

Screen Printer
- Part Time to Full time hours. We currently have a Hopkins, 4 station, 6 color, manual printer. Graphic program experience with Adobe Illustrator and Corel are a definite plus. Salary Range: $10-$15 per/hour

Graphic Designer – Part Time hours. Requires software knowledge of Adobe Illustrator and Corel. Salary Range: $13-$18 per/hour

Please fax resume or letter of interest with salary requirements and references to 757-220-6717 or email Regina Kenerley, General Manager at rkenerley@kernergroup.com.

Thursday, September 17, 2009

Hampton Roads Adobe Users Group

HRAUG meets once a month to go over elements of Adobe software, such as techniques or workflows. It’s free and open to all, and they give away stuff like books, shirts, and a copy of Creative Suite once every 6 months. They’ve just re-tooled the group in an attempt to make it more valuable to designers.

October's meeting at the TCC Visual Arts Center in Portsmouth will look at color correction in Adobe Photoshop. Every new version seems to offer more tools to help with color correction. They'll go over all of them, in depth, as well as give examples.

They'll also be giving away books and other paraphernalia, and provide details about giving away a Creative Suite.

Where: TCC Visual Arts Center, 340 High Street, Portsmouth
When: Tuesday, October 13, 7:00–9:00
Cost: Free

HRAUG's portal site is www.hraug.org, it’s got a link to the Adobe Groups page as well as links to sites and sponsors.

Promotional Designer Wanted

The Student Affairs Office is looking for a student to work as a Promotional Designer. The Promotional Designer will be responsible for designing and producing printed materials to advertise programs, services and activities for the Office of Student Affairs. The Promotional Designer will be responsible for designing/distributing fliers, brochures, and other promotional items such as t-shirts, posters, pins, magnets, etc., as needed. Qualified applicants will have working knowledge in the following software programs: Adobe Illustrator, Adobe InDesign and Adobe Photoshop. The student will work 10 hours a week at $8.00 per hour.

Applicants may complete the attached application along with including five examples of their work and return it to the Student Affairs Office (2008 Webb Center) no later than September 30, 2009.

Friday, September 11, 2009

Andrew Breitenberg: Visiting Artist, October 8


Andrew Breitenberg will give a presentation as the Art Department's Visiting Artist program on Thursday, October 8, 7:00pm in the Baron and Ellin Gordon Gallery atrium. Breitenberg is a Virginia Beach native and graduate of the Swarthmore College Critical Visual Studies program in 2001. He subsequently went on to graduate study in graphic design and work as an advertising copywriter in The Netherlands. For the past few years, he has been an activist for social justice while working with community groups in Africa and Nicaragua. As part of his work, he has produced regular "Field Reports" outlining his activities, which have appeared in the New York Times on line, plus major faith-based websites like Sojourners and JesusManifesto in addition to being distributed throughout his community of friends and supporters. Breitenberg will speak about and show images from his travels, his work in design, and the intersection of creativity and faith.

Wednesday, July 22, 2009

Graphic Design Summer Continuancy Review

When & Where
Friday, August 21, 2:00pm
VAB Room 116

How and When Do I Register for the Review?
Full and part-time graphic design faculty will have registration materials. See one during the week of July 27–31, 2009.

Who Should Submit Work?
All students who have completed Arts 202, 231, 279, 304, 271 and 370 can submit portfolios for consideration.
Some, qualified, transfer students may, after a preliminary review by one of the full-time faculty submit a portfolio for admission to 300 and 400 level Graphic Design courses.
Students who wish to participate in the review must register for the review during the week of July 27–31 to the review and pick up their additional design and writing assignments.

Why Is A Review Necessary?
There are two reasons. First, some students may not have adequate backgrounds in visual arts or are unable to demonstrate the skills (visual, verbal, and manual) necessary for success in the profession of graphic design. Second, there are a limited number of seats that can be offered with the current facilities and teaching staff. A portfolio review ensures that students who are qualified and likely to succeed in the field will be offered a place in the program.
Do not assume that good grades in classes assure you of a passing evaluation on your portfolio. Course grades are determined by factors such as attendance, participation, quizzes and tests, reading assignments, process work, exercises, and software skills as well as the creative work. However, the portfolio will be judged on its own merits without reference to all these factors.
The focus of the review is on the totality of the projects presented, with emphasis on your ability to demonstrate the expertise to be successful in the 300 and 400 level courses.

How will my portfolio and interview be evaluated?
The four areas of evaluation are:
Concept: awareness of contemporary issues, methodology, technical skill, creative exploration, written and oral expression.
Process: drawing/sketching, model making, site planning, verbal and writing skills.
Form: symmetry, rhythm, proportion, perspective, harmony, color, etc.
Engagement: personal and professional goals, basic understanding of the profession of visual communication design, enthusiasm and interest for your chosen profession.

What Should I Submit for the Review?
Unofficial Transcript (all undergrad work).
Information Sheet (name, uid, semester preference [summer or fall] if applicable).

Portfolio Requirements
There are three components to the review portfolio.
1) A portfolio of 12 representative examples of your work:
— 6 Graphic Design pieces
— 4 Foundation Design pieces (2D, Color, Introduction to Drawing, Fundamentals
of Digital Art).
— 2 additional works that demonstrate your abilities as a designer/artist.
2) A design project completed specifically for the review (the details of this project
will be provided when you register for the portfolio review in the prior to
the review).
3) A short paper 500 – 800 words, typed (subject matter to be provided at registration
for the review).

Preparing the Portfolio
All of your materials should be placed in a portfolio that is no larger than 20" x 30".
Do not include framed pieces in your portfolio — photograph the work.
Do not bring 3D design work to the review— photograph the work from several different points of view and include in your portfolio.
Do not bring oversized work to the review — photograph the work.
Do not include work older than 2 or 3 years— current work best demonstrates your creative and skill level.
Present work flat rather than rolled.
Select work that demonstrates your ability to handle with skill a wide range of techniques, media, materials and subject matter.

Review Results
All students will have a notice placed in their portfolio indicating their status.
Students who do not pass the portfolio review can receive individual advising by faculty based on the body of work presented in their portfolio.
Receiving a No Pass means that students are not eligible for 300 level courses and will be departmentally dropped from 300 level courses.
If the student decides to pursue the degree after receiving a No Pass, we encourage them to take or retake specific courses to improve their portfolio. No Pass portfolios generally indicate that the student’s work will be best improved when supported by class structure, professor/s and classmates.

Portfolios may be resubmitted.

ODU Women's Center seeking designers

ODU Women’s Center is seeking a Promotions Designer Needed and a "Web Mistress" ASAP. Both positions are Student Hourly (Not Work Study) and are 20 hrs/week.

The Promotions Designer is responsible for designing and creating publicity flyers, brochures for programming, and displays reflecting current events and awareness information throughout campus. Also provide office reception and administrative support.

The "Web Mistress" is responsible for the management and development of the Women’s Center website. Ensure that site is well designed, user friendly, current and properly maintained. Also provide office receptioning and administrative support.

All applicants must have EXCELLENT interpersonal skills and ability to communicate diversity of services over phone and in person. Skilled in Microsoft Word and Publisher. Adobe Illustrator and Photoshop are a plus. Creative, dependable and able to work independently with minimal supervision. Willingness to be flexible with hours when necessary. Interest in women’s issues preferred.

Deadline: Applications will be reviewed as submitted. Application forms are available in The Women's Center (1000 Webb Center). For more information, call 757-683-4109 or send a message to womenctr@odu.edu