Wednesday, March 26, 2008

Spring Continuancy Review, Friday April 11































The spring continuancy review for graphic design concentration
students will be held on Friday, April 11, 10:00am, in VAB 116.

Why?
All students in the graphic design concentration must pass the
review to register for required classes beyond Graphic Design II.

Who's eligible?
You must be a currently-enrolled student or transfer, have
completed or given credit for all foundation courses and
ARTS 271 Graphic Design I, and have completed or be currently
enrolled in ARTS 370 Graphic Design II.

What do I submit?
10-12 examples of your best work. This must include 4-5 pieces
from foundation courses, and 4-5 from design classes. You are
encouraged to revise previous design class work. You may also
include 2-4 works from other studio courses and/or outside of
class (e.g. professionally-produced work). You may include 3D
work.
Only digitally-oriented work (web sites, interactive) should
be submitted on disc (this is flexible).

How do I submit?
Your work should be contained in some sort of portfolio, case,
or folder that allows easy access. Portfolios must be delivered
to VAB 116 by 10:00am on April 11.

Anything else?
Please clearly label your portfolio with your name and include your
I.D. Number. Also, please indicate whether you intend to enroll
in the Summer or Fall Graphic Design III sessions.

How do I know if I passed?
Results will be posted and portfolios will be ready for pickup by
2:00p.m. the same day. Students passing the review will be cleared
to register before the end of the week.

I have another question!
See Robert McCullough, rmccullo@odu.edu, VAB 117.

Friday, March 21, 2008

Webmaster Opportunity

ODU’s Student Activities Council (SAC) is seeking an ODU art student to redesign and maintain their website for the 2008–2009 academic year.

Responsibilities include: design and maintain SAC website; keep site up-to-date by refreshing content and images; create test pages, templates and other graphical elements; manage the content pipeline; maintain weekly and monthly calendars; manage photos when available; ensure site design integrity and quality control; resolve any website issues; take pictures at SAC events; meet weekly with director and adviser; attend all weekly executive meetings; attend all GA meetings; attend Fall Retreat; attend Banquet; support/attend all SAC events; 6 office hours/week; attend the Summer Executive Meetings; attend Transitional Training Session; maintain general SAC publicity; advertise GA meetings; assist director with promotional materials; scrapbook publishing.

Qualifications: dedication to SAC; attendance at SAC events; experience in web design (or willingness to learn); minimum cumulative grade point average of 2.5, and maintenance of a 2.2 average throughout the year; strong design style; knowledge of typography; user-centered design principles; creative design problem-solving skills; strong understanding of capabilities of various web browsers and development constraints of the internet and other interactive media.

To apply: create a website to display your knowledge and proficiency in web design. This website should show your creativity and can be on the topic of your choice. The website does not need to be fully completed but it should give us a good idea of your skill level. Another option is to provide a website that you have previously created. This website should show your creativity and can be on the topic of your choice. The website does not need to be fully completed but it should give us a good idea of your skill level. Provide any other supporting documents, designs, displays, etc. that you feel will be helpful to us when making our decision.

Please direct all questions and concerns to sacatodu@yahoo.com or call SAC at 683-4818.

Wednesday, March 19, 2008

Calvary Revival Church Offers Internship

Calvary Revival Church seeks an intern in their graphic design department reporting to the Director of Graphic Design. The intern will work 15-20 hours a week and be paid minimum wage. Responsibilities include print publications, video presentations, websites, commercial spots, and book and message covers. The intern must be able to work under minimum supervision and adhere to strict and consistent deadlines. Proficiency is required in PhotoShop, Illustrator, InDesign, layout and typography. Junior-level student preferred. The student should be motivated and have great follow up and detail.

For more information, contact Sandra Hood,
Human Resources Director, Calvary Revival Church, 5833 Poplar Hall Drive, Norfolk, VA 23502, shood@crcglobal.org, 757-321-9737

Sunday, March 16, 2008

Dominion Enterprises Seeks Entry-Level Graphic Designer

Dominion Enterprises contacted the Art Department this week to announce their search for a qualified student to fill an entry-level graphic designer position with one of their divisions, The Employment Guide.

The Employment Guide, has an opening in our Norfolk office for Full-time: ENTRY LEVEL GRAPHIC/PRODUCTION DESIGNER. This position will require knowledge of specific graphics applications on a Macintosh platform. Designer will be responsible for newsprint advertisement creation/re-design on tight turnaround times and deadlines. This position is good for someone entering the design field who wants to gain more experience working with print and web. If you know your programs and can take a project from concept to production in a short amount of time, we want to hear from you.
Pay rate is $11-$12 per hour; Hours: 8:30– 5:30 (Mon-Fri)

Knowledge and Qualifications: Mac platform (OSX.4-.5), Adobe CS (Indesign/Photoshop/Illustrator, etc.), Flash, Dreamweaver, Keynote a plus, Microsoft Office, ability to work with tight deadlines/fast turnaround times, can multi-task and handle several projects at once, can communicate well with others and independently with little supervision. Portfolio required for interviews. Program literacy test is required during interview.

Responsibilities: Create newsprint display ads, Work with clients to develop branded ad campaigns, Proofing of ads, Design sales and marketing collateral

We offer: A dynamic working environment, excellent growth opportunities, competitive earnings, a comprehensive BENEFITS PACKAGE including a generous 401(k), on-going training.

If you have the skills and seek a chance to gain experience and much more, please send your resume along with two or more samples of your work to: michael.godina@employmentguide.com. Please place “Graphic Designer p#8738″ in the subject line.

Dominion Enterprises is an Equal Opportunity Employer and supports Workplace Diversity. Drug Testing Employer

Friday, March 14, 2008

Adobe/AIGA type offer


Adobe and AIGA has teamed up to offer a font collection aimed at students and schools. "Adobe® Font Folio® Education Essentials software is an OpenType® font collection for teaching and learning about fine typography. Enrich your curriculum or enhance creative projects with 500 elegant and trusted fonts. The collection has been assembled in collaboration with AIGA, the professional association for design, specifically to provide depth, breadth, and value for higher education." It's listed at $149. Check it out here:
http://www.adobe.com/education/products/fontfolioeducationessentials/

Sunday, March 2, 2008

Hinrichs! Millman! Sagmeister!



This month and next will be big months for big designers visiting the area. In addition to the aforementioned Debbie Millman lecture here on March 20, our local AIGA branch has just announced two other major events that every designer must attend.

AIGA Medalist and Pentagram partner Kit Hinrichs will speak here at ODU, in Batten Arts & Letters Building, Room 1012, on Thursday, March 13. A reception will be held at 6:30pm, presentation 7:00pm. A limited number of FREE seats are available to ODU students (contact me for information).

Kit Hinrichs' accumulated design experience spans over 30 years and incorporates a wide range of projects. At Pentagram he leads a graphic design team with expertise in corporate communications and promotion, packaging, editorial and exhibition design. He has been an instructor at the School of Visual Arts in New York and at the Academy of Art in San Francisco. He has been a lecturer at numerous design associations and universities across the country.

Hinrichs' work has been honored and published widely, and several of his pieces can be found in the permanent collections of the Museum of Modern Art (MoMA) in New York. He is co-author of four books: Vegetables, Stars & Stripes, Long May She Wave and Typewise. He is an executive board member of both the American Institute of Graphic Arts (AIGA) and the Director Art Center and, a member of the Alliance Graphique Internationale (AGI).

In 2004 he was awarded the profession's highest honor, the AIGA Medal, in recognition of his distinguished achievements and contributions to the field.

If that's not enough, Stefan Sagmeister will arrive Friday, April 18 as part of his tour promoting his new book, Things I Have learned in My Life So Far. Stefan Sagmeister is one of the most influential graphic designers in the world working today. Since 1993 Sagmeister Inc., has focused on all things printed, including posters, brochures, books, and graphics and packaging for music clients. Sagmeister's award-winning work has been recognized in national publications such as The New York Times, Time, Rolling Stone, and Wired. He's created iconic album covers for Lou Reed, the Talking Heads, and the Rolling Stones. Born in Austria, he now lives in New York City.

Time and location of Sagmeister's event have yet to be finalized. Stay tuned!