Design Is _____. Presents: R&R Partners Studio Tour

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Get a behind-the-scenes look at R&R Partners, a full-service, independent, international agency dedicated to helping clients thrive in complex, fast-moving business climates. From product launches and spin-offs to mergers, line-extensions and complex cause-related marketing efforts, they build value and leadership with every step, turning key moments into critical successes.

For four decades, R&R Partners has launched some of the world’s most innovative companies, created legislation, shaped public opinion and pop culture and created literally billions of dollars in equity and value for our clients.

Join us and get insight into what professional life is like at one of the largest advertising agencies in Nevada and meet some of their design professionals.

Entry: Space is limited to 20 AIGA members but I am letting 25 people register so that if anyone drops out we will fill their spot with the next person in line. Tickets will be granted on a first come first serve basis.

AIGA membership is required. 

If you RSVP and cannot attend please email education@lasvegas.aiga.org to cancel.

This will allow us to accomidate students on the waiting list.

If you are not a members and would like to become one visit http://www.aiga.org/join

When: Wednesday, December 2, 2015 from 3:00 PM to 5:00 PM (PST)

Where: R&R Partners - 900 South Pavilion Center Drive Las Vegas, NV 89144

GRC Meet & Greet, Oct. 24 at Sunset Park

The CSN AIGA Student Group is hosting a casual Meet & Greet event on Oct. 24 at Sunset Park. This Saturday event begins at 2:00pm near the Pond.

This is an opportunity for Graphic Communication students to join in what is the first AIGA Student Group meet-up of Fall Semester.

This will be a great opportunity to join the club as well as hang out with fellow designers and get inspired.

The event is family and pet-friendly, so bring the kings and pups. Wear blue and yellow and receive a gift.

Please RSVP Group President Sabrina Weldy at 702-815-4295 for more information.
Sunset Park is located at 2601 E. Sunset.

AIGA Big Event Coming to Vegas

This is something worth saving up for. You got a year to do it, so plan ahead.

To quote one of our professors, Dan McElhattan III, "This Will Be Epic!"

2nd Annual CSN Speed Networking Event to Include Media Technologies Students

SELL YOURSELF IN 5 MINUTES to Local Employers
PRACTICE YOUR INTERVIEW SKILLS

CSN Speed Networking Event

FRIDAY, MARCH 20, 2015 • 12:00–2:30PM
CSN Cheyenne Campus, Whitley Lounge

It was a success in its initial year, last year, and so it entices one to think it will be even better this year

• BETTER because it includes the opportunity for students of the CSN Department of Media Technologies to participate in this intense experience.
• BETTER because there are twice as many training sessions for students to prepare for the event.
• BETTER because you will be there…this is, if you sign up today.

Student Registration: https://apps.csn.edu/speednetworking/studentregistration.aspx
Employer Registration: https://apps.csn.edu/speednetworking/employerregistration.aspx
 

Download the Flyer

Download the Schedule

With MT being included this year, this means that up to 25 Graphic Communications students can participate in this event, which includes a mandatory 2-hour training session to prepare for the interview experience and a 2-1/2 hour intense experience interviewing with a dozen prospective employers and receiving valuable feedback from them on-the-spot.

Each interview experience is 10 minutes long:

• 5 minutes to sell yourself
• 2 minutes of feedback
• 3 minutes transition to next interview

For more information contact: Dr. Warren Hioki warren.hioki@csn.edu or Laura DeGonia laura.degonia@csn.edu • 702 651-4595 or 702 651-4916

11th Semi-Annual CSN GRC Design Exhibit

The public is invited to view on Monday and Wednesday this week art and design work of students in the Graphic Communications Program at the College of Southern Nevada.

The exhibits for each night commence with Judging— by private invite only—from 6pm - 9pm; it is open to the public beginning at 9pm.

Students from Dan McElhattan's GRC 207 and GRC 294 classes will be exhibiting their work respectively on Monday, Dec. 8 and Wednesday, Dec. 11 at the Holsum Design Center, 241 W. Charleston, Suite 143.

On Monday, students in the GRC 294 (Portfolio Workshop) will be presenting a body of their work in portfolio style.

Twelve students will be showcasing their talents, skills, and custom made leave behinds and portfolios: Danial Adair, Shannon Bingham, Hannah Bolton, Joseph Dousharm, Rodolfo Gomez, Tayler Hensen, Alfi Huerta, Thomas La Plant, Victor Luu, Dora Santiago, Matthew Stevenson, and Angel Ulloa.

On Wednesday, students in the GRC 207 (Electronic Design) will be showing their interpretation of the "Oddity" show theme in poster format.

The 16 students who will be showing their posters are Shannon Bingham, Hannah Bolton, Alan Castellanos, Joseph Dousharm, Kris Dupaya, Zachary Dupaya, Rodolfo Gomez, Daryl John De Guzman, Julius Edward Neal Cunningham, Lizz Ochoa, Kultida Pamornboon, Julianna Russo, Dora Santiago, Avery Scott, Ma Tatsha, and Lue Xu.

The theme "Oddity" addresses "What makes each of us unique and yet connects us all is our rarity. We are at odds when faced with challenges of combining mere thoughts into visual constructs that require elicit response. To engage our creative design skills and oddity into a strategy, a message of cohesiveness and most times a form of transaction."

Poster design by Joseph Dousharm.

The winning poster design (to the right) used to publicize the event was produced by Joseph Dousharm.

This semester's show Gallery Exhibition is dedicated to CSN's Media Techchnologies' GRC Program.

The show is sponsored by Jeff Lapour of Lapour Partners, M3AD.com, Franklin Documents, George Harris of Mundo/Mingo Restaurants and Alien/Fubar Tequilia.

Additional credits: Curated Coordination: M3AD - Dan McElhattan III; Entertainment - Yvonne Silva; Location: LaPour - Holsum - Lisa Casteen; Food: Mundo, Mingo - George Harris ||; Printing and Production Support - Franklin Documents; Photography - Checko Salgado; Beverages: RocknRollWine.com - Chris Hammond; Artiface || After Party.

Additional thanks go to Doug Bibo for his service and support;
Dan Reynolds, Daniel Wayne Sermon, Daniel Platzman, and Ben McKee for their constant inspiration, climb and contribution to artists everywhere.

And a special Thank You to all the professionals and invited guests who come to judge the event.

GRC Students Also: Speed Networking Event

It will be the first of what is intended to be an annual occurrence:
CSN Speed Networking Event
Friday, March 21, 2014 • 12 noon to 2:00 pm • Whitley Student Lounge • CSN Cheyenne campus.

This is a great opportunity for students to get real feedback during an interview for potential internships at a number of local organizations. Get feedback on dress attire, handshake, communication skills, résumé quality, level of professionalism, attitude, preparedness, technical knowledge, etc. 

Sign up today.

But you must apply. Seating is limited. 
Download the flyer about the event with an  an application form.

Students will be given five minutes to sell themselves to the interviewer and his/her company on why they are the “best fit” based on the interview questions you have over the course of five minutes.  After five minutes, you will have an opportunity to be critiqued on how to improve your interview skills and and to learn about any available internship opportunities at their company.  There will no obligation for the company to provide an internship; the interview feedback alone will be invaluable. 

What is “Speed Networking”?

Like speed dating, it is an accelerated way of connecting and getting right down to the point.  CSN is basing this Speed Networking event on Michigan State University’s Speed Networking event and the University of Rhode Island’s “Tell me about yourself interview, bad versus good” interview.

These brief videos demonstrate how this works.  

Michigan State University Speed Networking (2-minute clip)

Tell me about yourself interview, bad versus good (3:26-minute clip)

Possible Internship Opportunities

It will be the first of what is intended to be an annual occurrence:
CSN Speed Networking Event
Friday, March 21, 2014 • 12 noon to 2:00 pm • Whitley Student Lounge • CSN Cheyenne campus.

This is a great opportunity for students to get real feedback during an interview for potential internships at a number of local organizations. Get feedback on dress attire, handshake, communication skills, résumé quality, level of professionalism, attitude, preparedness, technical knowledge, etc. 

Sign up today.

But you must apply. Seating is limited. 
Download the flyer about the event with an  an application form.

Students will be given five minutes to sell themselves to the interviewer and his/her company on why they are the “best fit” based on the interview questions you have over the course of five minutes.  After five minutes, you will have an opportunity to be critiqued on how to improve your interview skills and and to learn about any available internship opportunities at their company.  There will no obligation for the company to provide an internship; the interview feedback alone will be invaluable. 

What is “Speed Networking”?

Like speed dating, it is an accelerated way of connecting and getting right down to the point.  CSN is basing this Speed Networking event on Michigan State University’s Speed Networking event and the University of Rhode Island’s “Tell me about yourself interview, bad versus good” interview.

These brief videos demonstrate how this works.  

Michigan State University Speed Networking (2-minute clip):

www.youtube.com/watch?v=OX6M9RKiMec

Tell me about yourself interview, bad versus good (3:26-minute clip):

www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_detailpage&v=Cyww7eRVj3E

GRC Student Work to be Presented in 9th CSN Design Exhibition

Public viewing both night begins at 9:00 pm.
Location: Art Square  (Behind Arts Factory on Charleston) 
1025 First St., in Las Vegas' Art District.

What has become a bi-Annual event, exhibiting the work produced by students in GRC 207 (Advanced Design) and GRC 294 (Portfolio Preparation) courses, is also open the public for viewing.

The show is held on two different nights:

MONDAY, Dec. 9
GRC 294 - Portfolio Prep -  Logo, Stationery, Portfolio, Leave behind and elements of design will be shown by eight CSN student design students.

THURSDAY, Dec. 12
GRC 207 - Advanced Design Poster Exhibition
Eight CSN design students will be showcased in this event—Carpé Noctum “Se Night”.


Light appetizers and beverages will be provided (courtesy  of George Harris—Mundo). Beverages  are provided by Chris Hammond of  Rock n’ Roll Wine.

The event is judged on use of  type, illustration, photography and color, and balancing those elements will be part  of the design exhibition.

This exhibition has been dedicated to Rehan Choudry for his contribution to  the Arts through his "Life is Beautiful" event.

This event is produced by Dan McElhattan III (M3) Graphics Instructor / Program Director,
AIGA-CSN Faculty Advisor / Founding Member of AIGA, Las Vegas  Executive Creative Director of BrandLtd.com, and  President/Owner of M3AD.com.

GRC Design Students Create Posters to Promote the Short Film Showcase

Poster (above) was designed by Sloan Willden; he also did the photography.

The Second Annual Short Film Showcase, sponsored by the Media Technologies' Videography and Film Program is being held on Friday, October 11, 7:00 pm, in the Morse Arberry Auditorium in the Telecommunications Building on the Cheyenne Campus.

In an effort to promote the event, students in Dan McElhattan's GRC 207 Advanced Design class designed promotional pieces, including this poster designed by Sloan Wilden..

FREE Creative Design Tour

While it is not coming to Las Vegas, some may want to travel to Los Angeles (or other nearby California cities) or Phoenix between now and Oct. 22 to take advantage of this all day FREE workshop.

The Creative Design Tour teaches you to differentiate yourself in an increasingly saturated industry by learning the theoretical principles of design and how to utilize them Photoshop.  

Successful photographers run all-inclusive design centers that use photos as the foundation for a variety of well-designed products.  By understanding and using the fundamental design elements of line, shape, space, texture, color, and value, you can increase the appeal of your brand and your photo products.   

This two-part learning experience also covers aesthetics, typography, product development, and how to create personalized photographic art for your clients with edges, textures, borders, backgrounds, brushes, overlays, and scripts.

More info here.

Fantastic Offer for Adobe Students

Students get Photoshop CC and the ENTIRE Adobe Creative Cloud FREE when they attend the Photoshop World Conference, to be held at the Mandalay Bay Resort in Las Vegas, on Sept. 4–6, 2013.
And it only costs students $149 to register.

Attendees of Photoshop World who are already members of Adobe Creative Cloud may use their access codes to extend their current membership.

Get all of the details about Photoshop World Conference here.

2012-13 GRC Graduates

Aaron Hoppler, receives his degree in Computer Graphics Design.

The CSN Graphic Communications Program tallied 40 graduates from August 2012 to May 2013, the most who had finished a certificate or degree in a single year.

Many of these grads walked at the 41st CSN Commencement held in the Thomas & Mack Center at UNLV on May 20.

Four of those grads completed the former Animation program; seven completed the Multimedia Authoring concentration; 12, Web Design; and 17, Graphic Design.

Amir Baidee, Samuel Canales, and Yomaira Sotelo

GRC Instructor Dan McElhattan III and Dr. Elyse Diamond,
applaud as their GRC students walk by at the end of Commencement.

Here is the complete list of those on the Commencement rolls for August, December, and May graduation.

August
	Donielle R. Bradshaw	Associate Degree	Graphic Technology	Animation
	Drew A. Borst	Certificate of Achievement	Graphic Technology	Animation
	Colby H. Bryant *	Associate Degree	Graphic Technology	Multimedia Authoring
	Mark Anthony Hinds	Certificate of Achievement	Graphic Technology	Multimedia Authoring
	Elizabeth Baez **	Associate Degree	Graphic Technology	Web Design
	Raul Herrera	Associate Degree	Graphic Technology	Web Design
	Samuel Najarro-Gonzalez	Associate Degree	Graphic Technology	Web Design
December
	Jacqueline A. Cheshewalla	Associate Degree	Graphic Technology	Animation
	Wendy Minatogawa	Associate Degree	Graphic Technology	Multimedia Authoring
	Daniel Bradley Riccardi	Associate Degree	Graphic Technology	Multimedia Authoring
	Virginia DeSilva Vera	Associate Degree	Graphic Technology	Multimedia Authoring
	Shaun M. Keefe	Associate Degree	Graphic Technology	Web Design
	Brian O'Connor	Associate Degree	Graphic Technology	Web Design
May
	Patrick J. Breaux Jr.	Certificate of Achievement	Graphic Technology	Animation
	Amir M. Badiee	Associate Degree	Graphic Technology	Computer Graphics Design
	Angela Erin Cahayag Cabalar	Associate Degree	Graphic Technology	Computer Graphics Design
	Bryce Farlow **	Associate Degree	Graphic Technology	Computer Graphics Design
	Kevin Jaffa **	Associate Degree	Graphic Technology	Computer Graphics Design
	Rithya May Lay	Associate Degree	Graphic Technology	Computer Graphics Design
	Sasha M. Schalk	Associate Degree	Graphic Technology	Computer Graphics Design
	Yomaira Sotelo	Associate Degree	Graphic Technology	Computer Graphics Design
	Shaun R. Vital	Associate Degree	Graphic Technology	Computer Graphics Design
	Ben Woolston **	Associate Degree	Graphic Technology	Computer Graphics Design
	Domineek Bumpas	Associate Degree	Graphic Communications	Computer Graphics Design
	Aaron B. Hoppler	Associate Degree	Graphic Communications	Computer Graphics Design
	Luis Rodriguez	Associate Degree	Graphic Communications	Computer Graphics Design
	Ruth Robles **	Associate Degree	Graphic Communications	Computer Graphics Design
	Nina Thomasian **	Associate Degree	Graphic Communications	Computer Graphics Design
	Keith Widmann **	Certificate of Achievement	Graphic Technology	Computer Graphics Design
	Jesus Nieto-Almanza **	Associate Degree	Graphic Technology	Multimedia Authoring
	Samuel Najarro-Gonzalez	Associate Degree	Graphic Technology	Multimedia Authoring
	Christopher Cabo	Associate Degree	Graphic Technology	Web Design
	Timothy J. Castillo	Associate Degree	Graphic Technology	Web Design
	Rithya May Lay	Associate Degree	Graphic Technology	Web Design
	Brea Rose Sias **	Certificate of Achievement	Graphic Communications	Web Design
	Marcos Rafael Vega	Certificate of Achievement	Graphic Communications	Web Design
	Joseph G. Williams Jr. **	Associate Degree	Graphic Technology	Web Design
	Christa Youst	Associate Degree	Graphic Technology	Web Design
	Rahni Walden **	Associate Degree	Graphic Communications

Design Is… "Studio Tour Program" Begins

AIGA Las Vegas has started a new series of studio tours called Design Is ____ providing a way for students to gain exposure to different career options in the Las Vegas design community.

The first stop is BRAINtrust communication + marketing.

The attendance is limited to the first 20 students to register. AIGA student members take priority. A waiting list for potential substitutes is also being formed.

View a video on the event:

RSVP here: braintrusttour.eventbrite.com/http://braintrusttour.eventbrite.com
RSVP closes April 18 at 11pm.

AIGA Las Vegas Presents Debbie Millman

Debbie Millman, a writer, educator, artist, brand consultant and host of the radio show Design Matters will be speaking for a special engagement on January 25 at the Clark County Library Main Theater. It is sponsored by the local chapter of AIGA, the professional association for design.
She will discuss failure and how the worst moments of your life can turn out to the best thing that ever happened.
This event is open to the public and seating is limited.
Please R.S.V.P. online early to ensure seats and accommodations.

Top CSN Design Student Posters On Display

Missed the CSN Design Event of Spring Semester:
the 6th Design Exhibition by students of the CSN Graphic Communications program?

Well, now on display on the Cheyenne Campus are the posters from that event, created by students of Dan McElhattan III's Electronic Design course. They were created by participants in the student show titled "Persistence of Vision — an Optical Representation of One's Inner Meaning or Significance."

Show Promo Poster by Brad Beard.

Held at the end of Spring Semester earlier this year (see May 6, 2012 post) in the world-class venue of the Las Vegas Design Center of the World Market Center, the show has been a semesterly event for McElhattan's GRC 207 class.

The students design and plan the show under McElhattan's watchful eye. They decide on the theme and choose from among their fellow student's work which poster will be used for the event's promotional poster. This show was represented by Brad Beard's artwork (see above).

McElhattan commented that the judges, selected from the local art and design community, were "blown away by the work" the students did. Some of them came up to him and said, "Dan, these are world class. These guys can right now get some serious work done. Now."
Referring to their statements, he said "that is a powerful thing." McElhattan told his students afterwards that they can start pitching themselves to large agencies and get some world-class work.

The tally of the judges showed a three-way tie for the "Most Memorable": Jared Williams, Siun Pak, and Brad Beard.

Jared Williams' poster proved to be the darling of the judges.

The "Judges' Choice" went to Jared Williams (see right).

At the end of the event, McElhattan commented to all in attendance on the work of the students. "Every single poster is absolutely unbelievable. They worked their butts off. Every single one of them is a winner in my eyes."

The event was catered and xylophone music was played by Pierre Dubé

The event was sponsored by CSN, M3AD (www.m3ad.com), Las Vegas Design Center, Lapour,  the MetroMedia.com, caper entertainment, Pierre Dubé.

Those who finished the course participated in the show are Bradley Beard, Omar Diaz, Tamara Favela, Sandra Frate,  Siun Pak, Daniela Torrico, Keith Widman, Jared Williams, and Ben Wolston

All 9 posters are on display in the northern hallway of the ground floor of the Telecommunications Building on the Cheyenne Campus. Follow the poster on the north end of the building's lobby.


View a Video of Student Show of the event.

Layout & Typography Offered This Summer

 

Online • Summer • 8 Weeks

For those who like to get through GRC 104—Layout & Typography Fundamentals in a mere 8 weeks can take it this week.

Because of a snafu in the computer setup for the class, it has not been allowing students to sign up.

The call # is 50826. It begins on June 4, but the instructor will be contacting students (by phone or email) the week before so that they can "hit the ground running".

Course Information on how this class is conducted is found here.

CSN Senior Design Students Shows

VI Gallery Show Poster

Two shows touting the work of students from GRC 294 (Portfolio Preparation) and GRC 207 (Electronic Design) will be held on May 14 and May 17 respectively in Building C of the Las Vegas Design Center at the World Market Center.

Titled "The Persistence of Vision" that shows have been a semesterly event for the students of Dan McElhattan III.

These students are at the end of their program and are showing what they have learned and are able to do with design, layout, typography and technical software skills. Students are judged by local community members and will include design legend Mike Salisbury this time around.

After the judging each night, the friends and family of the featured artists will be able to view work from 9:00 to 10:00. Any students and the general public are also invited to attend then. The location of the Design Center is 495 S. Grand Central Parkway, Building C, #2203, Las Vegas. Light Appetizers and refreshments will be provided as well as live Jazz Music. And, of course, meet the artists.

Monday, May 14—GRC 294–Portfolio Prep

12 artists with Bio, Resume
On show: logo, stationery, leave-behinds and their portfolios
Included inside their portfolios are three pieces that were
selected by them to be the kind of design work they want to do.

They also were asked to develop an online social experience and
a web site; work on something unique that will make them stand out.

A portfolio is an extension of themselves. McElhattan said he pushes them to develop custom portfolio experiences or retool existing resources to showcase their strengths.

Thursday, May 17—GRC 207–Electronic Design

11 artists with poster
This class  named the event,  picked a theme and designed, illustrated, sculptured mixed media and created a poster to reflect the theme. They were pushed to their limits in type development, use of negative space, ability to create an original idea and final execution based on the message they will communicate.

Top 5 Most Common Networking Mistakes

It's a new year and there is a lot of anticipation for it being a successful one.

Finishing a degree looking for a job, looking to take a class and improve your skills for promotion or job switching, or seeking future clients may be part of your professional plan for 2012.

Networking is certainly a common topic about how to leverage your efforts to connect with others and make things happen.

So, be you a graphic designer or other type of creative, here are some tips for making your networking efforts successful from inc.com.

GRC Advanced Students Show at Holsum Gallery

CSN–GRAPHIC COMMUNICATIONS
Design Gallery Show at Holsum Design Loft
Thursday, May 19, 2001

This show, organized by CSN Instructor Dan McElhattan III for the third year, features the work of his GRC 207 and GRC 294B students.

Judging of the 207 students' posters and the 294 students' portfolios will be done from 6–8:30 pm in an Invitation Only portion of the event with food, drink, and music.

PUBLIC INVITED AFTER 9:00 pm
The gallery will be open to the public and members of the family of the artists from 9–midnight.

See the previous shows: 2009—IMpression • 2010—Inspira

Call to Artists

Circus Couture is seeking fine artists
to donate work for our second annual charity
silent and live auction gallery
held in conjunction with a
world class circus performance
and fashion spectacular
raising money and awareness
for the fight against childhood cancer.

Circus Couture 2011 will take place at
The Joint
Hard Rock Hotel and Casino
June 26th, 2011

Deadline for Submission Form is Monday, May 23rd
Artwork submissions due Monday, June 6th

Participating artists will added to the event guest list
in exchange for your contribution!

Two-dimensional art preferred, framed
and ready to display on table easels.
All submissions must be delivered by June 6th

The theme of this year’s Circus Couture event is REVOLUTION
Original work may adhere to your interpretation of theme
though it is not required.

All proceeds benefit the St. Baldrick’s Foundation, the world's largest volunteer driven fundraising organization for childhood cancer research. Money raised at the event will be granted to The Children's Specialty Center of Nevada- Nevada’s only childhood cancer center where children can receive medical care regardless of their parent's ability to pay for services.

Contact Brien at CircusCoutureArt@live.com for contact information.
For more information, see previous entry.