Student Web Developer and Project Assistant Positions

HIRING NOW.
The Graphic Communications Program at CSN is offering students a paid opportunity to help develop a web resource that will eventually serve as a Digital Hub of information for graphic design and communications in Las Vegas.

Workers receive $15 per hour and can work according to their schedule, though a weekly meeting will be required for coordinating with others on the team.
 
Positions available:

Web Designer
Design and build the front-end architecture of a professional website and web app. Proficient skills in HTML5, CSS3, and image processing in Photoshop are required. Knowledge of responsive design, best practices for online forms and interactivity, and semantic coding practices are essential. Create all necessary web forms.

Web Developer
Build the back-end architecture, create and manage databases, and assist with online forms and custom web application development. Proficient skills in a dynamic programming framework, mobile app development, PHP, MySQL, HTML, CSS, and Javascript are required.
Work with Web Designer.

Project Assistant
Manage application development and rollout schedule, research market data, gather relevant content for inclusion into website / web app, develop community liaisons, and conduct usability testing. Research and gather information; input data into database.

Contact either Ed Kanet (ed.kanet@csn.edu • 702-326-9240) or David Hardy (david.hardy2@csn.edu) immediately if you are interested.

CSN Student Internship Opportunity: Nellis AFB Marketing Department

This non-paid internship program provides students an opportunity to enhance their education with career-related experience and gain practical experience working alongside professionals in the Nellis AFB Marketing Department. Students can earn 1-2 credit hours of GRC 290.

Internship Duration: Jan 2014 to May 2014 (75-150 hours)
Application Deadline: January 22, 2014

Job Duties:

• The program provides students with hands-on experience in all areas of the Marketing Department to include: Graphic design and development, web page support, promotional support, etc.
• Interns will be provided training and guidance that will enable them to conduct work comparable to that of an Air Force Marketing staff member. 
• Students will have opportunities to shadow key management personnel throughout duration of program.

Requirements:

• Must be a current CSN student 
• Must be a current U.S. citizen 
• Requires energetic students pursuing a degree in graphic arts
• Strong written & oral communication skills 
• Ability to demonstrate independence in work related projects/assignments
• Professional appearance and conduct 
• Must provide own transportation 

Application Procedure:

Send résumé and cover letter expressing your interest in this internship to the Nellis AFB Marketing Specialist, Ms. Takeira Jones-Bolden at takeira@nellislife.com

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.

Web Designer

Online Client Services is looking for a website designer who can work well with a small team in a production heavy environment. This is a full-time, in-house position, with benefits after 90 days.

Qualified applicants should:

• Know HTML/CSS -Have experience working with WordPress

Bonus points for the following:

• PHP -XSL/XML -Photoshop
• Knowledge of social media/Internet marketing is a plus

Please send an email to shu@onlineclientservices.com with a cover letter, resume, and salary expectations. Make the subject of your email “Website Designer”.

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.

AIGA @ CSN — New Member Orientation

The new student chapter of AIGA at CSN is holding a meeting for new members, and those interested in finding about the organization.

 

AIGA-CSN is a group of graphic designers, illustrators, photographers, and web designers at CSN who want to explore design beyond the classroom.
 
The gathering is from 2:00 to 8:00 pm on, Wednesday, Sept. 18 in the Cheyenne Campus Computer Lab at the Mac Pod.
Join us at our new member meeting for more information on AIGA, AIGA Las Vegas, and AIGA CSN and how to sign up. 

All are invited to come network with CSN’s design family and take your craft further.

Information can be found at www.aiga-csn.org.

AIGA = American Institute of Graphic Arts