Fall Semester 2012 Begins Degrees Consolidation

Starting Fall 2012, the five primary fields of study in the Computer Graphics Program were consolidated into four: Animation Design, Graphic Design, Multimedia Design, Web Design, and renamed from Graphic Technology to Graphic Communications.

This was an action based on the fact that all courses in the program have been carrying a GRC (for Graphic Communications) designation and so it was only natural to carry the name over to the degree and certificates offered.

Now there will be certificates (one-year program with only one General Education requirement) offered as follows:

• Graphic Communications—Animation Design
• Graphic Communications—Graphic Design
• Graphic Communications—Multimedia Design
• Graphic Communications—Web Design

In addition to the renaming of the certificates to match the new concentrations, two certificates are no long offered: Electronic Publishing and 2D Animation.

With the name change comes a consolidation of the three previous areas of emphasis (Computer Graphics Design, Multimedia Authoring, and Web Design) into one Associate of Applied Science (AAS) degree with four concentrations shown above.

Here is the new degree sheet (pdf) that will apply to any student beginning the program.

Students with any questions about the change should contact one of the full-time faculty, preferably a faculty member in the area of their study.

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.

Part time graphic/production artist

TeamAMC, a full-service advertising agency in Las Vegas is currently looking for a part-time graphic artist.

This fast-paced ad agency and design firm, located at 6023 McLeod Dr., is looking for an energetic and enthusiastic production artist/graphic designer with demonstrated Illustrator and Photoshop experience. Website design experience would be a big, big plus. This is an entry level position with flexible hours.

Qualifications: Adobe Suite (Illustrator, Photo Shop and InDesign), Flash, HTML 5, Dreamweaver.

Remuneration is based on experience. This position could turn into full-time employment.

Contact: Eric Selvig at 702-251-3100 or via eric@teamamc.net

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.

Web Site Helper Needed

Dr. Dorothy, CSN Anthropology Professor, would like help time to time in managing her web site on African Anthropology that she wants developed for academic purposes.

She has a domain name and a web host, but needs someone to create a home page with links to the following sections:

1. Biography & Heritage
2. Teaching
3. Research
4. Publications
5. Africa
6. Magazine
7. Students Corner

She would like the home page before the holidays.

Dr. Ukaegbu has the pictures for the home page but needs assistance in locating more free pictures on-line, scanning documents, arranging pictures, modifying autographs, and working with WordPress templates to design user-friendly colorful layouts that she can easily update later. She needs instruction on how to do this.

Payment is negotiable.

Contact Ed Kanet for more information. ed.kanet@csn.edu or 702-326-9240. She can be reached at 702-651-4575.

Troubling Typesetting Mysteries: Solved at last!

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> Mysterious line break changes

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> Jumpy line spacing within a paragraph

> Jumpy line spacing at the end of a paragraph

> Quirky kerning or tracking

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