tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34877084630908312362024-03-19T23:59:53.226-04:00My Creative MentorDebra Hooper has been traveling around to meet industry faces to introduce to you! I am the co-founder and Director of School of communication Arts and I just recently met some very interesting folks such as Alex Carr, Henry Grossman, and much more. In my adventures I came across former graduate Craig Slagel, and made my way to the GDC (Game Developer's Conference) out in California. Meanwhile, our student David Pruitt was making his own way to Hollywood!My Creative Mentorhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06778145105183979375noreply@blogger.comBlogger55125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3487708463090831236.post-48028590342340431132010-05-19T13:51:00.001-04:002010-05-19T13:53:23.054-04:00My blog has moved!<p>You should be automatically redirected in a few seconds. If not, visit <a href='http://www.my-creative-mentor.com/'> <strong>www.My-Creative-Mentor.com</strong></a> and update your bookmarks.</p>My Creative Mentorhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06778145105183979375noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3487708463090831236.post-79152946696825544502010-05-15T15:22:00.014-04:002010-05-15T15:54:21.764-04:00<span style="font-weight:bold; font-size:16pt; color:#00aa00;">Design Authority, David Barringer speaks at LAC</span><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgTJlV8JMk9GRIGR1yciKKYpMefbpgsJBPLiEnICdftKTidUsWBkiWguK6zPzKAZfl4nxzJrUg5CKQj9-l941p1W2QDUrCB1Z8UCkaVFTZcDlIoEodKxFc2rQPA4ZbFhUWf7s4PQ7hyphenhyphenZDc/s1600/dbarringer.bmp"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 167px; height: 210px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgTJlV8JMk9GRIGR1yciKKYpMefbpgsJBPLiEnICdftKTidUsWBkiWguK6zPzKAZfl4nxzJrUg5CKQj9-l941p1W2QDUrCB1Z8UCkaVFTZcDlIoEodKxFc2rQPA4ZbFhUWf7s4PQ7hyphenhyphenZDc/s320/dbarringer.bmp" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5471580440538527362" /></a> David Barringer's presentation on “APPRECIATING DESIGN FROM START TO FINISH” was a great event for all students and visitors of the College. Mr. Barringer has worked within and around the mainstream book & magazine publishing world for nearly two decades.<br /><br />Mr. Barringer has amassed a great deal of experience, industry contacts and know-how about book design, printing, publishing, sales, and marketing by following his career in this manner. He has full control over his final product, the book, and its dissemination. He does it all, the writing, the editing, the cover design, the typesetting, and everything else involved in publishing a book.<br /><br />"David was very interesting," reported Lena Corter, Interactive Media Arts Instructor, "his insight was helpful for students looking for a unique perspective on design and creative careers."<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhrD0CekWX-K6EP3jQtIceurR6yoic7_PA_1e4jshEbLJ7igzHjmZY1Bw6_aN5BqS0QHyA7u-zWVwnVs7fhZ24jRnUVdtDIXDbETJzhzv6BC8CljcqtCLjujzsWMQ_fg2uOn7avtTottyw/s1600/DSC_0692_db.jpg"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 226px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhrD0CekWX-K6EP3jQtIceurR6yoic7_PA_1e4jshEbLJ7igzHjmZY1Bw6_aN5BqS0QHyA7u-zWVwnVs7fhZ24jRnUVdtDIXDbETJzhzv6BC8CljcqtCLjujzsWMQ_fg2uOn7avtTottyw/s320/DSC_0692_db.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5471580440731695266" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg0y_jZeXkyzIqVujQ9j2tmAzS4ysz9LaJdS_eS9Urg6JfzwLs29RCpyfwrXY4MewSa7fJN6gGDbWQ3DkSfv4ngHFwqyauMcXknjzfcPTomuvAYS91h81JtUY5O5UMeYTf8Yq8HgbMg5kk/s1600/DSC_0700_db.jpg"><img style="float:left; 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margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 213px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEilA649KucJtfnnl8lVtJXiplJ3KhL86gZlIrTRPdVsOHcKJFVrS0h5CKYjjs76PFr5qdWx4WSAhZ4-7U-8sIXXi-BLo_UicR3C97I_MMQvElLOYPe0ntTvQqJWUra3o07OtqqkSJf3wQU/s320/DSC_0723_db.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5471580451343237986" /></a><br /><br clear="all" /><br />Students got a special treat when David decided to visit many of the classrooms for intense one-on-one art directing sessions with the students on their current projects.<br /><br />"So many new ideas I have now...about where I can take my project and new directions I'd like to try" - Nathan Wellman, Interactive Media Arts Student.<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgzCCKZekKSND4exME0eDu0L5H6S1pIJxXKBfO772K0PHfAzUu54-HVAjb6y6Q9xl3QNLdQLqRBh0HOCU61uwHTGLD4pZMGMMwrL2fgF-tzK3tUrVnF5SMK6IX1UllaK7J2ty86KKMke5c/s1600/DSC_0783_db.jpg"><img style="float:left; 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David Barringer's visit was one of many this quarter at Living Arts College - stay tuned for more!My Creative Mentorhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06778145105183979375noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3487708463090831236.post-42913012651282101542010-04-27T19:23:00.005-04:002010-04-27T19:31:04.994-04:00<span style="font-weight:bold; font-size:16pt; color:#00aa00;">NAB SHOW 2010 CONFERENCE</span><br /><br />3D movie making is here! <br /><br />If there is one thing to say about NAB 2010 it is, “The guerilla filmmaker can make 3D movies just like the pros.” That’s right, NAB this year was a winner if you are the budget minded Broadcaster, Filmmaker, Content Creator or are just getting started in the business of media content development. <br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh2FCqHcDpZuR55JXXHWfJijFXdXW-xZRWRuie665VkMB1CMTwOCAewYZtEx0vwCohoJLWo3z0DHQH5p80EPigY3b_bA_mfqoOa5X23K-l5a1t_DQlkphLInph1Xw-pCnIj24DezYjCOD0/s1600/IMG_0014.jpg"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh2FCqHcDpZuR55JXXHWfJijFXdXW-xZRWRuie665VkMB1CMTwOCAewYZtEx0vwCohoJLWo3z0DHQH5p80EPigY3b_bA_mfqoOa5X23K-l5a1t_DQlkphLInph1Xw-pCnIj24DezYjCOD0/s320/IMG_0014.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5464214670421919202" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi1uZnSyISf2s0dOvZKKI-D5R96jffn9Wsw4AwVuCSEiS8MDPYcicVNnrPrUJSoCKK8LgIW0FwUZ3luM9pk0L46GO5JSzku02ryC1xdEtgiCSMtYv_ksPZSV1h5weeKqKsJM6eymyYvh2c/s1600/IMG_2585.jpg"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi1uZnSyISf2s0dOvZKKI-D5R96jffn9Wsw4AwVuCSEiS8MDPYcicVNnrPrUJSoCKK8LgIW0FwUZ3luM9pk0L46GO5JSzku02ryC1xdEtgiCSMtYv_ksPZSV1h5weeKqKsJM6eymyYvh2c/s320/IMG_2585.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5464215740100053058" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjzGhQp0DWlNY1iUAzeqivViO6iOInGroOcoZqmUUgydM87GEZpC1nfbkjIrXAIJWq0mLT1_StHAdEMgWiwcILBjVSXxTaAli7vbuQBegIiuAzdLn4i7rLvZxlpQHOZD07su7cbaPkB6LY/s1600/IMG_0255.jpg"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjzGhQp0DWlNY1iUAzeqivViO6iOInGroOcoZqmUUgydM87GEZpC1nfbkjIrXAIJWq0mLT1_StHAdEMgWiwcILBjVSXxTaAli7vbuQBegIiuAzdLn4i7rLvZxlpQHOZD07su7cbaPkB6LY/s320/IMG_0255.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5464215372617483026" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgTsVCRbxqLQO8nH-7mMQkJLcUXSaweRwbZ6JgSTigZ-F3d3M8YcLuclHVYVMN7Rqb_5J-TCEBnER812SP2uUm7JhwMnorKMfpco_-7i9m4kTBeH3sWNdUX_cgpk2dx6TsghT8N2BFHWj4/s1600/IMG_0424.jpg"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgTsVCRbxqLQO8nH-7mMQkJLcUXSaweRwbZ6JgSTigZ-F3d3M8YcLuclHVYVMN7Rqb_5J-TCEBnER812SP2uUm7JhwMnorKMfpco_-7i9m4kTBeH3sWNdUX_cgpk2dx6TsghT8N2BFHWj4/s320/IMG_0424.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5464215596377061970" /></a><br /><br clear="all"><br />The Stand-Out Companies were Canon, Sony, Panasonic, Arri, Autodesk and Adobe.<br /><br />In an exhibit space of 1.9 million square feet, the NAB show kicked off with an exciting keynote address by SONY’s CEO, Hiroshi Yoshicka. The word…3D is here and here to stay. Receiving an award was none other than BACK TO THE FUTURE star Michael J. Fox. 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Unsurpassed HD quality and a very simple workflow made this camera the choice for guerilla filmmakers.<br /><br />For the feature filmmaker, the ARRI ALEXA may be the camera that kills film. Aimed at the RED ONE, this camera has depth of field and requires no extra processing of content.<br /><br />3D movie making is ready for the world and the PANASOINIC AG-3DA1 is the one camera that will be the major force in that happening. 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SONY VEGAS PRO 9 new version includes some new advance features, in particular a new plug-in called MAYHEM and real import of CANON HD files.<br /><br />ADOBE just released the new CS5 suite at the show. CS5 After effects was the rave. It has a powerful list of new features, two of which are MOCHA for AE and DIGIEFFECTS free form.<br /><br />Mac users have been added to the list of high-end finishing platforms. AUTODESK is laying down the red carpet for them. The New release of Smoke for the Mac OS X is a 64 bit power house with a seamless workflow for various grades of content.<br /><br />All suites include the effortless import of 3D content and converting 2D to 3D.<br /><br />NAB was winner hands down, just two words left to say…<br /><br />STAY TUNED!My Creative Mentorhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06778145105183979375noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3487708463090831236.post-45024478287677309032010-04-26T15:47:00.001-04:002010-04-26T15:47:47.982-04:00<span style="font-weight:bold; font-size:16pt; color:#00aa00;">Living Arts Institute Participates in Health and Wellness Fair</span><br /><br />The Living Arts Institute was one of 90 exhibitors at the Natural Triad Health and Wellness Show on April 10 at the Greensboro Coliseum. Students performed free chair massages and blood pressure checks, and faculty and staff networked for admissions, externship opportunities, and job placement.<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi4eXWu_cCTDA3Dm0kpLfjwGPyykykV3W64bKCBlaydX1oXwwPWNm5JccDLbKcMXyFwlaMEwNotNltI40yaAkMAbH3WZbxbwDAREGQwdhwv6nS2dN2e8o2AETN49rIZqaOKOFS_2f6PN6Q/s1600/Debra+King.jpg"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 256px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi4eXWu_cCTDA3Dm0kpLfjwGPyykykV3W64bKCBlaydX1oXwwPWNm5JccDLbKcMXyFwlaMEwNotNltI40yaAkMAbH3WZbxbwDAREGQwdhwv6nS2dN2e8o2AETN49rIZqaOKOFS_2f6PN6Q/s320/Debra+King.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5464211860755224370" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjSZF_QO2Yeff9cDMHypUwUxCGbevY5Evnl2gJjw3RBYuqtMG-VFyFEtEabVc4UqI6WVfkoOCqgpxD0lmPhsC9P-7HUlKHVLs1nT70aCoWIAVQzAtCs1pHieLdUPobIjOhXsrV8Iifm3A0/s1600/Bethany+Voyles.jpg"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 256px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjSZF_QO2Yeff9cDMHypUwUxCGbevY5Evnl2gJjw3RBYuqtMG-VFyFEtEabVc4UqI6WVfkoOCqgpxD0lmPhsC9P-7HUlKHVLs1nT70aCoWIAVQzAtCs1pHieLdUPobIjOhXsrV8Iifm3A0/s320/Bethany+Voyles.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5464211854109421922" /></a><br /><br clear=all><br />The event was sponsored by Natural Triad magazine, a monthly publication that focuses on “natural health, complementary and alternative medicine, nutrition, fitness, personal growth, green living, and the products and services that support good health.” Publisher and event organizer Matt Mulinic said that in its second year, this year’s fair “blew the doors off last year’s attendance.” Mulinic estimated that well over 12,600 residents from throughout the Triad had entered the exhibit hall by mid-afternoon, up more than 1,500 from the year before.<br /><br />“We’ve done at least 200 blood pressure checks,” said Patricia Carter, R.N., who supervised Medical Assistant students Barry Atkins, Molly Hampton, Debra King, Debra Petree and Georgia Temple. LAI was the only exhibitor providing blood pressure screenings, though the school was one of many providing chair massages.<br /><br />“But ours are the best,” said Assistant Campus Director Lauren Whitaker, who staffed the event along with Professional Services Co-Directors Ben Hatch and Heather Schicker. “I just had a 70-year-old woman tell me that the chair massage performed by Sam Crowell was the best she had ever had.” In addition to Crowell, massage therapy students Danita Bohannon, Tracy Dixon, Sandra Gallimore, Mary Gore, Endia Lewis, Sheri Myers, Gene Perry, Shelly Rignola and Bethany Voyles participated in the fair.<br /><br />Along with the services provided, LAI offered coupons for free massages. “Students are required to perform clinical practice as part of their curriculum,” Hatch explained. “Members of the public can come into our facility and get a one-hour, full-body table massage.” Though the school will begin charging $20 for the practicum massages, those who bring a coupon from the health fair will not be charged.<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi9qRIHvYxq5bMaM9fV4HFvJzwl9m7MTqmYFMoT-nsS93inETNFutG9BjXlWNDxURgwexnPt2br-72wjTiTMLNGdKpOVlvr8pPnufZoMamam9fFdyW6q0B-nWNPWxdh60a2gKo0jlTM4tg/s1600/Molly+Hampton.jpg"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 256px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi9qRIHvYxq5bMaM9fV4HFvJzwl9m7MTqmYFMoT-nsS93inETNFutG9BjXlWNDxURgwexnPt2br-72wjTiTMLNGdKpOVlvr8pPnufZoMamam9fFdyW6q0B-nWNPWxdh60a2gKo0jlTM4tg/s320/Molly+Hampton.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5464211845701415826" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj6fvDeoIPkDR4qwoUbhhoAItDkP9mytkZ2MuTdag8GiNcJyBshB2V3CI_iU9dvW0W_QNPiSJUF916FfqfYpW75GWRZXx8yP3iEAxmCAxcjRkrEHJF4e-Q3CA8arn3tjG4Muk5qpJOnRp4/s1600/Mary+Gore+and+Shelly+Rignola.jpg"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 256px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj6fvDeoIPkDR4qwoUbhhoAItDkP9mytkZ2MuTdag8GiNcJyBshB2V3CI_iU9dvW0W_QNPiSJUF916FfqfYpW75GWRZXx8yP3iEAxmCAxcjRkrEHJF4e-Q3CA8arn3tjG4Muk5qpJOnRp4/s320/Mary+Gore+and+Shelly+Rignola.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5464211844184006466" /></a><br /><br clear=all><br />Schicker said the health fair offered valuable networking for both students and staff. “I’ve met representatives from chiropractor’s offices, spas, and clinics that are going to be hiring, or could use an extern. We will definitely be following up on a lot of contacts that we’ve made here.”<br /><br />LAI also offered two spa baskets as door prizes. Participants who completed a school interest card will be contacted by an Admissions Representative. The first two who complete a guided interview at the School will receive a basket, which contains massage oil, a spa towel, spa sound machine, stress relief wrap, back massager, aluminum water bottle, and LAI logo coffee mug.<br /><br />Living Arts Institute, located at 1100 South Stratford Road in Winston-Salem, opened its doors in January 2009, offering day and evening diploma programs in Medical Assistant, Medical Billing and Coding, Medical Administrative Specialist, and Massage Therapy. It is a branch campus of Living Arts College in Raleigh, which confers baccalaureate degrees in photography, filmmaking, animation, audio production and interior design.My Creative Mentorhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06778145105183979375noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3487708463090831236.post-47752504100442450902010-04-18T16:32:00.008-04:002010-04-19T10:41:14.705-04:00<span style="font-weight:bold; font-size:16pt; color:#00aa00;">Jazz Guitarist Inspires Student Audio Engineers</span><br /><br />Jazz guitarist Scott Sawyer brought his musical knowledge and expertise to the Living Arts College (LAC) recording studio this March for Jason Richmond’s project studio class. Accompanying Scott were bassist Matt Brandau and drummer Dan Hall, of the Chapel Hill rock group, Old Ceremony. Scott Sawyer is an internationally recognized guitarist with a host of recording and performing credits. He has shared the stage and recorded with many notable artists, including Nneena Freelon, Charlie Byrd, Oteil Burbridge, Jon Metzger, David Murray, Scott Ainslee, Ghezzi, Bob Cranshaw, Gongzilla, Willie Pickens, Ed Thigpen, Bill Anshell, and Lois Deloatch. His latest album “Go There,” featured bassist Oteil Burbridge (The Allman Brothers), Charlotte bassist Ron Brendle, Kofi Burbridge (Derek Trucks Band), and Kenny Soule (DAG).<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi17X3g-dsA5_qWoXJlSbmUJ19LBt9Kd0OnxCdXYrmg4GIqdDVxverubUW3_dOCcbUy9Vob6QlyYjJE9YWBDs9Z4tObzoKbRKU5IeJwbU3tQxOK_pNlK4SC9Auc2Vfml5USAsc81NUGbs0/s1600/jason+02.jpg"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 214px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi17X3g-dsA5_qWoXJlSbmUJ19LBt9Kd0OnxCdXYrmg4GIqdDVxverubUW3_dOCcbUy9Vob6QlyYjJE9YWBDs9Z4tObzoKbRKU5IeJwbU3tQxOK_pNlK4SC9Auc2Vfml5USAsc81NUGbs0/s320/jason+02.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5461579418766342242" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiCbG6KeTIvvOB1Bjf9Hdz9rGolM-guFO6azmaOrog78yF0VukEOKDWasa1VgNgJblHgi2zoDsuiykHy9XwiyfDnSy0HezxlXVAtGFJGFGvtNQI9o1bLaLe1xsdn7BtYO7N0YjaUfZ9N84/s1600/jason+01.jpg"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 214px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiCbG6KeTIvvOB1Bjf9Hdz9rGolM-guFO6azmaOrog78yF0VukEOKDWasa1VgNgJblHgi2zoDsuiykHy9XwiyfDnSy0HezxlXVAtGFJGFGvtNQI9o1bLaLe1xsdn7BtYO7N0YjaUfZ9N84/s320/jason+01.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5461579415414418098" /></a><br /><br clear=all><br />LAC Students’ Trey Thomas, Terrence Long, Kevin Spence, and David Pruitt were amongst those that participated with the set up and tracking of the trio. The trio was set up in a circle in the B2R studios just using baffles to separate them. Tracking utilized the Toft console in the B control room, as well as the newly added API and Great River preamps. The group began the recording by playing several free improvisations then moved on to re-workings of several pop tunes, including John Lennon’s “Jealous Guy,” and Bob Dylan’s “It’s All Over Now Baby Blue.” Scott and LAC students experimented with a song by Matt Brandau and a groove based on Tom Waits’ “Sins of My Father.” The day ended with a jazz standard by the great jazz bassist Charles Mingus, titled “Nostalgia in Times Square.”<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiHC_H89XOG5g75wGf7ZpLJn22DEQoFlVTNKrx_6noevXLgOlxVv1hWj80PnJzuFE_UeTtnVssPSECobgv5B2cxbULMW5Oxj6iU_4co7BEm6_tvzaZ2XSMDujNF1BhD2T4rTy_K_yMDGlw/s1600/jason+07.jpg"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 214px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiHC_H89XOG5g75wGf7ZpLJn22DEQoFlVTNKrx_6noevXLgOlxVv1hWj80PnJzuFE_UeTtnVssPSECobgv5B2cxbULMW5Oxj6iU_4co7BEm6_tvzaZ2XSMDujNF1BhD2T4rTy_K_yMDGlw/s320/jason+07.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5461579432140727714" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj4HOmDA4rjIKfXARdfBssUFBG1Y5rTStcV4S0jls1s0Iin-OHQePOut0MHYNlXSOej6AyPykHPAL-lnzCiCydzYP2UM_-C_wjuTlGN3QLrVnmNDapv66oLEO3lbuF3h-jIrivd5aexC14/s1600/jason+04.jpg"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 214px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj4HOmDA4rjIKfXARdfBssUFBG1Y5rTStcV4S0jls1s0Iin-OHQePOut0MHYNlXSOej6AyPykHPAL-lnzCiCydzYP2UM_-C_wjuTlGN3QLrVnmNDapv66oLEO3lbuF3h-jIrivd5aexC14/s320/jason+04.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5461579424366687538" /></a><br /><br clear=all>Students were both honored and inspired by Scott’s visit as it was not just a recording lesson, but a music one too. He spoke of his experience in the music industry and recording processes between breaks. The session gave students the opportunity to work hands-on with notable and highly talented musicians. The ability to learn the art of recording while working with the “best of the best” provides students with the experience they need to be successful in the recording business.My Creative Mentorhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06778145105183979375noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3487708463090831236.post-5844675979383897082010-04-14T18:45:00.004-04:002010-04-14T18:48:45.432-04:00<span style="font-weight:bold; font-size:16pt; color:#00aa00;">Scott Myers speaks to LAC students</span><br /><br />Students at Living Arts College were treated to an evening with Hollywood screenwriter Scott Myers. Mr. Myers is credited with having three of his scripts produced into major motion pictures. These include K-9 starring Jim Belushi, Alaska starring Thora Birch, and Trojan Wars starring Jennifer Love Hewitt. Mr. Myers has written over twenty other screenplays for major Hollywood studios and has developed numerous network television shows in his twenty-five year career in the industry. <br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhY9wEqTeHr6IyN-_78q_iVgvWnYnMGzu5p-2upQGERZMyIQ_lHuZ_61iJdYO7DAaLLIhgDFNXExuticf1900lUm1VsmHJk8DO0NiGL-yoZ2aaBzI3du9nO2UJ_zPtoLdzOSPT1d_zYgIs/s1600/Scott+laughing.jpg"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 211px; height: 220px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhY9wEqTeHr6IyN-_78q_iVgvWnYnMGzu5p-2upQGERZMyIQ_lHuZ_61iJdYO7DAaLLIhgDFNXExuticf1900lUm1VsmHJk8DO0NiGL-yoZ2aaBzI3du9nO2UJ_zPtoLdzOSPT1d_zYgIs/s320/Scott+laughing.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5460128579173325042" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiEapH1Sk0p_6qJ3Ijibfk1dQqzKMQXzs4H6_dhyXguZ9oFT10oUulhB0QlHoOeztyhFH6SiI7sTuRFAERmHJrC1PT4ywGR2z-A_IuimCy7nahWVRcnl6VYndNLqxxxvaT_CYJlOSM6uNU/s1600/speaker.jpg"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiEapH1Sk0p_6qJ3Ijibfk1dQqzKMQXzs4H6_dhyXguZ9oFT10oUulhB0QlHoOeztyhFH6SiI7sTuRFAERmHJrC1PT4ywGR2z-A_IuimCy7nahWVRcnl6VYndNLqxxxvaT_CYJlOSM6uNU/s320/speaker.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5460128583377757442" /></a><br /><br clear=all>Mr. Myers spoke with LAC digital filmmaking students about the purpose of every character in a script and how important this was to the overall process of writing. He used the film The Wizard of Oz to analyze each character’s role in the overall structure of the story. After his two-hour presentation, Mr. Myers fielded questions from students on a wide range of topics, from writing to selling scripts. All the students were extremely delighted with the experience and thanked David Acuff for organizing the event. <br /><br />Mr. Myers currently resides in Chapel Hill where he is Executive Producer with Distillery Pictures. In his spare time, he teaches a scriptwriting course at UNC-Chapel Hill, as well as a UCLA Extension course where he received the Writer’s Program’s Outstanding Instructor of the Year award in 2005. David Acuff, Digital Filmmaking Instructor at Living Arts College met Scott Myers while working with him on a project at Trail Blazer Studios in Raleigh, NC.My Creative Mentorhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06778145105183979375noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3487708463090831236.post-41571366881163853522010-04-14T18:41:00.003-04:002010-04-14T18:44:58.167-04:00<span style="font-weight:bold; font-size:16pt; color:#00aa00;">No Drawing Required</span><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiIrEqInM1u7a4lCiz7RVb3fktqGQD_Rt8Vc908oyI1qbwaGLU94OIwZ6nTkQyjaCDb5wtRdtRU0NLezV2RZLARbhfpx7-jbGsXjIhgXw9jAUATGvhNXMFh0ik_eln1R0dSVteLsZYQsDs/s1600/control-room.jpg"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 175px; height: 123px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiIrEqInM1u7a4lCiz7RVb3fktqGQD_Rt8Vc908oyI1qbwaGLU94OIwZ6nTkQyjaCDb5wtRdtRU0NLezV2RZLARbhfpx7-jbGsXjIhgXw9jAUATGvhNXMFh0ik_eln1R0dSVteLsZYQsDs/s320/control-room.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5460127603017121186" /></a><br /><br clear=all><br />No longer will Digital Filmmaking students who think that they “can’t draw”, need to worry when it comes time to produce storyboards for their film projects. Digital Filmmaking students at Living Arts College now have the same previsualization capabilities as any Hollywood production studio, thanks to FrameForge Previz Studio 3 software recently installed in the department’s computer lab. Students are very excited to find that FrameForge Previz Studio 3 enables them to create a virtual set in the computer with the freedom to place any number of virtual camera positions, angle or height desired. Each camera features full Pan/Tilt, Dolly, Zoom, Roll, and Crane control.<br /><br />FrameForge Previz Studio comes with well over one thousand World-Ready™ objects from a simple drag'n'drop library including everything you need to build exteriors, homes, offices, whatever. Students can explore each shot before they start shooting. Previsualize your project with FrameForge Previz Studio 3 and your printed or exported storyboards will not only be optically-accurate, but they'll give your cast and crew a true representation of your directoral intentions, including the technical information required to create that shot on location.<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjjoSkUNU52eodsAp3Vicd5P8cJ8OPHKhiKx5EDSrCWV3N_UoK5iWve6nRBURBbqa7MKEwUpMoyOvWqf197fVa66sjf5PVx8oBodtf3DDODFe5uK38MQ7R8Qq8XWtxRiDalRSYZo88Xm48/s1600/room-builder_thumb.jpg"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 200px; height: 140px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjjoSkUNU52eodsAp3Vicd5P8cJ8OPHKhiKx5EDSrCWV3N_UoK5iWve6nRBURBbqa7MKEwUpMoyOvWqf197fVa66sjf5PVx8oBodtf3DDODFe5uK38MQ7R8Qq8XWtxRiDalRSYZo88Xm48/s320/room-builder_thumb.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5460127600171846018" /></a><br /><br clear=all><br />Students can quickly and easily create sets that give real world information with stretchable snap-together walls. Add movable, hinged single and double doors that open to any angle, and movable, completely sizable windows.<br /><br />The Shot Manager allows students to view, rearrange, delete and edit any of your stored shots. Decide you want to tighten up a close-up, or give someone more headroom? Just double-click that shot and you'll be taken back to that set, exactly as it was when you first snapped it-including all actors, props and camera positioning. Make any changes you want and snap it again to replace the old version. Students can add movement arrows and camera framing boxes-which designate zoom or pans within a shot-to your shot, then stretch, scale, flip, and tilt these arrows/boxes to create just the look you want.<br /><br />The digital film students at Living Arts College jumped right into working with the new FrameForge Previz 3 software this week. They all agree that this software will be a tremendous asset to their future productions.My Creative Mentorhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06778145105183979375noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3487708463090831236.post-67542485556530151512010-04-14T18:32:00.007-04:002010-04-14T18:41:22.431-04:00<span style="font-weight:bold; font-size:16pt; color:#00aa00;">James Perry Fundraiser at Riverwood</span><br /><br />The James Perry Fundraiser Golf Tournament was held on Friday, April 9th at the Riverwood Golf Club in Clayton, NC. Living Arts College (LAC) was represented by a contingency of three golfers: Gordon Russell, Director of Education, Craig Brandwynne, Audio Co-Program Coordinator, and Cole Russing, Digital Filmmaking Instructor.<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhUX09eof2cEkWxoMhfLNyICdLUABedb0YlOBNHtoyCs8zMMIgDS2Kz5HpJDamFs_QbrrEqM7tNo8nJlfcHcj_BACCT-5YErENiWtPF4hhFRgJHZoUydUy7FQTqkWwANJgDcwZ4S-Z35Jc/s1600/James+Perry.jpg"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 200px; height: 227px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhUX09eof2cEkWxoMhfLNyICdLUABedb0YlOBNHtoyCs8zMMIgDS2Kz5HpJDamFs_QbrrEqM7tNo8nJlfcHcj_BACCT-5YErENiWtPF4hhFRgJHZoUydUy7FQTqkWwANJgDcwZ4S-Z35Jc/s320/James+Perry.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5460126080983735138" /></a><br /><br clear=all><i>James Perry</i><br /><br />The event was organized by Tommy Ballard of Rex Hospital to help with the expense of James Perry’s upcoming kidney transplant. James could not be present, however, his son and daughter read a statement on his behalf expressing his tremendous appreciation to all who participated. The tournament was a great success. Living Arts College’s team finished with a four over par in the face of cold, windy, and wet weather conditions on the front nine. By the end of the 18 holes the skies had cleared and everyone sat down for a BBQ lunch.<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjJQhdMmoOSD7BRQ8zqQmzMpLPjskuUOVctGvOgkvaj-35Iq5JhPq4lvN9UVWywfK44vOnMasuPmzs2r_wKT7lzcjdLQ8W49zd0ANvY8MJbeGkBx-Avv2-bkGT9js7W9PfrUu9ThJReZDc/s1600/the+team.JPG"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 180px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjJQhdMmoOSD7BRQ8zqQmzMpLPjskuUOVctGvOgkvaj-35Iq5JhPq4lvN9UVWywfK44vOnMasuPmzs2r_wKT7lzcjdLQ8W49zd0ANvY8MJbeGkBx-Avv2-bkGT9js7W9PfrUu9ThJReZDc/s320/the+team.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5460126089192399794" /></a><br /><br clear=all><i>(from right) Gordon Russell, Cole Russing, Craig Brandwynne, and Tim Blake</i>My Creative Mentorhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06778145105183979375noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3487708463090831236.post-54834882614016658972010-04-07T12:53:00.017-04:002010-04-14T18:30:39.495-04:00<span style="font-weight:bold; font-size:16pt; color:#00aa00;">2010 AIGA Raleigh: Student Portfolio Review</span><br /><br />Saturday, March 27, students from regional schools all over North Carolina converged at Durham ad agency, McKinney to meet local design leaders and endure the equivalent of four 30 minute mock interviews.<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjGVB1hQ1D2hzvzChiGck5Ub2K6M7kCfr7ttXpNaPX82jPGo4bbny3HXhgYtyW8fkmjoxc3Sd4DCjIaac-L9kInsKkDgU4dQKJrmikQB6Hk5zE1GiDQaNkkCr_AU_dyxiFQ8a8M7JCh1jo/s1600/web-mckinney.jpg"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 256px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjGVB1hQ1D2hzvzChiGck5Ub2K6M7kCfr7ttXpNaPX82jPGo4bbny3HXhgYtyW8fkmjoxc3Sd4DCjIaac-L9kInsKkDgU4dQKJrmikQB6Hk5zE1GiDQaNkkCr_AU_dyxiFQ8a8M7JCh1jo/s320/web-mckinney.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5457440397313041762" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiS0VZM4_IOr60Nf5ix9rk0KHM4LX_My8XFjlIKIayPZdqgTouAZZ-o3mRCcsjNdG8g5Q5v8uESpsYr_nY_TImJV8T1S1B3MUylfZzOZEUNsewqra5XCtApiwO7xyRx_mib5UwKMAhPEX8/s1600/vg_web.jpg"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 256px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiS0VZM4_IOr60Nf5ix9rk0KHM4LX_My8XFjlIKIayPZdqgTouAZZ-o3mRCcsjNdG8g5Q5v8uESpsYr_nY_TImJV8T1S1B3MUylfZzOZEUNsewqra5XCtApiwO7xyRx_mib5UwKMAhPEX8/s320/vg_web.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5457440389681979314" /></a><br /><br clear=all>"This is where the local interactive media arts and design industry is at.” reported Vincent Gardner, Living Arts College (LAC) Senior Instructor and AIGA Raleigh Education Director.<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgfcJDIfoOuPw6seIdkd5yVJKe32QKV6vq_PFK_9xq381qp1-TpYzlJqwpOjBXwLCIkFJiDItUc6qoJBdVmMYCORez67AwjNu9PVi3RxXvJM_2_DZrQEL6XS2giVadLjlP_uEkDs0W5cfs/s1600/chelae_web.jpg"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 256px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgfcJDIfoOuPw6seIdkd5yVJKe32QKV6vq_PFK_9xq381qp1-TpYzlJqwpOjBXwLCIkFJiDItUc6qoJBdVmMYCORez67AwjNu9PVi3RxXvJM_2_DZrQEL6XS2giVadLjlP_uEkDs0W5cfs/s320/chelae_web.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5457440392314991538" /></a><br /><br clear=all>"The event was a great success.” stated LAC AIGA Raleigh Student Group representative Chelae Cummings. Chelae volunteered along with over 15 students from local student groups to help coordinate the event. Chelae has been a force of creative excellence at the College and influential in keeping the LAC AIGA Raleigh Student Group active and involved.<br /><br />Seating was limited as over 10 local schools participated with 39 total desks being available. Living Arts College had four student desks: Nathan Wellman, Kirstin Wiltjer, Maria Hartman and Gerri Fernandez all seemed energized by the end of the afternoon and could not stop talking about what their reviewers told them.<br /><br />Tiffany Johnson and Shako Oteko, additional LAC students, participated as volunteers.<br /><br />“It was great!” reported student Shako Oteko.<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEir-A_MUTjmMitrBjMRseft7tWAQuARnqfUFba_NxPNAVGFZM7JA2_hktHQnjqboZZR2q2uQ8xq6PYTrxCY3b-nKzVYI4V6p9qUvsgt2OpCL0gln_AJgiC1v5kK5HLBHnIwsbj_Y-pfKGg/s1600/students_web.jpg"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 256px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEir-A_MUTjmMitrBjMRseft7tWAQuARnqfUFba_NxPNAVGFZM7JA2_hktHQnjqboZZR2q2uQ8xq6PYTrxCY3b-nKzVYI4V6p9qUvsgt2OpCL0gln_AJgiC1v5kK5HLBHnIwsbj_Y-pfKGg/s320/students_web.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5457440407292339938" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhc3z-54bemtMQ0NKxehM-VIluF3RHOngP96dU5VFDW-A7j5cRjBva33NjFcCbBR-c11OP_qiDDdnZiTlrNBWmX5qbIp6eXsCkPBhnKsOt_XmU_6L7rH8OIZ7YjGSpEmtDIGnzZiMipcLM/s1600/kirstin_web.jpg"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 256px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhc3z-54bemtMQ0NKxehM-VIluF3RHOngP96dU5VFDW-A7j5cRjBva33NjFcCbBR-c11OP_qiDDdnZiTlrNBWmX5qbIp6eXsCkPBhnKsOt_XmU_6L7rH8OIZ7YjGSpEmtDIGnzZiMipcLM/s320/kirstin_web.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5457440410822718434" /></a><br /><br clear=all>College staff and creative professionals from across the country work together to help students develop their portfolios and to prepare them for job interviews. Overall, LAC students were more than prepared for this event.<br /><br />The event helps students not only develop their body of work, but also (and perhaps just as importantly) in developing their network of contacts.<br /><br />“When students go to events like this they see what can make them stand apart from the crowd.” stated Chelae Cummings.<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj7wyAPfcJ_KTeM0A7Du1UpmYDnRtEle7Fof5oL2TsH9wbk4acFU8yW0ZEPmKKENn-K5N5jpiecifgcsON_6OuQJFIxSipLRO3YVUuw5U7SPXfs9BwIHW-BKv6O1Ru3S1Ayn29aWxetDW0/s1600/web-mk.jpg"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 256px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj7wyAPfcJ_KTeM0A7Du1UpmYDnRtEle7Fof5oL2TsH9wbk4acFU8yW0ZEPmKKENn-K5N5jpiecifgcsON_6OuQJFIxSipLRO3YVUuw5U7SPXfs9BwIHW-BKv6O1Ru3S1Ayn29aWxetDW0/s320/web-mk.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5457442323453333218" /></a><br /><br clear=all>At LAC, students are exposed to an intense curriculum of professional development, including creative, professional, business and technical know-how.<br /><br />"This special focus makes the difference for students when interviewing!" reported Review Panelist and LAC Assistant Campus Director, Matthew Kelly.My Creative Mentorhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06778145105183979375noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3487708463090831236.post-33931599205127097982010-03-24T18:33:00.021-04:002010-03-30T21:52:46.142-04:00<span style="font-weight:bold; font-size:16pt; color:#00aa00;">15,000+ Attendees and Growing at the WPPI Convention in Las Vegas</span><br /><br />The Wedding and Portrait Photographers International (WPPI) held its 30th anniversary this year reaching record high attendance. Photographers from Japan, Russia, Australia and several other countries joined 15,000+ photographers to share and learn the tricks of the trade.<br /><br />Living Arts College photography students experienced four nights in Las Vegas, at one of the largest photography conventions in the world. They mingled, socialized and learned from the world’s most talented photographers. <br /><br />For the city that never sleeps, the photography students attended classes by day and toured the city by night. They learned marketing strategies, photography techniques, and the must know basics of photography. They captured photos of the city lights and architecture.<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj8AqG7UxyMxofmGDDLJtQme2k5KMvgWsKAjSJuyXDvmFDwZxBcM03JppcQFfhfKavH5qaEoRKQzp4vtnTzWGPvwMCqqSP79_cjzS6x61LTHDn48eV816W-gml1gk0BnG6EnZak_MXszM8/s1600/DSC_2701.jpg"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 214px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj8AqG7UxyMxofmGDDLJtQme2k5KMvgWsKAjSJuyXDvmFDwZxBcM03JppcQFfhfKavH5qaEoRKQzp4vtnTzWGPvwMCqqSP79_cjzS6x61LTHDn48eV816W-gml1gk0BnG6EnZak_MXszM8/s320/DSC_2701.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5452335770030551634" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhG9z_JpeZjM0gjGMFHrXPbhi5B6NjIOWRdBmBo3itxS5_bjUxW_t-vzDjh7W3Nh8qKfZ8BUiI2glv_bbj5AF4yOymQcDF1jebVCErPnZjOWjp8J2VpIWkBzyL6RzqNoc2hyphenhyphen67jJ5D_Gi4/s1600/DSC_2692.jpg"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 214px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhG9z_JpeZjM0gjGMFHrXPbhi5B6NjIOWRdBmBo3itxS5_bjUxW_t-vzDjh7W3Nh8qKfZ8BUiI2glv_bbj5AF4yOymQcDF1jebVCErPnZjOWjp8J2VpIWkBzyL6RzqNoc2hyphenhyphen67jJ5D_Gi4/s320/DSC_2692.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5452335766249339330" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh040jFolGJRJ-1lCLP9w3x-IMRh59wlVOGifFvmalRmtDxpVPHOIiQp5D1gMzqKUZRTxH72gf9nl8fK4KXBRrFh5oYrWTWCk5a_6yrxcHuD9BX_YaVb_5CifFn3-XgG4wGowUJSADld8E/s1600/DSC01839.jpg"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 240px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh040jFolGJRJ-1lCLP9w3x-IMRh59wlVOGifFvmalRmtDxpVPHOIiQp5D1gMzqKUZRTxH72gf9nl8fK4KXBRrFh5oYrWTWCk5a_6yrxcHuD9BX_YaVb_5CifFn3-XgG4wGowUJSADld8E/s320/DSC01839.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5452337298997317266" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgBUbC_cVNwmbWHj2-FCxfKdv38k6HalTIcQna7zs2IiYWZE3OVjYVm3Tt01eGwG2Kv7zKNeQWflrqDJpcBTxUkdldMQJIOc8wjWp-p8s8fdPvGJAVHaRgT0Uh_kzlKwKSe0eSYVieCy28/s1600/DSC01838.jpg"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgBUbC_cVNwmbWHj2-FCxfKdv38k6HalTIcQna7zs2IiYWZE3OVjYVm3Tt01eGwG2Kv7zKNeQWflrqDJpcBTxUkdldMQJIOc8wjWp-p8s8fdPvGJAVHaRgT0Uh_kzlKwKSe0eSYVieCy28/s320/DSC01838.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5452337293589712866" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhAiR6lg-CF678jp0D454vjb8P2hAfDAhrktbwbkEJU0S9A-6OLPSefi7yT4Gy2hxJ1XrRYx31AAcDX3uaaGK0PCDI5b0JX6U5YdQXXpaPcFIGUiBImA3TVXR_NgZsvokPIPkho9ANaxJU/s1600/DSC01834.jpg"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhAiR6lg-CF678jp0D454vjb8P2hAfDAhrktbwbkEJU0S9A-6OLPSefi7yT4Gy2hxJ1XrRYx31AAcDX3uaaGK0PCDI5b0JX6U5YdQXXpaPcFIGUiBImA3TVXR_NgZsvokPIPkho9ANaxJU/s320/DSC01834.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5452337288986759170" /></a><br /><br clear=all><br />The Canon Keynote Speaker Gregory Heisler, world renowned photographer presented an exciting overview of his portrait work for magazines, advertisements and private commissions. His photography has been featured in more than 70 issues of TIME magazine as well as LIFE, Esquire, Sports Illustrated, and The New York Times Magazine.<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjcznjkQABhA93EQp7usILp-Lr1bit-_q0GzYOk1NeJb0UNXTuwIxnUOasvVtc5Skeg5V5l3-kIBugm84m7dVNPKYZjmQX13Tv7_Te2kA4ogB3T6jbsJQ44hKfhNPI_0GSNrYDext331Cw/s1600/DSC01831.jpg"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjcznjkQABhA93EQp7usILp-Lr1bit-_q0GzYOk1NeJb0UNXTuwIxnUOasvVtc5Skeg5V5l3-kIBugm84m7dVNPKYZjmQX13Tv7_Te2kA4ogB3T6jbsJQ44hKfhNPI_0GSNrYDext331Cw/s320/DSC01831.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5452337284136369362" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjh3syMfe13R_sFnlS3E2OGLwSUiiKhONiXZr4ELnp0HQDmhCRgD78DbpaeiTkrD5918Kxm6Pk-Ty-7ppr4OWgEF79BYpk2uoMpogyq6AO_GG_oJTk2djIsdLM-OM2dGm2FBkynO7cdqCs/s1600/DSC01829.jpg"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjh3syMfe13R_sFnlS3E2OGLwSUiiKhONiXZr4ELnp0HQDmhCRgD78DbpaeiTkrD5918Kxm6Pk-Ty-7ppr4OWgEF79BYpk2uoMpogyq6AO_GG_oJTk2djIsdLM-OM2dGm2FBkynO7cdqCs/s320/DSC01829.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5452337280871616882" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg2pdqR4i6OTcI1l8SzIbCp0n4xBHbjji-VWQnWs880agetcRtfNslLWbwNBFThxpS9fUX8YHObyER5GJNtbDnQDmY_Gq6KR8GkZ1GNR8eV3_LhHjDC4dzXrwhWNQ1umfrWaeRD8xqa5Ys/s1600/DSC_2576.jpg"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 214px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg2pdqR4i6OTcI1l8SzIbCp0n4xBHbjji-VWQnWs880agetcRtfNslLWbwNBFThxpS9fUX8YHObyER5GJNtbDnQDmY_Gq6KR8GkZ1GNR8eV3_LhHjDC4dzXrwhWNQ1umfrWaeRD8xqa5Ys/s320/DSC_2576.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5452335755906150034" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjb0Wtn6FuW9l9_ZoRuP_EcNTduXBK2Ge7JavtMflr5H4TANy0wauKR5SI_-7UcfNTu-qLAsW5oexJwGs6UOEQO-yxtjSspBA4RYONUOgsZ0TspZKuaQiUQcJKLvGtxQ38UvDxuYX1oKM4/s1600/DSC_2841.jpg"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 214px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjb0Wtn6FuW9l9_ZoRuP_EcNTduXBK2Ge7JavtMflr5H4TANy0wauKR5SI_-7UcfNTu-qLAsW5oexJwGs6UOEQO-yxtjSspBA4RYONUOgsZ0TspZKuaQiUQcJKLvGtxQ38UvDxuYX1oKM4/s320/DSC_2841.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5452336521447735602" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgfYdo26CsXbldqnKfWiDswf7eCaous_-mEoGv7HxE3QC6IxIbPOQPyCaqBv9_jR_QxdYBhjFssr0KHn5kXjUb5JH1aNFVyRXwdJgBwOOQmVdU_XmVo9jZW0l1sAOWVEvirfsu5aQyRSqE/s1600/DSC01907.jpg"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgfYdo26CsXbldqnKfWiDswf7eCaous_-mEoGv7HxE3QC6IxIbPOQPyCaqBv9_jR_QxdYBhjFssr0KHn5kXjUb5JH1aNFVyRXwdJgBwOOQmVdU_XmVo9jZW0l1sAOWVEvirfsu5aQyRSqE/s320/DSC01907.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5452335749780495186" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhAA3dPVbSftwBVk_TQOGoUFZdClLKebgVBbN7D_y7GBi4Pcmx31_tAAkUAkmQMQgHi6yWt57UThwASNALE0HiN5APm_Vgx1tSKXdzTeASWkZBUoyvFjRq9fEHdDEhE4gCdtMwkGnPngUo/s1600/DSC01893.jpg"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhAA3dPVbSftwBVk_TQOGoUFZdClLKebgVBbN7D_y7GBi4Pcmx31_tAAkUAkmQMQgHi6yWt57UThwASNALE0HiN5APm_Vgx1tSKXdzTeASWkZBUoyvFjRq9fEHdDEhE4gCdtMwkGnPngUo/s320/DSC01893.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5452335747549938482" /></a><br /><br clear=all><br />The photography student attendees had an overwhelming experience and had this to say:<br /><br />“What happens in Vegas stays in Vegas, but the photographs don’t.” – Jill Brunkhorst<br /><br />“I learned new things and loved meeting people from all over the world.” – Shaquanna Kelly<br /><br />“WPPI was an awesome experience. I got to meet and learn from professional photographers and experience what the work force could be like.” – Renate Stokke<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhaauAGBRNWHie7HDUB07dOXCcTfKbtrJuPzy23YG2R-h-kaNOb0U6UdCm91D6-GUwNuybbXn-dW8Wzkx-owk8a6biuR30JOrjcaPchyphenhyphenyGFZysTi96gxG84EDqeGBCWSmc9G-9fKF1b_eU/s1600/DSC_2849.jpg"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 214px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhaauAGBRNWHie7HDUB07dOXCcTfKbtrJuPzy23YG2R-h-kaNOb0U6UdCm91D6-GUwNuybbXn-dW8Wzkx-owk8a6biuR30JOrjcaPchyphenhyphenyGFZysTi96gxG84EDqeGBCWSmc9G-9fKF1b_eU/s320/DSC_2849.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5452336524787132882" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiLKUnlfNQ72owGNTxLKKlWjvdKGeGB94Nobo8Z2RWisATSyZcgUCtpw8L1bYBVGz5jLdgpviHiF7T0iUQ0oaO6PHvv3uBWLyKAQRxRY8HFQDpvc7tv8lcPuDfvZs26MlA3MtIp_nKNLZM/s1600/DSC_2853.jpg"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 214px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiLKUnlfNQ72owGNTxLKKlWjvdKGeGB94Nobo8Z2RWisATSyZcgUCtpw8L1bYBVGz5jLdgpviHiF7T0iUQ0oaO6PHvv3uBWLyKAQRxRY8HFQDpvc7tv8lcPuDfvZs26MlA3MtIp_nKNLZM/s320/DSC_2853.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5452336534295812018" /></a><br /><br clear=all>My Creative Mentorhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06778145105183979375noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3487708463090831236.post-6134050016945111702010-03-17T17:13:00.015-04:002010-03-30T21:52:29.801-04:00<span style="font-weight:bold; font-size:16pt; color:#00aa00;">Alumni News</span><br /><br />Barry Safley is a veteran of twelve years with Industrial Light and Magic. Barry worked most recently on the movies Star Wars and AVATAR. Barry is a compositor and loves NUKE for compositing.<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjuTqvZVy4wAjZU0UYo3IRJksTXbfYhUbHaIPXg7elbgmB6Bm5olGDglAvF6kpNHTUPbBb8Hr3S649v908Ennvs-PsYqrqvV7_StB-AEb8xYxSZT8kCd4ffdiyGq1OFMXaXdztnnCeU4Ho/s1600-h/Carl+Schmidt.jpg"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 200px; height: 301px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjuTqvZVy4wAjZU0UYo3IRJksTXbfYhUbHaIPXg7elbgmB6Bm5olGDglAvF6kpNHTUPbBb8Hr3S649v908Ennvs-PsYqrqvV7_StB-AEb8xYxSZT8kCd4ffdiyGq1OFMXaXdztnnCeU4Ho/s320/Carl+Schmidt.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5449714401948690818" /></a><br /><br clear=all><br />Carl Schmidt was just promoted to Assistant Art Director at Electronic Arts. Carl has been working at EA for over six years on the SIMS project and is now busy on SIMS 3 AMBITIONS. Carl is also planning a spring wedding to his fiancé, Kristen. <br /><br />Craig Slagle is coming up on his one year anniversary with Rhythm and Hues. Prior to Rhythm and Hues, Craig worked at EA for seven years. Craig is also a former Living Arts College @ the School of Communication Arts professor and is an avid runner. <br /><br />Pierre Chastain is busy working on Zoo Keeper at Sony. Pierre recently worked on the just released movie, Alice in Wonderland.<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEis_RKk6pFA_-qI2nctBj6VxfB6TEWDvmlzpZfyCUh0guHcNf15bE-GYQ2zEp7N7HspE0IVN09uJ3HhjXT2GLHyTUp87voWA_qL1IgYabJ1aSkQr3lyUZBpQto-8fvI-sCeDtVDmI7jUkU/s1600-h/DSC02099.JPG"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEis_RKk6pFA_-qI2nctBj6VxfB6TEWDvmlzpZfyCUh0guHcNf15bE-GYQ2zEp7N7HspE0IVN09uJ3HhjXT2GLHyTUp87voWA_qL1IgYabJ1aSkQr3lyUZBpQto-8fvI-sCeDtVDmI7jUkU/s320/DSC02099.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5449714419671970658" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhdEiJvnyyySkGHkyqFhs5JN1EyubQx7oJCNK5G1qVYTHcbYG8i5G48SPIdj8GhdPX2E4gasxHk_6D8GkHBliK7LEdLwfCDVuORXhP6EyonkL4-CwacsJsvmzIIDaBTzzqH1fJqpD6muh8/s1600-h/Dean.jpg"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 221px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhdEiJvnyyySkGHkyqFhs5JN1EyubQx7oJCNK5G1qVYTHcbYG8i5G48SPIdj8GhdPX2E4gasxHk_6D8GkHBliK7LEdLwfCDVuORXhP6EyonkL4-CwacsJsvmzIIDaBTzzqH1fJqpD6muh8/s320/Dean.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5449714406908255186" /></a><br /><br clear=all><br />Dean Sauls is now at AFK Interactive working on mobile apps. Dean was the owner of PRAXIS Studio before selling to a larger company. Dean and his wife, Tricia, just had their third baby.My Creative Mentorhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06778145105183979375noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3487708463090831236.post-85787331270149051602010-03-17T16:13:00.012-04:002010-03-30T21:52:00.704-04:00<span style="font-weight:bold; font-size:16pt; color:#00aa00;">“3 THE HARD WAY”<br />Documentary Screening - Three Unique Artists Collaborate <br /></span><br />Living Arts College @ School of Communications Arts is proud to host “3 The Hard Way”, a film documentary by Octave Blue Entertainment Production an entrepreneur venture of LAC alumnus Robert King presented by “THE LoDi PROJECT.” <br /><br />What happens when you bring together a graffiti artist from the streets of Philly, a cartoonist born and bred in the South, and a French Puerto Rican, mixed media/collage painter to collaborate on an artistic project?<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjGW2xymKyv1trZzFqTz45Y31wkxrj8j9U8tVBq3KVymGRcrqfJ7lS2ru7MXmTwwH03jxJs26HX-Pz1RFPY6QAFgZFzf2nrUhEX-ruZVrEvF6EGQbOyM7ufxdKivqz9uJOx3L54QRxswgc/s1600-h/Paul.jpg"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 244px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjGW2xymKyv1trZzFqTz45Y31wkxrj8j9U8tVBq3KVymGRcrqfJ7lS2ru7MXmTwwH03jxJs26HX-Pz1RFPY6QAFgZFzf2nrUhEX-ruZVrEvF6EGQbOyM7ufxdKivqz9uJOx3L54QRxswgc/s320/Paul.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5449695960439813106" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjGNAb5aGJq7nqHKj3e5ostLjhDATzGFkWFPglYV097sJM8VsLAafLpKza6ZLIQ2u-BgkIfbw-3ZHaPwhEj2RxFNDn4JVL2uSLqcGkDsWsioYRPtS0TLTEL4ap91zzRawthjwmFnADT3_U/s1600-h/Sean.jpg"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 257px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjGNAb5aGJq7nqHKj3e5ostLjhDATzGFkWFPglYV097sJM8VsLAafLpKza6ZLIQ2u-BgkIfbw-3ZHaPwhEj2RxFNDn4JVL2uSLqcGkDsWsioYRPtS0TLTEL4ap91zzRawthjwmFnADT3_U/s320/Sean.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5449695969062678674" /></a><br /><br clear=all>Over the last ten months Sean Kernick and Paul Friedrick collaborated with Georges Le Chevallier, professor at Living Arts College, to create 14 canvasses and 15 drawings. Three artists from completely different backgrounds will present their work in a unique film documentary. Living Arts College is pleased to welcome alumnus Robert King who worked in conjunction with his wife Lisa King of Octave Blue Entertainment to film the year-long process.<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiQlVVu-iEUXxOTMLTi3XIWlDUeUjNzaH3nRbDdrrBNGctckQuKjdKqzIMjWecXu3it4GggPNexQoSshT4F2Ku88vkO_XYDowCsROMCcjTw0R5M2hbAif9t9BXdlYshR7KQw03RKNpYEDc/s1600-h/Georges.jpg"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 218px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiQlVVu-iEUXxOTMLTi3XIWlDUeUjNzaH3nRbDdrrBNGctckQuKjdKqzIMjWecXu3it4GggPNexQoSshT4F2Ku88vkO_XYDowCsROMCcjTw0R5M2hbAif9t9BXdlYshR7KQw03RKNpYEDc/s320/Georges.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5449695953620197026" /></a><br /><br clear=all><br /><span style="font-style:italic;">“It will be interesting to see how three artists, with completely different backgrounds, processes and styles come together to create a finished painting. “ <br />--Georges LeChevallier</span><br /><br />“THE LoDi PROJECT” exists as a curatorial organization that strives to bring attention to current issues and ideas by creating an atmosphere of open dialogue through site- specific and traveling exhibitions, performances and productions.My Creative Mentorhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06778145105183979375noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3487708463090831236.post-46455983055804096252010-03-17T16:10:00.004-04:002010-03-30T21:51:36.277-04:00<span style="font-weight:bold; font-size:16pt; color:#00aa00;">Campus Director Enjoys a Fun Day at “The Walt Disney Family Museum”</span><br /><br />The Walt Disney Family Museum is brand new. It just recently opened its doors in October and is located in the Presidio of South Florida. How convenient—just down the street from ILM!<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiZfE-IeLH8QbmnXoiNCBuyhQ5dbcwgAF6AeGi8OT7jYUFsgZXQUD5N07SQTkkW6zvDZCtkti9nEj12KdASl2YPQGiZWU3TAYDZnzMvZTAj73qpbBRphVWOa1QnF957BMI6qMMGr2W0VKk/s1600-h/DSC02167.JPG"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiZfE-IeLH8QbmnXoiNCBuyhQ5dbcwgAF6AeGi8OT7jYUFsgZXQUD5N07SQTkkW6zvDZCtkti9nEj12KdASl2YPQGiZWU3TAYDZnzMvZTAj73qpbBRphVWOa1QnF957BMI6qMMGr2W0VKk/s320/DSC02167.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5449698247166806290" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEipgUiyuGHYgHC-sOSybBrVHkhXT1vZA3Qy_HSoyWcIffawgnE4mC_uYDGJRZpsf43CwHWsjDIbueTBzSBHQQ6ZLEsGQ9ve4KPOGfUbvPb_7lngFvh_wn_uI0JvlwHTgfO_VZUS6Rk4st0/s1600-h/DSC02166.JPG"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEipgUiyuGHYgHC-sOSybBrVHkhXT1vZA3Qy_HSoyWcIffawgnE4mC_uYDGJRZpsf43CwHWsjDIbueTBzSBHQQ6ZLEsGQ9ve4KPOGfUbvPb_7lngFvh_wn_uI0JvlwHTgfO_VZUS6Rk4st0/s320/DSC02166.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5449698237859689650" /></a><br /><br clear=all><br />The museum is arranged in chronological order of Walt Disney’s life, recounting the history of his life and career. The galleries are:<br /><br />ADULT BEGINNINGS: Includes scenes from childhood, youth, and early adulthood.<br /><br />HOLLYWOOD: Walt arriving in the movie capital. Includes original artwork that documents the silent-film series success of Mickey Mouse.<br /><br />NEW HORIZONS IN THE 30’S: Success of Walt’s cartoons led to a revolution in the art and technology of animation.<br /><br />THE MOVE TO FEATURES: Walt dares to produce a feature length film, <span style="font-style:italic;">Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs.</span><br /><br />WE WERE IN A NEW BUSINESS: A new studio was built in Burbank. <span style="font-style:italic;">Pinocchio, Fantasia</span> and <span style="font-style:italic;">Bambi</span> were produced here. This exhibit shows off rare production pieces along with multiple camera cranes used during production.<br /><br />THE TOUGHEST PERIOD IN MY WHOLE LIFE: 1941. Disney experienced an animators strike. Training films for World War II also took place during this time. <br /><br />POST WAR PRODUCTION: Walt ventures into live-action production. An under water camera used for filming <span style="font-style:italic;">20,000 Leagues Under the Sea</span> can be seen.<br /><br />WALT & THE NATURAL WORLD: Walt’s documentary film production is illustrated with his specialized equipment used to produce wildlife films.<br /><br />THE 1950’S & 1960’S—THE BIG SCREEN AND BEYOND: Walt branches out from motion pictures to television and creates an innovative theme park called Disney Land. These attractions were introduced at the 1964 World’s Fair.<br /><br />DECEMBER 15, 1966: Walt’s death shocks and saddens the world, but his legacy will continue to inspire future generations.My Creative Mentorhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06778145105183979375noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3487708463090831236.post-13828634159270743932010-03-17T16:01:00.018-04:002010-03-30T21:51:43.739-04:00<span style="font-weight:bold; font-size:16pt; color:#00aa00;">“ARTISTS UNITE FOR HAITI”</span><br /><br />Professors, alumni and students joined together at Living Arts College (LAC) to support their friend and colleague Georges LeChevallier in his efforts to bring relief to Haiti after the earthquake that occurred on January 12, 2010.<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiQlVVu-iEUXxOTMLTi3XIWlDUeUjNzaH3nRbDdrrBNGctckQuKjdKqzIMjWecXu3it4GggPNexQoSshT4F2Ku88vkO_XYDowCsROMCcjTw0R5M2hbAif9t9BXdlYshR7KQw03RKNpYEDc/s1600-h/Georges.jpg"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 218px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiQlVVu-iEUXxOTMLTi3XIWlDUeUjNzaH3nRbDdrrBNGctckQuKjdKqzIMjWecXu3it4GggPNexQoSshT4F2Ku88vkO_XYDowCsROMCcjTw0R5M2hbAif9t9BXdlYshR7KQw03RKNpYEDc/s320/Georges.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5449695953620197026" /></a><br /><br clear=all><br /><span style="font-style:italic;">Georges LeChevallier, LAC Professor and Activist</span><br /><br />Georges & Carrie LeChevallier, directors of the curatorial organization “THE LoDi PROJECT”, collaborated with LAC’s professor of photography, Peter Eversoll, to put out an international call for artists to create art to benefit the relief efforts in Haiti. Georges LeChevallier’s cousin, Gerard LeChevallier, who worked for the United Nations in Haiti was never found after the earthquake. THE LoDi Project strives to bring attention to current issues and ideas by creating an atmosphere of open dialogue through site- specific and traveling exhibitions, performances and productions.<br /><br /><span style="font-style:italic;">“Humbling to see how the human spirit works.” -- Georges LeChevallier</span><br /><br />The “Artists Unite for Haiti” artwork sold for twenty five dollars each and the artists’ names remained anonymous until each piece was sold. The exhibit raised over 12,000 dollars. Many local artists donated pieces to the auction including LAC’s students, alumni and professors. Proceeds were donated to Mercy Corps and designated to the immediate relief of the Haitian people.<br /><br />Over 300 artists from fourteen countries reached out to “THE LoDi PROJECT”, donating over 1,000 pieces of artwork which included paintings, sketches, poems, collages and a unique dissertation. The unification of such efforts was humbling to all those who participated in the exhibition.<br /><br />Living Arts College is proud of the support that photography professor, Peter Eversoll, gave to the “Artists Unite for Haiti” effort. In 2009, he spent time in Haiti photographing its people and culture as part of a greater project that aims to portray a face of humanity within a context of underdevelopment.My Creative Mentorhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06778145105183979375noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3487708463090831236.post-14762853525521960522010-03-17T15:50:00.006-04:002010-03-30T21:54:52.998-04:00<span style="font-weight:bold; font-size:16pt; color:#00aa00;">Living Arts College Students Wowed at Game Developer’s Conference</span><br /><br />Motion control and social gaming were the hot topics at GDC, the annual convention for game designers, programmers and creatives.<br /><br />The Game Developer’s Conference is the place to be and Living Arts College students and faculty were there to “rub elbows” with the industry leaders.<br /><br />Sony shook up the conference with a splashy introduction of the PlayStation Move. Watch out Nintendo… this will rival the Wii.<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjeY4iYtyg7GkER5KDT4xBPdLYzs0fuQRn1pti9zOSSfUr8VdvK2VcmnQNB-hI68c7H2_SFoBuS8-orDx79yJm1Mf5_c2Q1Lg8LZUvnxdnAhQqPGx_T23LUsfloTpQuKdxwaflyu85iyZ8/s1600-h/DSC02118.JPG"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjeY4iYtyg7GkER5KDT4xBPdLYzs0fuQRn1pti9zOSSfUr8VdvK2VcmnQNB-hI68c7H2_SFoBuS8-orDx79yJm1Mf5_c2Q1Lg8LZUvnxdnAhQqPGx_T23LUsfloTpQuKdxwaflyu85iyZ8/s320/DSC02118.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5449694682043245218" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhxG1JNQahitA_8NKsPSnYwduy6_P3V8LCWj9PuHKcokjMygYsa_TZNW0i1N3a8Na5REw3vIlRtmwk9ydvBdBNbK7ZoFTbUp-CJkekSPTYau95WtRCxTwKiUb_xUsGc5SWvXyFLZ422DsY/s1600-h/DSC02111.JPG"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhxG1JNQahitA_8NKsPSnYwduy6_P3V8LCWj9PuHKcokjMygYsa_TZNW0i1N3a8Na5REw3vIlRtmwk9ydvBdBNbK7ZoFTbUp-CJkekSPTYau95WtRCxTwKiUb_xUsGc5SWvXyFLZ422DsY/s320/DSC02111.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5449694672411599906" /></a><br /><br clear=all><br />The biggest buzz was reserved for social gaming, a form of easy-to-play online multiplayer games. The success of “Farmville” and “Mafia Wars” is amazing. LAC students Holly Rowland, Michael Grant, Alexa Riley and Alex Loeffler checked out “Power Gig.” The upcoming guitar game was introduced in a mocked-up living room populated with hipsters rocking out to “Power Gig.”<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgxHYFy4zmVclMh1PByspEo6XOXON-diw8rRkxIEk2lnICZvM6V5VcRf2LClwrBzco_We0mK7SWXRghevUxtJglmjlBhM0NwLGQX4cgrRtjw6J98aTujTPlf3_2gb6Akezg9ohompoDZyM/s1600-h/DSC02165.JPG"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgxHYFy4zmVclMh1PByspEo6XOXON-diw8rRkxIEk2lnICZvM6V5VcRf2LClwrBzco_We0mK7SWXRghevUxtJglmjlBhM0NwLGQX4cgrRtjw6J98aTujTPlf3_2gb6Akezg9ohompoDZyM/s320/DSC02165.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5449694839657693682" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgiQlv5rxv7hRBZq80Alcf_Rg50R1Nuj_7AInpNeeGCeI0W1gLFcY1Aq08lFZ88bRDEaZ7AEGQDTeul0L9VIRyXUQJtd2drF4TgW0-TnAnSn-JpSgtwXzZ3VvXdwE9OZ-UP9LMNCKOqtKU/s1600-h/DSC02160.JPG"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgiQlv5rxv7hRBZq80Alcf_Rg50R1Nuj_7AInpNeeGCeI0W1gLFcY1Aq08lFZ88bRDEaZ7AEGQDTeul0L9VIRyXUQJtd2drF4TgW0-TnAnSn-JpSgtwXzZ3VvXdwE9OZ-UP9LMNCKOqtKU/s320/DSC02160.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5449694831901965906" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjlLyXhrH-mzjAE2iiZ5FqCpun0xnuIaf9_IOVhyK5oDbi7IVIH9Q4eR6MHop1cgRaS0gk1epwEzALGw0LW7HNl7BLvPv_b6227ndsiwHEJH3lvArlNgjd_oXfITppbHIvGcVinbz1ilKk/s1600-h/DSC02156.JPG"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjlLyXhrH-mzjAE2iiZ5FqCpun0xnuIaf9_IOVhyK5oDbi7IVIH9Q4eR6MHop1cgRaS0gk1epwEzALGw0LW7HNl7BLvPv_b6227ndsiwHEJH3lvArlNgjd_oXfITppbHIvGcVinbz1ilKk/s320/DSC02156.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5449694713379116658" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEicTO7E2SzVxCKRiCFPk1upurPozPGIwAk7t1XmRVFvSTClSKC60z68qS35xz8LJr4LRWNbmstzbY2EZxgDEb3v1RoV0EUmOMWXoL49MlXDcn09SUS1CUFDJxBEHYbTcwK6D5rXY0PTEM8/s1600-h/DSC02152.JPG"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEicTO7E2SzVxCKRiCFPk1upurPozPGIwAk7t1XmRVFvSTClSKC60z68qS35xz8LJr4LRWNbmstzbY2EZxgDEb3v1RoV0EUmOMWXoL49MlXDcn09SUS1CUFDJxBEHYbTcwK6D5rXY0PTEM8/s320/DSC02152.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5449694701669987954" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgrZSpQFKsDnu_O0JQKy6i6vqE7ktzxz2KtlFfEaLvi00h3jLouqyRLxYQh2kW2lGICkL9wNY_CIo2rYnFZvffNuFaYxG5P7CB2B6NYqoJ_CgKCw19hxrRKDEIlwY2SCCprJQd34OnT0V0/s1600-h/DSC02147.JPG"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgrZSpQFKsDnu_O0JQKy6i6vqE7ktzxz2KtlFfEaLvi00h3jLouqyRLxYQh2kW2lGICkL9wNY_CIo2rYnFZvffNuFaYxG5P7CB2B6NYqoJ_CgKCw19hxrRKDEIlwY2SCCprJQd34OnT0V0/s320/DSC02147.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5449694694973615682" /></a><br /><br clear=all><br />“Civilization” and “Railroad Tycoon” designer Sid Meier delivered a keynote speech to hundreds of onlookers on the psychology of game design. Meier is the Director of Creative Development at Firaxis Games.<br /><br />The students who attended had these things to say:<br /><br /> “GDC was a terrific experience and it was very exciting to meet so many industry professionals.” Holly Rowland <br /><br /> “It was big, it was long, very educational……definitely a learning experience.” Alexa Riley <br /><br /> “It was a great opportunity to get a ton of insight in the industry.” Michael Grant <br /><br /> “GDC was a very good opportunity to meet and network with industry professionals.” Patrick VanNortwick <br /><br /> “It was a great networking opportunity.” Alex LoefflerMy Creative Mentorhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06778145105183979375noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3487708463090831236.post-75534584290090278182010-03-17T15:36:00.013-04:002010-03-30T21:50:54.538-04:00<span style="font-weight:bold; font-size:16pt; color:#00aa00;">College Director Networking for Success in Placement at GDC</span><br /><br />Learning Arts College @ School of Communication Arts has a long association with industry leaders in animation, game design, film and audio. 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margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 221px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgmU4D9io0ZdKFlV9QneLSEjm9NyEwN8T20zLfnaiel088RJByAas3hetafYHlPXTmIEdONsEG-22S3Qv6zgl21jpWX9re2p7ifOnE3ohvF4DObzqOgjs1McRcF-r0PmNLK7kr_AWF3xWs/s320/Dean.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5449690042817495666" /></a><br /><br clear=all><br />The College’s “secret weapon” is the Campus Director’s networking with colleagues that she has known for over 25 years. “Networking is my sole reason for attending Game Developer’s Conference” states College Director Debra Ann Hooper. I can shake hands with leaders from Blizzard, Lucas Arts, Epic, Ubisoft, Insomniac Games, Naughty Dog, Disney Interactive Media Group and Crytek Gmbh, all under the same roof. “My goal is to be able to text, email, or phone an industry contact when I have a talented graduate that I know has the skill set needed for their company,” reports Ms. Hooper.My Creative Mentorhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06778145105183979375noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3487708463090831236.post-80380606953943403152010-03-17T15:08:00.008-04:002010-03-17T15:30:18.920-04:00<span style="font-weight:bold;">LAC Students Take Home Four ADDY Awards</span><br /><br />“It’s all about the art of the message", reports College Director Debra Hooper. “We won in this tough advertising competition because the goal at the College is to develop great <span style="font-weight:bold;">content</span> skills. We are moving students beyond learning Photoshop techniques to exciting audiences with stories and images that count.”<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEij5FfZT-VqCTMuPLDk4H_1O_0FnZ0D2FEwYy-BmzlFMSV1lHTFldcx9ElBxZ-C2oODE82F0sXoFYFzvEmyf5_vATi6ICte0HemHzaysBe9OuvayF74x1s5zNS626BiWGVE3QMgWYqMHEs/s1600-h/Niki+Litts_GOLD_1.jpg"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 180px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEij5FfZT-VqCTMuPLDk4H_1O_0FnZ0D2FEwYy-BmzlFMSV1lHTFldcx9ElBxZ-C2oODE82F0sXoFYFzvEmyf5_vATi6ICte0HemHzaysBe9OuvayF74x1s5zNS626BiWGVE3QMgWYqMHEs/s320/Niki+Litts_GOLD_1.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5449684084913265170" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhqrxwNw29fp30aCosODeZT3M4QDvcU6EteGYRzvx1VhQyBlFs94qCK25_eHLSgrfNKHteSM4pMJrq78k_hkUVTsKnY0j902ibwjUfTLG13E_QGztZwUzc43uAiUn9fFu44sGNYscreb30/s1600-h/Geoff.jpg"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 240px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhqrxwNw29fp30aCosODeZT3M4QDvcU6EteGYRzvx1VhQyBlFs94qCK25_eHLSgrfNKHteSM4pMJrq78k_hkUVTsKnY0j902ibwjUfTLG13E_QGztZwUzc43uAiUn9fFu44sGNYscreb30/s320/Geoff.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5449684067763441746" /></a><br /><br clear="all" /><br />Living Arts College @ School of Communication Arts (LAC) students took home four awards at the 2010 Triangle ADDY Awards. The awards were announced and hosted by legendary Advertising Executive, Charlotte Beers. It was a fun-filled Gala evening at the ADDYs honoring LAC students Nicole Litts, Geoff Helderman and Austin Burley in student categories.<br /><br />Nicole Litts received a gold ADDY and was “Best in Show” for her TV spot for the Truth.com campaign on anti-smoking and “Mothers with Birth Defects.” Two Silver ADDY awards were presented to Geoff Helderman, “Drunk Driving Prevention Ad” and Austin Burley for the typographic illustration of “Christopher Walken”. LAC is thrilled to honor the students and the recognition they will receive in pursuing careers in the interactive media industry. <br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhwtLRImcnRNI5keoMGgvNvzqOpmNT-ulxTLawr0g84wdB6HJDEUaFSBLj2KsDK4fja0bfXcOo0MXh9G8gummFhk40LdXHFQu78HKd6ktRcL2zgEnzxFpiyR65zqDna3caYfmSjFfA6DvM/s1600-h/DSC01804.JPG"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 319px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhwtLRImcnRNI5keoMGgvNvzqOpmNT-ulxTLawr0g84wdB6HJDEUaFSBLj2KsDK4fja0bfXcOo0MXh9G8gummFhk40LdXHFQu78HKd6ktRcL2zgEnzxFpiyR65zqDna3caYfmSjFfA6DvM/s320/DSC01804.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5449683892893866866" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjb_li-QSUg_wEESMogBXHzFLaKdaAw6-gOs7uSgbEzFRsUXwtRpeJpzZq7Ti1jt6jCUyuIifLqKrJ3BDMJBYWxlisjh9S326LYzyBsNhp-sVqv44f-Iiyf2Y5LuhVXKQyzjcQtugc5OE0/s1600-h/DSC01800.JPG"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjb_li-QSUg_wEESMogBXHzFLaKdaAw6-gOs7uSgbEzFRsUXwtRpeJpzZq7Ti1jt6jCUyuIifLqKrJ3BDMJBYWxlisjh9S326LYzyBsNhp-sVqv44f-Iiyf2Y5LuhVXKQyzjcQtugc5OE0/s320/DSC01800.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5449683883744732258" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhczM5HyAUpvZAHRpKXbfMRmrd__H9P9zuq4-HLuyCZEyliB0e9lRzL5nnOTfgRkDtp7L6Yw0n2bXlaExyhZnHioJqyR9lj8PoQWLiIxrHpNuyOd8syMy7QXhbDjMrwSQuXdXBgj6uIkXU/s1600-h/DSC01796.JPG"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 240px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhczM5HyAUpvZAHRpKXbfMRmrd__H9P9zuq4-HLuyCZEyliB0e9lRzL5nnOTfgRkDtp7L6Yw0n2bXlaExyhZnHioJqyR9lj8PoQWLiIxrHpNuyOd8syMy7QXhbDjMrwSQuXdXBgj6uIkXU/s320/DSC01796.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5449683871452618354" /></a><br /><br clear=all><br /><span style="font-style:italic;">“Support from Instructors was tremendous and helped me shape my creative concepts into digital media.” – Nicole Litts<br /><br />"Winning this award is a true benchmark in my life. Not only can I look at it proudly, I can also smile knowing this is only the beginning." – Austin Burley<br /><br />“It was a true honor to win an award for a project I put so much time and effort into. Working on the MADD campaign was a great experience.” – Geoff Helderman</span><br /><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEipjRWezcnLLLvX0ha76j326srIZ_-GTdsgIwwHYdLO4RvJRPbYwM7kBrbBI-EXlIbVtttHbC0C9xQbF-mGXs5Jga1zCLLI9EZaL1FPIjJ0-Z2OzZsWVh1hdaoqYBLbd1XCbZg7ZDz3jyg/s1600-h/DSC01793.JPG"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 240px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEipjRWezcnLLLvX0ha76j326srIZ_-GTdsgIwwHYdLO4RvJRPbYwM7kBrbBI-EXlIbVtttHbC0C9xQbF-mGXs5Jga1zCLLI9EZaL1FPIjJ0-Z2OzZsWVh1hdaoqYBLbd1XCbZg7ZDz3jyg/s320/DSC01793.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5449683864779416418" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi5qQBiQzwAM24478YNNdb9QMFNdKSRnCXiZlmm1yaotFN2Sul1SAEZDR4RwFAtUndci4wk7LW2Uxngcm1nB2p5LUCH_f81U3JVO9-VU7qvLI5avYwwCNNXwtrqmMyx-HbWg6nRvNwcmn4/s1600-h/AUSTIN_RACHAEL_3.jpg"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 180px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi5qQBiQzwAM24478YNNdb9QMFNdKSRnCXiZlmm1yaotFN2Sul1SAEZDR4RwFAtUndci4wk7LW2Uxngcm1nB2p5LUCH_f81U3JVO9-VU7qvLI5avYwwCNNXwtrqmMyx-HbWg6nRvNwcmn4/s320/AUSTIN_RACHAEL_3.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5449683856140360722" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br clear=all><br />College staff includes professionals who are representative of the talent and strength of the local Raleigh ADDY Award group--American Advertising Federation. Michael Winslow, Creative Director at LAC is the recipient of the 2009 AAF Silver Medal Award, recognizing men and women who have made outstanding contributions to advertising and who have been active in furthering the industry’s creative standards. Winslow participates in developing the College’s special focus on design content. “Our programs incorporate the talents of staff members like Michael Winslow, who transfer years of practical content know-how to critiquing portfolios. This is why we have developed a Greenlight process for mentoring student development,” reports College Director Debra Hooper.My Creative Mentorhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06778145105183979375noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3487708463090831236.post-7409986693712937652010-02-18T13:55:00.016-05:002010-02-18T14:35:30.456-05:00Thinking “Out of the Box” - Suzanne Meiler<BR CLEAR=ALL><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjYpXggphyt5RiN6oI8YUtKVRgcMZCXKNL6rHKZ9ZAX3DxRi_PXZM5lXCq5-OEtw9_pvjRyTPZvnMuFeTPQI2-0MdjJ22xllQtX_v-Tk8LIGpm2xLK9M6EbszYJJFvXUdpLb1O-uqN4zDE/s1600-h/Suzanne_5.jpg"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 214px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjYpXggphyt5RiN6oI8YUtKVRgcMZCXKNL6rHKZ9ZAX3DxRi_PXZM5lXCq5-OEtw9_pvjRyTPZvnMuFeTPQI2-0MdjJ22xllQtX_v-Tk8LIGpm2xLK9M6EbszYJJFvXUdpLb1O-uqN4zDE/s320/Suzanne_5.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5439660888753403410" /></a><BR CLEAR=ALL>January 28, 2010 – Raleigh – Suzanne Meiler, guest speaker and former Alumni of Living Arts College, presented an “Out of Box” discussion on how to make it as a professional in the game industry. Meiler comes from an extensive background in environmental modeling having over 10 years experience in the game industry working for conglomerates such as Random Games, Red Storm Entertainment, Destineer/Atomic Games and most recently with Vaco as a Director of Design and Gaming recruiting top industry professionals. She has focused on managing a large team, hiring, scheduling, performing art critiques, and producing documentation.<br /><br /> “Don’t be a Jack of all trades and master of none.” – Suzanne Meiler<br /><br />Working in either motion pictures or the game industry requires practice by exploring your art skills, whether it is traditional painting, life or architectural drawing. Whatever it takes to improve your skill set to be prepared in your field, just do it! Focus on one specific genre and explore texture, lighting and prop layouts. What is most important is that you stand out and have the work to prove it! Think out of the box by making your own iPhone application or work with other students to design a game.<br /><BR CLEAR=ALL><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjB7u6aPWt3fZQ_4Dp9YBfnpYpnFUmV82Ugsr0Voriq1FmQhlHYaPDaVnpNmAPXsPgbjS0rSPWziMdR_B75mFxd5JnhvoMBbc7vZEPdf_uAXHGHBy8InD3YKeJ3qPLFJfziny68J_1kL2I/s1600-h/Suzanne_4.jpg"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 214px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjB7u6aPWt3fZQ_4Dp9YBfnpYpnFUmV82Ugsr0Voriq1FmQhlHYaPDaVnpNmAPXsPgbjS0rSPWziMdR_B75mFxd5JnhvoMBbc7vZEPdf_uAXHGHBy8InD3YKeJ3qPLFJfziny68J_1kL2I/s320/Suzanne_4.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5439660794121783970" /></a><BR CLEAR=ALL> <br /> <br />“Don’t burn bridges.” – Suzanne Meiler<br /><br />Wherever you work, keep good ties with former supervisors and colleagues. Forming working relationships can help build your experience in the workplace and open up other opportunities down the road.<br /><br />When developing your portfolio what message are you sending to potential employers?<br /><br />Below is Suzanne’s Checklist on Portfolio Basics<br /><br />1) If you are an environment artist, have examples on your website. A CD/DVD is nice, but having a website is more important.<br />2) Make sure when building your website you have a clean header, it is easy on the eye and your work speaks for itself.<br />3) Attach your demo reel on your website link, NOT your blog.<br />4) Create a menu that is easy to navigate.<br />5) Present a variety of skills with a focus.<br />6) Design your website using media other than Flash. Industry professionals can view websites on their iPhone and it will not upload if the website is designed in Flash.<br />7) Separate your personal blog from your professional website.<br /><BR CLEAR=ALL><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhQK_mge57AiiOdS6vly55MPxavREVEKXCrsgO-Skvm1-SFn3HXZzJw5a4RoKo2RV0wC5dI5rgRBTBRrNhzHBYKUQOJJAJgPjGJbFmbFh7gN_5BebjIpSg__SSWSlIi1yaL8YlA4WgATuM/s1600-h/Suzanne_1.jpg"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 214px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhQK_mge57AiiOdS6vly55MPxavREVEKXCrsgO-Skvm1-SFn3HXZzJw5a4RoKo2RV0wC5dI5rgRBTBRrNhzHBYKUQOJJAJgPjGJbFmbFh7gN_5BebjIpSg__SSWSlIi1yaL8YlA4WgATuM/s320/Suzanne_1.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5439660368467728594" /></a><BR CLEAR=ALL><br /><br />Networking can increase your chances of finding a job by joining organizations such as IFFA, Game Initiative, GDC and E3. Facebook, LinkedIn and other industry related social media websites have also had a great impact in the digital media world.<br /><br />“Preparing a resume, building a portfolio and networking are top priorities to land a job in the industry.” says Meiler. Writing a resume is not always easy, so take a step back and think about what you want, do research on potential employers and write a resume that sells. <br />When applying for jobs, send an email or apply online, create a cover letter which is brief and to the point, research information about the company and read the job postings carefully. Write a list of questions an employer would ask and be prepared to ask questions regarding the position. And last but not least, follow up with the employer with a thank you letter. <br /><br />“Suzanne was spot on. She cares about this industry and she cares about our students. Suzanne said exactly what the students needed to hear. It showed through her presentation. She illustrated her points accurately and eloquently using her experience in the industry and her position now as a recruiter. “ – Kwame Hawkins<br /><br />Meiler provided students a glimpse of what to expect in the world of animation in the game industry and ended the discussion with questions from the students. She is most notable for the environment designs on AAA titles such as the Ghost Recon series, Rainbow Six, and Ghost Recon: Advanced Warfighter 2. At Atomic she worked on the highly anticipated and controversial game Six Days in Fallujah.<br /><br /><br />--------------------------<br />Debra A Hooper<br />Vice President/Director<br />School of Communication Arts<br />@ Digital CircusMy Creative Mentorhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06778145105183979375noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3487708463090831236.post-27341564054172148062010-02-11T11:04:00.010-05:002010-02-12T16:41:29.191-05:00Terrance Mann at Living Arts College<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjip3TjhppHMAtdRp4NKNxSbpR77JyMsZHKc5rzgt5N9SciPQFnFhWAff0osVUyz2Z3gxdhx9rBiYgfLDvx7EoRFGqN6JOZQ7PP8u1al63zriI0vR5Z8YKqohTKVZ8k09lp2nzfckfsDx4/s1600-h/IMG_6883.JPG"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 214px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjip3TjhppHMAtdRp4NKNxSbpR77JyMsZHKc5rzgt5N9SciPQFnFhWAff0osVUyz2Z3gxdhx9rBiYgfLDvx7EoRFGqN6JOZQ7PP8u1al63zriI0vR5Z8YKqohTKVZ8k09lp2nzfckfsDx4/s320/IMG_6883.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5437068612591759394" border="0" /></a><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg_-dcRebS8S8RtD5hZeqZ1D6dVnroCsmmarE9QhK0tiuzMf6VaJMEBW9pZAdU-7LAtzpSvQ6e8AZbj2nuKc4DMmNNoxP77lSICNyfGxrwfbYau8CdpgO7c4dbu-wdFOUx7dbO3051-K3M/s1600-h/IMG_6871.JPG"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 214px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg_-dcRebS8S8RtD5hZeqZ1D6dVnroCsmmarE9QhK0tiuzMf6VaJMEBW9pZAdU-7LAtzpSvQ6e8AZbj2nuKc4DMmNNoxP77lSICNyfGxrwfbYau8CdpgO7c4dbu-wdFOUx7dbO3051-K3M/s320/IMG_6871.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5437068295107969474" border="0" /></a><br /><BR CLEAR=ALL>Friday, January 1st we hosted a workshop for the theater students from Wakefield high school. Due to the snow, Wake County closed all after school activities. Professor Craig Brandwynne, with Paul Orsett, Wakefield’s theater director, had arranged for the students to use our facility for the workshop and we were more than happy to do so.</P><P>The workshop was directed by Broadway actor, singer and dancer Terrance Mann.Terrance Mann has originated roles in major Broadway productions such as Rum Tum Tugger in Cats and Javert in Les Mis, among others. Craig Brandwynne took Mr. Mann on a tour of the school. Terrance was very impressed and was amazed that a college like this can not only offer the programs and the technology for students, but the students can also earn a Bachelors degree, said Craig. Terrance is on Broadway now in the new musical “The Adams Family” with Nathan Lane. When he is back in North Carolina, we will invite him to speak at one of our functions.<br /><BR CLEAR=ALL>Opportunities like this happen very often here at Living Arts College. Our professors are very well connected with their respective industries. Not only do they teach at the college, they also work in the industry<br /><BR CLEAR=ALL><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjAifaVEZHHvUkbjTyOwhNOKK7T8qI4fy0FOVBy6t_qtoktmnEyO0FsAhC1shhmJ7i-yB8YWKbKNkQ6rrEmYf8RiI4_-6Xr1vzPKikNwvp7vayoB6tFuTOQrUbqmpm3lUj-JhU7Z_wIvzE/s1600-h/IMG_6838.JPG"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 214px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjAifaVEZHHvUkbjTyOwhNOKK7T8qI4fy0FOVBy6t_qtoktmnEyO0FsAhC1shhmJ7i-yB8YWKbKNkQ6rrEmYf8RiI4_-6Xr1vzPKikNwvp7vayoB6tFuTOQrUbqmpm3lUj-JhU7Z_wIvzE/s320/IMG_6838.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5437068806403575314" border="0" /></a><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh4psQbI5-xNe6y54pbjiW693L18b_RbSg_hjw1Jde5NWZYubiSLlflw811Jnqk6LowwyKZBfBq5CtoCmtqi5wycqZ3Fz2UxTD7H-z6EvyL4DaSsBVsOqtwvbYpqxHp2KFvquvy9616bg8/s1600-h/IMG_6858.JPG"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 214px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh4psQbI5-xNe6y54pbjiW693L18b_RbSg_hjw1Jde5NWZYubiSLlflw811Jnqk6LowwyKZBfBq5CtoCmtqi5wycqZ3Fz2UxTD7H-z6EvyL4DaSsBVsOqtwvbYpqxHp2KFvquvy9616bg8/s320/IMG_6858.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5437069015207789042" border="0" /></a><BR CLEAR=ALL>We would like to thank Mr. Brandwynne and Mr. Orsett for arranging this amazing event. Roughly 25 students were glued to Mr. Mann as he listened to each one sing, offering suggestions and constructive criticism. He is a remarkable mentor and we loved hosting this event.<BR CLEAR=ALL><br />--------------------------<br />Debra A Hooper<br />Vice President/Director<br />School of Communication Arts<br />@ Digital CircusMy Creative Mentorhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06778145105183979375noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3487708463090831236.post-54895181780568400582009-12-09T11:53:00.015-05:002010-02-12T16:47:22.968-05:00LAC Students attend the AAF RDU Leadership Summit – Advertising Tunes up in Rough Times<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg7FEh0F9EvxhMuS7K7Ml3U-yh97YPox9cQ2syVWNzu2ffqtZFBTpoupGSbD9FkCYQJrPJwZWiaIu_DpFYyRaw4ZSfwB5jqtBH0g6uTSuAh7ipKhoyuSoAHr7wlA1eyf_jjKWDr5DY3H9s/s1600-h/DSC01598.jpg"><img style="MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 240px; FLOAT: left; HEIGHT: 320px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5413281514691808994" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg7FEh0F9EvxhMuS7K7Ml3U-yh97YPox9cQ2syVWNzu2ffqtZFBTpoupGSbD9FkCYQJrPJwZWiaIu_DpFYyRaw4ZSfwB5jqtBH0g6uTSuAh7ipKhoyuSoAHr7wlA1eyf_jjKWDr5DY3H9s/s320/DSC01598.jpg" /></a> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj4HoeQ7R7C_jL9XHDP-Mpx5gP-QzatcYeg3BW8MoxfWpFNFPY3nHraCGSAdTTZQYGbMX_PYSEtLKJJHa239ZvQs-JlwKWyEvgCgijLIYc3chJEk0Lka-BNIqQUiSCt5Cvr6dJwslZkgR4/s1600-h/DSC01581.jpg"><img style="MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 240px; FLOAT: left; HEIGHT: 320px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5413281745214808962" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj4HoeQ7R7C_jL9XHDP-Mpx5gP-QzatcYeg3BW8MoxfWpFNFPY3nHraCGSAdTTZQYGbMX_PYSEtLKJJHa239ZvQs-JlwKWyEvgCgijLIYc3chJEk0Lka-BNIqQUiSCt5Cvr6dJwslZkgR4/s320/DSC01581.jpg" /></a><BR CLEAR=ALL><br />Without question, the economy and current global events have caused us to re-examine the world we live in from several different aspects. Industry professionals from Ogilvy, Howard Merrell & Partners, McKinney, Capstrat and Craig Jackson & Partners bring to us the inside story on advertising discussing traditional media, recession, strategy, branding and understanding cultural trends held at the AAF RDU Leadership Summit on Wednesday, November 18. Living Arts College – School of Communication Arts joins in with 18 students to hear from top advertising executives in the triangle. The main presentation was filled with lively, relevant discussion on advertising. LAC Instructor, Vince Gardner and School Director, Debra Hooper asked very poignant questions about how these companies are differentiating and parsing the new social media landscape.<br /><BR CLEAR=ALL><br />“Newspapers are not dead, they are more customized.” - Kathy Pepper, Ogilvy<br />Is traditional media important given the major web trends in marketing and advertising? Kathy Pepper from Ogilvy discusses newspapers and their place in modern and digital media. Though newspapers appear to be a more primitive outlet for the news her opinion is it will remain, yet will be more customized.<br />Managing a recession in advertising requires strategy. Some key points the panel discussion board provided include: Investigate how you are investing; Acquire new accounts and tap into new industries; Build your business and reinvent your brand; Ensure clear communication and team morale. As for instance, are you sticking with the trends going “Green”? How does your target market consume media?<br />“Clients all want more for less.” - Donna Mercer, Howard Merrell & Partners<br />Clients will always want more for less in a struggling economy. Donna Mercer from Howard Merrell & Partners suggests diversifying a department to accommodate a Clients’ need and, in turn, business grows. You have a unique opportunity to get them to give you a try. Know your Client, and design your advertising to appeal to them.<br /><BR CLEAR=ALL><br />Simplifying complexity, a good reputation, innovations, strategy, marketing, teamwork and execution are all important aspects to consider when choosing an agency which is why branding is important as well as a diverse portfolio. Focus on all aspects of your business not just cash flow.<br />“The concept of “flat” organizational business structures and professionals being agile, flexible and versatile were other key points of discussion. The upcoming BA program in Interactive Media Arts is designed to meet the challenge of training students to be “business creative social marketers” in today’s ever-changing digital landscape! ” - Matthew Kelly – Assistant Director of Education<br />Now let’s talk about creative and media strategy for the recession! Mobile social marketing is not only a current and “big idea” trend it has had a great impact with corporations. Students entering into advertising should have working knowledge in digital media, good work ethics, and real world experience, write well and integrate this into every day life to stand out in the crowd.<br />“I thought the Summit was very interesting and informative. It was a great networking opportunity and a great chance for anyone looking to break into the industry.” - Holly Rowland, Current LAC Student<br />All presenters could not stress enough the importance of new professionals being digitally savvy and having a passion for their trade. Virtually most businesses can make it in a thriving economy, but only the best businesses make it during the tough ones. Success happens when we focus on managing our assets, ourselves, employees, clients as well as keeping up with the trends.<BR CLEAR=ALL><br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgbHu0ESOFPdb5BFwDR2LOZEj9iiJkr199Z2p10cABmJ6dS2oJgyoLDNBJWUqVNqSIjnFcum2bIA_xw3RbG9r0tsg5UC4BhkEbvJTG1FFR4Xo6S5O82C2KSd-G_EOIITUz0AHF9tytUnjs/s1600-h/DSC01588.jpg"><img style="MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 320px; FLOAT: left; HEIGHT: 240px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5413281696960947666" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgbHu0ESOFPdb5BFwDR2LOZEj9iiJkr199Z2p10cABmJ6dS2oJgyoLDNBJWUqVNqSIjnFcum2bIA_xw3RbG9r0tsg5UC4BhkEbvJTG1FFR4Xo6S5O82C2KSd-G_EOIITUz0AHF9tytUnjs/s320/DSC01588.jpg" /></a><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjsRO58DAH9MaNNAdhurKaEiZCjES1YpJq6NNkIzCHJ6QmzWsI3vypiJiRD8nGV66rtxXhB9OB8KazeVbNhryMbFLWPtr3SuFEd6sewSGorStnCZseOgXLHhmFQtazEZnGX1eWKEmjhWf8/s1600-h/Leadership+Summit+Group+Shot.jpg"><img style="MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 320px; FLOAT: left; HEIGHT: 240px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5413281626190215010" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjsRO58DAH9MaNNAdhurKaEiZCjES1YpJq6NNkIzCHJ6QmzWsI3vypiJiRD8nGV66rtxXhB9OB8KazeVbNhryMbFLWPtr3SuFEd6sewSGorStnCZseOgXLHhmFQtazEZnGX1eWKEmjhWf8/s320/Leadership+Summit+Group+Shot.jpg" /></a><br /><br /><BR CLEAR=ALL><br /><br />--------------------------<br />Debra A Hooper<br />Vice President/Director<br />School of Communication Arts<br />@ Digital CircusMy Creative Mentorhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06778145105183979375noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3487708463090831236.post-85576255854914891752009-12-09T11:52:00.009-05:002009-12-09T17:49:09.027-05:00LAC Graduates and Students Join Forces with Local Studio and Magazine<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg6AS0FTpfxJGtAKdPUjqK8qseaELzEzzhKmJt14e3zSxPV9svOesh9cKHn79vCe63u-GU0JYy-yrbln7FN_RprfKyUolfea_-ZeKqK-zXw_VINc1bn0ZBQwL8_PIf60UKkLfAXst4ns_8/s1600-h/CF_Logo.jpg"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 235px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg6AS0FTpfxJGtAKdPUjqK8qseaELzEzzhKmJt14e3zSxPV9svOesh9cKHn79vCe63u-GU0JYy-yrbln7FN_RprfKyUolfea_-ZeKqK-zXw_VINc1bn0ZBQwL8_PIf60UKkLfAXst4ns_8/s320/CF_Logo.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5413371228893052498" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><div>Living Arts College (LAC) is proud to announce that five graduates and students joined Creative Force Studios as they produce a brand new television show designed to spotlight local area nightlife.<br />Creative Force Studios in collaboration with Social the Magazine will premiere a new television program “Social in the City.” The first episode is set to air December 5 at 7:30 p.m. on CW22. The show highlights the trendiest “hot spots” offered in the Raleigh-Durham area. Interviews will be conducted with local and national celebrities, fine dining restaurants, upscale clubs and bars, along with the local “fashionistas” to demonstrate Raleigh-Durham’s marketability among the nations’ “hottest cities.”<br />The graduates and students of LAC, Eric Njoroge, Jessica Barfield, Billy Orlando, Blake Godfrey and Josh Baker joined the production crew as camera operators, production assistants, lighters, gaffers, etc. They will embark on a journey with the show’s host Donna Maria as they travel from one location to another aboard the “Social in the City” tour bus.<br />The graduates and students were on location with Creative Force Studios to start the production November 20.<br />For more information regarding future productions of “Social in the City” visit <a href="http://www.creativeforcestudios.com/">www.creativeforcestudios.com</a> or contact media partner, Social the Magazine at <a href="http://www.socialthemagazine.com/">www.socialthemagazine.com</a>. </div><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgzWypIDfH-twZnimwL0XklnfSfT8RfCkEOsqXHNz4GGFIcTNM-NzSO_gS6p7TMjL76jcTzAhZF73Xl3VXdSn_tuOeTcnM1vpD2E5arbuYn5da0fCLiUhqbjVmhY-X1g6tVSlkvIZpx2fk/s1600-h/Joshua+Baker.jpg"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; 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float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 200px; height: 150px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjcE2tTWmMqjtyPQWVQSvJ9wFNXRnMto-Yo0dTi4UXZdkO_T86Gu5cMCKeFIBT_RtowHkvDEqeP_KeaNPyC3HNn_QQHrob3eZ6yMr4xev41Xt2cYCUs4mtZzYhyphenhyphenmML3dwcYBTSS_gSbJgA/s200/Blake+Godfrey.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5413371323530495682" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><div>--------------------------<br />Debra A Hooper<br />Vice President/Director<br />School of Communication Arts<br />@ Digital Circus</div>My Creative Mentorhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06778145105183979375noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3487708463090831236.post-68350420610764758652009-12-09T11:51:00.008-05:002009-12-09T17:58:29.403-05:00Distinguished Advertising Creative to Deliver Graduation Address at Living Arts College<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgvGIVH62GMPK60IFTW02BARX8ahxqgK7H7gWfgY2_NTHmZxNEDgV0ctfrI_lm7D58Gkhc8dlk-2qNED3Sxx9sNgDKz6qf2qOi9ToZL-8ziDZc6WaPlPFN-LKrh4gDJwnDrr93mi6ym3nM/s1600-h/Michael+Winslow_sm_profile.jpg"><img style="MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 201px; FLOAT: left; HEIGHT: 214px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5413309121494784386" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgvGIVH62GMPK60IFTW02BARX8ahxqgK7H7gWfgY2_NTHmZxNEDgV0ctfrI_lm7D58Gkhc8dlk-2qNED3Sxx9sNgDKz6qf2qOi9ToZL-8ziDZc6WaPlPFN-LKrh4gDJwnDrr93mi6ym3nM/s320/Michael+Winslow_sm_profile.jpg" /></a><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjHkz2Ba-hFNlQADkOw7d1UgFc7TQTK0pxf9Pl_PIhbMjNfdvwlDTXuqAYzX11WggTPqTPjUSkyYgrR8nWwoALQl9I8EMo2AkleaQ_dGxsa4T3AsZGaJpBZP39XAsT0G6p8PLdHX9rvwD8/s1600-h/MichaelWinslow_sm.jpg"><img style="MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 320px; FLOAT: left; HEIGHT: 208px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5413307478615969570" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjHkz2Ba-hFNlQADkOw7d1UgFc7TQTK0pxf9Pl_PIhbMjNfdvwlDTXuqAYzX11WggTPqTPjUSkyYgrR8nWwoALQl9I8EMo2AkleaQ_dGxsa4T3AsZGaJpBZP39XAsT0G6p8PLdHX9rvwD8/s320/MichaelWinslow_sm.jpg" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br />Michael Winslow, Creative Director/Brand Visualizer will deliver the graduation address at Living Arts College’s fall commencement Thursday, December 17.<br />The ceremony will begin at 10:30 a.m. in the College’s Stars Theatre. Following the ceremony will be the viewing of graduate work and demo reels.<br />Mr. Winslow has been a Creative Director and Art Director for 30 years. He has won numerous national and international awards, including Gold and Silver Pencils from the One Show, Art Directors Club of New York Gold Medals, New York Film Festival Awards and the Steven E. Kelly Award for the best magazine campaign in an international competition. His work has been recognized by the One Show, CA Annuals, Clios, Graphis Magazine, ADWEEK, AD AGE and PRINT.<br />Mr. Winslow began his career at McKinney & Silver in Raleigh, NC as the agency emerged to become one of the early national and international powerhouses of creativity outside of New York. While at the agency, he helped build strong branding campaigns for North Carolina Travel and Tourism, Piedmont Airlines, Benihana, Royal Caribbean Cruise Lines, Fannie Mae and GoodMark Foods.<br />Mr. Winslow was a partner and Creative Director for Rockett Burkhead & Winslow (RBW) where he developed differentiating and successful brand stories for Duke, GSK, Volvo Trucks and CORT. During this time, RBW became the largest independent agency in the Southeast.<br />As an Art Director, Mr. Winslow was named one of the top 100 young people in advertising by AD AGE MAGAZINE, twice named to the ADWEEK All Creative Team and recognized for outstanding creative by the London International Awards.<br />Mr. Winslow is a graduate of East Carolina University, with a Bachelor of Fine Arts Degree.<br />Admission to this special session is by invitation to anyone interested in working in the design arena that might benefit from high level input. Families of the graduates of the School have an automatic invitation. Others may simply phone the School at 919.488.8504 to reserve an invitation.<br />Red Carpet Seminars feature some of the world’s leading professionals in filmmaking, digital imaging, audio production, game development and interior design. Seminars announced as schedules permit.<br /><br />--------------------------<br />Debra A Hooper<br />Vice President/Director<br />School of Communication Arts<br />@ Digital CircusMy Creative Mentorhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06778145105183979375noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3487708463090831236.post-50814270408194584842009-12-09T11:47:00.009-05:002009-12-09T18:01:07.796-05:00When Your Networking Gets Rusty<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEihIlUhbqn0EnDyv3jzxHz1kR41MEZ7eUY2krfxC3cvYC1R3d9nx-CcPyp1eCgyR05aOItfsPS574Nfc9ZvGEV8w89UGgi-kpisWkmI2T1pWBlYRm8Mhyphenhyphenht-KOXqrqeQduBTbKn6kShA-g/s1600-h/DSC01624.jpg"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEihIlUhbqn0EnDyv3jzxHz1kR41MEZ7eUY2krfxC3cvYC1R3d9nx-CcPyp1eCgyR05aOItfsPS574Nfc9ZvGEV8w89UGgi-kpisWkmI2T1pWBlYRm8Mhyphenhyphenht-KOXqrqeQduBTbKn6kShA-g/s320/DSC01624.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5413372516484758754" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><div>“If I didn’t go to LAC, I would have never had the opportunity to work on this project”, says Ryan Harmon. The pilot premier of The Rusty Bucket Kids Club: Adventure of the Magic Glasses Movie was held at Living Arts College (LAC.). Friends and family of the cast and crew, un-deterred by the rainy night, filled the Gallery to see the first post production viewing of John Demers’ TV pilot. Local actor and producer, John Demers, graciously addressed an audience of cast and crew for the experience of working on this project with them. “It takes a great amount of talent, time and dedication to bring such a vision to the big screen and I couldn’t help but be prideful as the credits rolled of how many LAC students are credited for their contributions to the film,” said Karen Hemphill, staff member at LAC.<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhcqLht_NVoKgXtWEz6b4htenUrSWsxEaAl4XQJHFNkGJtEUIi_XyOPA9_sSB58z61oWOKlQTfkh93LngNofY9yQ9XyN66w0_Q0Iwmh8Gg8xx74KzxZPdX9bouB_sbCNL-StEzlnAgWmV8/s1600-h/RBKC_movie_poster-low-res72_dpi_med.jpg"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 214px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhcqLht_NVoKgXtWEz6b4htenUrSWsxEaAl4XQJHFNkGJtEUIi_XyOPA9_sSB58z61oWOKlQTfkh93LngNofY9yQ9XyN66w0_Q0Iwmh8Gg8xx74KzxZPdX9bouB_sbCNL-StEzlnAgWmV8/s320/RBKC_movie_poster-low-res72_dpi_med.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5413372740803350002" border="0" /></a><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj4w40OE3ViGBaZJMvfdhPNs8e2teEESSMENXYie-BAy2zoSarXtUw9IvYcINWpJuo2aR9Wk5C3VIQRvbCT5oTryEx4gOjF6drcZWMch7nMSkiWVZDIxKmn_l4-b7h8E5D1exSz4vHi_Xg/s1600-h/POSTER-DESIGN---FINAL_Printable.jpg"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 214px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj4w40OE3ViGBaZJMvfdhPNs8e2teEESSMENXYie-BAy2zoSarXtUw9IvYcINWpJuo2aR9Wk5C3VIQRvbCT5oTryEx4gOjF6drcZWMch7nMSkiWVZDIxKmn_l4-b7h8E5D1exSz4vHi_Xg/s320/POSTER-DESIGN---FINAL_Printable.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5413372680032417202" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br />As mentors, we always encourage students to participate in events related to their industry. The Peak City Film Festival, located in Apex, is just such an event. Tickets for film were sold out for days and according to the website, a limited amount tickets were re-released for Friday night’s Feature Film “The Rusty Bucket Kids Club: Adventure of the Magic Glasses Movie”. Available tickets went for $50, twice the original price. “Sold Out” may have disappointed some, but our students can associate the press coverage project within their demo reel and resume.<br />The power of the network that extends from LAC once again can be exemplified by this event. Talking with student, Ryan Harmon, we revisit his path to opening night. Audio Instructor, Craig Brandwynne, understands the integral value of his network as a creative professional and demonstrates this understanding and its value to his students every day.<br />“JD, producer John Demers, asked Craig if we would do the audio on his film. Craig extended the invitation to us (his students.) I am a musician and songwriter scheduled to graduate next month with my degree in Audio. In August, I wrote The Last Ride, the ending song that plays while the credits roll. I played both banjo and guitar while G.W. Pierce sings. The Album debuted at the Peak City Film Festival and I will earn royalties too!” Ryan adds excitedly there at the end.<br />Ryan’s involvement didn’t end there and subsequently more students became involved with the project, Kord Chandler and David Pruitt to name a few. LAC students are credited for their contributions to location and post-production audio.<br />It is well understood that if you excel in class you will be recognized by the industry and opportunities will come to you. Who is in the Industry? Well, arguably we all are. The moment a student enrolls in the Audio program a students degree of separation from successful working individuals is reduced to the power of two maybe three. With hard working faculty pushing students to be the same, students can take great pride in how their names made it to the credits rolling before an audience on opening night. </div><br /><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEicDqxLXJB1HElI1trnaurVLrudk7_iZXgxIB-qs_EdKm8NgpiLGE7Pc0tfbdaCCmup1F5O_0abPo6tesrEPr7z2N8uizNEqaUp2h6V5i4esNSIl0IFxTGjEdguMBDrc9tddVietTakjAo/s1600-h/DSC01620.jpg"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEicDqxLXJB1HElI1trnaurVLrudk7_iZXgxIB-qs_EdKm8NgpiLGE7Pc0tfbdaCCmup1F5O_0abPo6tesrEPr7z2N8uizNEqaUp2h6V5i4esNSIl0IFxTGjEdguMBDrc9tddVietTakjAo/s320/DSC01620.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5413373424411065282" border="0" /></a><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiKjGLyWGkQLjRvUU6PMp7eVou6JD_6oiHQOcSdu1cg8XzFpfU2ith_pBpNGEX9y0ASB_xlqQf9yQqJamQfSrUUrbj0Wn0vuQwno5TT8h842UU0vwlrKDzSW34tkSwGA-s5LhQUrYVeNxk/s1600-h/DSC01615.jpg"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 240px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiKjGLyWGkQLjRvUU6PMp7eVou6JD_6oiHQOcSdu1cg8XzFpfU2ith_pBpNGEX9y0ASB_xlqQf9yQqJamQfSrUUrbj0Wn0vuQwno5TT8h842UU0vwlrKDzSW34tkSwGA-s5LhQUrYVeNxk/s320/DSC01615.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5413373352755086306" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><div> </div><br /><div>--------------------------<br />Debra A Hooper<br />Vice President/Director<br />School of Communication Arts<br />@ Digital Circus</div>My Creative Mentorhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06778145105183979375noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3487708463090831236.post-76153088211355572162009-11-13T08:45:00.020-05:002009-11-17T17:28:34.479-05:00Lights! Animation! Passion!<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiV1430ptgS0WrQhQ6bmxXuWgcZEaLooDZSQmW_N9_sC_ERgy3sWBX1OKMVWhGjSh40cGvJw1w8G-fB-CShawHL9P3YRXX4KGFEnN8mz-8KOEto5Z-rrHMKtHEsDQWhuFbd4lLhc1FO_Ss/s1600/IMG_4091_SMALL.jpg"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 214px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiV1430ptgS0WrQhQ6bmxXuWgcZEaLooDZSQmW_N9_sC_ERgy3sWBX1OKMVWhGjSh40cGvJw1w8G-fB-CShawHL9P3YRXX4KGFEnN8mz-8KOEto5Z-rrHMKtHEsDQWhuFbd4lLhc1FO_Ss/s320/IMG_4091_SMALL.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5405201656130240018" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><br /><br /><br /></span><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br />Former executive of Disney and Pixar’s Animation Studios, Doug Nichols, made the stage at Living Arts College (LAC) presenting, “What Studios Want: Getting in and Staying Ahead.” Mr. Nichols has over 20 years of experience working in the animation film industry and has managed both Pixar Entertainment Studios and Disney staff.<br /><br />Students welcomed Mr. Nichols with open arms as he provided insight into the working world of digital animation as a highly rewarding and competitive field. He expressed the importance of making a great impact, as a talented animator is not all it takes to succeed in the entertainment industry. If animation films such as “Finding Nemo”, “Up”, “Mulan” and “Fantasia 2000” ring a bell, then one could only imagine his passion. He is admired in the entertainment industry as a production professional that has contributed his knowledge and expertise on what studios look for in an artist.<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh1POiILh_asXLz-z4Wp-dy3nuVaIDvDOMQIpxzYwyTpnYo-nQfk1Wf21iR2HEpLbl1cA7eigfg65wEB4jmQDmKJ8VqWE49-KMjmn4g0sVQK71UcZ7kInAs9PucPN9O-ZOddZPvaUU1aaw/s1600/IMG_4062_SMALL.jpg"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 214px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh1POiILh_asXLz-z4Wp-dy3nuVaIDvDOMQIpxzYwyTpnYo-nQfk1Wf21iR2HEpLbl1cA7eigfg65wEB4jmQDmKJ8VqWE49-KMjmn4g0sVQK71UcZ7kInAs9PucPN9O-ZOddZPvaUU1aaw/s320/IMG_4062_SMALL.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5405202225257788418" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br />“Your name, exceptional work and interaction with people will never go unrecognized”<br /><br />- Doug Nichols<br /><br />Being talented alone is not all it takes to make a great impression with an employer. Teamwork, relationship building and maintaining a good name in the industry will do wonders in maintaining a career in a most highly competitive field. Mr. Nichols expressed the need for passion to strive and sustain a creative career in both animation and game design. When you have the passion working overtime doesn’t seem so bad, which calls for the saying, “time flies when you are having fun.” How’s that for a career?<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEga8U3o5mPtb1pg46m21NEq7So2m2btyC0cZi0jsUR4XlWXrujGB-ovH5XBs7iq1YYX70XdjJfyHrqh5ksM4hs9Unk5bPwBgmpcYowCuQtI_LDinuV-GZlERCK91B1Wts1Slf5UCU8WCpQ/s1600/IMG_4039_SMALL.jpg"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 214px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEga8U3o5mPtb1pg46m21NEq7So2m2btyC0cZi0jsUR4XlWXrujGB-ovH5XBs7iq1YYX70XdjJfyHrqh5ksM4hs9Unk5bPwBgmpcYowCuQtI_LDinuV-GZlERCK91B1Wts1Slf5UCU8WCpQ/s320/IMG_4039_SMALL.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5405202764203707602" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br />“Find it, define it and execute!” – Doug Nichols<br /><br />As the discussion moved forward, Mr. Nichols covered the key points of success and how to get the job you want. Plan your career by creating goals, know your skill set and define it. Once you are skilled take it to the next level and execute your design. Animation is a talent driven business and “the best get the best” jobs so let your work speak for itself. Your reputation will follow you, respect your colleagues and partners, present your work with open critique and never burn any bridges. Setting goals will help execute the final result and land you a dream job.<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgoz_vvfC75vCdB5rjOKx-PQ-rgf_UWQ9JaDrXaVl1q7cBeh2VazPr8Cf7UJoARU5yd_fZDWHRNYwPbR-tukvt-rYH3HC6E4NaXA1yser_X4GzrO0gXl9Ru82TfKo7_4jlC3hAan6Vh9M0/s1600/IMG_3973_SMALL.jpg"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 214px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgoz_vvfC75vCdB5rjOKx-PQ-rgf_UWQ9JaDrXaVl1q7cBeh2VazPr8Cf7UJoARU5yd_fZDWHRNYwPbR-tukvt-rYH3HC6E4NaXA1yser_X4GzrO0gXl9Ru82TfKo7_4jlC3hAan6Vh9M0/s320/IMG_3973_SMALL.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5405201794395162674" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br />The presentation ended with a few final words of wisdom from the “guest of honor”.<br /><br />“The future of animation is very bright. While it is hard to predict where the industry will be in five or more years, one thing is certain, it will grow and there will definitely be more jobs.” – Doug Nichols<br />--------------------------<br />Debra A Hooper<br />Vice President/Director<br />School of Communication Arts<br />@ Digital CircusMy Creative Mentorhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06778145105183979375noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3487708463090831236.post-62760465892468278982009-09-21T15:19:00.013-04:002009-09-21T17:49:13.816-04:00A TRIP TO THE “BIG EASY” & SIGGRAPH 2009<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhFnyQ60cbmpfAS-AWdPdpcBFsO1wldT60mEDvfmGojykUQGb9t7dDm2RJA6UI7TdTfZc5Rk96GSsklxFMCBgFEewoQdZAxdpazvwCnq3u0LK4EJeus5ra13vPFDqg6nnKsydi5Urai4GI/s1600-h/6460_230864550429_855770429_8464426_7069989_n.jpg"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhFnyQ60cbmpfAS-AWdPdpcBFsO1wldT60mEDvfmGojykUQGb9t7dDm2RJA6UI7TdTfZc5Rk96GSsklxFMCBgFEewoQdZAxdpazvwCnq3u0LK4EJeus5ra13vPFDqg6nnKsydi5Urai4GI/s320/6460_230864550429_855770429_8464426_7069989_n.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5384040238044501138" border="0" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgYuH03LDFKgBeumiLmlM5aWdNdehGWqUgIOlwab1LtTg3I4BoMZ78DW26xi5SfBsFlTsqPMlMeyjJEC2nOzhJDpTtlWgmckM55otjBN0H-APszcAD-Y6V20U44KhhhmuJ3eZcrkRbkLqs/s1600-h/8117_723542492999_11813846_41025785_1897754_n.jpg"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgYuH03LDFKgBeumiLmlM5aWdNdehGWqUgIOlwab1LtTg3I4BoMZ78DW26xi5SfBsFlTsqPMlMeyjJEC2nOzhJDpTtlWgmckM55otjBN0H-APszcAD-Y6V20U44KhhhmuJ3eZcrkRbkLqs/s320/8117_723542492999_11813846_41025785_1897754_n.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5384040048936642578" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><span style=";font-family:arial;font-size:100%;" ><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br />New Orleans is known for its great food and music but this year the “Big Easy” had other<br />things on the menu. It was the home of the SIGGRAPH 2009 conference that Living Arts College students attended and enjoyed a feast of animation delights.<br /><br />The SIGGRAPH conference and exhibition is a five-day interdisciplinary educational experience and commercial exhibition that attracts hundreds of exhibitors from around the world. SIGGRAPH is widely recognized as the most prestigious forum for the publication of computer graphics research.<br /><br />“SIGGRAPH was a life-changing experience for me. I enjoyed my first flight, and the Big Easy was quiet an interesting town!” Amanda Conklin - student<br /><br />“SIGGRAPH, as always, is an amazing and knowledgeable experience. I would recommend it to anyone in Digital Animation or Digital Media. Anthonie Jones- student<br /><br />In addition to SIGGRAPH's leading-edge technical program, the conference's installations provide close-up views of the latest in digital art, emerging technologies, and hands-on opportunities for creative collaboration. The smaller venue made exhibitors and vendors more approachable, giving LAC students insights and networking opportunities.<br /><br />“I liked talking to the people inside the company…it gave you a chance to learn about what you want to learn from someone who actually worked on games and movies!” Jesse Howard- student<br /><br />“The professionals I spoke to were very inspirational.” Sasha Cheeks - student<br /><br />The conference is home to the international SIGGRAPH Computer Animation Festival, showcasing works from the world's most innovative and accomplished digital film and video creators. Content included outstanding achievements in time-based art, scientific visualization, visual effects, real-time graphics, and narrative shorts.<br /><br />“The overall global connections were overwhelming for me; I have never seen so many people from different countries in one location!” Clint Kernodle- student<br /><br />The trip’s biggest surprise was the winners of various contests given throughout the conference. Current student Erin Nakagaki won the “Navida Challenge” drawing contest. Alumni Lacy Brown won two preliminary rounds and placed second overall and Jasimin Motley placed second in two art competitions. The experiences the students had at SIGGRAPH and the networking events they attended will leave a lasting impression on them and jumpstart their careers.<br /><br />“…SIGGRAPH was a great experience and I’m gonna try to go every year from now on!” Michael Vitrano- student</span><span style="font-size:100%;"><br /></span><br />--------------------------<br />Debra A Hooper<br />Vice President/Director<br />School of Communication Arts<br />@ Digital CircusMy Creative Mentorhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06778145105183979375noreply@blogger.com0