MichelleK @ March 16, 2010
To anyone wanting to paint on the small models Theresa and I made, I left them in the drawing ro
om where we normally have class. If you want to work out a system like Molly and Blake where you take turns, photograph the work and move on, that could be a great way of working since there are only two models there right now. Also, gesso the back of the boards as well as the front to prevent warping.
thenewprogramme @ March 15, 2010
the portland ad federation is now accepting applications for their national-level internship program. see details below.
- Ten students will be chosen after an extensive application process
- Each student will spend two weeks in three different agencies; internship is six weeks in duration
- Two teams of five will compete to develop a campaign pitch for Tillamook Cheese
- Students with interests in writing, design, interactive, multimedia, production, strategy and account planning, public relations, and account management are encouraged to apply
APPLICATION PERIOD OPENS FEBRUARY 5, 2010 AND ENDS APRIL 15, 2010.
register online here.
Those accepted into the program will be notified by APRIL 30, 2010.
INTERNSHIP PERIOD RUNS JULY 2-AUG 13, 2010
a sampling of the portland studios involved:
KCAI Animation @
Congratulations to Mallory Dorn, KCAI Animation Junior, for being selected as a finalist in Sony Dreamworks,
How To Train Your Dragon Contest!She has won:
A trip to the World Premiere of How To Train Your Dragon in Los Angeles, CA for you and three guests
Round trip airfare for four
Hotel accommodations for four
An exclusive tour of the DreamWorks Studio and the ultimate VIP treatment
$600 spending money
Yay Mallory!
Keaton @ March 13, 2010
Based on final critique I learned that my colors are gross, and that my icon set does not cohesively tell the story I want it to.
What I Have LearnedI have learned to take an idea for a story that involves objects and a narrative, and turn it into a set of icons that visually communicates the idea.
Granted, I have many areas to work on before it communicates the idea well.
I have learned that while applying objects to a grid may make them cohesive, it may not make them visually interesting or have character. I came to a point where my icon set was pretty static and dull.
From this point I decided I wanted to give the objects a unifying mark that could be repeated throughout each to carry some cohesion and also to warp the form to give personality.
In critique I was told that the alarm clock looks like a timer. With that being said, I am going to drop the alarm clock because grapefruit and coffee signal morning enough on their own. I also realized that my phone is facing a different direction than any of the other icons, which brings down the cohesion.
