AIGA Meeting Recap

by Aubree Barnett | Oct 3, 2013 | AIGA | 0 Comments

Chelsey Tatum here!

Just wanted to recap last Thursday’s AIGA meeting for those of you that weren’t able to make it, as well as for those of you that wanted a little more information! We had a fun time discussing the design community of AIGA, answering questions and sharing our design journeys.

We talked about activities we might do throughout the semester as well as things we’ve done in the past.

If you’re interested in joining – it’s easy! click here – http://www.aiga.org/join/

Once on this page you can see the various levels of membership – most of us just do – $50 Contributor. (Benefits Below)

Keep in mind, we ask that you be a member before going on trips with the group. I’ve gotten this question before, for the few of you wondering – You don’t have to be a graphic design major to join, although, most of us will be!

• Our chapter is under the AUSTIN CHAPTER

This will allow you to have awesome VIP benefits a designer –

and looks great on your resume! ;)

• Full Member, Searchable Profile on AIGA.org – studios can find you to hire you

• Access to members-only content on AIGA.org – articles, blogs, big ideas, fellow designers

• Behance portfolio in AIGA network – just add a link and have more eyes on you & your work

• Access to Design Jobs listings – Awesome companies post here

• Discounts on events and competitions – Gotta love saving that money

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Check out the awesome agencies, studios & fun stops we’ve crashed along the way –

* McGarrahJesse | Austin – Met Karl Hebert – (Goldlunchbox – Dribbble) | http://www.mc-j.com/

Clients include – Central Market, Shiner Beer, Whataburger, Frost Bank, Sweet Leaf Ice Teas & more!

• Helms Workshop | Austin – Talked with Christian Helms himself – http://helmsworkshop.com/

Clients include – SXSW, Austin Beerworks, King Airways, We&Co, FarmersFare, Frank & more!

• Frank Restaurant | Walking distance from McGarrah Jesse – Christian Helms branded restaurant

• Torchys Tacos & Twisted Root – places we snagged dined together at between agencies – YUM!

• Cathedral of Junk | Austin – https://www.facebook.com/Cathedral.of.Junk

• Minute Man Press | Abilene – Talked with Leif Merck | Awesome shop for future print needs

Has an awesome letterpress printer – Get on Leif’s good side and he may let you use it.

• Me+You | Dallas – http://www.meplusyou.com/

Clients inclue – M&M, Pizza Hut, Diet Coke, Coca Cola, Pampered Chef, Dannon, Burt’s Bees & more!

• Foundry Collective | Dallas – Talked with Travis Ladue & Scott Hill | http://foundryco.com/

Clients Include – Emporium Pies, Williams Sonoma BBQ, The Mule, Pak Pao

• Fossil | Dallas – http://www.fossilgroup.com/careers/

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Your officers for the year are –

• Sarah Eaton – President

• Zach Guerra – Vice President

• Emily Pybus – PR & Marketing

• Chelsey Tatum – Secretary

I’d love to take any other questions you may have over the course of the semester!

In the mean time, we’re working hard to track down some awesome studios

to visit as well as food & fun for our next meeting!

Should be an awesome semester!

Encountering God in Uncertainty

by Blake Watts | Oct 2, 2013 | Art & Design Chapel | 0 Comments

Come to ACU Art & Design Chapel this Thursday, October 3rd at 11:00 AM in room DM141 to hear Brandon Young speak about Encountering God in Uncertainty.

Bill Frakes Pizza Talk

by Aubree Barnett | Oct 1, 2013 | Artist/Designer Guest Lectures | 0 Comments

This Wednesday, Bill Frakes will be giving a presentation geared towards developing and sharing a portfolio and will be guiding us through his creative process. You won’t want to miss it! Be there at 5:30 in DM141 for great conversation and free pizza.

Weekly Announcements 9/30/2013

by Aubree Barnett | Sep 30, 2013 | News & Announcements | 0 Comments

Bill Frakes – Photographer & Filmmaker

We’re delighted to announce that this week Sports Illustrated photographer Bill Frakes will be on campus. Bill has covered major sporting events around the world in a career that has spanned profound transitions in journalism and his own work first as a photographer and now also as a filmmaker. Bill recently served as a chair for the World Press Photo contest for sports photography in 2013 that made final selections from over 100,000 entries.

Schedule:

Oct 1 (Tues), 7:00 pm – Feature Presentation in Williams Performing Arts Center

Oct 2 (Wed), 5:30 pm – Portfolio Presentation with JMC/Art majors in Don Morris 141 pizza talk. This will be targeted more toward questions about developing and sharing a portfolio and his creative process.

A&D Departmental Chapel

Our chapel theme this semester is Encountering God. We are looking forward to hearing from Brandon Young. We will meet this Thursday, October 3rd at 11:00am in Room 141. See you there!

Spring and Summer Registration

Check the detailed email I sent out today about the process for setting up advising appointments and registration dates.

Sacred Spaces, Jack Maxwell

by Aubree Barnett | Sep 26, 2013 | Shore & Downtown Art Galleries | 0 Comments

Jack Maxwell’s show, Sacred Spaces impressed everyone who attended. Jack’s skill was beautiful to look at and we can only hope for more soon! Stop by the downtown ACU Gallery to see his beautiful works in person!