A&D Departmental Chapel

This Thursday, Dec 2nd, @ 11am is the final A&D Chapel of this semester. We will be meeting in the Art History Classroom (DM 141). All A&D majors are encouraged to attend, all ACU students are welcome to attend.

Artie is Back!

See this little elephant guy – you’ll need to keep an eye out for him. He’ll be hiding in a new location every day for the next 5 days. Find him and bring him to Kara in the A+D office (DM 142) to receive a prize – and might I add that the prizes are amped up this year! You never know where he might be hiding but he’ll always hide in a public space. Good luck!!

AIGA Museum Visit

The A&D chapter of the American Institute of Graphic Arts (AIGA) is taking a day trip to the Old Jail Art Center in Albany, TX! (You don’t have to be a member of AIGA to participate.) It’s about 30 minutes outside of Abilene. Visit the Old Jail House Art Center – get an art event credit AND dinner!

Dinner is on us! December 4th @ 2:00 pm – Old Jail House Art Center (201 S 2nd St, Albany, TX 76430). Please fill out this form to let us know you are interested: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSduloYRLO8_hbrvbEfIF98oqyGmboYV1fiABzmw7GrL8aGMSQ/viewform

Job Opportunity

Andrews Furniture is hiring! They’re needing to fill part-time and full-time spots and even paid internships. Experience virtually and/or real – both with pay. They are willing to work with crazy A+D schedules. See the image for more details.

First-Year Students One-on-One’s

Just needing to meet with 11 more first year students! I’m sending you an email today if you haven’t yet met with me for your 1-on-1 appointment. This is a requirement of all first-year students. Be sure to schedule your appointment for this week or next to remain in good standing with the department. Click on the blue “You Can Book Me” link YouCanBookMe and it will take you to my calendar to choose a time that works with both of our schedules. Thank you to those who have already scheduled an appointment!!

Art Event Credits

Don’t forget to complete your 6 art event credits for this semester. Here’s a link to info about this requirement from our blog: https://blogs.acu.edu/artanddesign/art-event-credits/. You should have already received a link to this document yesterday. We’ve created a list of all the art event credit opportunities that are available to you between now and the end of the semester. Check out this link for those opportunities: Art Events. This document has also been shared with you directly through Google docs.

Juried Art Competitions

2022 Intercollegiate Student Art Competition (ISAC)

Submissions are currently being accepted for the 2022 Intercollegiate Student Art Competition (ISAC)! See links below for the form and rules page and please share with your students ASAP! We are accepting graphic design in this year’s competition! Please also encourage your students to follow the ISAC Facebook page for updated rules and news.

*Hint hint! Either of these will satisfy your A+D juried art competition requirement!

Rules and Info Page: https://www.center-arts.com/isac2022

Online Form: https://forms.gle/wknHy3m8HjjNw8nSA

Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/IntercollegiateStudentArtCompetition

51st Annual Int’l Paperworks

See attachment included in this email for instructions and additional information.

Free ArtStation

ArtStation keeps it simple with a coupon code. Use the coupon code ACUPRO2YEARS and redeem the annual subscription here: https://www.artstation.com/subscribe/pro. The code can be used up to 300 times. The subscription lasts for 2 years and is valued at $119/year. You will need to put in a method of renewal payment for when the subscription expires. DO NOT share the code. Services like Honey (a plugin to web browsers) will attempt to share the code if you do not deactivate it or explicitly tell it to not share the code.

Snackin’ in the Lounge

We’re currently out of snacks in the student lounge. We hope to be replenishing the supply in the near future.

Printing Room

Please be sure that you are using the large format printer only for A+D projects and only if your print job can not be done on another printer in the building. A new printer has been added to the print room for all of your more traditional printing needs. The smaller printer in room 207 that keeps jamming has also been replaced. With the addition of these 2 printers, you should have better options for printing. Please send me an email or shoot me a text anytime you are having trouble with a printer so that we can keep everything in working order for you.

Blog & Student Handbook

…an answer to all of your A+D questions – a very important resource for all art majors. Click this link to go directly to the blog: acuartanddesign.com. Be sure to check out the Student Handbook under the Resources section of the blog. The link to the blog is also included in my signature in all emails that I send out. I will go over this blog in detail with all first year A+D students during our one-on-one appointments in September. (You’ll hear more about the one-on-one’s in a few weeks.)

Last but not Least…

We are here to support you in school and life. If you need anything at all, please, please, please talk to me or another A+D faculty member. We want you to be successful not only in your course work but in life as well. My office hours are typically 8am – 3:30pm – feel free to stop by anytime. If there’s anything we can help you with, please let us know!! Seriously!!

Please don’t hesitate to reach out – I can be reached at kara.taylor@acu.edu or 325-674-2085 (or 325-514-0635 for any time I’m not in the office).

A&D Departmental Chapel

Join us for the A+D chapel series Juxtaposition. This Thursday at 11 am one of our very own A+D students will be presenting at chapel – please come and support her. Chapel is held in the Art History room (DM 141). All A+D majors are encouraged to attend, all ACU students are welcome to attend.

First Year Students One-on-One’s

I’m still needing 20 first year students to make their 1-on-1 appointment. This is a requirement of all first-year students. Be sure to schedule your appointment for this week or next to remain in good standing with the department. Click on the blue “You Can Book Me” link YouCanBookMe and it will take you to my calendar to choose a time that works with both of our schedules. Thank you to those who have already scheduled an appointment.

Art Event Credits

Don’t forget to complete your 6 art event credits for this semester. Here’s a link to info about this requirement from our blog: https://blogs.acu.edu/artanddesign/art-event-credits/. You should have already received a link to this document yesterday. We’ve created a list of all the art event credit opportunities that are available to you between now and the end of the semester. Check out this link for those opportunities: Art Events. This document has also been shared with you directly through Google docs.

Safety Reminders

Using hazardous materials without safety precautions makes everyone sick. Please remember to use all materials and equipment safely and with appropriate safety gear as applicable.

A&D Bible Study

Art & Design Bible Study will meet this Sunday. Watch your email for further details.

A&D Friendsgiving

All A+D staff and students are invited to our first ever Potluck Friendsgiving on Wednesday, November 17 @ 3pm in the student lounge and Art History room (DM 141). We will be showing a classic Thanksgiving film and enjoy each other’s yummy treats. We hope you will join us! Students and staff are encouraged to bring your favorite snack or Thanksgiving dish to share. Food can be brought earlier in the day to store in the fridge until the time of the event. We will provide plates, napkins, eating utensils, and cups. Please bring your own serving utensils if possible.

Study Abroad Interest Survey

Complete the following questionnaire ASAP if you have not taken a study abroad trip (or if you have completed a trip and would like to participate in additional trips). Seniors graduating in December 2021 or May 2022 do not need to complete this survey if you are exempt from completing the study abroad requirement. The study abroad scholarship committee will be meeting this week to determine award amounts for the Spring 2022 New York trip.

**Study Abroad questionnaire: https://forms.gle/YDwvZMdkEowhDtEBA

We have informational meetings about scholarships every semester so be looking for emails if you are interested in attending. You may also direct questions to the A&D office. The following is the application Process:

1. Complete the ACU general scholarship application at: acu.academicworks.com
2. Complete the A&D Study Abroad Scholarship Application at: forms.gle/nSpDjctQowTuuKRE9

Deadline for Applications: November 8th. Late applications may be considered the following year. After the application deadline, a small committee of faculty will review the applications and schedule one-on-one meetings with a selected number of applicants. By mid-November, applicants should receive notice of final scholarship decisions.

Ethnos Culture Show

The International Students Association’s BIGGEST culture show of the year is on November 20, 2021. Tickets are on sale now. Several Art + Design students are in the show this year and would love your support in attending. Don’t delay – buy your tickets today! Use the QR code on the flyer to purchase your tickets.

Snackin’ in the Lounge

We’re currently out of snacks in the student lounge. We hope to be replenishing the supply in the near future.

Printing Room

Please be sure that you are using the large format printer only for A+D projects and only if your print job can not be done on another printer in the building. A new printer has been added to the print room for all of your more traditional printing needs. The smaller printer in room 207 that keeps jamming has also been replaced. With the addition of these 2 printers, you should have better options for printing. Please send me an email or shoot me a text anytime you are having trouble with a printer so that we can keep everything in working order for you.

Mask Reminder

Most Art+Design classes still have a mask requirement. Unless your professor instructs you otherwise, please assume that this is still the case. A number of spaces, such as the Art Office also have a mask requirement. Please pay attention to signage and if you are unsure, ask your professor.

Lockers

Lockers are available on the 2nd and 3rd floor for all students enrolled in art classes. If you would like a locker for storage of your supplies and projects, please come by the A+D office or send an email to kara.taylor@acu.edu to reserve one in your name. All unclaimed lockers will be emptied periodically throughout the year.

Blog and Student Handbook

…an answer to all of your A+D questions – a very important resource for all art majors. Click this link to go directly to the blog: acuartanddesign.com. Be sure to check out the Student Handbook under the Resources section of the blog. The link to the blog is also included in my signature in all emails that I send out. I will go over this blog in detail with all first year A+D students during our one-on-one appointments in September. (You’ll hear more about the one-on-one’s in a few weeks.)

Last but not Least…

We are here to support you in school and life. If you need anything at all, please, please, please talk to me or another A+D faculty member. We want you to be successful not only in your course work but in life as well. My office hours are typically 8am – 3:30pm – feel free to stop by anytime. If there’s anything we can help you with, please let us know!! Seriously!!

Please don’t hesitate to reach out – I can be reached at kara.taylor@acu.edu or 325-674-2085 (or 325-514-0635 for any time I’m not in the office).

Faculty Exhibition

The faculty art show opens this Friday with a reception from 5:30-7pm. The show will run through Tuesday, October 26th.

First-Year Students (Freshman) One-on-One’s

Sign ups for one-on-one appointments for all first year A+D students will begin later this week. Additional information will be sent out by tomorrow afternoon.

Videographer Job Opportunity

Below is an ad from the CEO from Right Hand Media (RHM). RHM is an agency-model business on campus that focuses on content and strategy development. They are currently hiring for a videographer. Click on the ad for additional information.

Printing Room

Please be sure that you are using the large format printer only for A+D projects and only if your print job can not be done on another printer in the building. A new printer has been added to the print room for all of your more traditional printing needs. The smaller printer in room 207 that keeps jamming has also been replaced. With the addition of these 2 printers, you should have better options for printing. Please send me an email or shoot me a text anytime you are having trouble with a printer so that we can keep everything in working order for you.

A&D Bible Study

There is no All A&D Bible Study this week.

Professional Development Opportunity

Register for event with this link: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfxmF2xDD-bs7NOhKkBiUIqAdw6bexLxjd06H26-z94odDg8Q/viewform?vc=0&c=0&w=1&flr=0

Mask Reminder

Most Art+Design classes still have a mask requirement. Unless your professor instructs you otherwise, please assume that this is still the case. A number of spaces, such as the Art Office also have a mask requirement. Please pay attention to signage and if you are unsure, ask your professor.

Lockers

Lockers are available on the 2nd and 3rd floor for all students enrolled in art classes. If you would like a locker for storage of your supplies and projects, please come by the A+D office or send an email to kara.taylor@acu.edu to reserve one in your name. All unclaimed lockers will be emptied periodically throughout the year.

Blog and Student Handbook

…an answer to all of your A+D questions – a very important resource for all art majors. Click this link to go directly to the blog: acuartanddesign.com. Be sure to check out the Student Handbook under the Resources section of the blog. The link to the blog is also included in my signature in all emails that I send out. I will go over this blog in detail with all first year A+D students during our one-on-one appointments in September. (You’ll hear more about the one-on-one’s in a few weeks.)

Last but not Least…

We are here to support you in school and life. If you need anything at all, please, please, please talk to me or another A+D faculty member. We want you to be successful not only in your course work but in life as well. My office hours are typically 8am – 3:30pm – feel free to stop by anytime. If there’s anything we can help you with, please let us know!! Seriously!!

Please don’t hesitate to reach out – I can be reached at kara.taylor@acu.edu or 325-674-2085 (or 325-514-0635 for any time I’m not in the office).

Homecoming Artists and Volunteers Needed

The Homecoming Committee is needing volunteers for the carnival and reunion tents. The main event that they’re needing volunteers for at the moment is the carnival, where volunteers will either be painting faces or working inflatables. Please use the link below to sign up to help. The deadline to sign up is this Friday, October 8th.

Sign up here: https://success.acu.edu/register/homecomingcarnival

Mask Reminder

Most Art+Design classes still have a mask requirement. Unless your professor instructs you otherwise, please assume that this is still the case. A number of spaces, such as the Art Office also have a mask requirement. Please pay attention to signage and if you are unsure, ask your professor.

A&D Departmental Chapel

Join us for the A+D chapel series Juxtaposition. We meet every Thursday at 11 am in the Shore Gallery. Different speakers will present each week. Trey Shirley will be presenting this week. All A+D majors are encouraged to attend, all ACU students are welcome to attend. See you tomorrow!

Printing Room

Good news! The large format printer is working again. Yay! Please be sure that you are using it only for A+D projects and only if your print job can not be done on another printer in the building. Next week a new printer will be added to the print room for all of your more traditional printing needs. And more good news…the smaller printer in room 207 will be replaced next week. With the addition of these 2 printers, you should have better options for printing. Please send me an email or shoot me a text anytime you are having trouble with a printer so that we can keep everything in working order for you.

A&D Bible Study

There is no All A+D Bible Study this week.

AIGA (American Institute of the Graphic Arts) Interest Meeting

All graphic design majors are welcome to join AIGA for an informational meeting and meet and greet —food is provided! Hope to see everyone there!

When: Tuesday, October 12th at 11:30

Where: the art history room (next to the main downstairs office)

Freshman One-on-One’s

First year students – be on the lookout for information on how to sign up for your one-on-one appointments. All first-year students are required to choose an appointment time. Additional information will be sent out later this week.

Lockers

Lockers are available on the 2nd and 3rd floor for all students enrolled in art classes. If you would like a locker for storage of your supplies and projects, please come by the A+D office or send an email to kara.taylor@acu.edu to reserve one in your name. All unclaimed lockers will be emptied periodically throughout the year.

Blog and Student Handbook

…an answer to all of your A+D questions – a very important resource for all art majors. Click this link to go directly to the blog: acuartanddesign.com. Be sure to check out the Student Handbook under the Resources section of the blog. The link to the blog is also included in my signature in all emails that I send out. I will go over this blog in detail with all first year A+D students during our one-on-one appointments in September. (You’ll hear more about the one-on-one’s in a few weeks.)

Last but not Least…

We are here to support you in school and life. If you need anything at all, please, please, please talk to me or another A+D faculty member. We want you to be successful not only in your course work but in life as well. My office hours are typically 8am – 3:30pm – feel free to stop by anytime. If there’s anything we can help you with, please let us know!! Seriously!!

Please don’t hesitate to reach out – I can be reached at kara.taylor@acu.edu or 325-674-2085 (or 325-514-0635 for any time I’m not in the office).