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PRN 2010
Dates to Remember  
May 16-20
Finals Week


May 20
Last Day of Class


May 30
Building Closed

Memorial Day Holiday

June 4
Graduatio
n!

June 6
Summer
Courses Begin


June 14
NOW Bus Tour

Tour will stop at
CC at 1pm


August 8
First Day of Class

2011-12 Year begins!

Summer Seminar
The 2011
Professional Development
Seminar Has Been Scheduled!
  

Topic:
Incorporating Advertising and Design Projects into High School Curriculum

Date: Friday,
June 24, 2011

Time: 9:00 - 4:00pm

Cost: $49.00
(includes continental breakfast and lunch)

Location: Creative Center, Omaha, NE

Website: www.creativecenter.
edu/seminar

� Open to high school art teachers and guidance counselors.
� Explore project options in multiple disciplines: illustration, typography, print design, web design, and multimedia.
� Listen to creative professionals explain their creative process.
� Collect ideas and inspirations to take back into the classroom with you.
� Learn how to help your students reach their goals both in and out of the classroom.

Graduation
Graduation 2011

The class of 2011 will graduate on June 4, 2011, at Lifegate Church at 156 and West Dodge Road.

Students must arrive by 9:30 for a walk-through and distribution of caps and gowns.

Doors open at 10:00 and the ceremony will begin at 10:30.

We will take pictures after the event; parents are welcome to take pictures at that time as well.

Graduation flyers have been distributed to all students. If you would like one emailed directly to you, please email Kim Guyer


Editor's Note:
In the April version of the eNewsletter, we reported that Chemistry Advertising was located in Lincoln, NE; Chemistry is located
in Omaha, and has
no plans of moving.

Our apologies to Chemistry!



Portfolio Review Night 2011

Creative Center's Portfolio Review Night Provides Insight and Clarity to Students

 
Every year, in April, Creative Portfolio Review Night 2011Center students and professionals from area design firms, agencies, and in-house departments converge on campus for Portfolio Review Night. Students planning to graduate from the AOS and BFA programs bring their portfolios and are able to receive current, relevant, and immediate critiques on their books. This year 26 professionals participated; we'd like to thank each and every one of them for volunteering their time and effort toward the betterment of our students!

Evan Blakley; Designer; BlueSpace Creative
Robert Bruce; Senior Product Designer; Oriental Trading Co.
Jim Buhrman; Designer; Bailey Lauerman & Associates
Carli Cominoli; Graphic Artist; Omaha's Henry Doorly Zoo
Neena Davis; Product Development Supervisor; Oriental Trading Co.
Ray Dotzler; President; Dotzler Creative Arts
Mike Duman; Creative Director; SKAR Advertising
Pat Ervin; President; Fountain Creek DezignWorks
Portfolio Review Night 2011Ginger Falldorf; Senior Graphic Designer; Sandhills Publishing
Tom Flaherty; Experience Designer; Phenomblue
Dan Greve; Interactive Designer; Bozell
Suzie Hartman; Owner; Flourish Design
Dan Hatfield; Creative Design Manager; Oriental Trading Co.
Mike Henderson; Associate Interactive Art Director;  Swanson Russell Associates
Eric Krelle; Senior Product Designer; Oriental Trading Co.
Gery Nible; Senior Product Designer; Oriental Trading Co.
Thor Rosenquist; Owner; Chemistry Advertising
Shawn Sass; Senior UX Web Designer; Oriental Trading Co.
Heather Schulte; Interactive Art Director; Ervin and Smith Advertising
Joe Sparano; Designer; Oxide Design Co.
Jimm Wagner; Director of Creative Operations; Phenomblue
Crystal Weakland; Graphic Designer; Omaha's Henry Doorly ZooPortfolio Review Night 2011
Jacob Wiechman; Founder/Designer; Jacob Wiechman Branding & Design
Clay Wiese; Art Director; Anderson Partners
Scott Winey; Creative Director/Principal;
BlueSpace Creative

Gary Withrow; Graphic Designer; Concierge Marketing, Inc.

 

District 9 ADDY Winners 

 
The Creative Center is very pleased to announce that we have eight District 9 ADDY winners!  Congratulations to the following students; and good luck at nationals!

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Gold ADDYs
Melisa Fales (Dairy Queen) - Hartley-Melvin-Sanborn HS, Harris, IA
Ryan Murphy (Mad Housewife) - Millard West HS, Omaha, NE

Silver ADDYs
Briana Buffum (Jack Daniel's) - Waverly HS, Waverly, NE
Brandon Spicer (Time Magazine) - Valley Center HS, Wichita, KS
Chelsey Shimon (Scheels) - Pocahontas Area HS, Pocahontas, IA
Melissa Garrett (Overland) - Denison HS, Denison, IA
Ryan Murphy (Kristen's Gourmet Cookies) - Millard West HS, Omaha, NE
Bailey Phillips (Honda CR-V) - Tina-Avalon HS, Tina, MO


Educator's Seminar Masthead

Art Teachers:
You're Invited to the Professional Development Seminar!


Friday, June 24, 2011, from 9am until 4pm.

Here's a great opportunity for high school art teachers to gain tips on incorporating Advertising & Design projects into high school curriculum. Visit www.creativecenter.edu/seminar to register.


Graduate
of the MonthKimmy Laposky

Kimmy Laposky, BFA '10
Graphic Designer at Godfather's Pizza, Inc. 
in Omaha, NE
www.godfathers.com

High School: Washington HS in Cherokee, IA

What does the company do? We are the national headquarters for the Godfather's Pizza brand. The marketing department ensures that our brand standards are being upheld by our franchise owners by making sure that each customer is given the true Godfather's Pizza experience.

What does the graduate do? I collaborate with our marketing team and franchise owners to design an array of projects ranging from boxtoppers and menuboards to brand development such as promotional logos, pizza box concepts, and gift cards.

Clients: Since we are an in-house graphics department for a specific brand, we create work for our franchises and internally for the office. We also have a partnership with Boys Town in order to help increase awareness of their efforts, we advertise their national hotline number on our pizza boxes.

Comments: Do it!



From the Director

Here at the Creative Center, we only have three weeks until the school year is over. I'm pretty sure that students and instructors alike are looking forward to a nice break from the craziness.

Art Teachers and Guidance Counselors, your school years are also coming to a close; be sure to register for our Professional Development seminar this summer. It's a great opportunity to gain tips on incorporating advertising and design projects into your curriculum!

For those of you in your senior year of high school, let us know if you are interested in pursuing a career in graphic design and advertising. Fall classes start on August 8, 2011.  

Sincerely,
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Kim Guyer
Executive Director
Creative Center
10850 Emmet Street  
Omaha, NE 68164
402-898-1000 x205
[email protected]
www.creativecenter.edu

 

Hall of FameDo you know someone who is interested in a career in art? Are you an art teacher or guidance counselor who would like to bring an art class to visit? Contact our Admissions department at 402-898-1000 or toll free at 888-898-1789 to make an appointment for a personal tour.

* The Creative Center is accredited by the Accrediting Commission of Career Schools and Colleges (ACCSC).
* The Creative Center is accredited by the Commissioner of Education under section 85-1619.
* The Creative Center is authorized to operate by the Nebraska Commissioner of Education under the provisions of Nebraska Revised Statute, Sections 85-1601 through 85-1658.
* The Creative Center is authorized to operate as a four-year college offering a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree by the Nebraska Coordinating Commission for Postsecondary Education under section 85-1105

Financial Aid is available to those who qualify.