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Want more information on the Creative Center? Check out our website
or like us on Facebook!
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Guest Speaker
Spotlight
 Alec Larsen - Programmer and Software Consultant with Agape Red -
Mr. Larsen gave tips and insights on what it's like to be a developer working with graphic designers. He also discussed many technical aspects
when coding for web development.
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Cierra Calfee Awarded Scholarship
Congratulations to Cierra Calfee, who earned the Richard Holland Advertising Scholarship worth $2,000. Cierra has now won this scholarship two years in a row.
Way to go!
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Alumni - Where are you?We want to stay in touch with our past graduates! If you, or a graduate you know, haven't received any information for a while, fill out the Alumni Update Form on our website.
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Dates to Remember
Graduation
Students, please be there at 9:30am. Ceremony will begin at 10:30am.
August 11 First Day of Class 2014-15 Year Begins
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Graduation 2014
The class of 2014 will graduate on June 7, 2014, at Lifegate Church, 749 Pinnacle Drive, Papillion, NE 68046.
Graduates must arrive by 9:30am 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 class pictures after the event; parents and friends are welcome to take pictures at that time as well. Graduation flyers are available for download on our website.
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Second and third-year students had the opportunity to have their portfolios critiqued by professionals during the Creative Center's Portfolio Review Night. Every year, designers all over the Omaha area and beyond converge to examine the new graduating class and assist them in making their portfolios as good as possible.
The Creative Center thanks the following professionals
for their expertise and generous donation of their valuable time:
Mark Ervin, Independent Contractor - Behance
Suzie Hartman, Flourish Design
Russell Messerley, Rogue
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Graduate's Portfolios Online
Before leaving the Creative Center, second and third-year students create a self-promotional website to showcase their work. These websites are hosted by the Creative Center after they graduate, to assist them in their job hunt. Below are some of the third-year sites; click on the name or image to see the website itself or click here to see more student sites.
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BFA Students tour Oriental Trading Company
BFA students had the opportunity to tour Oriental Trading Company (OTC) in the weeks before graduation. OTC hosted the class with tours of several departments, as well as presentations, goody bags, and prizes at the end of the day. Thank you to OTC for their generous donation of time and personnel!
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Graduate of the Month
Stephanie Bradley
BFA '07
Lead Artist at Midwest Impressions in Omaha, NE
High School: Fremont HS in Fremont, NE
What does the company do?
Midwest Impressions provides custom screen printed apparel, embroidery and promotional products for schools, businesses, teams and events. Virtually any item or garment you can think of, we can order and personalize. We also have a high school division which produces an annual catalog of custom designs for schools across the country.
What does the graduate do? In the art department, we create original designs and prepare that art for print, which is also done in-house. It's fun and rewarding to help our customers make a good impression with fun and original designs made just for them. I get to be creative every day, and I love that.
As lead artist, I work to increase the originality and technical skill of the art department. I do this by giving input and critique on in-progress designs, specifically designs being created for the high school catalog. I also teach advanced shading and separation techniques and give layout tips and tricks when applicable. I select finished designs for input in the catalog and work with the rest of the creative team to develop the look and feel.
One great thing about my work at Midwest Impressions is that every day is different. Some of my favorite projects have been working on a logo redesign, high school division branding, social media, and even a vehicle wrap.
Clients: We serve schools, businesses and organizations throughout the country.
Comments: We love being a part of the big events in our customer's lives, and we're dedicated to what we do. One of the biggest compliments is spotting someone wearing one of my designs long after the event has passed, or years after they graduated from the school we printed it for. That means they love their shirts. Or ... it's laundry day. But I prefer to think they loved it.
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From the Director
A special thank you to all the professionals who volunteered for Portfolio Review Night this year. We truly appreciate your time and effort, and our students benefit greatly from your input!
I hope everyone has a wonderful summer. Get lots of rest and relaxation in before school starts back up in just a couple months! If you are a high school senior, and you are considering a career in graphic design and advertising, call us to set up a time to interview and visit our campus. Fall classes for 2014 start on August 11.
Sincerely, Kim Guyer
Executive Director
Creative Center
10850 Emmet Street
Omaha, NE 68164
402-898-1000 x205
kim_g@creativecenter.edu
www.creativecenter.edu
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Do 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 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 85-2411.
Financial Aid is available to those who qualify. Gainful Employment information on the AOS and BFA degrees may be found online at www.creativecenter.edu/TCC10/twoyear.php and www.creativecenter.edu/TCC10/threeyear.php, respectively. |
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