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Guest Speaker Spotlight

Suzie Hartman - Owner of Flourish Design, Ms. Hartman spoke to BFA students about maximizing time management when working

from home. She also shared tips and tricks regarding freelance design and networking.

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.

Dates to Remember

February 3

All School Guest Speaker @ 1:00pm

James Patterson,

Black History Month

February 6

Guest Speaker

@ 1:00pm

David Moore and

Bruce Hartford, Bozell

February 13

Wear red or pink for Valentine's Day!

February 13

Guest Speaker

@ 1:00pm

Aaron Christensen, Ervin & Smith

February 16-17

Meet the Pros

All second-year and BFA students will meet at the Scott Conference Center both days.

February 20

Guest Speaker

@ 1:00pm

Mike Compton,

Renze Display

February 21

ADDY Banquet

Lincoln, NE

February 25

All School Guest Speaker @ 1:00pm

Micah Eldridge,

college counselor

March 1

Andy Arrants Scholarship Deadline

March 9-13

Midterm Week!

March 16-20

No Class

Spring Break

March 21

Spring Open House

11:00am - 2:00pm

March 27

Kansas City Tour

Second-Year

students only

March 30-31

On Campus Interviews

Second-Year

students only

Graduation 2015

The class of 2015

will graduate on

June 6, 2015, 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 will be available for download on our website shortly.

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Computer Day is Finally Here!

Setting up a new computer, installing software, and assuring that everything is working great takes time, but it's definitely time well spent! Design students know that a computer is the tool that will take them the furthest in this career field.

Returning first-year students were excited to receive their

brand-new-out-of-the-box laptops on January 12.

Technology has evolved to the point where much of the industry could not exist without computers. (Cue the shaking heads of those of us who remember Rubylith and registering separations by hand.) And, while these laptops look great, they look even better in the dark!

Featured Project: Theatrical Posters

Third-year students concentrate on campaigns through much of the year, and this assignment is no different. Students are charged with choosing a theatrical event (play, festival, musical, or circus) and designing a complete identity as well as print advertising for the event. Hand techniques are required to be combined with digital skills to create distinctive projects.

Below are samples of theatrical posters created by CC students:

Breanna Marsh (Sweeney Todd) - graduate of Millard South HS in

Omaha, NE

Cierra Calfee (Rumors) - graduate of Clarinda HS in Clarinda, IA

Kyle Theobald (Burningman) - graduate of Millard West HS in Omaha, NE

Adam Bialas (Warped Tour) - graduate of Fullerton HS in Fullerton, NE

Samantha Thomas (Bat Boy) - graduate of Bellevue East HS in

Bellevue, NE

Jessica Smolinski (Bonnaroo) - graduate of Central HS in Omaha, NE

Graduate of the Month

Cally Shepherd

BFA '03

Web Applications Developer at Gallup in Omaha, NE

www.gallup.com

High School:
Fremont-Mills HS in Tabor, IA

What does the company do? Gallup is best known for surveys and strengths management.

What does the graduate do?

I add and maintain CSS and HTML for Gallup websites. I also do email code for external marketing emails.

Comments: I have always wanted to work for Gallup. I spent 11 years polishing my skill set in order to be a valuable asset to The Gallup Corporation. I started small and worked my way up and all the hard work and all the dedication has finally paid off. If I could offer any advice to upcoming graduates, it would be to never give up and never settle for less. Set your goals and aim high. :-)

From the Director

Class is back in session, and the days are busy. And yet, is it just me or did January speed by rather quickly? Here's to a successful spring semester, and successful students to enhance it. (And here's to anticipating spring weather and playing outside!)

If you are considering a career in graphic design and advertising, call us today to set up a time to interview. Fall classes for 2015 start on August 10.

Sincerely,

Kim Guyer
Executive Director
Creative Center
10850 Emmet Street
Omaha, NE 68164
402-898-1000 x205
kim_g@creativecenter.edu
www.creativecenter.edu

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/TCC14/twoyear.php and www.creativecenter.edu/TCC14/threeyear.php, respectively.