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Want more information on the Creative Center? Check out our website or like us on Facebook!
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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
May 1
Guest Speaker
@ 8:30am
Rich Claussen,
Bailey Lauerman
May 1
Tour of Phenomblue
@ 1:00pm
May 4
Alumni Q&A Panel
@ 1:00pm
May 8
Tour of Oriental Trading Company
@ 9:00am
May 15
Portfolio Judging
@ 11:00am - 5:00pm
May 18-22
Finals Week!
May 22
Last Day of Class!
May 25
Happy Memorial Day!
College Closed
June 6
Graduation
@ 10:30am
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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
are available for download on our website.
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On-Campus Interviews by Industry Professionals
The Creative Center prides itself in preparing students for the job search process, including resume creation, portfolio building, and, of course, interviewing. As a critical part of this training, second-year students are required to attend interviews presided by volunteers from the local design industry. These interviews are recorded, and then students are led through the recording and critiqued on their progress, providing vital information that will assist them in displaying a confident attitude when applying for employment.
Many thanks to the following volunteers who interviewed students:
Mark Carpenter, SKAR Advertising
Mike Duman, SKAR Advertising
Ed Hunt, Darkside Advertising
Thomas Kerr, Tom Kerr Creative
John McMillan, Vyral Marketing
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Q&A With Creative Entrepreneurs
The BFA students were able to question four business owners in the creative field to gather information on the pros and cons of starting and owning a creative business. Participants were, from left to right:
Joseph Frost, Frost Media Group
Robin Donovan, Bozell
Pat Ervin, Fountain Creek DezignWorks (formerly Ervin and Smith)
Ed Hunt, Darkside Advertising
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Time for Family and Friends to Bloviate!
Who doesn't like to brag about their kids or their friends? The Friends and Family Open House offers a yearly opportunity for all supporters to explore the achievements of their Creative Center attendees. What better way to gather material for competitive conversations at the local watering hole? Having the opportunity to see all this great work in person is icing on the cake.
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Featured Project: Responsive Websites
Anyone involved in web design or development knows that responsive websites are integral to ensuring that your website can be viewed on most any screen - computer, tablet, or phone. In the BFA class, students hone their responsive web skills and design not only functional, but beautiful websites that are accessible across all media.
Below are samples of responsive websites created by CC students:
Jessica Smolinski - graduate of Omaha Central HS in Omaha, NE
Kyle Theobald - graduate of Millard West HS in Omaha, NE
Breanna Bland - graduate of Millard South HS in Omaha, NE
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Graduate of the Month
Brandi Bothe
BFA '12
Graphic Design and Social Media Specialist at Millard Lumber in Omaha, NE
High School: Pierce HS in Pierce, NE
What does the company do? Millard Lumber provides basic building materials and home decor, as well as continually adding product lines and services that provide quality and efficiency on the job.
What does the graduate do?
I am responsible for ad creation, social media management, employee engagement events, website design and maintenance, among other things.
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From the Director
I can't believe the school year is almost over - only three more weeks for our students! For educators, here's to a summer season filled with lots of good preparation and professional development - and maybe some relaxation thrown in there, too. For graduates, here's to successful job hunting! And for creatives, here's to sunny days at your window as you work in one of the best industries on the planet :)
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 [email protected] 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. |
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