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Ten of our twelve Visual Communications graduates walked in commencement this year under sunny, warm skies.
Special congratulations to Lisa Livingston (front center) for delivering the student commencement address on behalf of all Associate degree earners.
Each graduate’s cap was decorated with buttons from last week’s Portfolio Show.
We wish you the best of luck on the next phase of your lives. Keep in touch, and don’t forget to Command-S once in a while.
Thinking about studying graphic design, web design, or photography this fall? Now is the time to get started. We encourage you to attend one of our Overview Sessions for the new information about our two new degrees and our and transfer options. Instructors and students will be available to talk with you and answer your questions. For more information please contact VC Program Chair, Christine Linder at 503-399-6473 or email: christine.linder@chemeketa.edu.
Apply anytime! We have rolling deadlines and will review your portfolio after it is received. We will continue to accept applications until the program is full. We encourage you to apply early as space is not guaranteed. All students follow the same term by term course schedule the first year then decide on either graphic design or integrated media as a track for their degree. Students interested in both degrees or additional courses may take the program over three or more years.
All overviews are held in 4/279.
Our graduating student Portfolio Show is June 3rd, 2010 from 4:00 PM to 7:00 PM. The event will take place in Building 4/279. Come see the amazing work our students do, connect with faculty, staff, alumni, and individuals from the industry, and enjoy a light appetizer (or three).
Chemeketa’s Visual Communications Program offers some courses during the summer quarter in their graphics lab and in online classes. You do not need to be a Visual Communications student to enroll in these courses, but some classes do have prerequisites. All classes fill very quickly.
For more information about the Visual Communications program contact Christine Linder at 503.399.6473. Check the schedule timetable for additional information needed for registration.
This is an entry-level class for students with no previous experience in Photoshop. Introduces the concepts and techniques of scanning, digital imaging and image manipulation. Call 503-399-5070. Two credits.
On-Campus:
Julian Harkema, instructor. 9:30–11:50 Tuesdays and Thursdays. Bldg. 4, Rm. 296. 8 weeks.
Online:
Heidi Shamberger, instructor; 10 weeks; Photoshop CS3-4 required on your home computer.
Learn to get more from your digital camera and inkjet printer. This class will cover camera controls, exposure methods, basic color correction and composition. Previous computer experience is required. Three credits. 9:00-11:50 Mondays and Wednesdays. Bldg. 4, Rm. 278. 8 weeks.
This is an entry-level class for students with no previous experience in web design. It introduces the concepts and techniques of web design software. Two credits. PC or Mac acceptable. Dreamweaver CS3-4 required on your home computer. Heidi Shamberger, instructor.
Mark Lemhouse (2009) designed a recent box set release by the group Black Francis. Frank Black wrote and performed a new score to the 1920’s silent film The Golem, which is included in this five-dsic set. Lemhouse designed the unique package, and helped printed the 500 letter-pressed signature pages (pressed at a local letterpress museum). A making-of video, featuring Lemhouse, is posted on Black Francis’ YouTube channel.
We will soon have two degrees to offer our students: Graphic Design or Graphic Design with an option in Interactive Media (encompassing Web design, Flash animation, and digital video). We’ll have the new curriculum and application forms up soon.
Already applied for the program? No worries, we’ll help you transition to the new course of study. Can’t decide? Don’t have to. You’ll still apply to the Visual Communications Program and have the entire first year before needing to decide which path to follow. New information should be up by mid-March.
Call or email with any questions. We’re excited about the changes and look forward to sharing them with all of you.
Chemeketa’s Visual Communications Program continues to offer popular afternoon and evening classes in their graphics lab and in online classes. You do not need to be a Visual Communications student to enroll in these courses, but some classes do have prerequisites. All classes fill very quickly.
For more information about the Visual Communications program contact Christine Linder at 503.399.6473. Check the schedule timetable for additional information needed for registration. All courses listed meet for the full ten week term.
Take your photos to the next level. This is an entry-level class for students with no previous experience in Photoshop. Previous computer experience required.
Projects Include: Photo Restoration, Color Correction, Digital Illustration, Compositing, Type Effects. Instructor: Julian Harkema
Students will work with camcorders and computer-based editing software to produce their own personal mini-documentaries or narrative film projects in this entry-level course designed to explore video technology and professional production techniques. Advanced class will be offered in spring. All levels welcome. Instructor: Steve Cox
Learn. Create. Illustrate. At the heart of great design, there is illustrator. Learn how to use the vector illustration software Illustartor to create powerful graphics. Instructor: Carson Brown
In this era of new technology and many opinions about traditional film photography vs. digital, it may be a confusing choice. Consider this: digital photography is based on all of the techniques of traditional cameras, film and darkroom processing with the exception of replacing film with digital imaging. All of the training you experience and the techniques you learn will be a foundation for a better understanding of the emerging digital technology. Learn the many aspects of using cameras, exposing and processing film, making photographic prints, and preparing images for display. Learn composition, lighting, filters, flash and the use of accessories. Create a solid foundation for your photographic future!
Mondays and Wednesdays 10:00-12:50 pm, with instructor Marty Giovaninni
Mondays and Wednesdays 6:00-9:00 pm, with instructor Tom Carey
What does an organic based lifeform need for this class? The ability to draw and sketch, a good understanding of Illustrator of FreeHand and Photoshop, and a desire to upgrade and refine your non-robotic skills in the realm of creating digital illustration and concepts. Resistance is futile – sign up soon! Instructor: Von Glitschka
Explore the fine art of Photoshop with advanced techniques including combining images in layers to produce photo illustrations. You will work with your own photographs and graphics as you develop techniques to get beyond the basics and produce truly original work. Previous Photoshop experience required. Instructor: Wayne Knowles
VC is proud to present a Masters Photography Workshop with Mick Briscoe. Join Mick for one or both sessions as he demonstrates his advanced techniques in silver gelatin fiber-based printing. Limited to 12 students, $125 per session.
Evaluating negatives, understanding contrast, making work prints, modifying and crafting final prints in the darkroom.
Negative enhancements, advanced printing techniques; toning, spotting, mounting prints.
During summer of 2009, the we upgraded many of our software applications, allowing access by our students to the latest technologies while keeping us current with industry.
Our biggest upgrade was to move the latest version of the Adobe Creative Suite: CS4. This purchase upgraded six of our most-used applications (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, Dreamweaver, Flash, and Acrobat Pro) and provided one new application (Fireworks). The Creative Suite is our most important software suite, and we are pleased to continue to be on the cutting edge of the creative industry.
We also purchased upgrades to Apple’s Final Cut Express 4.0 for our digital video classes and Suitcase Fusion 2 for font management.
Finally, all of our lab iMacs were upgraded to Mac OS X 10.6 (aka Snow Leopard) in September.
VC also purchased a new, large-format printer for our digital photography students (Epson Stylus Pro 4880), as well as updated video and photography hardware.
All of these upgrades directly benefit the students by ensuring that Visual Communication graduates continue to enter the job market with the best and most-current skill set, better preparing them for today’s challenging job market.
If you would like information about the Visual Communication at Chemeketa, we invite you to attend an overview session. In these sessions, we talk about the program, show student work, provide information about the application process, and discuss transfer and career options. You will also be able to meet some of our faculty members and current program students.
The Summer overview dates are:
All sessions on campus in Building 4, room 279. Everyone is welcome and no reservations are required.
A packet of information is available online or on campus in Counseling and Career Services in Building 2.
September 15: 10 am–4 PM. SAME DAY ASSESSMENT AND PORTFOLIO REVIEW.
If there is space available in the program for fall, we will offer a day of instant approval. With your application materials in hand, complete a Student Advising and Recommendation (SAR) assessment with a counselor, attend a program overview, have your portfolio reviewed and get an answer all in one day. Download the application PDF at vc.chemeketa.edu.If you’re a new student, take the placement tests and bring the scores with you so you’re ready to talk. Your application should include the VC application, the SAR form, transcripts of any previous college work, the required essay, examples of your work and the portfolio assignment. Details are located here.
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