The Visual Communications Program at Chemeketa Community College

Visual Communications Program Summer Overview Sessions

wknowles — Tue, 24 Jun 2008 22:18:24 +0000

If you would like information about the Visual Communication at Chemeketa, we invite you to attend an overview session. We will 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.

Summer overview dates are:

Tuesday, August 12, 2008 (4:30-6 PM)
Tuesday, September 16, 2008 (10:00 AM-4 PM; includes same-day registration, portfolio review, and assessments)

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.

Spring 2008 Portfolio Show

wknowles — Wed, 02 Apr 2008 17:09:28 +0000

The Chemeketa Community College Visual Communications graduating student Portfolio Show is June 5th, 2008 from 4:00 PM to 7:00 PM. The event will take place in Building 4/279.

Spring Classes from the Visual Communications Program

wknowles — Mon, 31 Mar 2008 17:06:14 +0000

For more information about these or other classes in graphic design or computer graphics, contact Christine Linder at 503-399-6473, contact Wayne Knowles at wknowles@chemeketa.edu for information about online classes and digital photography. Check the schedule timetable for additional information needed for registration. All courses listed meet for the full ten-week term.

PHOTOSHOP I • VC130
OFFERED BOTH IN OUR MAC LAB AND ONLINE
This is an entry-level class for students with no previous experience in PhotoShop. It introduces the concepts and techniques of digital imaging and image manipulation. An advanced class will be offered spring term. Previous computer experience required. For the online section PC or Mac is acceptable and Photoshop CS2 or CS3 is required on your home computer.

PHOTOSHOP 2 • VC131
OFFERED BOTH IN OUR MAC LAB AND ONLINE
Refines and expands the concepts and techniques of photo manipulation with an emphasis on electronic media. Work with channels, masking, transparency and other advanced techniques. Prerequisite: VC130 or consent of instructor. For the online section PC or Mac is acceptable and PhotoShop CS2 or CS3 is required on your home computer.

DIGITAL VIDEO 2 • VC266
Students will continue their work with digital video to produce their own personal films and commercial projects using Final Cut Express. Green screen and compositing video techniques.

ADVANCED DIGITAL ILLUSTRATION • ART240
Work with Nike designer and illustrator Carson Brown to explore advanced digital techniques and challenges in illustration. ART239 or consent of instructor required.

GENERAL PHOTOGRAPHY • ART261
Learn the basics of film photography from both an aesthetic and technical point of view. Includes photography using black and white film plus darkroom training focused on film developing and print making. An adjustable 35mm camera required. Call 503-399-6263 for all questions about darkroom photography.

GENERAL PHOTOGRAPHY: DIGITAL • ART261D
Digital photography camera handling, editing, and printing of images for point and shoot camera users. Introduces important photographic themes and composition techniques for improved image making.

DIGITAL PHOTOGRAPHY • ART265
Get beyond point and shoot and study digital photography as a serious photographic medium. In depth coverage includes camera controls, exposure methods, color correction and composition. Previous computer experience is required. For additional information on course camera requirements visit:
http://www.cccvc.com/art265

INTERACTIVE MEDIA • VC241
Learn to create media projects using Flash as an authoring tool. Integration of images, video, text and interactivity are the focus. Students will create either a personal portfolio of work or an educational project.

Hot Winter Graphics Classes

wknowles — Mon, 24 Mar 2008 22:15:14 +0000

Chemeketa’s Visual Communications Program continues to offer popular afternoon and evening classes in their graphics lab and in online classes. Register on line or by phone. You do not need to be a Visual Communications student to enroll in these classes, but some do have prerequisites and all fill very quickly. The classes in our lab are on Macintosh platform. For more information about these or other classes in graphic design or computer graphics, contact Christine Linder at 503-399-6473, contact Wayne Knowles at wknowles@chemeketa.edu for information about online classes and digital photography. Check the schedule timetable for additional information needed for registration. All courses listed meet for the full ten-week term.

INTRO TO DIGITAL VIDEO • VC265 • 3 credits
Students will work with digital video to produce their own personal mini-documentaries in this entry-level course designed to explore new technology. Grant Huhn. Call 503-589-7816 for more information. 6:00–9:50 PM Tuesdays . Building 4/284

INTRO TO COMPUTER ILLUSTRATION • ART239 • 3 CREDITS
Wednesdays 6:00-9:50 PM • Katherine Warner • Building 4/296
Work with fresh from LA zany freelance illustrator Katherine Warner to learn the basics of digital illustration. Draw and scan original sketches, develop concepts and imagery, and explore digital techniques in a variety of exciting projects. Vector graphic software experience required. This course may be repeated for a total of six credits. Call 503-399-6473

PHOTO ILLUSTRATION • ART237 • 4 CREDITS
Mondays and Wednesdays 12:30–3:20 PM • Wayne Knowles • Building 4/284
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. wknowles@chemeketa.edu

WEB DESIGN 2 • VC238 • 4 CREDITS
Mondays and Wednesdays 3:30–5:20 PM • Peter Hoelter • Building 4/296
This course is a continuation in the web design series. Topics include cascading style sheets, interface design, and basic interactivity with scripting and forms. This hybrid class combines classroom with online instruction. Prerequisite: VC237 or consent of instructor. phoelter@chemeketa.edu

FLASH 1 • VC135 • 2 CREDITS
ONLINE • Wayne Knowles
Flash combines animation, sound and interactivity into rich, dynamic applications. Flash projects may be used on the web, CD’s, mobile devices or as standalone movies. This is an entry-level class for students with no previous experience in Flash. It introduces the concepts and techniques of working with drawing tools, creating symbols, keyframes and tweening, adding sound and adding interactivity. PC or Mac acceptable. Flash MX2004 or higher required on your home computer wknowles@chemeketa.edu

BEGINNING PHOTOSHOP • VC130 • 2 CREDITS • OFFERED BOTH IN OUR MAC LAB AND ONLINE!
Thursdays 6-9 PM • Julian Harkema • Building 4/296 •
ONLINE • Heidi Shamberger
This is an entry-level class for students with no previous experience in PhotoShop. It introduces the concepts and techniques of scanning, digital imaging and image manipulation. An advanced class will be offered spring term. For the online section PC or Mac is acceptable and PhotoShop CS2 or CS3 is required on your home computer. Call 503-399-5070

DIGITAL PHOTOGRAPHY • ART265 • 4 CREDITS
Tuesdays and Thursdays 1:30–4:20 • Wayne Knowles • Building 4/278
Get beyond point and shoot and study digital photography as a serious photographic medium. In depth coverage includes camera controls, exposure methods, color correction and composition. Previous computer experience is required. For additional information on course camera requirements visit http://www.cccvc.com/art265; wknowles@chemeketa.edu

GENERAL PHOTOGRAPHY • ART261 • 4 CREDITS
Mondays and Wednesdays 6:00–9:00 PM • Tom Carey • Building 4/278
Tuesdays and Thursdays 8:30-11:20 AM • Marty Giovannini • Building 4/278
Learn the basics of black and white photography from both an aesthetic and technical point of view. Includes darkroom work focused on film developing and making prints. An adjustable 35mm camera is required. Call 503-399-6263 for all questions about darkroom photography.

Graphic Design Employment Growth in Oregon

wknowles — Thu, 24 May 2007 23:00:39 +0000

According to the Oregon Employment Department, “among art and design occupations in Oregon, graphic designers are expected to add the most new jobs through 2014. Graphic designers, also known as graphic artists, possess a unique skill set that requires…”

Read the entire article here: Graphic Designers Face High Job Growth and Technological Change

Summer Photo Classes

wknowles — Tue, 24 Apr 2007 23:13:51 +0000

Digital or Darkroom? Exciting classes in both mediums offer great opportunities to explore photography this summer. You’ll have the opportunity to mix with both classes and share a joint project and critique. Think 35mm is the only way to go? Check out the dazzling digital prints. Think darkroom is dead? Check out the depth of the black and white prints.

General Photography ART261
Learn the basics of photography from both an aesthetic and technical point of view. Includes darkroom work in black-and-white film developing and making prints. 35mm camera required. Call 503-399-6263. Four credits. Marty Giovannini, instructor. 8:30 a.m.–12:00 p.m., Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, six weeks. Begins June 26. Bldg. 4, Rm. 279.

Digital Photography ART265
Get beyond your point and shoot and capture some serious images. Work in field, studio and on computer. Required for the Visual Communications Program. Digital SLR camera required. Call 503-399-6473. Four credits. Jon Demming, instructor. 8:30 a.m.–12:00 p.m., Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, six weeks. Begins June 26. Bldg. 4, Rm. 278.

Visual Communications: Getting Ready for Fall

wknowles — Tue, 24 Apr 2007 23:13:06 +0000

Thinking about studying graphic design this fall? Now is the time to get started. We encourage you to attend one of the overview sessions for complete program information and transfer options. Instructors and students will be available to talk with you and answer your questions. Pick up an application packet in Counseling and Career Services in Building 2, the Humanities and Communications Office in Building 5, room 264, or the Visual Communications program in Building 4, room 284. Information is also available online at www.cccvc.com. For more information please contact VC Program Chair, Christine Linder at 503-399-6473 or email: linc@chemeketa.edu.

2007 fall entry deadlines:
• Early summer application: Portfolios due June 11. Notification June 18
• Summer application: Portfolios due Aug. 17. Notification Aug. 27
• NEW: September 10. Instant feedback day. If there is space available in the program for fall, we will offer a day of instant approval. Have your application materials ready and get an assessment from counseling, attend an overview, have your portfolio reviewed and get an answer all in one day. Details will be available in the fall schedule and at www.cccvc.com later this summer. Fall classes begin September 24, 2007

Overview sessions:
May 22, June 18, Aug. 21
All overviews are held from 4:30 –6:00 pm in 4/279
This is your opportunity to view student work, tour the program, meet with instructors and students, walk through the application process, and have your questions answered.

Overview of Visual Communications Program

wknowles — Thu, 22 Feb 2007 20:09:18 +0000

If you are interested in more information about graphic design options at Chemeketa, we invite you to attend an overview session of the VC program. We will offer information about the program, show examples of student work, provide information about the application process and discuss transfer and career options.

Spring overview dates are Tuesdays April 24 and May 22, and Monday June 18, 2007. All sessions are scheduled from 4:30-6:00 pm on campus in building 4, room 279. Everyone is welcome and no reservations are required.

A packet of information is available on this page from the VC Application Packet link, or on campus in Counseling and Career Services in building 2. (please note that the dates for the overview sessions are incorrect in the application packet)

Graphics Summer Camp

wknowles — Mon, 12 Feb 2007 20:11:16 +0000

Looking Ahead to Summer - The Visual Communications program is offering an exciting and fast-paced four-day intensive workshop designed to introduce high school students to graphic design and computer graphics. Julian Harkema. Call 503-399-5070 for more information. June 25-28, 2007 9:00AM–3PM

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Annual Student Portfolio Advance Announcement

wknowles — Mon, 12 Feb 2007 20:10:12 +0000

The annual student portfolio show will be held Thursday June 8 from 4–7PM in Building 4, room 279. Interested prospective students are encouraged to attend.