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October 17, 2007
Officers in Attendance: Christina Bailey (President), Michelle Amerine (Vice President), Johara Landhan (co Vice President), Robert Reid (Treasurer)
Faculty in Attendance: Tom Ogburn, Dolly Raines,
Tamala Leighfield
Members in Attendance: (Refer to sign-in sheet)
Outline of the Events of Meeting:
- Welcome
- Introduction of new officers (Individual officers did not introduce themselves. All introduced by Christina Bailey-President)
President Report
Approve the minutes – no minutes b/c no secretary last meeting
Introduction of Gene Furchgott – Johara
Thank you – open the floor for any questions
End of meeting
The meeting was called to order at 11:30 am by Christina Bailey (President),
The following announcements and events were made by Christina Bailey (president), and Robert Reid (Treasurer):
Applications & Money:
Applications and money for membership to VAA taken up from members by Christina and Robert
Treasury Help Reminder:
Robert Reid (Treasurer) mentions help that he will be needing for figuring out calculations of some figures the VAA is dealing with.
Logo Reminder:
Reminder by Christina Bailey (president) that there is a VAA Logo Competition at hand for the members to be aware of.
As a side note, Christina Bailey emphasized the importance of becoming an active member in the Visual Arts Association. Members were asked to support the organization because the VAA is only as good as its members. Tamala, Christina, Michelle, and Johara added their comments, each in turn.
Next Meeting:
There is to be a board meeting on Friday, October 19th. This meeting will include voting on the Logos resulting from the VAA Logo Competition.
The meeting was adjourned at 12:45 p.m.
March 29, 2007
Officers in Attendance: Erica Hood (President), Kerry Cutler (Secretary), Tabby Jenkins (Treasurer)
Faculty in Attendance: Tom Ogburn, Tamala Leighfield
Members in Attendance: Swan Richards, Rhonda Gratkowski, Cory Smalls
The meeting was called to order at 11:30 am by Erica Hood (President),
The following announcements were made by Erica Hood:
Spring Carnival
Wednesday, April 11, 10:30 a.m. – 1 p.m. outside between buildings 100 and 700. Come join the fun at the Spring Carnival. There will be booths, a cookout, a caricaturist, live music and lots more.
Books Are Fun
Monday and Tuesday, April 2 – 3, 9:30 a.m. – 3 p.m. in Bldg. 410 Lounge. An excellent selection of quality books at up to 70% off retail prices will be on sale.
Awards Day
Friday, May 4 at 10 a.m. in Building 410, Rooms 212 – 214. If you or someone you know will be receiving an award, this is the place to be. A reception will be held following the ceremony.
Officer Elections:
Erica described each officer’s duties and explained why it is important to run for office. In order to garner more participation, elections have been postponed until the fall. Students were encouraged to run for office.
Networking:
Erica and Tamala explained the importance of networking. Erica explained her strategy for remembering names. She emphasized small talk as a way to get to know people and encouraged students to look beyond their shyness and reach out to others. Tamala asked students to walk around the room and find three people that they had something in common with. Students mingled among each other meeting new people and renewing acquaintances.
As a side note, Tom Ogburn emphasized the importance of becoming an active member in the Visual Arts Association. Students were asked to support the organization because the VAA is only as good as its members. Tamala, Erica and Kerry added their comments, each in turn.
Next Meeting:
There will be no new meetings until fall. Fall meeting dates will be announced at a later date.
The meeting was adjourned at 12:15 p.m.
February 21, 2007
Officers in Attendance: Erica Hood (President), Jeremy McClelland (Vice President), Kerry Cutler (Secretary)
Faculty in Attendance: Evan Sheppard, Tom Ogburn, Sherri Brown, Tamala Leighfield
Members in Attendance: Dixie Fanning, Jim Stewart, Rhonda Gratkowski, Martha Rogers, Jeremy Hiott, Larry Filo,
Lorna Whetsell.
The meeting was called to order at 11:30 am by Erica Hood (President),
The following announcements were made by Kerry Cutler and Erica Hood:
Free Haircuts
March 14, 2007 – 11:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. in the Lounge in Bldg 410.
New Officer - VAA Elections
Elections will be held at the March meeting. Please plan to attend. If you think you have leadership skills, please consider running for an office.
50/50 Raffle
Helen Kennedy of Parsonage Point Apartments won the 50/50 raffle.
Creativity Workshop:
In lieu of a speaker, our annual Creativity Workshop was held. Students enjoyed two exercises which challenged their imagination and sparked creativity.
The first exercise was a drawing game. Students were broken up into groups of between 3 and 5 members. The groups choose a spokesperson who came up to the front of the room and choose an image. Next an artist from the group was chosen to illustrate it. Each member of the group could describe the object without telling what it was used for or any words that described its use. They could use texture words, shapes, colors, etc. The artist in turn could not ask any questions and could not reveal to the members of the group what he or she was illustrating. Once the exercise was complete, the group with the most accurate likeness was chosen and the artist was awarded a prize.
The second exercise involved found objects. Students were again broken up into small groups. Each group was given a bag with the same number and type of objects in it. The challenge was to see which group could create the longest self-supporting chain using any or all of the materials provided. The group with the longest continuous chain was awarded a prize.
Next Meeting:
Thursday, March 29, 2007 – 10:30 a.m. – 11:30 p.m.
The meeting was adjourned at 12:30 p.m.
January 23, 2007
Officers in Attendance: Erica Hood (President), Jeremy McClelland (Vice President), Tabby Jenkins (Treasurer),
Kerry Cutler (Secretary)
Faculty in Attendance: Evan Sheppard, Tom Ogburn, Sherri Brown, Tamala Leighton, and Jerri White
Members in Attendance: Lorna Whetsell, Dixie Fanning, Cory Smalls, Jim Stewart.
The meeting was called to order at 11:30 am by Erica Hood (President),
The following announcements were made by Kerry Cutler and Erica Hood:
AIGA Meeting for Spring 2007 – Columbia, SC
January 25, 2006 – 6 p.m. social, 7 p.m. lecture. Jill Bell is the guest speaker. We do not have a student affiliation with this group, but you can pay the student fee for attending. The fee is $10. The meeting will take place at the McMaster Building at USC
Charleston AdFed Meetings
The location for AdFed meetings has changes. They are now taking place at the American Theatre on King St. The meeting takes place from 5:30 p.m. until 7:00 p.m.
ADDY Awards Gala
Saturday, February 24, 2007, Charleston Place Hotel. Dress is black tie optional.
PRINT’s Regional Design Annual 2007
Call for Entries. You are invited to submit your work into PRINT’s Regional Design Annual 2007. All winning entries will be organized by region and featured in the Regional Design Annual, PRINT’s November/December 2007 issue – the only comprehensive survey of graphic design in the country. The deadline is March 1, 2007. For more information log on to: http://www.fwpubs.com/.
Charleston’s Premier Big Band
Friday, February 9, 2007 – 7:30 p.m. – 10:00 p.m. Hear the sounds of Big Band featuring Nancy Clayton. The event takes place in Bldg. 920. Emcee is Kenneth Kitchen. Refreshments will be served. Limited free tickets available in the Student Activities office. Proper attired required. For more information call: 843-574-6012.
New Officer - VAA Elections
Please congratulate Jeremy McClelland who has joined us as Vice President. Elections will be held at the March meeting. Please plan to attend. If you think you have leadership skills, please consider running for an office.
50/50 Raffle
Members should pick up their tickets from Tamala Leighfield in the Visual Arts Department office. The drawing will be held at the February 21, 2007 meeting. Those who have tickets are encouraged to sell them. All money should be turned in to Tamala.
Guest Speaker:
Steven Stegelin, Technical Illustrator/Writer, City Paper
Steven graduated from Northern Kentucky University with a major in psychology and a minor in English after transferring from the Graphic Design track at University of Cincinnati. After graduation, he worked at a small graphic design firm and had a short-lived stint as a comic book creator with the small-press independent comic “Boondoggle” in the mid-to-late 90’s. Steven became a technical illustrator and later a technical writer. Today Steven works as the staff cartoonist for the Charleston City Paper and a freelance illustrator for various others, including the College of Charleston.
Steven has been working with the Charleston City Paper doing illustrations for their Daily Blotter as well as other editorial illustrations for several years. He has been drawing all his life and is especially fond of his high school and college years as an artist. While at University of Cincinnati he created a comic strip that won a Best of State award. Steven has worked in a variety of positions including prepress and technical illustration though he now works at Blackbaud as a technical writer.
Steven gave us three bits of wisdom that he feels are important to be a successful artist:
- Experience as much as possible. Remember that no knowledge is wasted, even if it seems unimportant at the time.
- Network as often as possible. It is not always what you know but who you know that will get you the job.
- Have a “Plan B”. You need a back up plan in case things don’t work out.
Steven urged students to seek out experience where they could. He asked us how we would identify ourselves. How we see ourselves is an important part of who we are. He stressed the importance of networking and adjusting with the times, encouraging students to keep up with all the changes in their various fields. Steven mentioned the importance of perseverance and determination. He urged students not to fear rejection. In the end, all combined experienced, both positive and negative will pay off.
Next Steven discussed the technical side of the illustration field. He talked about the creative process and what working under a deadline is like. He encouraged students to choose a medium they are comfortable with and to stick with it. Students should not be afraid to experiment. Portfolios should be focused on sequential art that shows a student’s story telling ability. Steven said that students should not stress about having a creative block as that only makes things worse. He urged students to find something to take them mind off their work which will in turn release creative energy and get them moving again.
Lastly, Steven talked about the paradigm shift occurring in editorial illustration. Editorial art is moving to online venues. Overall, the market for editorial work is shrinking as is the market for comic book illustrators. He cautioned students on selling rights to their work to syndicated publishers as they could lose revenue.
Steven closed by encouraged students to keep moving forward. He brought his cartoon portfolio which students where able to review.
Next Meeting:
Wednesday, February 21, 2007 - 11:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
Thursday, March 29, 2007 – 10:30 a.m. – 11:30 p.m.
The meeting was adjourned at 12:30 p.m.
November 16, 2006
Officers in Attendance: Erica Hood (President), Jeremy McClelland (Vice President), Tabby Jenkins (Treasurer),
Kerry Cutler (Secretary)
Faculty in Attendance: Evan Sheppard, Tom Ogburn, Setsuko Lawson, Tamala Leighfield, Frank Morea and
Judith Wisniewski
Members in Attendance: Rhonda Gratkowski, Evan Miller The meeting was called to order at 11:30 am by Erica Hood (President),
The following announcements were made by Kerry Cutler and Erica Hood:
Holiday Crafts Fair
Wednesday, November 29, 2006, from 10:00 a.m. until 3:00 p.m. in the center of Building 920. Over 50 local crafters will be selling handmade gifts with a student’s budget in mind.
Holiday Drop-In
Saturday, December 2, 2006, from 1:00 p.m. – 3:30 p.m. in the Student Center. We’ll start off with Cupcake’s magic show, followed by real, live pony rides by Windsong Farm, Santa Claus, face painting by our Cosmetology students, balloons sculpturing clowns, paper hat-making, refreshments and McGruff the Crime Dog. This family event is sponsored by Student Activities. Students will be receiving invitations in the mail shortly.
Registration Volunteers
The College will need Registration volunteers again for January 3rd, 2007. Volunteers will receive a free TTC shirt and a service award certificate. This also counts as a service project for your club if two or more participate. Contact Ann Welty in Student Activities to sign up.
Guest Speaker:
Esther A. Kramer, Ph.D., Founder and President, South Carolina Institute of Art and Design
Esther Kramer holds a B.F.A. in Inter-Arts (Music, Art and Theatre) from the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee, an M.S. in Communication from the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater and a Ph. D. in Communication (Organizational) from Wayne State University. In the past eighteen years she has filled both faculty and administrative roles. Prior to her most recent position at the South Carolina Commission on Higher Education, she served as Associate Dean at the College for Creative Studies in Detroit, Michigan where she provided oversight for the bachelor's degree program, art and design curriculum development, the formulation of college policies and accreditation activity (NCA and NASAD). At Mercer University in Macon, Georgia, she served as Associate Dean and was responsible for providing oversight for activity related to the bachelor's degree programs at six campuses in central Georgia and in the Atlanta metro area. In her role as faculty member, she has taught a variety of Communication courses and held leadership positions on college committees at Highland Community College in Freeport Illinois, Columbia College in Columbia, South Carolina and at Mercer University.
Kramer's interest in forming an educational organization began with her graduate research into the founding narratives of several mid-western colleges. Her interest grew as she recognized a need for problem-solving skills among college students, technicians and professionals. While she acknowledges not everyone wishes to learn how to draw or feels a desire to paint, the purpose of the South Carolina Institute of Art and Design is focused on developing the creative inclinations and problem solving abilities in individuals from a variety of backgrounds. In her view, a college of art and design curriculum should inspire individuals to observe the natural world, learn about mechanical and technological possibilities and address human needs through innovation. Kramer believes that design education should address two important questions: "How can any of us more effectively deliver science and technology to meet the needs of everyone?" and "How can organizations remain agile in a changing marketplace?''' She invites you to attend a seminar or workshop, listen, participate and become inspired to change the world.
A few years ago, Esther realized that there were not programs in South Carolina for Industrial Design. Her diligent research uncovered a need for more industrial designers with technical as well as artistic skills. Esther discussions with employers made her realize that there is a tremendous shortage of Industrial Designers in South Carolina. One way to fill this need was to develop a program herself, thus the South Carolina Institute of Art and Design was born.
Ms. Kramer described Industrial Design and its impact on society. She stressed the need for designers to have artistic as well as technical skills. She sited kayak manufacturers as an example. South Carolina has one of the largest concentrations of kayak manufacturers in the country. These manufacturers are always in need of talented industrial designers hence the need for a school that offers this type of degree.
For all of the reasons above, Ms. Kramer is founding the South Carolina Institute of Art and Design. Some of the degrees Ms. Kramer hopes the school will offer will be 4 year degrees in Product Design, Marketing and Design Engineering, Product Design Engineering, Industrial Designer and Industrial Design Manager. Some of the 2 years degrees being considered are Design Drafters and Detail Designer.
In order to promote the school, Esther is building relationships with schools like USC and Clemson. Students and faculty seeking more information should contact Ms. Kramer at sciad@ss.rr.com or log on to her website at www.sciad.org.
Next Meeting:
The spring meeting schedule is as follows:
Tuesday, January 23, 2007 - 11:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
Wednesday, February 21, 2007 - 11:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
Thursday, March 29, 2007 – 10:30 a.m. – 11:30 p.m.
The meeting was adjourned at 12:30 p.m.
October 18, 2006
Officers in Attendance: Erica Hood (President), Kerry Cutler (Secretary), Tabby Jenkins (Treasurer)
Faculty in Attendance: Carla Holzer, Evan Sheppard, Tom Ogburn, Jerri White and Judith Wisniewski
Members in Attendance: Rhonda Gratkowski, Crystal Daniels, Heather Gallagher, Dixie Fanning, Danielle Hilligas
The meeting was called to order at 11:35 am by Erica Hood (President),
The following announcements were made by Erica Hood:
Community Activities Fair
Wednesday, October 25, 2006, from 9:30 a.m. until 12:00 p.m. in the Student Center Lounge, Bldg 410. Approximately 35 agencies will be there. This will be a great chance to discover the many volunteer opportunities available in the community. You will also learn about services available for you and your family. “Free stuff” will be plentiful. Please support this fair.
Books Are Fun
October 31 – November 1, 2006, from 9:30 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. in Bldg 410. This event is sponsored by the Student Nurses Association. In addition, this fair will be held at Palmer on Thursday, November 2, 2006, from 9:30 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. and is sponsored by the Black Student Association. Plan to do some holiday shopping as bargains are plentiful!
Bath and Body Fair
Monday, November 13, 2006, from 9:00 a.m. until 3:00 p.m. in the Student Center Lounge, Bldg 410. Our sponsor is the Student Accounting Association.
Erica also introduced our new Secretary (Kerry Cutler), and our new Treasurer (Tabby Jenkins).
Guest Speakers:
Julia Lynn of Julialynn Photography and ASMP
Rick Rhodes of Rick Rhodes Photography and ASMP
Erica introduced our speakers for this month’s meeting. Each speaker gave a brief speech on their background.
Julia Lynn’s photography reflects her love of the outdoors, meeting new people and storytelling. Her portfolio is built around a blend of conceptual people photography, location photography and documentary photography.
Originally from Roanoke, Virginia, Julia studied at the University of the South in Sewanee, Tennessee and then at the Portfolio Center in Atlanta, Georgia. She currently resides in Charleston, South Carolina working in the editorial, advertising and corporate markets. In addition to shooting, she serves on the board of the SC chapter of ASMP and teaches at the Charleston Center for Photography.
Rick Rhodes is a native Charlestonian. He graduated from The Southeast Center for Photographic Studies in Daytona Beach, Florida and Brooks Institute of Photography in Santa Barbara, California. After graduating Rick moved back to Charleston to begin his career as a professional photographer.
Rick has had his commercial photography studio in West Ashley since 1998. He enjoys using his 4x5 camera for architectural and landscape photography. Currently, Rick has two full time assistants who help with digital processing. He is a Past President of ASMP.
ASMP:
Attendees got a nice overview of the ASMP organization. ASMP stands for the American Society of Media Photographers. ASMP’s national headquarters is located in Philadelphia, PA. Founded in 1944, ASMP is the leading trade organization for photographers who photograph primarily for publication.
ASMP has three purposes:
- To protect and promote the interests of photographers whose work is for publication.
- To promote high professional standards and ethics.
- To cultivate friendship and mutual understanding among photographers.
ASMP is very active in the areas of copyright, better conditions for photographers, combating work-for-hire, and providing legal advocacy and lobbying. It promotes business education through seminars, White Papers, and publication of business books and forms. It has helped frame copyright legislation and Society representatives have often given testimony before Senate and Congressional committees in legal cases.
ASMP has over 5,000 members in 39 chapters nationwide.
Students can join ASMP for just $55. They need not pay the entire membership fee at one time as payment arrangements can be made. Membership benefits include the “Find A Photographer” database and the ASMP Professional Business Practices in Photography book. Students can also get insurance through the Society.
Julia and Rick both agree that ASMP membership is a must for any photographer. It is a great way to network. In addition, the website has numerous articles, copyright tutorials and a forum where members can ask questions or just talk with other creatives.
South Carolina has its own ASMP chapter but local photographers want to reactivate informal meetings in the Charleston area. This local chapter is working on get a website up. They also want to compile an assistant’s list to help photographers find qualified assistants.
Question and Answer:
Q. Students asked if they could tour Rick or Julia’s studios and watch them work.
A. Rick and Julia are both glad to give student tours but students should call first to make an appointment. Rick mentioned that his first assistant was a Trident grad. He is looking at starting an Internship for Trident Students. Evan Sheppard noted that this Internship will be part of a specific class type where students can earn college credit. Rick hopes to have the Internship Program up and running for the Spring 2007 Semester. Both Even and Rick agree that this will be a great way for students to get experience in a studio environment. In addition, Rick stressed the importance learning both film and digital photography.
Q. Students asked where our guests get their inspirations.
A. Rick is inspired by other photographers. He also finds inspiration when he completes a job and it comes out better than expected. Julia enjoys going to new places to find her inspiration. She says that getting away from the day-to-day clears her mind and allows her to see with fresh eyes.
Q. Students asked how to submit and copyright their work.
A. Images submitted to the U. S. Copyright Office are regarded as copyrighted from the moment they are postmarked. Rather than sell the actual image, most photographers sell rights to their images. They sell publications, companies and individuals the right to use images through a limited licensing system. Students were encouraged to research licensing and copyright. Rick and Julia suggested that students log on to some of the stock photography websites to get ideas for pricing. Some of the major stock photo publication companies include Corbis and Getty Images. The best way to get published is to establish a relationship with the publication you wish to be published in. One way to do this is to set up an appointment with the Art Director. Students should always find out who is in charge of selecting photos for a specific publication before submitting work. Sometimes a simple phone call will get the name of this individual.
Q. Students asked about the formula for pricing work.
A. Rick sets prices for his images via a software program called “Fotoqoute”. He simply plugs in the information he has and the software gives him a range of prices. He uses this information as a guide for setting fees.
Final thoughts:
Both Rick and Julia stressed the importance of networking, not just with other photographers, but within the community in general. How students present their work is critical. Their portfolio as well as the rest of their work must look neat and organized. The material should flow well. This makes for a more professional presentation. First impressions are very important so students should strive to make that impression their best.
Next Meeting:
November 13, 2006 from 10:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. Please note the time change. Our speaker will be Esther A. Kramer, Ph.D., founder and President of the South Carolina Institute of Art and Design.
The meeting was adjourned at 12:30 p.m.
September 12, 2006
Officers in Attendance: Erica Hood (President), LarryFilo (Vice President)
Faculty in Attendance: Evan Sheppard, Tom Ogburn, Jerri White, Frank Morea and Judith Wisniewski
Members in Attendance: Rhonda Gratkowski, Danielle Hilligas, Evan Miller, Shelley Richey, Martha Rogers
The meeting was called to order at 11:30 am by Erica Hood (President),
The following announcements were made by Erica Hood:
Bake Sale
Thursday, September 14th, 2006, in the Main Campus Breezeway.
A Women’s Retreat
Saturday, September 30, 2006, Bldg 410, Room 130. “A Women’s Retreat, Living A Whole Life: Enriched Mind, Body and Soul” is the ideal one day seminar for women who want to build self esteem and take charge of their lives. The even is free but registration is required. Contact Ann Welty in Student Services to register.
12th Annual Inshow Gala
Thursday, October 19, 2006, 6 p.m. – 9p.m., SC State Museum in Columbia. This event is sponsored by AIGA’s South Carolina Chapter and celebrates the best of design in South Carolina. Presentation of “The Howie” to the entry selected best of show as well as the special judges awards will be at 7:30 p.m. AIGA Members can attend this event free. The fee for non-member professionals is $40, for non-member students it is $20. RSVP’s should be sent to aigasc@sc.rr.com.
Guest Speaker:
Bob Wertz, President of AIGA’s South Carolina Chapter
AIGA:
Bob explained what AIGA is for students unfamiliar with the organization. AIGA stands for the American Institute of Graphic Arts. About AIGA
AIGA, the professional association for design, is committed to furthering excellence in design as a broadly-defined discipline, strategic tool for business and cultural force. AIGA is the place design professionals turn to first to exchange ideas and information, participate in critical analysis and research and advance education and ethical practice.
AIGA, the professional association for design, is committed to furthering excellence in design as a broadly-defined discipline, strategic tool for business and cultural force. AIGA is the place design professionals turn to first to exchange ideas and information, participate in critical analysis and research and advance education and ethical practice.
AIGA sets the national agenda for the role of design in its economic, social, political, cultural and creative contexts. AIGA is the oldest and largest membership association for professionals engaged in the discipline, practice and culture of designing. Founded as the American Institute of Graphic Arts in 1914 as a small, exclusive club, AIGA now represents more than 16,000 designers through national activities and local programs developed by 55 chapters and more than 150 student groups.
AIGA supports the interests of professionals, educators and students who are engaged in the process of designing, regardless of where they are in the arc of their careers. The disciplines represented in the profession range from book and type design through the traditional communication design disciplines to the newer disciplines of interaction design, experience design and motion graphics. In addition, AIGA supports the interests of those involved in designing from other disciplines, professions and business who share designers’ commitment to advancing understanding of the value of design.
AGIA – South Carolina Chapter:
Next Bob talked a bit about the South Carolina chapter. AIGA South Carolina was founded in September 2004 as AIGA's 49th chapter. AIGA brings in speakers and programs from all over the United States (and Canada) to inspire creatives from all over South Carolina.
AIGA SC members are professionals, teachers and students. In-house designers and agency art directors. Beginning designers and seasoned professionals. For more information on AIGA SC, email mailto:aigasc@sc.rr.com
Mission
Our goal is to stimulate, enhance and develop the graphic design profession and to embrace the other art fields. AIGA SC will serve as the heart for all areas of creativity.
InShow
InShow is AIGA SC's annual design competition. Started by the Columbia Communicating Arts Society, InShow is entering its 12th year. AIGA SC took over InShow in 2004.
Initially, InShow was created to highlight professional work in the Columbia area. In 2004, a student category was added and in 2005, the call for entries was extended to the entire state.
Cultural Exchange
AIGA SC is one of 54 AIGA chapters across the nation. Each December, we partner with another AIGA chapter and exchange materials - designs, projects and other items unique to our respective areas. At the culture exchange, we open the box from the partner chapter.
Past exchanges have been with the Honolulu and Las Vegas chapters. The 2006 exchange will be with Rhode Island.
Portfolio Review
Each spring, AIGA SC sponsors a portfolio review for students in South Carolina, giving them an opportunity to get feedback from local and national professionals.
12th Annual Inshow Gala:
Bob talked briefly about the Annual Inshow Gala. This is an annual competition to determine the best designers in South Carolina. Advertising agencies, corporate marketing departments or independent professionals such as designers, copywriters, illustrators and photographers and students in these fields are eligible for consideration. Entries must have been produced on or after September 12, 2005 and created by designers residing in the state of South Carolina. Bob encouraged students to enter the competition.
Bob brought literature hand outs for everyone. He also brought t-shirts which were given away during the questions and answer period. He stressed the importance of networking and encouraged students to join AIGA as a way to broaden their network of professional contact. Dues for students are $75 per year, but that is a fraction of the cost they would be for regular graphic design professionals.
Next Month’s Meeting:
Our October meeting will be held on October 18, 2006, from 11:30 a.m. until 12:30 p.m. in Building 500, room 106. The speakers will be Julia Lynn of Julialynn Photography and Rick Rhodes of Rick Rhodes Photography. Both are members of ASMP (the American Society of Media Photographers) and will be speaking about that organization as well as about their individual work.
The meeting was adjourned at 12:30 p.m.
July 20, 2006
Officers in Attendance: Erica Hood (Secretary)
Faculty in Attendance:
Members in Attendance: Rachel Segal, Tabby Jenkins, Heather Gallagher,
The meeting was called to order at 11:30 a.m. by Erica Hood (Secretary).
Resume Writing
The folks in Career and Employment Services shared some tips on resume writing and interviewing from their “Guide to Employment and Career Transition” booklet.
Resume Writing: Students were advised to tailor their resume to each job they apply for. Cover letters should accompany each resume and should be written with that company’s interests and job requirements in mind. Letters of recommendation can accompany some applications but are usually provided upon request. Students were asked to use common courtesy when approaching faculty or advisors for recommendation letters. They should always give the faculty member/advisor information regarding the job(s) they are applying for so that the recommendation letter can be written accordingly. Students should remember to give faculty/advisors ample time to get the letter written.
Visual artists should review their portfolios to make sure that their work is geared toward the job that they are applying for. It would not suit to present a portfolio geared toward advertising to an employer who is looking for an illustrator.
The importance of filling out applications neatly and correctly was emphasized. An application should be filled out completely even if the applicant is submitting a resume with the application.
Students were counseled on what to wear for an interview. First impressions are important so it is essential that students take into consideration the position they are applying for as well as the prospective company’s dress code. Information on a company’s dress code can usually be obtained via their Human Resources department. Students are encouraged to be neat, clean and appear polished. They should also be prepared by organizing their thoughts and data prior to the interview. Lastly they should be punctual and remember to allow plenty of time for traffic and parking. As a rule of thumb, it is advisable to arrive at least 15 minutes prior to the interview.
Students are encouraged to ask questions during the interview though not about salary or benefits. Usually a prospective employer will mentions these items during the interview process. Students should display confidence, speak clearly and positively. Smoking, chewing gum or telling jokes is prohibited. Children or friends should never accompany a student to an interview. Cell phones and pagers should be turned off or left in the car. Finally, excessive perfume, cologne or make-up should be avoided.
Students should always follow up several days after an interview. The type of communication most often used by the company could dictate how a student follows up. A thank you letter should be written and mailed immediately after the interview thanking the interviewer for their time and restating the student’s qualifications.
Students were referred to the booklet “Guide to Employment and Career Transition”. This booklet contains in-depth information on the topics discussed at today’s meeting. In addition, students were encouraged to contact Career and Employment Services for any additional help they might need. These services are free to registered students.
The meeting was adjourned at 12:30 p.m.
June 14, 2006
Officers in Attendance: Yolie Reyes (President), Erica Hood (Secretary), Bridgit Clark (Treasurer)
Faculty in Attendance: Tamala Leighfield
Members in Attendance: Martha Rogers, Chris Brown, Laurence Filo, Tabby Jenkins, Heather Gallagher, Jocelyn Jones,
Jeremy Hiott, Dian Woods
The meeting was called to order at 11:30 a.m. by Yolie Reyes (President).
Jasper Johns – American Master
The group watched an interesting film on South Carolina artist Jasper Johns. The information below is an overview of Johns’ career based on the PBS documentary.
In the late 1950's, Jasper Johns emerged as force in the American art scene. His richly worked paintings of maps, flags, and targets led the artistic community away from Abstract Expressionism toward a new emphasis on the concrete. Johns laid the groundwork for both Pop Art and Minimalism. Today, as his prints and paintings set record prices at auction, the meanings of his paintings, his imagery, and his changing style continue to be subjects of controversy.
Born and raised in Allendale, South Carolina, Jasper Johns grew up wanting to be an artist. "In the place where I was a child, there were no artists and there was no art, so I really didn't know what that meant," recounts Johns. "I think I thought it meant that I would be in a situation different from the one that I was in." He studied briefly at the University of South Carolina before moving to New York in the early fifties.
In New York, Johns met a number of other artists including the composer John Cage, the choreographer Merce Cunningham, and the painter Robert Rauschenberg. While working together creating window displays for Tiffany's, Johns and Raushenberg explored the New York art scene. After a visit to Philadelphia to see Marcel Duchamp's painting, The Large Glass (1915-23), Johns became very interested in his work. Duchamp had revolutionized the art world with his "readymades" — a series of found objects presented as finished works of art. This irreverence for the fixed attitudes toward what could be considered art was a substantial influence on Johns. Some time later, with Merce Cunningham, he created a performance based on the piece, entitled "Walkaround Time."
The modern art community was searching for new ideas to succeed the pure emotionality of the Abstract Expressionists. Johns' paintings of targets, maps, invited both the wrath and praise of critics. Johns' early work combined a serious concern for the craft of painting with an everyday, almost absurd, subject matter. The meaning of the painting could be found in the painting process itself. It was a new experience for gallery goers to find paintings solely of such things as flags and numbers. The simplicity and familiarity of the subject matter piqued viewer interest in both Johns' motivation and his process. Johns explains, "There may or may not be an idea, and the meaning may just be that the painting exists." One of the great influences on Johns was the writings of Austrian philosopher Ludwig Wittgenstein. In Wittgenstein's work Johns recognized both a concern for logic, and a desire to investigate the times when logic breaks down. It was through painting that Johns found his own process for trying to understand logic.
In 1958, gallery owner Leo Castelli visited Rauschenberg's studio and saw Johns' work for the first time. Castelli was so impressed with the 28-year-old painter's ability and inventiveness that he offered him a show on the spot. At that first exhibition, the Museum of Modern Art purchased three pieces, making it clear that at Johns was to become a major force in the art world. Thirty years later, his paintings sold for more than any living artist in history.
Johns' concern for process led him to printmaking. Often he would make counterpart prints to his paintings. He explains, "My experience of life is that it's very fragmented; certain kinds of things happen, and in another place, a different kind of thing occurs. I would like my work to have some vivid indication of those differences." For Johns, printmaking was a medium that encouraged experimentation through the ease with which it allowed for repeat endeavors. His innovations in screen printing, lithography, and etching have revolutionized the field.
In the 60s, while continuing his work with flags, numbers, targets, and maps, Johns began to introduce some of his early sculptural ideas into painting. While some of his early sculpture had used everyday objects such as paint brushes, beer cans, and light bulbs, these later works would incorporate them in collage. Collaboration was an important part in advancing Johns' own art, and he worked regularly with a number of artists including Robert Morris, Andy Warhol, and Bruce Naumann. In 1967, he met the poet Frank O'Hara and illustrated his book, In Memory of My Feelings.
In the seventies Johns met the writer Samuel Beckett and created a set of prints to accompany his text, Fizzles. These prints responded to the overwhelming and dense language of Beckett with a series of obscured and overlapping words. This work represented the beginnings of the more monotone work that Johns would do through out the seventies. By the 80s, Johns' work had changed again. Having once claimed to be unconcerned with emotions, Johns' later work shows a strong interest in painting autobiographically. For many, this more sentimental work seemed a betrayal of his earlier direction.
Over the past fifty years Johns has created a body of rich and complex work. His rigorous attention to the themes of popular imagery and abstraction has set the standards for American art. Constantly challenging the technical possibilities of printmaking, painting and sculpture, Johns laid the groundwork for a wide range of experimental artists. Today, he remains at the forefront of American art, with work represented in nearly every major museum collection.
The meeting was adjourned at 12:30 p.m.
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