Redesign the archway wrapper leading in to the Valencia Graphics department. The template is available in the Teacher Transfer takeout box under – Door Contest Folder. Submissions are to be turned in electronically to the drop box in the same folder.

Creator of the chosen design will recieve two Black and White print cards. One for Fall ‘08 and one for Spring ‘09, and four $10 Color Print Cards. No cash value and only useable at east or west campus graphics labs.

The American Lung Association is still in need of graphics and various other interns to help with their annual events:

Cars for the Cure <http://www.carsforthecure.com/> - Start of February
The Villages Airheads Joyride<http://www.airheadsjoyride.com/> - End of February
The Lung Challenge<http://www.thelungchallenge.com/>- March
Sing Your Lungs Out<http://www.singyourlungsout.org/> - May
Orlando Asthma Walk<http://www.orlandoasthmawalk.com/> - May
Membership Celebration - June
Ocala Asthma Walk<http://www.ocalaasthmawalk.com/> - October
The Apopka Spin - November
Climbing Heights for Lung Cancer <http://www.climbingforlungcancer.com/> - November
Breath of Life BT 5K<http://www.breathoflife5k.com/> - December

If you’re interested in interning with them, please contact:
Vanessa Dziedzic
Volunteer Coordinator
American Lung Association
407-425-5864
vdziedzic@lungfla.org
www.lungfla.org

Please be sure to congratulate Valencia Graphics Student, Daniel Rebman for being an international finalist in this year’s 10 Images for Ithica poster competition!!

(copied from their website: www.tenimages.org):

Our jury had quite a lot of work to do since the number of posters we received exceeded by far every previous year. We received as a whole 1900 posters from 1257 participants from 70 countries!

We would like to thank all those who sent their work and we look forward to welcome you in Ithaca on the 12th of July for the award ceremony and the opening of the two exhibitions for the ten winners and the 123 finalists as well as the poster exhibition “20 years to know” organised by Apeiron Photos

The competitions’ theme for 2008 was the “dream“. As a group, the posters constitute a multidimensional recording of what the word “dream” can mean to each one of us: a means of escape, a wish, an almost mathematical function, a processing machine for images and emotions, something inexplicable or absurd or even a product.

“Ten Images for Ithaca” is a poster competition. It began in 2002, by Fimios, Cultural Events of the Municipality of Ithaca, Greece, as an attempt to reinforce the cultural profile of the island, through the applied arts. Throughout the years, the competition has evolved to a whole group of events and exhibitions, so that, today, it is considered a point of interest for professionals, students and, generally, people that are interested in graphic arts. The contest’s main goal is not only to accent Ithaca as a meeting point for creative people from all over the planet, but, also, to help create ideas that promote the art of visual communication.

(this just in via email from the Create Awards):

So, too busy to enter the Create Awards this year, huh?

We understand.

Don’t want to disturb the much-needed quality time with your laptop and third cup of coffee. $125,000 in prizes is not THAT big of a deal, anyway. (Your lottery ticket this week DID have the winning numbers. For sure.)

And who knows? You might get lucky and find a free all-access conference pass to Create Chaos on the ground when you’re sneaking back in from lunch!

But, just saying… that IF there happens to be a glitch in the lottery this weekend, or someone on the subway snags the free pass you magically found on the street…you could always just enter the 2008 Create Awards to show off your work from the past year and get rewarded for your talent. The deadline for entries is June 27, so don’t waste another minute! The Create Awards could be great exposure for your already esteemed work.

CLICK HERE TO LEARN HOW TO ENTER!!

(For those of you who have already gotten your entries in, they look AMAZING! Keep ‘em coming, and best of luck!)

The Valencia Foundation offers a number of privately funded scholarships that are donated by organizations and individuals interested in supporting Valencia’s students.

Donor-Selected Foundation Scholarships
Most scholarship donors choose their scholars without direct input from Valencia based on their own application process, usually in March or April for the upcoming academic year. If the donor notifies Valencia of the application process, an announcement will be posted in the Valencia Source and the campus newsletters.

Some donors will ask Valencia for recommendations. Valencia staff will choose students to recommend based on the donor’s requirements and the Valencia Foundation Scholarship applications on file.

Valencia-Selected Foundation Scholarships
Some of the donors have asked Valencia’s Scholarship Committee to choose their scholar. The Committee will match the applicants with the scholarship criteria. Most of the scholarships have unique, special criteria such as graduation from a particular high school, or employment with a certain company. Additional preference will be given to students with financial need and a minimum GPA of 2.5. While good grades are important, the highest grades are usually not the first basis for selection. The Valencia Foundation Scholarship application must be submitted to the Answer Center no later than August 1, 2008 to be considered for the upcoming academic year. Late applications will be accepted and held in the event a new scholarship is created during the school year.

CLICK HERE TO DOWNLOAD THE INSTRUCTIONS AND PDF APPLICATION

Students Enrolled In Graphics Courses and Graphics Degree Majors Please Read:

There have been a few changes made to the Graphics curriculum this fall. These changes may be affecting what courses come up on a search for available Graphics courses and what courses atlas is permitting you to register for. The changes are:

1. GRA1149 Intro to Computers and Logical Thinking has been given a new course name and number. The new course name and number is DIG2100C Web Essentials. This new course will not show up on a course search if you are only searching for Graphics courses with a GRA prefix. The course content has not changed.

2. GRA1136 Digital Video and Sound has a new course number, DIG2030C. This new course will not show up on a course search if you are only searching for Graphics courses with a GRA prefix. The course name is the same. The course content has not changed.

3. GRA2131 Interactive Design I is now DIG2500C Fundamentals of Interactive Design. This new course will not show up on a course search if you are only searching for Graphics courses with a GRA prefix. The course content has not changed.

4. GRA2132C Interactive Design II has the same number, but the new course title is Advanced Interactive Design.

5. Many graphics courses now have the letter ‘C’ added to the end of the course number. You might encounter registration issues such as a “financial aid non-compliant course” email or prerequisite errors due to these simple course name and number changes. If you receive either of these messages, please contact Kristy Pennino (kpennino@valenciacc.edu) to receive instructions and assistance on how to solve these registration glitches.

Two days have been set for the Fall 2008 Mandatory Graphics Internship Orientation. In order to register for an internship this Fall, you MUST attend one of these two meetings:

• Wednesday, July 16th from 1 - 2pm; East Campus Open Lab
• Wednesday, September 3rd from 1 – 2pm; East Campus Open Lab

Who should attend?
Anyone planning to register for an Internship Summer 08
Anyone who just wants to learn more about the process

How do I register for an internship?

1. If you have already taken the prerequisite graphics courses (GRA21826 OR GRA2143) you need to fill out the Internship Application form on-line now at http://valenciacc.edu/ipo/default.asp
2. Select desired intern locations from the on-line database, submit a copy of your resumé and provide the internship office with a copy of your unofficial transcript printed from Atlas.
3. Attend the mandatory Graphics Orientation and bring with you the following: a. Copy of your unofficial transcript indicating that you have or are currently enrolled in the prerequisite course(s), and b. Copy of your personal resumé
4. Once you have been approved for an internship at the mandatory orientation, you will receive a Special Registration form to take to the Career Center. You must pay for the course at that time. There is no late fee.

ATTENDING THIS MANDATORY ORIENTATION IS THE ONLY WAY YOU CAN REGISTER FOR GRA 2942 - INTERNSHIP IN GRAPHICS. YOU CANNOT REGISTER THROUGH ATLAS REGISTRATION.

The Print Association of Florida has announced who the student winners of Florida Print Awards are for 2008. Valencia Graphics Students who have won awards this year are:

• Aaron Fischer
• Daissy Linares
• Darla Dietz
• Eddie Misicka
• Jennifer Johnson
• John Sousa
• Tanya Loranca

These students will have to attend the awards gala held in conjunction with the Florida Print Management Conference held each year to find out just exactly what awards they have won.

The Print Management Conference is the premier networking and educational event for the printing industry in Florida. Executives from over 100 member companies of the Printing Association of Florida will convene in Orlando to participate in social and educational programs culminating in the presentation of the coveted Florida Print Awards on Saturday night, August 9th at the Omni Orlando Resort at ChampionsGate.

For event information and to download their event brochure along with RSVP instructions, please visit their website: http://www.pafgraf.org/EventDetail.aspx?EventID=164.

Congratulations!!

Scholarships for the Fall 2008 and Spring 2009 semesters are available for currently enrolled Valencia Graphics students. All interested students should submit a portfolio (5 - 7 pieces) and a completed application to Kristy Pennino in room 1-213. Click here to download a printable PDF of the rules and scholarship application and to read the rules and regulations that apply.

The deadline to submit required materials is June 18th. All portfolios can then be picked up on June 20th.

To be considered, you must be seeking an AS Degree in Graphics at Valencia with at least two semesters left before graduating and be able to demonstrate financial need. You should also be in good academic standing (a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.0, a 3.0 GPA average for graphics and/or fine arts classes). You will also need to fill out a financial aid form if you have been chosen to receive a scholarship.

Questions regarding how to apply should be posted on this blog.