Graphic Design History

Our graphic design history course is now as transferable 3-credit course. As a result of the change, the new course number will be GDS 102 (not GDS 131). This course will be offered in Spring 2010 on Fridays from 2-5pm. Unfortunately, students can not register for it yet (but it will be available in our online registration system soon). We’ll keep you posted.

Access Success Lecture Series

On Wednesday, November 4th from 1-2 p.m. in room C118 Parkland will begin the first of a series of lectures that will expose our students and staff to movers and shakers here in our own community.  The mystery speaker shown in the posters around campus is Rick Stevens, CEO of Horizon Hobby. Rick will pass along what he has learned in building a company from nothing to a successful enterprise that employs nearly 700 people and sells products in more than 50 countries around the world. Horizon Hobby offers a wide variety of job opportunities that many students might be interested in pursuing (and it is right here in Champaign!). This is a rare opportunity for students/faculty to have access to CEO of a large company.  Bring your questions and learn! If you attend the lecture you will be eligible to win a radio controlled truck or a radio controlled helicopter donated to Parkland from Horizon Hobby. This lecture is sponsored by the VP of Academic Services, Dean of Academic Services, and Dean of Career Programs.

Spring Class Registration

Continuing degree-seeking students have the privilege of priority registration for spring classes. Depending on the number of credit hours earned, you may reserve your spring classes  between November 3-6. Open registration starts November 9, so don’t delay as many classes fill quickly.

Graphic Designer Wanted

VE web design is seeking a graphic designer to join a firm that is passionately pursuing every opportunity to develop and service websites for businesses and organizations. VE was established in 2006 and currently has 7 team members. Computer experience needed: Photoshop CS3+, typing speed: 70WPM, 40+ per week, $10/hr ($1.50/hr raise after first 6 months). Resumes to Nathan Cruse, 804 E. Eastwood shopping Center, Suite 9, Mahomet IL, 61853.

C138 Open Lab Hours Update

Effective immediately, Friday’s open lab hours has been changed. The new Friday open lab hours are from 8am-2pm. The updated schedule is posted here: http://gds.parkland.edu/gds/studio/hours.html

John Jennings Presentation

U of I design professor and local graphic novel artist John Jennings will be a guest lecturer on October 29 at 10am in c138. All students are welcome to attend.

Seek Conference

Graphic design students are invited to participate in the upcoming Seek Conference in DeKalb, Illinois on Saturday, November 21, 2009. Featured keynote speakers include Massimo Vignelli and Jakob Trollback. Parkland College will provide a mini-bus (reservations are required). More info: gds.parkland.edu/seek

Book Show Exhibition

The University of Illinois Press is pleased to host the 2009 Book Show of the Association of American University Presses. 50 winning books and 50 jackets will be on display between September 21 – October 2 at the press, 1325 South Oak Street, Champaign (one block east of Neil, 1/2 block north of Kirby). There is also a high quality catalog that shows each entry in full color with typographic information, paper, printing, binding, etc, along with designers’ and judges’ comments. A limited number of copies are available for free. Hours: 8am-5pm Monday-Friday. Join us for a reception from 4-5:30pm on Wednesday, September 23. Info: Cope Cumpston <cumpston@uiuc.edu> or 333-9227.

Font Trailer

Some of the independent font foundries are especially fun to watch, because they’re using inventive ways to market their wares. Case in point: how about a trailer for an upcoming font release?

http://www.creativepro.com/article/new-font-has-its-own-movie-trailer

Student Email Server Down

Campus Technology has announced that the students will not have access to their Parkland email accounts until further notice. They do not have an estimate of how long the server will be down. In the mean time, use Angel to communicate with your instructors (or use your personal email account, but be sure to forward your Angel mail: http://c138.wikispaces.com/About+Angel+Learning)