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Otis Symposium Draws International Design Stars to Los Angeles

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Los Angeles, CA (PRWEB) June 13, 2012

Otis College of Art and Design brings internationally recognized guests and attendees to its bi-annual design symposium. Kali Nikitas, Chair of Otis Graduate Graphic Design, brought together designers, artists, and educators from around the world whose work exemplifies alternative practice and innovative collaboration. One of the great highlights of the MFA Graphic Design Program is hosting incredible talent for workshops and lectures, says Nikitas. There is no better way for our students to start their summer session. The energy generated is infectious when committed designers, artists, educators, and students come together … magic!

SCHEDULED PRESENTERS INCLUDE:

Ludovic Balland (Basel, Switzerland) Award-winning Swiss type specialist known for his innovative typographical investigations and editorial design.

Hugo Puttaert of Vision and Factory (Brussels, Belgium) – Graphic designer, educator, and editor who investigates the crossovers between graphic design, typography, new media, architecture, and art. Teaches at Sint Lucas Antwerp College of Art.

James Goggin of Practise (Chicago/ UK) – Design Director at the Museum of Contemporary Art Chicago, working across various media: from typefaces, visual identities, and stationery, to exhibition design, mobile platforms, video, and textile design.

Hanjse van Halem (Amsterdam, Netherlands) Installation artist, curator, and graphic designer whose books, typography, and drawings make use of geometric patterns and pen illustrations in combination with traditional Dutch graphic design craftsmanship.

Boy Vereecken (Brussels, Belgium) – Editorial designer, researcher, and publisher interested in semiotics of design and editing. Boy runs a studio in Brussels, is a member of the Slavs and Tartars Art Collective, and is Advising Researcher in the design department of Sint Lucas Antwerp College of Art.

Peter Bilak (The Hague, Netherlands) An important figure in Dutch design who focuses on editorial, graphic, and type design, Peter teaches at the Royal Academy of Arts in The Hague, writes for various magazines, and lectures frequently on design-related topics.

Jan en Randoald (Gent, Belgium) Partner in the collaborative studio of Randoald Sabbe and Jan W. Hespeel that specializes in graphic design, typography, prints, and other artistic explorations.

The symposium was made possible in part by a generous grant from The Consulate General of the Netherlands.

EVENT DETAILS:

DATE & TIME:

Saturday, June 16, 2012

11:00 AM 5 PM

Party and Swap Up Shop Immediately Following at 5 PM.

LOCATION:

Otis College of Art and Design

Goldsmith Campus

9045 Lincoln boulevard

Los Angeles, CA 90045

PARKING:

Free, park in the main parking structure level A and above, or street parking.

RESERVATIONS:

Space is limited to 100 seats, reservations on a first come first serve basis.

To reserve a space, please email Barbara Edison: bedison(at)otis(dot)edu

ABOUT OTIS COLLEGE OF ART AND DESIGN:

Founded in Los Angeles in 1918, Otis College of Art and Design prepares diverse students of art and design to enrich the world through their creativity, their skill, and their vision. The College offers an interdisciplinary education for 1200 full-time students, awarding BFA degrees in Advertising, Architecture/Landscape/Interiors, Digital Media, Fashion Design, Illustration, Graphic Design, Product Design, Painting, Photography, Sculpture/New Genres, and Toy Design; and MFA degrees in Fine Arts, Graphic Design, Public Practice, and Writing. Continuing Education offers certificate programs as well as personal and professional development courses. Additional information is available at http://www.otis.edu.







Keiser University Recognizes New International Graduates

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Port St. Lucie, FL (PRWEB) June 18, 2012

Golf is a growing sport and industry around the world, and Keiser University College of Golf is proud to announce the continued academic success of its international students.

Keiser University College of Golf School recognizes Kamil Chojnicki of Warsaw, Poland, who successfully completed his Associate of Science degree in Golf Management. He has attended Keiser University College of Golf since February 2011 and plans to play on the Polish and German tours and teach after graduation. Another Polish-born student, Matsuez Kniaginin, also from Warsaw, is graduating this month as well.

I already had a bachelors degree in management but decided I did not want to work in an office all day so I switched. I have a passion and love for golf and being here at Keiser was the best experience of my life, said Chojnicki, who chose Keiser University College of Golf over golf education facilities in Spain and Australia. Theres no better place to study golf management than right here.

Chojnicki and Kniaginin have fulfilled the golf degree educational requirements for credit hours and completed courses in golf course design and maintenance, golf club fitting and repair, tournament operations, retail management, golf history and many other aspects of golf course management and the game overall.

Were very proud of Kamil, Matsuez and all of our international graduates, says John McMurry, Campus Vice-President of Keiser University College of Golf. Golf is a universal language and our students come from all around the world to share their love for the game and to establish the necessary academic foundation for a successful career.

The Keiser University College of Golf features a 20,000-square-foot facility includes a 1,500-square-foot indoor putting green, advanced launch monitor technology, TaylorMade MAT-T swing analysis system, an interactive golf simulator provided by ForeGolf powered by SIRGUL, and a golf club repair lab equipped by Mitchell Golf Equipment. Students also receive access to the highly acclaimed PGA Center for Golf Learning and Performance where they can practice on a 35-acre lighted practice range, short game areas, bunker facility and extensive putting greens. Keiser University College of Golf also gives students daily access to several PGA Master Professionals, such as Brian Hughes, Dr. Eric Wilson, and Golf Magazine top 100 teacher T.J. Tomasi.

International students are accepted at Keiser University College of Golf with an F-1 visa that is good for the length of the program.

Keiser Universitys Associate of Science degree in Golf Management prepares students for a variety of positions in the golf industry. In this program, students are prepared to provide golf instruction, manage golf course operations, ensure appropriate maintenance of golf facilities and equipment, as well as integrate the play of golf into the broader hospitality and recreation domain. Keiser University’s online Bachelor of Science degree in Golf Management focuses on the managerial and business aspects of a career in golf. The curriculum supports an expanded professional role of sports managers and graduates of associate degree programs in golf, hospitality, fitness, sports, recreation and other related fields.

For more information on attending Keiser University College of Golf, please contact the College of Golf campus at 1860 Fountainview Blvd, Port St. Lucie, Fla.; online at http://www.CollegeofGolf.KeiserUniversity.edu; or call 888.355.4465.

About Keiser University

Keiser University serves nearly 18,000 students on 15 campuses, employing over 3,000 staff and faculty. The university has been regionally accredited by the Commission on Colleges of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools since 1991. Keiser University serves students seeking associate, bachelor’s, master’s and doctoral degrees in nearly 70 degree programs at its Florida campuses and through its online, Graduate School and College of Golf divisions. Keiser University’s educational reach extends globally through its international programs including the Latin Division, a cooperative agreement in the Eastern European nation of Moldova, and a campus in Shanghai, China. For more information on Keiser University, visit http://www.keiseruniversity.edu







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UpSync Joins Launch International for Discussion of Mobile Content Strategies in a BYOD World

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Boulder, CO (PRWEB) June 18, 2012

On June 19th, UpSync will join global content strategy firm, Launch International to present a free webinar entitled, Content Strategies for the New Mobile Frontier. The focus of the webinar is to help marketers and sales support teams understand the unique opportunities and best practices associated with mobile content planning, development and distribution.

The selling process is changing. Customers expect more. In a large part this is driven by the advances in mobile technology and expectations based upon personalized services, messages and content delivered through consumer apps and Web services. UpSync will be featured in this Launch International webinar hosted by Jim Moliski, Senior Vice President of Strategic Services. It is scheduled for this Tuesday June 19, 2012 at 12:00 pm mountain time. There is still time to register and learn about the best ways to align corporate content strategies with the realities of todays mobile selling landscape.

Forrester Research predicts that mobile devices and tablets will surpass PCs to become the majority of devices used for work by 2016. In todays “bring your own device” (BYOD) and budget-strapped world, determining how best to optimize corporate assets for multiple platforms and uses can be challenging. What impacts will that have on sales enablement strategy? What must organizations know in order to integrate sales enablement best practices within evolving mobile content strategies?

Content Strategies for the New Mobile Frontier is being offered to help sales and marketing organizations better understand mobility and how to upgrade their content roadmap to support any device their field teams may employ. Key topics include:

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Academy of Art University and Berghs Launch First of Its Kind International Summer Program

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San Francisco, California and Stockholm, Sweden (PRWEB) June 18, 2012

Today, the Academy of Art University, the largest private school of art and design in the United States, and Berghs School of Communication, based in Stockholm, announced the launch of an international collaboration that provides students from both Universities with a unique opportunity to work on real-world creative projects with industry professionals in the San Francisco Bay Area this summer. The program brings together students from multiple disciplines, including Graphic Design, Advertising, and Web Design/New Media, and provides them with a unique opportunity to learn about all aspects of the creative process directly from industry professionals. The program starts today in San Francisco and will conclude on August 10, when students will exhibit their completed projects from the session.

Academy of Art University President Elisa Stephens said, This is a once in a lifetime opportunity for students to work together with their peers around the world on real projects with guidance from industry leaders. Not only will students leave this program with hands-on experience, but they will get a real feel for the pressures and challenges that creative firms and executives face everyday in meeting deadlines and producing impactful work. We are very excited about partnering with the prestigious Berghs school and welcome their students and staff to the great city of San Francisco this summer.

A class of 25-30 students, half from Berghs and half from the Academy, will be divided into teams of five, where each student will have a specific role as a Project Director/Manager, Strategist/Planner, Copywriter, Art Director, Web Designer, Interactive Designer, or Graphic Designer, depending on project needs.

The semester is broken into two projects with the first focusing on international marketing, planning, and cultural diversity and using a real-life communications case for a local start-up as a base for learning. Students will make a real agency pitch and create strategic plans for an international communication challenge targeted at a diverse audience. The second project, which involves technology industry leader Adobe, covers the entire communication spectrum from insight and strategy to execution and presentation, following a five-step model from real-life agency work. The students will work on a real-life project for Adobe and at the end present their solutions before their client and instructors.

We are thrilled to provide our students with an opportunity to learn from the industry leaders right here in San Francisco, said Camilla Wallander, CEO of Berghs School of Communication. We have always believed that teamwork and collaboration leads to the most creative work and we are looking forward to seeing what students from thousands of miles away come together and produce this summer.

For more information on the summer program, visit http://www.berghs.se/content/berghs-co-academy-art-university.

About Berghs School of Communication

Berghs School of Communication offers strategic and creative educational programs within marketing communications at several levels and formats. We offer Professional Diploma Programs and an International Bachelor Program for full-time studies, more than 80 part-time courses, and customized programs for corporate clients. Every year about 3000 people study at Berghs in one type of program or another, either in Sweden or abroad. An additional 3000 guests attend our inspirational seminars. Berghs School of Communication is located in central Stockholm, Sweden, and is owned by the Norwegian corporation Anton B. Nilsen, which also runs several other schools, among them Westerdals School of Communication and NITH University in Oslo.

About Academy of Art University

Academy of Art University, the largest private university of art and design in the United States, is educating students for the art and design jobs of the 21st Century. Established in 1929, the Academy is an output-based higher education model that provides open admissions to all students, but imposes a rigorous curriculum that requires the students to produce a portfolio of work that demonstrates a mastery of their field in order to graduate. Students are taught by a faculty of professionals from the existing marketplace, which provides them with an understanding of what it takes to succeed in todays business environment. The Academys hands-on curriculum produces graduates that possess great artistic and design skills — and equally as important, the ability to put those talents to work immediately after graduation. As a result, Academy graduates are ready to compete for and win the jobs of the 21st Century in the fields of Acting, Advertising, Animation & Visual Effects, Architecture, Art Education, Fashion, Fine Art, Game Design, Graphic Design, Illustration, Industrial Design, Interior Architecture & Design, Landscape Architecture, Motion Pictures & Television, Multimedia Communications, Music Production & Sound Design for Visual Media, Photography and Web Design & New Media. Academy of Art University is accredited by WASC, NASAD, Council for Interior Design Accreditation (Formerly FIDER), (BFA-IAD), and NAAB (M-ARCH). Visit http://www.academyart.edu for more information.

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