M A G A Z I N E Street-Art in Charleston a look at the growing trend in the Holy City
Student Gallery
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“Dapper” Dining
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ON THE COVER: Shepard Fairey’s asian girl portrait, photographed by Bob Mule
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ere is something you might not know about me; I am terrified of leadership. I know that it is probably not a good idea to take on producing a magazine in light of this. But I did it because I had to in order to save something that was dear to me. I might be overdramatizing the situation; there might have been a person among you who would have taken up the management of The Art Institute Quarterly. But that person didn’t come forward, so I accepted the challenge and, with some real troopers rallying around me, we have managed to make something of it, and I have discovered that even I can be a leader. When people set a goal a little higher than they can reach, sometimes they find a way to get there. Like a toddler set on eating a cookie from the top kitchen shelf, they find ways to climb up there that they never knew existed. Kitchen chairs become step stools, and lower shelves transform into ladders. When it comes down to it, the only thing that can keep a child from reaching the cookies is believing they can’t. What is the dream stuck up in your cookie jar? My suspicion is that you dream of being recognized for your talent. If I nailed it, I want you to reach for that goal. It isn’t going to be good enough to keep doing what you are doing a little bit better. You are going to have to find tools and new ways of doing things to help you achieve it. The best way to figure these things out is by jumping in and doing it. We have, right here at our school, this in-house magazine that is a forum for you to showcase your talents. What is really cool about it is that contributors can pick their level of involvement. They can submit artwork, photography, poetry, or short stories that are already in their portfolio, or they can make something new. They can write one article, and never contribute again, or they can step up into a leadership role. Anyone who has worked on AiQ can attest that they have learned lessons about themselves and working on a team that they wouldn’t have learned otherwise. It is an experience that is worth far more than money. Please take that step out of your comfort zone and make a commitment to yourself to get your work published. It will be a decision you will be glad you made. In the meantime,
Stephanie Schultz Editor in Chief
please enjoy this issue. You will see that there is a much greater focus on showcasing student work. We would like to expand this section in the next issue with the help of all of you!
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Features
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PROCRASTINATION
Making the Most of the Last Minute
Departments
MARJORY WENTWORTH State Poet Laureate
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MEET RHETT BOYD
The New Face of Career Services
DAPPER DINING
At the Student–Run Restaurant
STREET-ART
A Look at the Growing Trend in the Holy City
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Who? What? Where? When?
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Professionals of the Arts
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We need some new fresh talent. Want to join our team? Get featured in the next issue? Drop us an email and tell us your story!
Editor & CHIEF
Stephanie Schultz aiquarterly@gmail.com
Executive Editor & CREATIVE DIRECTOR
Jean Piot PHOTOGRAPHY BOB MULE Photography
Bob Mulé advertising editor
Tatum Krupen
ROB TIMMERMAN Photography
JEAN PIOT Creative Director From the great state of NY, Jean currently holds an Associate of Arts degree from Trident Technical College. He is a Senior, a USMC Veteran, and a crazy cat guy.
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Originally from Severna Park, MD, I moved to Charleston to pursue my career in photography. As a 7th quarter Photographic Imaging major at AICSC, I take a photojournalistic approach to my work as I strive to capture spectacular moments in life. In my free time (which is hard to find), I enjoy traveling and exploring.
JESSICA KINCAID
Writer Born and raised in Hickory North Carolina, I naturally love to golf-fish-and play with my huge dog (whom I refer to as a lion). I have been involved in every sport and cheered all my life. I took dance for 15 years: tap, ballet, toe and jazz (only a horizontal pole was involved). But probably the most interesting thing about my childhood is that I used to perform on a unicycle at all the NCAA games when I was in 4tth and 5th grade.
I am originally from New Jersey but I have been living in Charleston for 7 years. I graduated from West Ashley High in 09. I work for AIQ because ever since I was a young lad I have dreamed of being involved in an important project. Taking Photos is my life, I document it in something that I call the “Bobography”.
Print production
Alicia Briggs Go-to-guy
Terry Fox tcfox@aii.edu Founded by Russ Bratcher
ABOUT AiQ The Art Institute Quarterly is a quarterly publication covering all the majors offered at AiCSC along with community stories for students and by students at The Art Institute of Charleston. This publication is presented by the Office of Student Services. We reach an audience of over 900 people including AICSC students, staff and faculty and the surrounding Charleston, SC community. This publication is one of a kind in the Ai community. AiQ is printed in-house at The Art Institute of Charleston’s own print studio. All models, designs, photographs, contributors, events and team management are produced by students at AiCSC. This publication
Not pictured: Bob Tremayne, writer; Tara Moore, writer.
is for educational use only and is not intended for financial gain. AiQ welcomes your letters and comments. Send all questions to the editor. Published by The Art Institute of Charleston 24 N. Market Street Charleston, SC 29401 ©2010 AiQ
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President’s Letter / Winter 2011 Let me be among the first to welcome the new leadership team at Ai Quarterly. especially with all the course work you have to complete as you continue your studies here at The Art Institute of Charleston. However, having a student magazine that highlights student work and the exciting things that are happening on our campus is very important, so I thank all of you for all your hard work and efforts This quarter will once again see our college involved in a number of community projects. In February, we will continue our participation in Feed the Need and the Low Country Food Bank’s Chef Feast. In March, we will sponsor the “Salute to Charleston Chef’s”, which is the opening event for the annual Charleston Wine & Food Festival. We will also sponsor one of the Festival’s more popular events, “Festival After Hours”. Both of these events highlight Charleston’s status as one of America’s premiere food towns. Later that month, we will be the title sponsor for Charleston Fashion Week. As Charleston continues to emerge as a significant fashion city, our college continues to play an important role in the fashion scene. In all of the events mentioned above, our students are provided opportunities to serve our community, and we hope as many of you as possible ta ke part. This is a way for us to give back to the community, while also display the extraordinary talents of our students and faculty. In March, we will also become the sole occupant of our 24 North Market Street facility. For the past four years, we have been sharing the second floor with another tenant. They will be moving near the end of February, and we will use springtime to renovate their space, thus adding additional computer labs, lecture rooms, and office space. We will attempt, as always, to minimize any disruption you may experience during this construction period. It will be wonderful to finally have all of 24 North Market Street to ourselves. Over the holiday break, we promoted several faculty to full-time status. Currently about 30% of our faculty are full-time. Our goal over the next few years is to increase our full-time faculty to the point where we have a 50-50 full-time to part-time ratio. We are well on our way toward achieving that goal. We will also be bringing new people on board to replace several people who have left us over the past few months. We are growing, and we need the staff and academic resources to meet that growth.
Photo by Bob Mulé
I know putting together a quarterly publication is not easy,
Finally, let me thank Russ Bratcher and all of his colleagues who have brought the Ai Quarterly to where it is today. This magazine was Russ’ dream, and it has to be rewarding to see ones’ dreams become reality. Russ has left this magazine in very good hands indeed, and I’m sure he will be as proud as I will be in Ai Quarterly’s continued success.
Have a great quarter!
Rick Jerue President, The Art Institute of Charleston rjerue@aii.edu
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The Art of Procrastination Making the Most of the Last Minute Written by Tara Moore
Procrastination, according to Webster’s Dictionary, is to delay an action, or to defer. It is human nature to want to put things off. This action, or lack thereof, can cause problems, but there are many reasons we do this. One is that we are afraid, and this fear can go two ways: either we are afraid of failing, or we are afraid of doing too well. A fear of failing is self-explanatory, but a fear of doing too well may need an explanation: doing too well can lead to more expectations, whether it be from teachers, coworkers, friends, or family, and therefore having to turn into a workaholic, which would cut out the ability to procrastinate. Another is a fear of being alone, or of being attached. If you are lonely, you may procrastinate to have someone come to your rescue But if you want to be left alone, your procrastination will create chaos in your life to drive people away, leaving you to procrastinate in peace. However, there is a productive way to procrastinate that will allow you to get things done, and done well. Here I have put together a helpful list of how to procrastinate and still accomplish a good finished product.
Clear Your Schedule
Procrastination takes time. If you are going to procrastinate, you need to allow yourself plenty of time to do research, to gather ideas, and to finally put everything together. When I have a lot of work to be done, I don’t make any commitments at all and get a baby sitter as often as possible.
Stay Organized
When procrastinating, things tend to get a little hectic, especially toward the end. Therefore, it is helpful to be able to find what you are looking for quickly and easily when you need it. I have a near-photographic memory, so I have found stacks of things to be helpful, but there are other ways of organizing, which include folders, boxes, and bags. Organization should include not only physical objects, but also computer files and thoughts. Do not forget to label things clearly.
Do Research Early
There is no worse feeling than delving into a project at the last minute, only to discover you cannot find a thing on the subject at 2 a.m. Researching is something you will want to do in advance, especially if the topic interests you. Researching a topic is easy. There are plenty of reliable and academic sources on the Internet, as well as books in the library. If you hate reading, the
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Keep a Journal
Random thoughts are important, so it is always helpful to keep a small sketchbook or notebook handy, just to write down thoughts or doodle in. These thoughts will help you later, when you are trying to come up with a final concept.
Keep an Open Mind
When it comes down to the wire, do not be afraid to slightly alter your original plan to make your deadline. However, make sure to look at your project sheet in order to ensure that you have all the parts that make up the whole of the project you are working on. Often times you can get a passing grade by meeting the outlines required in the syllabus. However, only meeting the minimum requirements should not be the only thing you strive for.
Be Confident, and Learn to Fake It If you do not have time to get things done exactly the way you want them, do not apologize because it draws attention to the things you do not want people to notice. Present your work proudly, and explain your process as thoroughly as possible.
Following these simple guidelines can make even the worst procrastinators effective and successful, and make the most of their last minute efforts.
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Marjory Wentworth South Carolina Poet Laureate brings her talents to AICSC Written by Stephanie Schultz Photography by Rob Timmerman
The first time I met Marjory Wentworth, Ai’s new English Instructor and the South Carolina Poet Laureate, I was surprised to find that she did not float around the office in a gauzy dress and high heels, speaking only in a soft, whispery voice. Nor did she look at all like Maya Angelou. Clad in slacks and a sweater, with no makeup and a halo of blonde hair, she was smart, out-spoken, and down to earth. She had just gotten back to her desk after class, and was a flurry of activity, organizing papers, checking her calendar, and sorting through her voicemail, it seems all at once. We talked for a bit about the magazine and some of her recent projects, then she relayed a funny story about Bill Murray. She was instantly likeable and very much in control, a sharp contrast to my stereotypical expectations. Her best know role, as State Poet Laureate, is actually a volunteer position. Mrs. Wentworth composes special verses and makes public appearances to commemorate events such as Gubernatorial inaugurations—Governor Nikki Haley’s was her third, and the opening of the Ravenel Bridge here in Charleston. Wentworth enjoys the work though. She feels that the position is about bringing poetry to the people, and in some cases, even seeing it transform lives. She is the public face and the voice of poetry in South Carolina, and that is a responsibility that she takes very seriously. Wentworth has spent her adult life being an advocate of the arts. She enjoyed a nurturing and supportive community in New York City from the time that she received her M.A. from New York University. This same sense of community is something that she was glad to find here in Charleston upon her arrival in 1989. ISSUE
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She has penned four books, three poetry collections, which She is a terrific artist and teacher, and are available in our library, and a children’s’ book entitled she adds so much value to our campus.” “Shackles,” which received a Silver Moonbeam Award in 2009. This is a school where we are learning It is a story that brings the dark chapter of American History about culinary arts or design. Things about slavery to children in a way they can understand. like creative writing and poetry aren’t Reading the through the stillness and depth of her poetry does what most of the students here were not prepare you at all for the vibrant, energetic lady that is looking for when they came here. The Marjory Wentworth. She maintains a busy lifestyle, working truth is, mastery of the written word is long hours seven days a week, working with patients and their a very marketable skill, for everyone families at the Roper St. Francis cancer center, serving as State from chefs to web designers. Poet Laureate, teaching at our illustrious institution, and working The Art Institute of Charleston has on her next book. She says that poetry is her balance, and when taken great care in selecting talented she writes, she enjoys the solitude and calm. “ She says that poetry is her balance, and when Wentworth has found a new she writes, she enjoys the solitude and calm. “ fan base in her Creative Writing students. They are pupils eager to hone their skills as writers. She enjoys seeing and enthusiastic English instructors people open up and be transformed by art. After all, as a visual whom, like Mrs. Wentworth, will bring arts school, we sometimes forget about the literary arts. their love of poetry and literature With the addition of Mrs. Wentworth to our staff, there to all students who will open their is a new door open to our students in the art form that is minds to the opportunity. treated like the weird cousin hiding in the back bedroom of our little institution. As an ambassador of verse, she is recruiting new allies here, for an art that she says has been “so marginalized in our modern world.” Through all of her accomplishments, Instructor Wentworth says that this job is the best thing that has ever happened to her career. She has wanted to teach at a college for some time now, and to be teaching applied art students, here and under the leadership of President Rick Jerue, is a thrill. The feeling is mutual, President Jerue states; “We are so fortunate to have the Marjory Wentworth teaches Poet Laureate of South Carolina on our faculty. Any college in creative writing at The Art the South would be extremely happy to have Marjory Wentworth Institute of Charleston. teaching on their campus, so when we had the chance to appoint her to a faculty position, we jumped at the opportunity.
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Meet Rhett Boyd Career Services Advisor Interview by Stephanie Schultz Photo by Bob Mulé
Rhett Boyd has been at The Art Institute of Charleston almost since it opened its doors, but now he is looking forward to transitioning to preparing people for their careers rather than their classes. We caught up with him to ask a few questions about how he feels about his new job. Us : What are you looking forward to about being the new Career Services Advisor? Rhett : I am looking forward to working more closely with our students. I am now responsible for helping connect graduate students with job opportunities. I remember what it felt like to graduate and then ask myself “Now what?”, but back then I didn’t have anyone helping me. I’m excited to be here to help our students during that key transitional time in their lives. Us : How will this be different from your previous job as the Assistant Director of Admissions? Rhett : This role is very different because now instead of helping students come to school, I am helping them make a smooth departure from school and into the professional world. Instead of preparing them for what to expect in their classes, I’m helping them negotiate their salary. I love it!
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Us : Why did you want this position? Rhett : I wanted this job because I remember how tough it was finding my first job after college. I had all this training and ambition but I wondered, “now what?” and I didn’t have anyone to help me or coach me in how to go about my job search. I’m excited to be that person (that I wish I had) to help our students as they transition from the classroom to the work world. Us : How do you plan to help the students? Rhett : I want to help students figure out what type of career path that they want to pursue. I want to help them if they need part time jobs, but most importantly help graduate’s find job options that are a great match for the students skills and desires. It starts with a strong resume and some basic coaching on networking and interview skills. Us : What new ideas do you have to bring to this position? Rhett : As for new ideas, I want to think outside of the box a bit. I plan to educate employers on our students’ training and why our students will be great employees. Us : What do you like to do outside of work? Rhett : I love to have fun family adventures with my beautiful wife Sarah J and my little man Finley. I also enjoy surfing, surf travel, studying surf history, and owning Rogue Wave Surf Shop. Check us out on Facebook and at www.roguesurf.blogspot.com
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“Dapper” Dining Written By Bob Tremayne and Stephanie Schultz Photography by Bob Mulé
“Save Hundreds,” is just one thing that has been said about the studentrun restaurant on campus. What college student wouldn’t want to save money? Are there any new food trends you want to experience? How does the restaurant operate, and why should you go? All of these are good questions, and I can’t wait to tell you about it. Our own Chef Christopher Stallard gave a great reason to make a reservation for lunch at the restaurant: “The caliber of flavors and the service for only $12.00. The dining experience is an hour to an hour and a half; you could compare it to any fine dining restaurant in Charleston. This alone will save hundreds of dollars.” Your adventure begins with a menu created by the students with some round table discussions. Nothing is too far out--Did you say “Duck Pastrami”? They have done it, did you miss it? The menu is three courses, three choices per course. In addition to those you may find a random course showing up to cleanse the palate or to just add to the experience. The goal of the restaurant is to showcase the talents of and provide confidence to culinary students in a variety of roles. Many students have their first experience as a server or as a chef on a line. The class is split into two groups; one assigned to the front of the house and the other to the back of the house, swapping roles half way through the 10-week quarter. This challenge is overcome with training to the level of expertise, role playing, videos, lectures on the flow of service and having this experience provides the confidence in aspects of the business unexplored. Sure, the first few days take us out of our comfort zone and we are a bit unsure of ourselves, but after that, we find our errors and correct them.
Remember, we are here to learn everything about the culinary industry, not just the fun stuff. This is the point where everything we have learned in our previous classes comes together. Instructor Joe Raya, front of the house manager, was asked, “What joy do you find in having new students every five weeks?” His answer was simple, “To see the proficiency of the student grow into confidence by the end of the term.” Both Chef Stallard and Instructor Raya are inspirational to the team members under their guidance. Our culinary students are lucky to have a studentrun kitchen; not all of The Art Institutes have this. “We name it, we run it, and we love it!” Cory Burke, a respected student in his second term, said, “Hands down the best meal in Charleston for twelve dollars.”
Now, how do you save hundreds?
It is simple.
Make a reservation with Joe Raya through email jraya@ aii.edu under the subject line Restaurant Reservations and state the number of people in your party and time you will be joining us. Remember, we open at 11:30AM and our last reservation is at 12:00. We are only open on Thursday and Friday and are often sold out quickly; we can only seat 40 guests. We accept cash, checks and credit cards. Our goal is to provide the service you desire and have a fine dining experience without being rushed. Yes, we are asking you to find us on the third floor of the main campus, but this may be the best first date you have ever had!
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Resource Guide Ai Charleston Resources Did you know… •
Many departments have a direct line that you can call? • Free tutoring is available on campus? • There is assistance to students suffering from depression and other mental health issues? • You can request accommodations for a documented disability? • You can receive $100 per quarter for perfect attendance? All of this information and more can be found in your Student Handbook.
Competitions Adobe Design Achievement Awards Categories: •
Interactive Media: Browser-Based Design, Non-Browser Based Design, Application Development, Mobile Design, Game Design, Installation Design, Innovation in Interactive Media in Education • Web and Mobile Analytics: Web Analytics and Mobile Application Analytics • Video and Motion: Animation, Live Action, Motion Graphics, Innovation in Videwo and Motion in Education • Traditional Media: Illustration, Packaging, Photography, Print Communications, Innovation in Traditional Media in Education Deadline: Submissions are rolling, and welcome at any time. Adobe recommends students submit their work at the end of each term.
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Entry Fee: free More Information: www.adobeawards.com
Spark International Design Awards Categories: •
Architecture and Interiors: Interior design, living spaces; Offices, working spaces; Universal access systems; Temporary structures; Infrastructure, urban planning; Arches, bridges, viaducts and gateways; Landmarks, symbolic structures, memorials; Public spaces, parks, vistas, plazas; Pedestrian walkways, amenities; Community planning and design • Digital: Games; Video: interstitials; PSA’s; station ID; Digital video effects & animation; Web and interactive • Brand: Brand and business strategy and organization • Experiential: Exhibition booths and pavilions; Events; Environments; Simulators • Graphic: Identity, logos; Print: publishing, advertising or direct mail; Corporate and financial; Packaging, point of sale; Wayfinding, informational kiosks and terminals • Advertising: Design-driven marketing themes • System: Education, software and data,Design Engineering • + More categories online Deadline:Call for entries begins March 1, 2011 Entry Fee: Unknown
Resource of the Month:
The Academic Achievement Center Room 317, Main (843) 727-3568 Monday-Friday 8am-7pm If you need tutorial assistance in any course, you may request a tutorial appointment with a peer tutor in the Academic Achievement Center. This lab is specifically designed to assist students with writing, grammar, mathematics, and study skills. Tutors can also help you with basic computer skills. This is a free service included in your tuition!
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This mural, by native Charlestonian Shepard Fairey, can be seen at Eye Level Art, 103 Spring Street. Visit giant.org to view more of Fairey’s work.
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BEST OF QUARTER fall 2010
The Best of Quarter is an additional way Dean Esther Kramer encourages students to do their very best. All of the media is reviewed by faculty at the end of a quarter. Each student chosen from their major will receive five hundred dollars in scholarship money. Past winners of the best of quarter scholarship can be seen on display on the second floor bulletin boards near the MAC labs. Congratulations to all past and present winners your work is inspiring to us all.
Best of Quarter Competition Winners Katherine J. Dennis Fashion & Retail Management Ashton Tupper Graphic Design Stephanie Schultz Web Design & Interactive Media Dakota Smith Digital Film & Video production Nikki Burch Photographic Imaging Brittany Elliott Interior Design
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If 3 American meat-eaters become vegetarian, they will save 1 cow. That is, one less cow will have to be "produced" to feed them. That will reduce greenhouse gases by about 2 metric tons.
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= 66,000 cows would have to be saved to reduce emissions as much as eliminating 1 coal-fired power plant.
And there are about 1,500 coal-fired power plants in the United States.
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They release 1,970,000,000 metric tons of carbon dioxide per year. Here is what they look like:
This is what 66,000 cows look like.
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Visit www.stephanieschultzdesign.com/vegetarians to get the whole effect.
One new vegetarian would only reduce emissions by less than .0000001% of our country's total emissions.
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Is that really worth giving up steak?
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Meet Aura We are a high-end PC/Mac gaming hardware company targeted towards women. Aura is a new and innovative forward-moving company that focuses on sophisticated engineering and design.
gaming experience for the customer as unique, fun, and enjoyable as possible. We strive to encompass the whole experience of gaming professionally and for leisure as well as the experience of coming out on top of the game. Aura is a concept for a company that I created in Amy Reed’s Corporate Identity
“Sweet on the outside, tough on the inside.” We go beyond the aesthetics of our equipment; we make sure the ergonomics fit to the every want and need of our customers. Our research is conducted by a team of professional engineers along with some of the world’s most skilled female gamers. Aura is here to make the
class. The first thing I did was write the company’s creative brief and mission statement to get a sense of what Aura was all about. After I drew out sketches and digital roughs, I created and finalized my logo for the company and its mission. This helped me get a sense of the Aura brand; I could then apply that style to all
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29 of my pieces. I designed the collateral, including the website, letterhead, business card, envelope, and invoice sheet for the company. Next, I created an advertising campaign for Aura. I wanted to make Aura’s products more personal to the consumer by finding qualities or traits that both they and the products shared. I decided on the tagline, “Sweet on the outside, tough on the inside.” The Aura advertising campaign is based on the idea that not only are our products sweet-looking on the outside and tough on the inside, but the girl who uses Aura products is. My package designs sprouted from my advertising campaign idea. I kept the outside graphics of the box very sweet and simple. Each box has an opening front panel so that you can view the product while it is still in the package. When this panel is opened, the
inside has a circuit board graphic, extending the “sweet on the outside, tough on the inside” tagline in a sense.
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1450 Gutenberg invents the movable press
1465 Sweynhem and Panartz create the first typeface design in Italy
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1702 Phillippe Grandjean creates the first transitional typeface of the eighteenth century
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1799 Nicholas Roberts invents the paper machine 1784 Francois Didot creates the first true modern style typeface
1816 William Caslon IV designs the first sans serif typeface
1928 Eric Gill designs 1815 Gill Sans Vincent Figgins designs the first slab-sans serif typeface
1996 Matthew Carter designs Walker for the Walker Art Center
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10 Things
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Genetic instruction of all known living organisms to construct the cells required for my being to exist and function.
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DNA is stored in chromosomes where chromatin proteins organize and guide interactions of DNA and other proteins to control transcription inside of my body.
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Chromosomes are stored inside of my cells, the most basic and smallest living organism.
The skeletal system is the basic structure to the shape of my body. 5
Nervous System The nervous system is the composite structure of all neuron related cells that allow me to think and feel.
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Chromosomes
Here are the things that I cannot live without. These are the biological components that coexist within my form in order for my body to function properly allowing for my immediate existence. Without the coexistence of these organisms and components, I, would be merely an idea rather than the biologically functioning bipedal organism that I am. I am composed of millions of microscopic parts that operate together to make me the most versatile and one of the largest creatures capable of advanced cognitive thought. For the last, you can thank my brain.
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Blood cells carry the substances required for proper biological functioning through my body to my cells and organs.
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The heart pumps blood through my body allowing for the delivery of important nutrients and substances to my biological components.
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My brain is the center of all neural activity within my body. It controls all functions related to thinking and feeling.
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Acting as the outer shell of my body, my skin serves to protect the delicate organisms comprising my body from the inhospitable environment that I walk through.
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The muscular system, in conjunction with my skeletal and nervous system, allow my body to move.
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“Breathe” by Jessica Kincaid Long you’ll live and high you’ll fly And smiles you’ll give and tears you’ll cry And all you touch and all you see Is all your life will ever be… ~Pink Floyd These are words I live by. It seems crazy that Pink Floyd helped change the direction of my life. I honestly don’t know how much smoke was in the air when I heard those lyrics of the Pink Floyd song “Breathe” touched my life. I am sure I was seriously visiting the dark side of the moon, but nevertheless, those words struck a nerve in me and I have never been the same. I know a lot of my fellow students don’t know much about me aside from the outspoken girl who will say or do almost anything. Most don’t know about my serious boyfriend that I dated from middle and high school. I continued dating my high school “sweetheart” into my first year of college. It seems cliché now, but I really thought I was going to marry this guy. When I finally woke up, thanks to the support of a close friend, I realized that there is more to life than getting cheated on and pushed down flights of stairs on a regular basis, it all came to an end. No one ever really knew that all of this was going on. In addition to the stairs incident, I experienced everything from being locked in his closet to him breaking my brand new cell phone in half for giving it too much attention. I didn’t tell anyone because I believed it was my fault for being a bad girlfriend. He had spent a lot of time beating me up emotionally before he ever laid a finger on me. I guess I protected him because I really believed if I could be better that he wouldn’t be that way. It wasn’t until my best friend came home from college for Christmas that I figured out how wrong I was. I told her that I was going to drop out of school and become a stay at home wife—to Satan, as we will call him. She made me realize that I was young and beautiful and deserved so much more out of life than what I was about to settle
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for. That was the moment I heard the song “Breathe,” and I felt like David Gilmour was singing straight to my soul. This story is a painful part of my past, and I don’t share it often. I guess I am sharing it with you because I don’t want anyone to make the same mistake I did, spending what should have been some of the best years of my life getting beat up both physically and emotionally. No matter what he has convinced you of, you never deserve to be hit, or restrained, or forced to do something that you don’t want to. If you are in an abusive relationship, don’t keep it a secret any longer, speak up and ask for help. If you know someone, whether a casual acquaintance or dear friend, for goodness sake—please be a friend like my mine and tell that person that he or she is worth saving, and help him or her find the strength turn away from that kind of life forever. Here are some hotlines and websites you can turn to for support: South Carolina Coalition Against Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault PO Box 7776 Columbia, SC 29202 Phone: (800) 260-9293 Phone: (803) 256-2900 Charleston County My Sister’s House PO Box 5341 North Charleston, SC w29405 Hotline (county) 800-273-4673 Phone 843-747-4069
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