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- Driven
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- Indie
- Witty

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energetic

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gracious

inspiring

trendy

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***INTRO***
OVC, the Organization of Visual Communicators at UTA, is an energetic club consisting of students involved in visual communication. Through the OVC, members develop their portfolio and knowledge of design. The OVC is proud to offer membership to anyone passionate about graphic design and looking to improve their skillz.

***MOTTO***
Option 1…
Inspire and progress.

Option 2…
You can’t OVC me!

***TAGLINE***

Your source for Visual Communication Inspiration.

***NEWS***

September 24, 2009

UTA SENIOR SHOW WEBSITE (OMG HAVE YOU SEEN IT?)
Wow, wow, and more wow.

If you’re dying to see the fabulous work of graduating seniors and you’re too impatient to wait until First Thursday, September 3, from 6-11pm at the Cleaners in the Ace Hotel, wait no longer.

The seniors have created a really great website showcasing their work and detailing how you can see the fruits of their labors in person.

Check out their stellar logo and fresh programming skills. The site also posts links to some stellar student portfolio sites.

This show is going to be so sweet!

September 23, 2009

Enter for a chance to visit Memphis!

AIGA is holding a design conference October 8-11th in Memphis, and we want to send a few UTA students to represent our school! Winners will receive conference entry fees ($350!) and will need to cover their other costs (airfare, food, lodging…)

It will be a great way to meet other designers in the professional world and other design students from around the country. Several Networking Receptions are offered as a great place to meet people. There will be a Student Symposium aimed at helping students start their careers on the right foot, as well as an optional Student Portfolio Review!

The conference also has an impressive list of speakers, including our beloved Kate Bingaman-Burt!

Interested students should check out the previously mentioned application process. Winners will be selected by UTA faculty. We will be accepting admissions in the Green Rooms on August 28th from noon to 2pm. Be sure to get in touch with us in advance if you can’t make the drop off time.

September 15, 2009

Do you know what’s up with Mark Weaver?

He’s an amazing designer with a terrific contemporary-vintage aesthetic. I’ve been following him on flickr for a while and stumbled upon this great interview over on Defgrip blog. Please check out his stuff, it’s phenomenal.

September 12, 2009

SENIOR SHOW//THE CLEANERS

Hi all,

Yesterday a group of us interior task force people went to take measurements at The Cleaners and I thought I’d post our results.
Based on our  measurements, we do think we need the hanging wall that would hang between the two posts. This gives each of us 17 participants approximately 4 feet of space to work with, both wall space and table space. A few spots would be a little short of the 4 feet, but they would also have less people on their area. We thought to be fair, it would be best to divide and number each space and then we would draw numbers and that is where your space would be. Of course, if you wanted to  try to trade with someone, that is up to you.

There are some tables provided at the ace, but they are long and skinny, and Nancy had a great suggestion of trying to find a different solution, maybe old grocery crates or something similar to be more in tune with our identity concept. These would fit the length requirements per person and also could be used as shelving to set stuff in, possibly even shallower ones on the wall. We thought a trip next week to the Rebuilding Center might prove to be good inspiration.  We are also in the process of making mood board and research to help integrate the identity with the space.

Anyway, these are of course just initial brainstorms and ideas, so if you have any thoughts please share  and we’ll see you at the meeting! Please check out the photos of The Cleaners space at the Senior Show Flickr page.

September 05, 2009

Freebie Alert! Pinball Publishing is giving away Scout Books!

(This is a repost from Pinball’s CoinOp blog. Head over and check out the other cool stuff!)

Pinball says:

Come and get ‘em! While supplies last, we’ll be giving away these delectable Scout Books for free to people who can stop by our shop and say hello! With a lined interior, our Grocery List Scout Book comes complete with a week of Arlington Area Farmers Markets printed on the back.

Are you ever out and about and want a quick reference to where you can get fresh fruits and veggies on a Wednesday afternoon? What about a Monday? Pull out your handy Scout Book and you’ll find a week of on the back, complete with phone numbers, location and times.

We’re located at 1003 SE Grant St, on the corner of SE 10th and SE Grant. Big yellow building. You can’t miss it. We’re here Monday through Friday, 9am-5pm. See you soon!

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ABOUT

Mission

• The OVC is dedicated to advancing design as a professional craft, strategic tool, and vital cultural force. We aim to offer positive and inspiring events for students, have a positive impact in the community, reach beyond the campus, and act in the most professional manner possible.

History

• Our organization was first formed in 1972 when visual communication students became interested in working together to make their busy design schedules more burdensome. In formation, the temperature and humidity were controlled so that the aging proceeded at a proper rate, and we did not dry out, nor “weep” with moisture.

• The OVC has become involved with projects ranging from hallway banners to invitations for the President’s inaugural ball.

Officers

President: Jack Tupp

Fake Members

Robert, Hon, Matt’s Membership.

Membership-contains information on how to join and included benefits. Membership also includes access to the list of current members.

***MEMBERSHIP***

OVC has been advancing the value of designers for more than 6 years through member resources and as the collective voice of the profession. Here is a sampling of benefits available to members.

***JOIN***

Click here to join OVC today!

Learn more about the benefits of OVC student membership.

***BENIFITS***:

Full-time graphic design students are eligible for a student membership rate of $20 per year for up to four years. You must provide documentation of your full-time status when you join and when you renew your student membership by sending either a copy of your current student ID or your bursar’s receipt.

Graduating student members receive a special offer to renew at 50 percent off the associate level. You must return the special coupon sent with your renewal invoice to take advantage of the offer.

OVC student members gain access to an incredible networking tool: the OVC online membership directory (listing all members).

OVC members enjoy discounts on design publications, overnight courier services, long-distance telephone services, health insurance and more. All in all, the OVC student membership is a bargain—not to mention a terrific pathway into the profession.

Check out the listing of student groups. If your university is not currently listed, consider working with a faculty member to start your own group.

Events

Events page tells you about upcoming meetings, guest speakers, shows, and other schedule activities.

Schedule:

*** Monthly Meetings

- Oct. 7: Field trip to the DSVC

Oct. Meeting: Advertising Madwoman, Nancy Vonk:

Nancy Vonk has been the Co-Chief Creative Officer of Ogilvy Toronto since 1998 with partner Janet Kestin. They have won Cannes Lions, One Show Pencils, Communication Arts and Clios.

- Oct. 21: Meeting in room 358

Club meeting:

Discussing upcoming Student Show, planning event, with pizza.

- OVC Gallery West show in Oct 26-30

Pieces in this show will revolve around the idea of constraint and the common task of the designer to work within parameters while pushing the boundaries as much as possible.

- Open submissions – 9/23/09

- Entries due- 10/23/09

- Nov. 4: Meeting in room 358

Club meeting:

Celebrating the show with pizza and cake. Feedback on the show.

- Nov. 18: Meeting in room 358

Web conference: Ian Coyle

Ian Coyle is a creative strategist, designer, speaker, interaction developer and all around decent fellow. he is also the chief creative officer and founder of Superheroes, Inc. He loves typography, the sound of presses running, the smell of ink, and the touch of fine paper.

-  6th annual National student show & conference. April 2010 Dallas

Students: Three days of nationally-renowned speakers, breakout sessions and workshops studio tours, a portfolio review and a job fair- seriously, could this get any better? How bout we throw in a show where you can earn a part of $20,000 in scholarships and cash awards? Excited Yet?

Contact (Laura, Mariella, Sharese)

Contact information is a way to get a hold of the organization.

***Email***

info.theovc@gmail.com

***Mailing Address***

The University of Texas at Arlington

The Art & Art History Department

502 South Cooper St.#335

Arlington,  TX 76019

Lat: N32° 43′ 50.8

Lon: W97° 6′ 53.9

***Location (Meeting room)***

Fine Arts Building

Room 358

***Map***

LINKS! by us

Links

The links section provides links to professional design websites, tutorials, and inspirational work.

professional org

http://www.dsvc.org/

http://www.aiga.org/

http://www.pdx.edu/

design resources

http://www.colourlovers.com/

http://www.howdesign.com/GeneralMenu/

http://www.commarts.com/

http://www.printmag.com/

http://www.logolounge.com/

http://logopond.com/

http://www.gdusa.com/

other

http://www.adobe.com/designcenter/tutorials/

http://wrongdistance.com/

http://www.underconsideration.com/speakup/

http://www.foundmagazine.com/

Links

The links section provides links to professional design websites, tutorials, and inspirational work.

***professional org

http://www.dsvc.org/

http://www.aiga.org/

***student organization

http://gdpsu.typepad.com/aiga

http://www.cecil.edu/current-students/student-life/clubs-organizations/viscom-club.asp

http://goodforgrasshopper.com/

***design resources

http://www.colourlovers.com/

http://www.howdesign.com/GeneralMenu/

http://www.commarts.com/

http://www.printmag.com/

http://www.logolounge.com/

http://logopond.com/

http://www.gdusa.com/

***tutorial website

http://www.adobe.com/designcenter/tutorials/

***inspirational resources

http://wrongdistance.com/

http://www.underconsideration.com/speakup/

http://www.foundmagazine.com/

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Ceramics Collection

The notecards in the Ceramics collection feature closeups of gorgeous, colorful pottery from Andalusia and Catalonia.
Sagrada Familia Ceramics
“Sagrada Familia: 2010?”

This is a piece of the ceramics that they’ll eventually use to finish the construction of the Sagrada Familia church in Barcelona. I took a similar picture last year thinking that by this year, they’d be installed already. Nope. Not yet.

Item Number: 7845-C
10 notecards for $12.99
10 postcards for $8.99
Dancing Stars at the Alhambra
“Dancing Stars”

Although depicting living creatures in art is traditionally frowned on by the Islamic religion, the mosaics in the Alhambra in Granada are full of life and movement.

Item Number: 4582-C
10 notecards for $12.99
10 postcards for $8.99
Music Palace
“Music Palace”

Designed by Domènec i Muntaner at the turn of the century, the Catalan Music Palace in Barcelona is a riot of modernist stained glass, mosaics, and statues. This is a closeup of the ticket window.

Item Number: 9971-C
10 notecards for $12.99
10 postcards for $8.99
Park Guell Bench
“Park Guell Bench”

Antoni Gaudí’s bench in the Park Guell overlooking Barcelona is a writhing mass of broken pottery glued together to create beauty.

Item Number: 6243-C
10 notecards for $12.99
10 postcards for $8.99

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I’ve been wanting to combine a love of both art and architecture. On our last trip to Barcelona, I took a bunch of pictures that I used as the foundation for a new series of postcards and notecards. There are closeups of beautiful mosaics and pottery, full shots of architectural treasures, and candid photos of traditional cultural events. I hope you’ll enjoy them.

You can begin browsing the catalog with the ceramics postcards.

Or you can click on one of the images below to go directly to that set of postcards.

Ceramics Architecture Market Festivals

© Copyright 2004. All Rights Reserved. Sarah’s Notecards, Inc.

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