redbrick studios designers stack it up For the first time in almost 10 years, Red ..Brick Studios, a student-run graphic design club, hosted its graphic design seminar, "Stacked," on campus Oct. 15. The last time the dub held its seminar was during the mid 90s when members asked former students to come back to showcase their work. 1his year, in addition to people showcasing their work, students were given the chance to have their work critiqued by professional graphic designers during portfolio reviews. "It was a good thing for me because they were really honest," senior Jessica Campbell said. "Seeing them reassured me that we're going to get out there, and we don't have to know everything, but that's OK because we're going to learn. It was also helpful to get their feedback on my work because graphic design has a tendency to be subjective and so it was good to hear from four other professionals." Throughout the day, 72 participants from the university and Harding Academy filled student center 236, to listen to speakers discuss what it's like after graduation and tips for getting a job. The keynote speakers were James Little, owner of Mmerse design firm; Isaac Alexander, an art director from Little Rock; Heather Wooten-Moore, a junior art director at Stone-Walton, and Ben Johnson, a graphic designer from Memphis. "Students want to know about the real world aspect of graphic design," Stacy Schoen, assistant professor of art, said. " It excites them and creates enthusiasm about the field because with school you can't always see the end. This gives them a passion for what they do, and the portfolio reviews especially help them to hear beyond us [professors] what's really expected of you." Apart from listening to speakers and having their work reviewed, students had the opportunity to compete for a $50 prize. Students entered a contest to design a package and logo for a light bulb that was both protective and eye catching. The panel of speakers judged the entries and chose senior Adam MacDonald as the winner. "It was really a surprise for me," MacDonald said. "In a way it confirm~d my feeling that I've learned my trade pretty well." The event went off so well, RBS hoped to make it an annual event, Dr. Daniel Adams, associate professor of art, said. " It gives the students a chance to not only here from professionals in the field but also gives them the opportunity to make a connection with alumni and see past students who are successful," Adams said. " It also helps us assess our program and is a too) for recruiting high school students." Sophomore Annalisa Siegle and senior Amber Manis look at a portfolio at Red Brick Studio's "Stacked" conference Oct. 15. Manis, a member of ASS, shared her portfolio with professional graphic designers at the conference. (Photo by Renee Lewis) -Cairey Tai literature& art /I 203
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