Thursday, April 17, 2014

2014 Portfolio Show

Design industry folks its that time again,
the 2014 Portfolio Show!

Here is the Blurb:

April 24, 2014 | 6:00 - 9:00 PM Nexen Tower Garden Court | 801-7 Ave SW Alberta College of Art + Design

Graduating students from the Visual Communications Design and Photography programs will be showcasing their work at the ACAD Portfolio Show on Thursday April 24th from 6–9 pm at the Nexen Tower Garden Court at 801-7 Ave SW.

“The School of Communication Design at the Alberta College of Art and Design has an exceptional track record of producing some of the world’s leading professional creatives in the fields of advertising, graphic design, character design and illustration. Our award-winning alumni are competitive internationally and can be found in every major marketplace in North America.” Alison Miyauchi, Chair, School of Communication Design, Alberta College of Art and Design

"ACAD is one of North America's great creative secrets. Year after year, the ACAD experience provides raw creative talent with the opportunity to develop into great creative professionals," says Jason Delichte, VP Creative Director, Critical Mass

"ACAD's Visual Communications program consistently produces highly talented and hard-working creative professionals who go on to succeed both nationally and internationally," says Naoko Masuda CGD, President, Society of Graphic Designers of Canada, Alberta South Chapter

The show will feature over sixty portfolios of graphic design, advertising, illustration, animation, character design, and photography. The students will be in attendance to present their work and to answer questions. Light refreshments and a cash bar will be available throughout the evening. This year’s portfolio show poster was designed by Jenessa Drebnisky, a 4th year School of Communication Design student. The ACAD Portfolio Show is presented by: Society of Graphic Designers of Canada (Alberta South Chapter), Alberta College of Art + Design, Critical Mass, Century West Management Inc., and Spicers.