October 12th, 2011 by cspringer

October 12th, 2011 by admin

Long-time graphic design instructor at the AIC College of Design, Dan Bittman, will be honored on September 30 of this year with the AIGA Fellow Award. The event will take place at 6 pm at the Convergys Gallery in the Art Academy of Cincinnati. A retrospective exhibit of Bittman’s work will be on display from September 9 through October 16.

Founded in 1914, AIGA (American Institute of Graphic Arts) is the oldest and largest professional membership organization for design and sets the national agenda for the role of design in economic, social, political, cultural, and creative contexts.

The AIGA Fellow Award program recognizes designers who have made a significant contribution to raising the standards of excellence in practice and conduct within the design community. Education, writing, leadership, reputation, and design practice are considered in measuring significance.

Dan Bittman earned a Bachelor of Science in Graphic Design in 1970 from the University of Cincinnati. He founded his studio, Design Team, in 1981 and has also taught graphic design at Northern Kentucky University and at the University of Cincinnati, where he served on the Alumni Advisory Board.

Among Bittman’s many credits is serving as past president of Cincinnati’s Art Directors Club and of the region’s chapter of the American Institute of Graphic Arts. He has lectured nationwide at numerous colleges, universities, and at such professional gatherings as the AIGA National Conference and IDSA Worldesign.

Bittman’s work has been represented in numerous publications, including Metropolis, ID, Print, and Communications Arts Magazine. His art has also been included in permanent collections in France and China and has been awarded in such exhibitions as CA, AIGA, CLIO and ID.

He has served as a juror for AIGA, Art Directors, and advertising competitions across the country as well as for the prestigious Communication Arts Magazine CA Annual.

Bittman is a faculty member at the AIC College of Design, whose mission is to offer design students a career-oriented program allowing them the opportunity to acquire entry-level graphic design positions. For more information, call 513-751-1206.

October 12th, 2011 by admin

Beginning with the 2011 fall semester, accomplished photographer Charles Behlow will teach digital photography at the AIC College of Design in Greater Cincinnati.

Behlow has been a professional photographer in the Cincinnati area for over 25 years. A graduate of The Ohio Institute of Photography, Behlow owns a full service commercial photography studio in Cincinnati (www.cbehlowphotography.com).

His specialties encompass advertising photography, clinical photo systems design and fabrication, clinical imaging protocol consultation, expert retouching and photo restoration services, business portraiture, event photography, and making fine art prints from photos.

Among his accomplishments is developing a US patent on photographic equipment for use in clinical trials imaging.

Behlow has been employed as a senior photographer for NCR Corporation and as a clinical imaging consultant for Kao Brands, Procter and Gamble Co., Hill Top Research, and GOJO Industries. Among his freelance photography clients are Procter and Gamble, Amazon.com, Formica, United Way Worldwide, Deloitte & Touche, and Chevron/Texaco. He also works for several major law firms as an expert in document examination and forgery detection.

Behlow has expressed enthusiasm about joining the group of talented faculty members at the AIC College of Design, a career-oriented digital art program in existence for 35 years. More information about the school is available by calling (513) 751-1206.

October 12th, 2011 by admin

The winning entry will be turned into a balloon in Macy’s 85th Thanksgiving Day Parade this year.

Robyn Twomey, student at the AIC College of Design in Tri-County, entered the Macy’s Great American Elf Adventure online contest by designing an elf festively dressed in a blue coat with red buttons and an “85″ on his hat, signifying the parade’s anniversary year. Twomey is one of 85 finalists, and her entry has been one of the most often-viewed on Facebook.

Twomey won art awards at Cincinnati Christian School and entered AIC with a scholarship based on her talents. With a love of animation, Twomey has a lofty career goal to be a concept artist for Disney.

October 12th, 2011 by admin

Seven second-year students from the AIC College of Design in Sharonville, Ohio recently received nine Student Addy Awards in honor of creative excellence in advertising and graphic design. The 2011 Addy Award ceremony was held on February 19 at The Carnegie Visual and Performing Arts Center in Covington, KY, with entries judged by professionals in the advertising field.

Competing with fellow art students from the University of Cincinnati, Cincinnati State, and Gateway Community and Technical College, AIC students have always had a solid success in the event, last year winning a national Addy award.

This year AIC students surpassed their previous local record by garnering two more awards in the competition than they had achieved in 2010.

The AIC student winners include Michael Turner, who won a Gold ADDY for his piece on US currency. “My winning entry was a fun project in class,” Michael comments. “We were assigned to redesign US currency, so I put in a lot of time and research into what makes the current currency so great.” Michael is working at Egleston-Maynard Sports in Covington as a lead graphic designer and also finding time to do a little freelance.

AIC graduate Chelcie Lytle was excited to win a Silver ADDY for her print magazine cover. She is currently working on a painting of Jim Morrison in oil, a piece called “Ode to Jim” requested by some close friends.

Another graduate, Sabrina Mcintosh, created a Silver Addy-winning submission in non-traditional advertising entitled “Preffee Coffee” (Preffee is a combination of the words “perfect” and “coffee”). “The assignment was corporate identity and coming up with our own company,” Sabrina says. “I’m a huge fan of coffee so naturally I created a coffee company.” Sabrina is employed at Macy’s in Florence, KY, creating freelance fine art, and assembling the equipment she needs to be successful at freelance graphic design.

The complete list of AIC winners is as follows:

GOLD

• Adam Downs, Giro d’Italia (Editorial Spread)

• Laura Martin, Yellow River (Interactive Website)

• Tyrese Patterson, Oni Vodka (Packaging)

• Michael Turner, US Currency (Currency)

SILVER

• Alex Danker, Print Magazine (Cover)

• Chelcie Lytle, Print Magazine (Cover)

• Sabrina McIntosh, Preffee Coffee (Non-traditional Advertising)

• Laura Martin, Quicksilver (Magazine Campaign)

• Tyrese Patterson, Oni Vodka (Interactive Website)

Student Gold Addy award winners locally are automatically entered in the recently-held district competition including colleges and universities in Ohio, Kentucky, and West Virginia. Silver award winners may compete at the district level if they wish.

Marion K. Allman, CEO and co-founder of the AIC College of Design, is proud of the students’ achievements. “This is proof that our focused curriculum and small class sizes give students the foundation they need to be successful and compete in the professional world,” she observed.

For information about the AIC College of Design, contact admissions@aic-art.edu or (513) 751-1206.

November 2nd, 2010 by admin

Mayor Mallory visits the English class of Barbara Morgenstern at The AIC College of Design.

At the invitation of The AIC College of Design’s second year student, Jake Gerth, Cincinnati Mayor Mark Mallory met with students in Barbara Morgenstern’s English class last week. The 2-year art school is located in Tri-County and offers an associate degree in graphic design.

Asked by student Stacey Remington whether Mallory supported the arts, he joked, “I was a victim of the arts.” His mother regularly dragged him and his five siblings to cultural events, he said, and he indeed is a great supporter of the arts.

Mallory confided that, as the youngest child in a Cincinnati political dynasty he had no choice but to go into politics. His father was the former Ohio House Majority Leader, his brother Dale now serves in the House, two brothers are judges, and another is the former mayor of Forest Park. His sister has also been involved in community service.

The proposed Cincinnati Streetcar Line in downtown Cincinnati will encourage economic development along its path, Mallory anticipates. When asked by student Christian Witt about high unemployment in the city, the mayor urged patience as the economy rebounds from a deep recession. He explained that business owners typically hire employees last, preferring to first rebuild cash reserves.

Instructor Morgenstern assigned the mayor the same homework given to her English students—to create a list of the “25 Things I Want to Do Before It’s Too Late.” Mallory said that his list includes skydiving but confessed that he will never take the leap.

September 17th, 2010 by admin

September 15th, 2010 by admin

Mark Gilsdorf

First day of class today, and most students would expect the usual introduction course with the expected long lecture…the ordinary.

Well not at AIC , the first day of class, first year students have been involved in a real life project. The illustration of 100 different birthday cards, from age 1 to 100! The extraordinary!

The project is conducted by Jeanette Ramirez, also known as the “Limerick lady” by second year students. Jeanette has been involved with AIC for 3 years and has, with the collaboration of AIC students, published 2 limerick books. This is her third project involving our students.

There is a lot to be said about having a actual printed piece in your portfolio, that could be the little plus you needed to get that dream job.

We are really excited about this project’s outcome and will keep you posted.

May 25th, 2010 by danb

The Summer Studio will offer three intense creative workshops taught by local graphic designers.  These workshops are open to high school students and educators who have an interest in design.

Character Illustration (Session 1: July 28-30) Explore the creative process of illustration for animation while experimenting with different illustration styles.

Photoshop / Illustrator (Session 2: August 4-6) Whether you’re a photographer wanting to expand your portfolio or a traditional artist wanting to explore the world of digital media. Photoshop and Illustrator are for you!

Flash Animation (Session 3: August 11-13) Flash is quickly becoming the artist favorite way of adding animation to websites or creating a cartoon. This one week session will focus on the basics of Flash animation.

When: July 28  – August 14
Where: 1171 E. Kemper Road, Cincinnati, OH 45246
Time: All sessions are from 9:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
Cost: $25 per session

May 5th, 2010 by admin

AIC presents PIXELS and art showcase. Design, constructed and marketed by students. Come escape for and evening with us and enjoy the little things.

Tickets $20 each or $30 a pair

Refreshments, Food, Music and each $20 ticket receives an original PIXEL piece of art. All proceeds will benefit student scholarships fund.