Spring 2011 Portfolio Review Highlights

The Spring 2011 Portfolio Reviews were held the week of June 13th. All majors including; Digital Filmmaking, Graphic Design, Web Design & Interactive Media, Interior Design and Fashion Design presented at The Art Institute of New York City’s Gallery. Congratulations to the entire faculty, staff and students for making these events a success each and every quarter. A special thanks to our Facilities and Technology departments for their continued support.

One common theme was apparent throughout the week. Industry professional attendees were impressed by the talented students and their creative works. A total of 65 industry professionals attended the events. Many were seeking volunteers, interns and full-time employees. Check out some of the specific outcomes and highlights compiled by the Career Services team;

Selected list of industry professionals in attendance: JWT, Source Magazine, Plitzs Fashion Marketing, Astor & Black, Pace Advertising, The Onion, Indelible TV, Mireku Studios, Clear Channel Communications, Got Game Magazine, Adecco Creative and Levis Footwear.

Several graduates obtained potential interviews for full-time, freelance and internship opportunities. Soraya Williams, President of Plitz's Fashion Marketing, came to visit Plitz's outstanding prize winner Fernando Noblecilla, and to check out the other talented designers. Andrew Myers Interior Design was looking for paid interns, Pij Poj Design was looking for freelancers and Inigo Elizalde needs a rug design assistant.

Patrick Egglinger, Best in Show Winner from the Graphic Design program has a potential interview with The Burns Group. Amanda Irish was approached by JWT and Coty for an interview and Raffaella Ciavatta was approached by The Onion and Indelible TV. Several other industry professionals in attendance are in search of recent graduates with design, media arts and fashion skills. This is great news for Career Services team as we continue to match graduates with employers for interview opportunities.

Congratulations and best wishes to all the graduates!