Fame, Fortune, and Digital Immortality
by skocko on Mar.19, 2009, under Educators, Students
When opportunity knocks, answer the friggin’ door! Alex S delivered on the school’s poster for STAR Testing next month but I had to push him so hard throughout the process I’m lucky Child Protective Services didn’t show up to arrest me for assault. Now the push comes to get the students to actually try on this high-stakes test for the school. Our goal is an API of 830 (if you couldn’t tell) and the poster will be plastered all over Valhalla. The district will undoubtedly take note of the campaign and I’d be surprised if Alex doesn’t receive some type of official recognition for the work. Never a bad thing to add to the paper-thin résumés you’ll all be churning out in class soon (hint, hint). And speaking of that knocking you may be hearing right now, here comes a couple of more opportunities for all of you (yes, even 3D)…
Got Plans? is a huge district-wide event and they need a poster. Hannah J’s design was chosen two years ago (the artwork went down with a hard drive crash over the summer) and I see no reason why one of you shouldn’t win the contest this year. Here’s the requirements and here’s the winning design from last year. The deadline is noon, April 3, 2009.
Layers Magazine has another Back Cover Design Contest. See the site for details.
Unsure of what to do? Here’s some Instant Inspiration.
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March 19th, 2009 on 7:37 am
Will there be any more galleries you post with good work from our class?
March 19th, 2009 on 7:46 am
Of course. I’m just waiting for the “good work” to find its way into my drop box.
March 19th, 2009 on 11:15 am
I plan to take your class again Skocko. Thus… I am going to b doing more digital work then ever on my illustrator at home. I plan to make a lot of exceptional works over the course of Spring Break and Summer. 3+ will be sketches (2 of them that you have seen Skocko) and I will also be enhancing and creating new logos and posters. I plan to fit my works into many of the galleries.
I really like this poster. It is very professionally poster; good job Alex! It looks as good as the professional movie posters you would see near theaters. Nice touch on the vibrance of the colors, the burning around the sides, and the well-adjusted type.
March 19th, 2009 on 4:39 pm
WOW MR. SKOCKO I JUST WATCHED WORLD BUILDER AND YOU WERE RIGHT IT WAS AN AWESOME MOVIE WITH A GREAT MEANING THANKS FOR PUTTING THIS UP
March 19th, 2009 on 5:13 pm
Fadi, I’m sure you’re going to become a member of the Mac Lab Hall of Fame™ before you’re done. I love your enthusiasm!
Bryon, I’m glad you liked it BUT YOU DON’T HAVE TO SHOUT!
March 19th, 2009 on 8:05 pm
This post inspired me. I will push my idea forward to produce something because of this post.
March 20th, 2009 on 9:43 am
AWW MR. SKOCKO. I HEARD CAPS LOCK AS CRUISE CONTROL FOR KEWL!