DOES YOUR CAMERA KNOW MORE THAN YOU?

If the answer is 'yes' to this question or you would like to learn new digital photography skills, all are welcome to register for a digital photo class and walking tour conducted by Ai New York City faculty member SuZen.  The workshop will cover composition tips as well as learning how your digital single reflex or point-and-shoot camera work so you can take great photos.  After the lesson, participants will get to use their new-found skills on a walking tour.  The class and walking tour will take place this Sunday, October 28 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.  There is a special half-price offer of $49 for one person and $89 for two people. 

To register for the class click on http://suzennyc.eventbrite.com or e-mail SuZen at suzennyc.gmail.com.  Register today!

AI NEW YORK CITY HOLIDAY BAZAAR UPDATE!

As mentioned in an earlier post, Ai New York City's event planning class (taught by Fashion Design faculty member Trina Morris) is currently hard at work, making preparations for their "Base Create:  The AiNYC Holiday Bazaar".  The blog has learned that there have been some new developments to these preparations and the Bazaar is shaping up to be a fun-filled exciting event for all!

"Base Create:  The AiNYC Holiday Bazaar" will be held in the Ai New York City Gallery on Thursday, December 6 from 6:00-8:30 p.m. and again on Friday December 7th from 11:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.   We've been informed that the students have set up their own "Base Create:  The AiNYC Holiday Bazaar" Twitter, Instagram (both are Base_Create) and Blog (BaseCreatePR) sites. In addition to offering unique accessories and outerwear for purchase, there will be plenty of music and refreshments while you shop.   

So what are you waiting for?  Start making your holiday shopping lists and mark your calendars for December 6-7 for "Base Create:  The AiNYC Holiday Bazaar"!  Not only will you whittle down that shopping list, you will be helping our students learn valuable business and event planning skills! 

Stay tuned! 

AI NEW YORK CITY EVENT PLANNING CLASS TO HOST HOLIDAY BAZAAR

Ai New York City's Fashion Design Instructor Trina Morris and her public relations/event planning class are hard at work preparing "Base Create: The AiNYC Holiday Bazaar" to be held on Thursday, December 6 and Friday, December 7 in Ai New York City's Gallery space.  The students will be organizing and promoting the event on their own and gain real-life experience that will help them with organizational skills, promotion as well as working within a team. 

The student team for "Base Create: The AiNYC Holiday Bazaar" consists of Ashley Luiso, Iris Caldwell, Silvia Chan Wan Yi, Quisha Joacin, Myesha Banks and Liz Jimenez.  To promote the event the team will be using multiple media sites such as Tumblr, Twitter, Instagram, Google as well as the Ai New York City Community Blog. 

Good luck everyone!  We all look forward to the bazaar and sharing in your success! 

Stay tuned for more updates!  

CAREER SERVICES WEEK KICKS OFF WITH JOB FAIR!

The Ai New York City Career Services Team will be hosting a series of lunchtime seminars from Monday October 22 through Friday, October 27 as part of Ai New York City's Career Services Week.  These events are open to all Ai New York City students and will be held in the first floor Gallery. 

The week will kick off with a job fair/hiring event on Monday, October 22 from 12:15 to 2:15 p.m. featuring representatives from Armani Exchange (A/X), Sunglass hut, TD Bank and more!  If you need your resume fine-tuned or have any other questions about the job fair, please contact Trent Rhodes, Student Employment Advisor at 212-625-6036 or e-mail him at trhodes@aii.edu . 

Stay tuned to the Ai New York City Community Blog for the full Career Services Week schedule!