WANT A JOB? THERE'S AN AI NEW YORK CITY PART-TIME JOB FAIR IN YOUR FUTURE!

Ai New York City's Career Services Department is holsting a part-time job fair to be held in the campus gallery on Wednesday, July 31 from 12:15 - 2:15 p.m. 

Representatives from the above stores (with more to come) will be on campus to conduct interviews. 

If you need help with your resume, what to wear or want to practice your interview skills, please reach out to Trent Rhodes, Student Employment advisor at 212-625-6036 or email him at trhodes@aii.edu . 

So what are you waiting for?  Mark your calendars and come on down!

Ai NEW YORK CITY INSTRUCTOR INVITES ALL TO TRUNK SHOW

Ai New York City instructor Richard Killeany is inviting all to an Ocheltree Design Trunk Show next week at the Betsey Lee store located at 26 Jay Street in Brooklyn, NY.

The show will be held on Wednesday, July 31 and Thursday, August 1 from 6:00-10:00 p.m.   Featured items will include classic tweed and leather pillows, new linen pillow designs and lots of one-of-a-kind recycled leather tote bags and zip pouches.  Richard has even made some Ocheltree canvas totes and zip pouches that he will be giving away with the purchase of any pillow or leather tote.  There is also fashion video/photography, handmade bags and shows by a.b.k. leather and Amy Krieling.

Refreshments will be served ... so what are you waiting for?  Mark your calendars and come on over to Betsey Lee!  Please RSVP to betsey@betseylee.com or call 347-484-1033.

EUROPEAN VACATION - AI NEW YORK CITY STYLE!

 

 

Ai New York City Gen. Ed. Instructor John Bandman, recently led a group of students on a 10-day European vacation.  Conducted during summer break, the itinerary included visits to Paris, Amsterdam and London. 

The group, which included fellow instructor John Miller, enjoyed city tours, museum visits, excursions to places of cultural interest, as well as combined escorted and individual opportunities to enjoy shopping, food/beverage, and sightseeing that each country had to offer. The students paid a set tour cost that included airfare, hotels, transportation, and meals that the group enjoyed together. In addition to organized group activities, there was also personal free time for the students to explore the wonders of these European capitals in their own way.

Mr. Bandman will be leading a trip to Italy in June 2014, and one does not have to be a student to participate. For more information about this trip, visit this link http://www.efcollegestudytours.com/1404302 or send an e-mail to johnbandman@yahoo.com.

The individuals who accompanied John on the 2013 trip were:

• John Miller (Ai New York City faculty)
• Mindy Juarez
• Esmerarda “Amy” Polanco
• Haley Hysong
• Jessica Tietjen
• Xaiken Ford
• Angelique Pearson
• Benjamin Ospina
• Yesenia, Veliz

  Check out these group photos:

 

 

 

AI NEW YORK CITY FACULTY MEMBER UP A TREE - AN UPDATE

As posted in May, Ai New York City faculty member Tory Jones worked as an art director  on Animal Planet's reality TV show "Treehouse Masters", which aired its first episode on May 31.  She even enlisted the help of her Interior Design students to intern on the project for the New York State episode that was shot in the towns of Bedford and Rhinebeck, NY. 

All of us at Ai New York City would like to give a special shout-out to the following students for their creative efforts on the New York episode that aired on July 12:

• Jessica Williams
• Isabell Kennedy
• Alicia Calderon
• Juan Russo
• Jaime Rodriguez

Check out The Art Institute of New York City's  screen credit below!

If you missed the episode ... don't fret ... you will be able to view it again on Animal Planet (check local listings) or watch it online at www.animal.discovery.com .  A link to the schedule appears below:

http://animal.discovery.com/tv-shows/treehouse-masters/tv-schedule.htm

GOT TYPE?

Ai New York City Graphic Design faculty Marcos Chavez worked with his GD112 Typography 1 class teaching them not only the fundamentals of typography but also inspired his class to make a series of experimental typefaces using some unconventional materials .  Students were asked to create the following installations:

• What?  Students were asked to create the word 'what?' from the five classic typefaces (Garamond, Baskerville, Bodoni, Century and Helvetica).  They manipulated the appearance of the word through folding and curving the paper.  The fruits of their labors were brought together in a large wall installation.
• Dirty Type - Students used dirt to create a large version of the Baskerville Italic.  Their work was then installed in a 7th Floor corridor.
• Condom Typography - Students worked in three teams to create an original alphabet from packaged, newly opened and blown up condoms.
• Helvetible - Students worked as a class to create a full alphabet out of various foods (one food item per letter) using Helvetica Bold and the foundation for the letters.
• Hell-vetica - Students created illustrated type that gave the Swiss face a "hellish" spin.

Check out the photos below.  Kudos go to the following students/faculty:

Marcos Chavez - Typography 1 Instructor and last but certainly not least ... the GD112 Typography I Students!

Damian Antommarchi
Victor Atencio
Kevin Cole
Pedro Cotto
Michelle Gonzalez
Juan Jimenez
Malika Kendrick
Sean McNeil
Ngozi Medina
Benjamin Nuamah
Cristian Pacheco
Marie Smith
Kyree Stewart
Jeremy Torrez
Raymond Vargas
Anthony Woodson

Creating the What? Project

What? Project Installation

Creating Dirty Type Installation

Dirty Type Installation

Condom Typography - Packaged

Condom Typography - (left to right - Newly Packaged and Blown Up

Helvetible Typography



Hell-vetica Illustrations



LIFE'S A GIFT ... PASS IT ON!

Imagine saving 3 lives…And receiving a FREE pair of NY Mets tickets while doing it!!!

Imagine the impact you could make by saving 1, 2 or even 3 lives by giving just ONE pint at the

The Art Institute of New York City Blood Drive

Thursday, June 6, 2013

10:00am-4:00pm

1st Floor Gallery

Appointments Appreciated, Walk-ins Welcome!

Click  on the link below to read about one life that was saved or to schedule an appointment:
https://drm.nybloodcenter.org/PublicScheduler/GroupWelcome.aspx?Group=62426

Questions about the drive?
Contact Katie at knekiunas@aii.edu

For medical eligibility questions, call 1-800-688-0900.

Please bring ID with photo or signature. Eat well and drink fluids before you donate.

Each time you donate blood, you will receive Donor Advantage points redeemable for a wide variety of exciting gifts. For more information, visit www.mydonoradvantage.com
Thanks for being a donor.

If you cannot donate, but still wish to participate in bringing life-saving products to those in need, please consider volunteering at your local blood drive. For general inquiries, or for additional information about volunteering, please call 1-800-933-2566.

AI NEW YORK CITY STUDENT APPRECIATION SOCIAL AT FRAMES

Ai New York City Student Affairs department hosted a student appreciation bowling social and buffet at Frames Bowling Alley in the Port Authority Bus Terminal on Thursday, May 30.  As one can see from the photos above, a good time was had by all!

Special thanks to the Student Affairs/Academic Affairs department personnel, Tavis Young, Katie Nekiunas, Cindy Cabral, Paul Henkel and Gene Tolan for their efforts!

AI NEW YORK CITY CLASS FIELD TRIP HIGHLIGHTS CULTURAL ARTIFACTS

Ai New York City faculty member John Bandman recently took his Sociology students to the Museum of Natural History.  The objective of the trip was to visit exhibits showing cultural artifacts so that students can learn their historic significance.  The group met up at Stout Hall of Asian Peoples  where cultural artifacts were explored and John explained the heritage behind them.  The students then examined the cultural backgrounds of various aspects of Africa and Central & South America in the adjoining exhibition halls. 

A photo of John and the group appears above.

2012 AI NEW YORK CITY WEB DESIGN ALUM IN FIRST SOLO ART SHOW

Ai New York City Web Design Alumnus Arjuna Routte-Prieur (a Fall 2012 graduate) has announced his first solo art show at the Armature Art Space in Brooklyn.  The show will run from Friday, June 14 through Friday, June 28.  The opening reception is Friday, June 14 from 7:00 p.m. to Midnight. 

The gallery is open Fridays from 3:00-6:00 p.m. or by appointment and is located at 316 Weirfield Street, Brooklyn, NY 11237.

For further information on the gallery and an area map, click on the link below:

http://www.bushwickgalleries.com/spaces

Congratulations Arjuna! 

AI NEW YORK CITY FACULTY MEMBER UP A TREE!

Ai New York City faculty member Tory Jones has just wrapped up working on Season 1 of "Treehouse Masters" which will premier on Friday May 31 on Animal Planet (check local listings). 

Ms. Jones started working on the project in November and even had her Interior Design Students interning on the New York State segments shot in Bedford and Rhinebeck, NY.  The names of the students who interned on this project were not available at this time but are forthcoming!  The reality show stars Pete Nelson who designs the treehouses and Tory worked as an art director and on-air (on-camera) designer with Mr. Nelson. 

Be sure and tune in to watch Tory in action (hint ... you can see her on every episode in scene 5). 

A link appears below:

http://animal.discovery.com/tv-shows/treehouse-masters

AI NEW YORK CITY FACULTY MEMBER CREATES COVER FOR AWARD-WINNING FICTION STORY

Ai New York City Faculty Member Soosan Joon Silanee recently designed a book cover & illustration for GP (Girard-Perregaux) ficton writer Scott Alexander for his story "Le Renard, La Loup, Et La Lapin".  Mr. Alexander entered the story into the Mechanics of Style's first-ever fiction contest and his story (displaying Soosan's cover art) received Grand Prize!  A link to Soosan's cover illustration and a synopsis from the book appear below.  http://www.mechanicsofstyle.com/category/columns/2013-fiction-contest/

THE AI NEW YORK CITY CAREER SERVICES HIRING EVENT IS ALMOST HERE!

As mentioned in an earlier post, Ai New York City Student Employment Advisor Trent Rhodes is hosting a hiring event to be held Wednesday, May 29 in the Gallery from Noon until 2:30 p.m.  We originally reported that representatives from Ricky's, Urban Outfitters, TD Bank and Gap will be on hand to take applications and to stay tuned for more employers. We've just learned that representatives from Michael Kors and Pyramid Consulting Group, LLC will also be on hand to conduct interviews! 


So what are you waiting for?  Mark your calendars for May 29 and come to the Gallery ... you will be glad you did!

If you need help with your resume, what to wear or have any other questions, please contact Trent Rhodes at trhodes@aii.edu or 212-625-6036.

AI NEW YORK CITY ASSISTANT DIRECTOR OF ADMISSIONS COOKS UP A STORM!

Ai New York City Assistant Director of Admissions Adriana Guillen will make her television debut this Wednesday, May 22 on the two-hour season premiere of "Masterchef" on the Fox television network!  The show airs at 8:00 p.m. (7:00 p.m. Central Time).

Ms. Guillen competed against over 30,000 home cooks to make it to the top 100 and will now compete for the title of America's next Master Chef!  Tune in this Wednesday to see her journey!

Congratulations Adriana!

Ai NEW YORK CITY HONORS THE BEST OF THE BEST!

Ai New York City President Jennifer Ramey and Dean of Academic Affairs hosted an honors reception and awards ceremony on Thursday May 16 honoring those students who made the Honors, Dean's and President's lists for the Winter 2013 quarter.  23 students made the President’s List, 76 Students made the Dean’s List and 68 Students made the Honors List.  This is first in what will be a tradition of quarterly awards ceremonies celebrating academic excellence at Ai New York City. 

 

Over 50 students attended the ceremony with some students bringing parents/guests to share in their joy.  A group photo of those who attended the ceremony appears above.

 

Congratulations to all of the students (see the list below) who received honors, the faculty/department chairs who encouraged you and your families!  You make us all proud!

PRESIDENT'S LIST (4.0 GPA)
Digital Filmmaking
Charles D. Brooks

Fashion Design/Fashion Merchandising & Marketing
Haley Berger
Olivia Darsin-Vicco
Lisa J. Mueller
Shianne V. Nevers
Benjamin Ospina
Drew D. Dennis
Theresa Montalvo
Anais M. Raynaud

Graphic Design
Bryan J. Cerrillo
Julie K. Collier
Clarence Edmondson III
Dennis G. Garcia
Michelle Gonzalez
Nancy Iglesias
Rachel L. Lindover
Rhea L. Manglapus
Angie Vasquez
Malin Yberg-West

Web Design/Interactive Media
Rahim A. Shabazz

Interior Design
Dina Bandman
Sharon I. Gardell
Melissa Pachon

 

DEAN'S LIST 3.7-3.9 GPA

Digital Filmmaking

MiKele Long

Fashion Design/Fashion Merchandising & Marketing
Juliana Carmo
Stephany Cruz
Gabrielle Devito
Brendan D. Dowling
Devika Kalika
Prativa Karki
Courtney L. Koczka
Victoria C. Mba-Jonas
Yasmeli Morel
Patience O. Okhuofu
Perry Opong
Nina Perdomo
Esmerarda Polanco
Stephanie Rojenches
Nicole Desiree Schoer
Maryam Shadmani
Deborah V. Turner
Simone A. Young
Karen T. Beaton
Wan Yi S. Chan
Lamine M. Diallo
Kamirah D. Hamlett
Marissa A. Kennedy
Zhongxing Liang
Robert Lodovichetti
Brittany E. Mahoney
Jaclyn Mastropasqua
Zahirah Muhammed
Tiffany Pena
Kimberly M. Perez-Saravia
Tishana F. Quashie
Reiko Sugai Fernandez

Graphic Design
Olabimpe F. Agunloye
Jonathan Alava
Joanna Battista-Martino
Jasmine S. Beckford
Jessica N. Bedenbaugh
Gabrielle A. Castrillon
Ivory L. Crawford
Danielle K. Del Russo
Waveney R. Depass
Alexa Espano-Cruz
Brittany A. Ffrench
Tanashia L. Hudson
David E. Mangual
Raquel B. Marchenko
Luis M. Martinez
Paola M. Matias
Brittany E. McKinnon
Joshua D. Moore
Gabriel Ortiz
Sling Perez
Laurel I. Perry
Seth B. Racine
Robert Rodriguez
Alexis J. Rodriguez
Stephen Salomon
Megan Shumar
Junlu Xie

Interior Design
Samantha J. Auguste
William A. Burke
Panayiotis Despotopoulos
Remonda R. Estefanous
Lusmary Jimenez
Jaime Rodriguez
Celia N. Rucci Steiner
Lisa E. Samuelsson
Yesenia Veliz

Web Design/Interactive Media
Jonathan E. Chinchay
Isabel O. Erroa
Omar F. Gamboa
Anthony Momodu
Jessie A. Paulino
David N. Rodriquez
Adam R. Trout

HONORS LIST 3.5-3.6 GPA

Digital Filmmaking

Kashad M. Harris
Julie E. Manso
Delano Samuels

Fashion Design/Fashion Merchandising & Marketing
Sydney D. Acker
Tiffany S. Atkins
Katherine Beato
Diana M. Bucheli
Cecil L. Dove
Colin N. Ditty
Michael P. Doyle
Zudy Garcia
Jessica E. Logan
Sofia M. Marr
Darhel A. Mays
Sandra M. Miranda
Channing Montgomery
Fanaye Negussie
Phamiko L. Robinson
Shyam P. Singh
Shantel Thomas
Aleesha L. Wade
Yuri J. Yee
Tiana M. Austin
Nikisha Cummings
Cynda C. Ferdinand
Jose E. Lopez
Aiesha Mumford
Imani L. Narine
Patrick N. Rogers
Pierre R. Senea

Graphic Design
Adrian A. Alberga
Tevin D. Bloise
Albert Gabriel F Brown
Mario Calderon
Ryan M. Ferreira
Edna L. Goldman
Nikki M. Isolano
Joshua Jimenez
Malika S. Kendrick
Amy R. Leverick
Kimberly S. Marmol
Kerrian McKenzie
Stephanie Ocampo
Slawomir Palkowski
Ankitbhai M. Patel
Jonathan R. Rodriguez
Bianca S. Salas
Marie C. Smith
Mike A. Tapia
Jeremy J. Torres
Terrence B. Wijesena
William A. Yturbides

Interior Design
Joseph P. Cotoia
Matthew N. Mitchell
Melinda E. Perez
Suzann Pugliese
Johanna M. Rosero
Dominique A. Ruiz
Juan J. Russo
Monica L. Velez
Jodean P. Williams

Web Design/Interactive Media
Scott D. Bixler
Kelly D. Farrell
Johnny Gallego
Jazia L. Johnson
Jacob J. Kulinski
Raquel Martinez
Sean K. McNeil

Ai NEW YORK CITY CAREER SERVICES HIRING EVENT MAY 29!

Ai New York City Student Employment Advisor Trent Rhodes invites all students to a hiring event to be held Wednesday, May 29 in the Gallery from Noon until 2:30 p.m.  Currently, representatives from Ricky's, Urban Outfitters, TD Bank and Gap will be on hand to take applications and the list is growing.  Stay tuned for more updates!

If you need help with your resume, what to wear or have any other questions, please contact Trent Rhodes at throdes@aii.edu or 212-625-6036.

See you on the 29th!

SAY THANKS TO OUR WONDERFUL FACULTY!

Ai New York City President Jennifer Ramey hosted an ice cream social in the Gallery on Monday, May 13 to honor all that our faculty do for us every day.  An ice cream cart loaded with delicious frozen treats was attended by President Ramey and Finance Director Daniel Lenzo.  Photos from the event appear above. 

If you see a faculty member in the hall not only this week but anytime of the year, say "Thanks for all you do"!

AI NEW YORK CITY HOSTS CONGRESSIONAL ART COMPETITION RECEPTION

Dave Moughalian, Dean of Academic Affairs; Congressman Jerrold Nadler and Jennifer Ramey, Campus President

Ai New York City Campus President Jennifer Ramey, Dean of Academic Affairs Dave Moughalian were on hand on Friday evening May 10 to greet Congressman Jerrold Nadler,  Jessica Wett his aide and approximately 30 constituents who were selected to participate in the Congressional Art Competition. As part of EDMC's community outreach initiative, Ai New York City donated it's Gallery facilities and refreshments for the reception.  The Congressman was treated to a tour of our school to see first hand how our students "Create Tomorrow".  Ai New York City also donated a place in Summer Studio for the 2nd and third place winners and an Ai New York City "A Day in The Life" experience for the first place winner. 

Each spring, the Congressional Institute sponsors a nationwide high school visual art competition to recognize and encourage artistic talent in the nation and in each congressional district. Since the competition began in 1982, more than 650,000 high school students have participated. Students submit entries to their representative’s office, and panels of district artists select the winning entries. Winners are recognized both in their district and at an annual awards ceremony in Washington, DC. The winning works are displayed for one year at the U.S. Capitol.  The two district runners up will have their artwork displayed in Congressman Nadler's office for one year.

AI NEW YORK CITY FACULTY MEMBER TO SHOW IN BROOKLYN EXHIBIT

Ai New York City Faculty member Marcia Lloyd along with five other Brooklyn-based photographers has been invited to exhibit her photographs at  the historic Tobacco Warehouse located in the DUMBO section of Brooklyn.  Ms. Lloyd will be exhibiting eight photos depicting the Coney Island Polar Bears along with her bio and artist statment.  The exhibition will be held May 15-17 which are the three days leading up to the Brooklyn Half-Marathon on May 18.  In addition to the pre-marathon exhibit, the Road Runners' Club has selected two of her photos from the exhibition to advertise the show. 

The Tobacco Warehouse is located at Brooklyn Bridge Park (26 New Dock Street) and easily accessible by the A/C trains (High Street is the nearest stop). 

Congratulations Marcia! 

AI NEW YORK CITY CAREER SERVICES - UPCOMING HIRING EVENTS!

Just in case you missed today's hiring event with Guess in the Gallery, The Ai New York City Career Services team has some more exciting hiring events coming up this month -- so mark your calendars!

Monday, May 13

Victoria's Secret - This event will take place from 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. on the First Floor. 

Students must bring resumes with them and be dressed to interview. 

Tuesday, May 14
American Eagle - This event will take place from 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. on the First Floor.
Reservations required:  Contact Trent Rhodes (contact information appears below.).
Students must bring resumes with them and be dressed to interview.

Wednesday, May 29
Part-Time Job Fair - The event will take place from 12:15-2:15 p.m. in the Gallery.

To register for the American Eagle event or you have any questions about any of the events listed above, contact Trent Rhodes at 212-625-6036 or e-mail him at trhodes@aii.edu .

DID YOU KNOW ...?

Ai New York City Career Services Department has a new Facebook page!  Check it out at www.facebook.com/ainyccs .  You will find hiring events, tips and more!