MHCC Integrated Media Program

APPLICATIONS REOPENED FOR BROADCASTING and Digital Photography Programs for Fall 2009... Don't wait, apply NOW!

6.24.09: Please follow the detailed instructions on how to apply for these two programs by downloading and reading the Integrated Media Application. Applications to the Graphic Design and Video programs have closed for 2009-10 academic year.

UPDATE: Dmae Roberts presentation inspires new blog

6.12.09: The response to Roberts' presentation to IM students last week “Funding Your Bliss---Following Your Dreams in the Non-Profit World” led to a new project for this prolific award-winning writer/actor/producer/playwright. Check out (and subscribe to) her terrific new blog, Funding Your Bliss.

Workshop, Portfolio Show and Film Festival

5.21.09: Join us on Friday, June 5 to celebrate a variety of Integrated Media events.

Dmae Roberts will speak with all IM students on “Funding Your Bliss---Following Your Dreams in the Non-Profit World”. Roberts is the Executive Producer of the Peabody award-winning Crossing East radio series and leader behind MediaRites.org, the non-profit organization she runs. A long time Portland writer, radio producer and playwright, she’s well versed in the grant writing process and leveraging a myriad of funding sources to support her creative projects. Join us for this FREE event in AC1364 (Studio B) from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Don't miss the Portfolio Show from 4 - 7 p.m. Graduating Graphic Design and Digital Photography students will have their portfolios on display throughout the AC1300 wing of the main campus. The public will be able to see collaborative projects as well as photographs, product packaging, advertisements, published books, CD promotions, event graphics, posters, web sites and corporate identity. First year projects by students in the Digital Photography and Graphic Design programs will be shown throughout the studios, labs and hallways of the Integrated Media Department.

Throughout the day, visitors will be entertained by the sounds of our student-run Internet radio station: “The Quarry.” “The Quarry” has been positioned as a place where listeners go to find the latest and greatest in college rock and the best in local music.

Video students are putting the finishing touches on their submissions for the 8th Annual First Cut Digital Film Festival starting at 8 p.m. in the Visual Arts Theatre. In the meantime, you'll be able to preview some of the films in the Video Gallery. GD student Amber Metz's design (right) was chosen to promote this year's event.

Advocate profiles Dig Pho student Steven Lenhart

5.01.09: Read more about Steven on MHCC's Advocate Online edition.

Students Apply Teamwork skills to Paint Scion car

4.23.09: Graphic Design students competed to win a private concert session today during this one hour timed event hosted by both Scion and 94/7 KNRK. They painted a Scion xB car wrapped in white plastic, following the radio station's theme of "It's Different Here". Fourteen GD students worked in 4 teams, each focused on one side of the car. They spent the morning sketching ideas and planning. Integrated Media Video and Digital Photo students documented the event. On Monday, the cars will be judged according to three factors: teamwork, use of the "It's Different Here" theme and creativity. If you missed the competition, you can still see MHCC's car which will be parked at the Gresham Scion dealership for the next month. See DP student Sheryll Byrne's web gallery for shots of the whole event. View the finished car as well as a short video from the event. Update: MHCC placed a VERY CLOSE second and each student will receive a really cool prize pack from KNRK.

Sixth annual ART279 podcasts get rolling

4.3.09: This morning, IM faculty JD Kiggins, Jack Schommer, Jennifer Thomas and Doug Zanger recorded the first of ten weekly podcasts for their collaborative ART279: Integrated Media Survey class. They use a weekly podcast to recap content, underscore important themes and information as well as reflect on the direction the class is going in. JD Kiggins commented that "ART279 is a blast to teach each year. It's exciting to see what students come up with. It's a great experiment."

All 80 first year IM students are broken into 2-person teams (one Broadcasting/Video student with one Digital Photo or Graphic Design student). Then, they're put to work writing a creative brief, determining a positioner and ultimately using a wide variety of digital media to pitch their solutions to the panel of faculty at the end of the term.

Digital Photo students collaborate with Graphic Designers

3.1.09: We asked IM Practicum students, under the leadership of faculty member Jon Larson, to take photos of our students in action. This is one of many taken that afternoon, and shows Steven Lenhart (at bottom, on desk) doing what needs to be done to get the shot of second-year GD students Sara Graebe and Jared Myrha reviewing colors for an upcoming project. (below).

Many second year projects are approached using small teams, preparing students to work in the creative services industry. In the real world, most complex projects involve a wide range of talents: art director, designer, copy writer, photographer, producer and account manager. It's increasingly common for these to be virtual teams that incorporate participants in many locations across the country and even around the world. In the IM program, from the very first term, students are trained to use file management techniques, keep blogs and use FTP to share their work with faculty, students and outside clients.

students work together to design the Mt. Hood Jazz Band CD

2.25.09: For the past ten years, GD students have been designing this annual CD project for the Music Department.This year, DP students shoot the photos for the project. Check out black and white images from Steven Lenhart's shoot or review Sheryl Byrne's color images. We'll post Frankie Welk's winning design later in April.

Agreement signed between IM: Graphic Design and PNCA

2.19.09: Officials at both schools signed the first articulation agreement between the IM:Graphic Design program at MHCC and the Pacific Northwest College of Art Communication Design program. Graduates of our AAS degree program will be able to transfer to this BFA program at the Junior level. Contact Chris Maier for complete information about this money-saving option.