It is the end of the workday, and I am heading to Aladdin’s on Elliston to meet with Michael Inman, a Nossi College of Art graduate…
Archive for January, 2012
Alumni Spotlight: Berenice Valdes
By: Nossi| Jan 24, 2012 08:55 pm
Going to school at Nossi offers our students a head start in the professional world with our list of contacts. Graphic arts student Berenice Valdes credits a Nossi internship for her first job. Before graduating, Berenice was accepted as an intern with a design workshop in Franklin, TN, called Primarily Rye. This eventually turned into her full-time position as a junior designer. She also currently works as a graphic/Web designer for CYC Studio, a creative agency in Nashville. Berenice’s creative future was forever changed by her Nossi instructor who said, “Talent alone will never be enough to make you successful.” It was then she realized you have to keep challenging yourself to really grow in the creative industry. And that…
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Technology Inspires Art
By: Nossi| Jan 24, 2012 08:48 pm
With technology omnipresent in our lives, artists are finding new ways to express their views on humanity. One new source of inspiration is social media including online communities like Facebook and dating sites. “Artists are using technology to help realize previously impossible creative visions,” says Julia Kaganskiy, organizer of the “Art, Culture and Technology” group on Meetup.com. Here are some interesting social media-based art examples: Debbie Hesse created a wall installation from embroidery thread and pins to create a Venn diagram tracing the interconnection of her 500 virtual friends. Rachel Perry Welty updated her Facebook status every minute for 16 hours for her “Rachel is” piece to document the arcane aspects of her daily life. The statuses were displayed on…
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Jobs in Advertising
By: Nossi| Jan 24, 2012 08:43 pm
In the past, art has taken a backseat to accountants, doctors and all those suit-and-tie jobs of the masses. Today’s job market shows an art major is a valuable first step to job opportunities galore. Art majors can take many different roads with the education they get in college. To name a few, there are illustrators, graphic designers, animators, video game designers, and set and costume designers. You can even take an educational route and go into art therapy, teaching or become a museum curator. Specific industries like advertising are a great place to start your creative career. For more information on advertising and advertising jobs click here: http://www.princetonol.com/groups/iad/jobs/adv.html Yes, you can make a career out of doing what you…
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Tour Nossi
By: Nossi| Jan 24, 2012 08:40 pm
The best way to get a feel for a college is to experience it for yourself. You need to view student artwork as you walk the halls between classes, visit our 2,200-square-foot photography studio and talk to current students and faculty about their experiences first hand. If you’re thinking about attending Nossi, we’d love for you to schedule a tour of our grounds to get the full experience of what we offer our students. Our tours consist of time in our classrooms where prospective students can interact with current students and our instructors to get an insider’s look at how Nossi operates. Lunch and take-home information are also provided. But the highlight of it all is when Ms. Nossi herself…
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Tips to Survive Art School
By: Nossi| Jan 24, 2012 08:36 pm
There’s no doubt about it—art school is a lot of fun. You get to pursue your passion, learn from industry pros and put your studies to work in real-world creative environments. Here are some quick tips on how to get the most out of your time at Nossi. 1. Get inspired. It’s important to get out in the world and be inspired by your surroundings. Take advantage of being in Nashville and see a show, hang out at Centennial Park and people watch, or head to one of the many art galleries around town. 2. Collaborate with other students. Get into some projects on the side with your friends from other departments. Sometimes the best way to learn is to…
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