Diablogue

6/30/2008 12:06:31 PM By Hank

Looking Forward

Because I think it’s a great way to start off the new quarter, I share some correspondence between me and a student who is coming to realize her own power.

You can be sure students are getting a great education …more

6/11/2008 4:11:47 PM By Hank

Charlotte at Project M

Our own Charlotte Graves was one of the nine students chosen from a nationwide pool of applicants to participate in this year’s Project M.

If you don’t already know, John Bielenberg founded Project M in 2003. Excited by Sam …more

6/3/2008 1:14:00 PM By Hank

Letter to Upper Quarter Students

Every three months, clockwork, I get the notes from rising seventh-quarter students, suddenly pushing for internships, asking about holes in their portfolios, begging for job contacts. There are specific points of panic (DO I NEED ANOTHER TYPE CLASS?) and generalized …more

5/27/2008 6:31:07 PM By Hank

Brian Collins Started a Fire

Dear Melissa and Jessica,

Your letters come with similar thoughts almost at the same time, which is an irony of itself, and they both are valuable contributions of your own personalities— and perhaps suggest what others are thinking as well. …more

5/21/2008 4:06:20 PM By Hank

Commitment, Patience, and Perseverance

The reason for this mammoth smile, this amazing smile you’re looking at, is that this young person has begun living her dream.

Several months ago, during a freezing cold spell…there I was pulled over in the parking lot of Panera, walking …more

5/13/2008 11:47:43 AM By Hank

Natchitoches

A couple of weeks ago, I had the privilege of visiting Northwestern Louisiana State University, where I judged the student show and made a presentation to the Fine and Graphic Arts Program.

What a great bunch of people! It was …more

5/9/2008 3:54:48 PM By Hank

ADC Nat’l Student Portfolio Review

The 2008 Art Directors Club National Student Portfolio Review was held on the 5th and 6th in New York City. 200 of the most promising graduates were selected from the most respected advertising and design schools in the country, and …more

5/7/2008 11:48:24 AM By Hank

Class Reunion

What do companies like Ogilvy & Mather, Martha Stewart, The New York Times, Microsoft, McCann, Jackson Fish Market, Carbone Smolan, Frog Design, Blue Marlin, BBDO, Landor, RGA, Avenue Razorfish, AKQA, Interbrand, and Nike all have in common? Five, ten, fifteen years …more

4/29/2008 10:20:32 AM By Tania

Happy Faces

I thought you might like to see some pictures from our recent graduation here at Portfolio Center. Our ceremonies are simple but sweet celebrations of all their hard work and growth as individuals. This was a great group of students, …more

4/23/2008 12:27:22 PM By Hank

Here’s to Mud in Your Eye!

Data Blitzes are done every week at Portfolio Center, and we just had one of the craziest ones ever. These are little chunks of media that students showcase during the weekly seminar, so they might get to know each other …more

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Seminar: Maurizio Villarreal / July 17 2008

Seminar begins at 10 a.m. in the Los Angeles room at Portfolio Center. The public is invited.

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Welcome Back! / June 30

Welcome new and returning students. Here's to a great summer quarter at Portfolio Center.

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Project M / June 14

Keep up with the Project M team via Charlotte's blog.

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Short Film / Critalk Play
Short Film / New Student Primer Play
Short Film / Meet Audrey Play
Short Film / Faces of Isabel Play
Short Film / Behind The Rings Play
Short Film / Sylvia's Song Play
Short Film / Cats In Hats Play
Short Film / Tanya's Day Play
Short Film / Oliver's Short Flight Play
Why PC? / Jeff Ma Play

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