Seattle Central Community College Portfolio Shows features the grand opening of the Seattle Central Creative Academy
June 10-12, 2008
Media are invited to attend Seattle Central Community College Portfolio Shows, June 10-12, featuring the grand opening of the Seattle Central Creative Academy.
The latest in apparel, graphic design, film and video, publishing arts, and photography will be featured at this year’s graduate portfolio showcases as more than 100 graduating students display their portfolios and projects at three unique shows on campus.
These presentations represent the culmination of two years of intensive study in the college’s highly-regarded visual communication and design programs. All portfolio shows are free and open to the public.
When
Seattle Central Creative Academy Portfolio Show and Open House
Wednesday, June 11, 3:00 – 9:00 p.m.
Thursday, June 12, 11:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.
Fifth floor of Seattle Central’s main campus, 1701 Broadway
Where
Seattle Central Community College, 1701 Broadway
Parking is available in the college garage at the corner of Harvard and Pine.
Background
The Seattle Central Creative Academy Portfolio Show and Open House celebrates the grand opening of the new 38,000 square-foot, $8.1 million facility, located on the fifth floor of the main campus. Portfolios and projects created by graduates of the Graphic Design, Publishing Arts and Commercial Photography programs will be on display throughout the Academy during the two-day event. More information about the Seattle Central Creative Academy show is available at the student-created Web site: www.scccshowcase.com.
The 29th annual Apparel Design Final Line Portfolio Show, entitled Selveged, features the work of 29 graduating students of the Apparel Design program. From vintage inspired designs to screen printed fabrics the show features children’s wear, urban menswear, swimsuits, women’s sportswear, outerwear, wool coats and much more.
Eighteen graduating students from the Film & Video program will display their work in narrative, documentary, commercials, and public service announcement videos at the 22nd Annual Film & Video Showcase. This year’s show has four pieces that originated on 16mm film – the most ever – and features the “best of” film festival, a 90-minute sampler of student videos.
For additional information on any of these events, please call the Business, Information Technologies, and Creative Arts Division office at (206) 934-3830 or visit www.seattlecentral.edu.