MHCC Integrated Media Program

Latest NEWS From Integrated Media @ Mt. Hood Community College

How do I get started in Integrated Media?

For the next cohort (Fall 2012), the process is even easier! Find out how to start.

Two Information Sessions Coming Up

The Information Sessions are a great opportunity to find out how to start for Fall 2012, tour the facilities meet the faculty and get your questions answered. You'll even be able to register at the sessions in May and July if your student record is current!

Thursday, May 31 @ 6 p.m. in AC1364 ///// Wednesday, July 25 @ 6 p.m. in AC1392

"There's never been a better time to do creative work...

...THAN RIGHT NOW. You can get stuff started. You can get it out to people. And you can turn it in to a business if it's decent. And there are more ways to get work to material. And it's easier to get work. WE ARE AT A PEAK. Everything about our country is going to hell. Our politics, industry— this is the one part of America which is actually going GREAT."

—Ira Glass, Host and Executive Producer of This American Life, speaking at WFMU'st Radiovision Festival, October 29, 2011

Students receive Digital Media Commissions from Intel/OMPA

Five Integrated Media students were awarded stipends to explore applications of specific personal media technology, provided by and directed by Intel Interaction & Experience Research Lab. This scholarship opportunity is one of several provided by the OMPA (Oregon Media Production Association) each year. Recipients are (L to R): Video students Emily Morris and Rachel Jones, Graphic Design students Garrett Proctor and Baylee Brown, and Photography student Becki Luff at the Intel orientation in June. They'll be working with equipment provided by Intel over the next five months. Stay tuned to see the results of their explorations!

Oregon Maritime Museum benefits from IM students' efforts

Over a dozen Integrated Media students from the video, graphic design and photography options spent the last nine months working on a variety of projects to enhance Portland's floating museum which is moored to the sea wall in downtown Portland. Directed by instructor Jon Larson, photo students restored historic photographs from the museum's archives and graphic design students created new signs, graphics, exhibit labels and improved the Oregon Maritime Museum's floorplan and layout. Video students recorded interviews and created new pieces for the touch screen kiosks on board. This work was all completed through the IM291: Integrated Media Practicum class where hands-on work for real clients allows students to practice using their skills on real projects.

IM Portfolio Events Feature 2011 Graduates

Our Digital Photography and Professional Photography graduates displayed their portfolios on Wednesday, June 1.

Graphic Design graduates showed their design portfolios on Friday, June 3, 2011. First year graphic design projects were also on display.

Video students screened their work Friday, June 3 in the Visual Art Center Theatre for the 10th annual First Cut Digital Film Festival.

Collaboration results in successful Sandy River Showdown

Graphic Design student Dustin Fletcher led a dozen fellow IM students to organize, promote and document the Sandy River Showdown, a two day multi-sport event designed by and for athletes. It was billed as an "everyman's" race where athletes of all abilities have an opportunity to participate and share in the joy of competition.

The event consisted of two races occurring over the final weekend of April. The Dam Derby (kayaking) and the Dodge & Burn, biathlon-style team relay. Beneficiaries were Team River Runner and We Love Clean Rivers. A variety of social media efforts were employed including Facebook, Flkr, Vimeo and WordPress to promote the event, sponsored by GoPro, Keen, ClifBar, Jackson Kayak, NRP, Dave's Killer Bread and RoadID.