MHCC Integrated Media Program

Graphic Design News

Two designs are better than one!

Theatre Director Jenn Hunter and Technical Theatre instructro Daryl Harrison chose two designs to promote the winter term musical production of Snoopy!!! which will be staged starting February 24, 2012. Jordenn Luff's whimsical design, far right, will be sent to schools and used to attract children and families. A second design, near right, was created by Alex Rask, and will be posted on campus to catch the eye of students, staff and community members. Both were presented as options for the theatre department as part of the fall term Practicum class taught by Chris Maier. There's something for everyone at this performance!

Poster design chosen for MHCC's Children's Theatre production

11.1.11: The Fall term Integrated Media Practicum class started off with a poster competition for the Theatre Department's fall term children's play: "The Legend of Sleepy Hollow." This classic Washington Irving story has been adapted for children of all ages by emphasizing the comedy with just the right amount thrills and chills. Twelve second year graphic design students submitted entries for this client-sponsored project. Tshering Sherpa's design was chosen by director Bruce Hostetler and technical director Daryl Harrison Carson.

Arian Durst's poster selected to promote MHCC production of The Rocky Horror Show

12.6.10: Second year design student, Arian Durst will receive a talent grant tuition scholarship for designing the promotional poster, postcards, program and web graphics used to promote the MHCC Theatre Department's annual musical production slated for February 2011. Guest director Jennifer Hunter and Theatre Technical DIrector Daryl Harrison Carson selected Arian's design from several designs submitted in the fall term Practicum class. Practicum instructor Chris Maier remarked that "client Jennifer Hunter wanted to stay far away from the classic red lips and corsetted Tim Curry imagery favored by so many productions of The Rocky Horror Show. She stressed that her vision for MHCC's production would be very modern, very dark and more Lady Gaga-like. Arian's idea reflected that note very well." Serina Troxell's flyer design was used to promote the cast auditions that were held at the end of Fall term.

2010 Mt. Hood Jazz Band CD design chosen

6.1.10: Teri Velazquez was named the winner of the competition held each spring for the design of the MHCC music department's annual CD. Students in the photography option contributed photos to the project. Jon Larson served as the instructor for the IM291 Practicum class in spring term. Graphic Design students have designed the cover, tray card and booklet for Jazz Band for over a dozen years, in cooperation with Jazz Band director, Susie Jones.

Book designs benefit women's health program in Ethiopia

4.1.10: Second year Graphic Design students in David Maier's IM291: Practicum class worked with Portland photographer, Joni Kabana to design a 50-page book, Footsteps to Healing, that details personal stories from Ethiopian women. In February, Joni accompanied doctors from OHSU who focused their efforts on performing 29 surgeries for Ethiopian women under very challenging circumstances. Julia Artemenko's design was chosen to be printed and is available for purchase. All proceeds are donated toward funding surgeries for additional Ethiopian women. Read more about the project on Joni's blog.

This is the third collaboration between Kabana and the graphic design students. In 2008, they designed books that documented her travels to India and Nepal to observe projects funded by Mercy Corps Phoenix Fund. Last year, GD students collaborated with Joni to design promotional brochures for Globio's Bring-A-Book literacy project for third world countries.