Sponsored by
Abriendo Caminos | Petrol Advertising
With the theme of Conquer the Challenge, we are gathering together to demystify AI for our communication design students and helping our graduating seniors better prepare their portfolios. The two-day event will kick off on Friday, November 17 at 7:00 pm with a Live Design Challenge Competition. On Saturday, November 18, AI-related discussions will be followed by an in-depth portfolio session pairing up graduating seniors with industry experts.
Friday Evening Session (7:00 PM to 9:00 PM Online) |
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Design Challenge |
Saturday Morning Session (9:00 AM to 12:00 PM Online) |
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Demystifying AI - Online |
Saturday Afternoon Session (12:30 PM to 2:00 PM Reception & 2:00 PM to 4:30 PM Review On Campus) |
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Portfolio Review - In person |
We are bringing back the popular Cut and Paste competition. This popular live online session will pair graduating seniors with professionals as their coaches to compete with each other. Moderated by Joe Bautista, a total of 8 students will compete for some cool prizes. Join us Friday, November 17 at 7:00 PM and root for the teams.
The morning session will be fully online, followed by in-person afternoon portfolio sessions in which industry professionals are paired up with students.
8:30 AM to 12:00 PM ONLINE
We will begin with registration and check-in from 8:30 to 9:00 am for students and industry professionals. At 9:00 am, we will have a few short welcome remarks, followed by a summary of the schedule for the event. At 9:15 am, our first speaker will kick off the event, followed by two additional hour-long sessions on various topics related to AI, including a panel discussion. At 12:00 pm, we will take a break for a virtual lunch and resume at 2:00 pm on campus. All students and professionals are invited to join in for a reception during lunch hours, 12:00 to 2:00 pm. Light refreshments and snacks will be provided.
12:00 PM to 4:30 PM IN PERSON
At 2:00 pm, small groups of 2 to 3 students will each be paired up with an industry professional in a room for discussion and review/audit of portfolios. In these small classroom settings, professionals will provide critical feedback to help students improve their portfolios. Students, don’t be surprised if you are asked to do a quick design challenge, which is highly possible. Please be ready and willing to learn. The day will end around 4:30 and wrap up around 5:00 pm.
Friday, Nov 17, 2023, Online
7:00 PM – 7:15 PM Intro/Teams/Challenge
7:15 PM to 8:45 PM Design Challenge
8:45 PM – 9:00 PM Awards
Saturday, Nov 18, 2023
All times are Pacific Standard Time (PST)
8:30 AM – 9:00 AM Check-in
9:00 AM – 9:15 AM Intro
9:15 AM – 10:00 AM Teri Campbell/Food Photographer/Video Director/AI Artist/Author
10:10 AM – 11:00 AM Evelio Mattos—Design/Sustainability/AI/Manufacturing
11:05 AM – 12:00 PM Panel Discussion—
Neel Kar, Petrol Advertising
David James, Warner Bros.
Justin Woo, Founder, Vegas Justice League
(On Campus CSUN Art & Design)
12:00 PM – 2:00 PM Registration/Reception
2:00 PM – 4:30 PM Portfolio Session
We are grateful for the generous support provided by a number of CSUN organizations and businesses. CSUN and the Division of Academic Affairs, including Abriendo Caminos, have continued to support our student success initiatives. Our business partner, Petrol Advertising, has supported us generously by investing in the Communication Design area. With these partners and their time, energy, and resources, our students in the CD area continue to thrive. Thank you!
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