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Studio 208 takes students to professional level
Year-long competitive class of ten students collaborates to make real graphic design products for professional clients
Makenna Bishop
Issue date: 1/6/09 Section: News
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The program has also gained recognition as one of the top undergraduate programs in the Northwest.
Students in the program with senior standing have the opportunity to apply for Studio 208, which is a fully-functional, student-run graphic design studio located in Fairbanks Hall.
Studio 208 is a year-long class with only ten students. The women outnumber the men in the studio seven to three.
In the spring of their junior year, students involved in the graphic design program can submit a portfolio with various pieces of work from previous classes. Students applying are also required to write a statement of intent where they describe what they think they can offer the Studio 208 class.
Beth Kerrigan, a senior in graphic design, said she decided to apply for the class because it was a great opportunity to challenge herself and gain real world experience while still in the comfort of the university setting.
"We meet twice a week for three hours at a time, but we always have access to the studio so there is almost always people in the studio hanging out and working," Kerrigan said. "We have a lot of fun together."
At the beginning of the year, the class is divided into two-person teams in order to learn and carry out the administrative side of the design process such as bookkeeping, technical support, promotions and supplies.
The students work with real clients in order to create a finished product for the client's professional use.
"At the start of each project, we meet with the client to go over the contract, fees, expectations and a timeline," said Caitlin O'Shea, a senior in Studio 208.
"The class is a great opportunity to gain experience with working with real clients in conjunction with collaboration with my peers."
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Aaron Zurcher
posted 6/09/09 @ 2:22 PM PST
"Studio 208 is a year-long class with only ten students. The women outnumber the men in the studio seven to three."
While this is true for the class of 2009, the previous year had a ratio of 7 men:3 women, and the year before it was an even 5:5. (Continued…)
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