Book of Spells - which/witch

Don't miss the dynamic show Book of Spells - which/witch by graphic design

Professor Andrea Singer at Bay Park Press.

The opening reception is September 16, 5:30-8:30pm at 4318 Napier Street in San Diego.

You can get more information and a map at this link for Bay Park Press.

The gallery hours are Friday and Saturday 11am-3pm.

Fall 2011 Graphic Design Schedule

To register for SDCC graphic design classes this Fall click here and select list classes.

If you don't know the order you should be taking classes then please view this link. Should you wish to view information on transfer schools and graduate programs for further study click here.

Design 100 T 12:45-3:30pm Partially online Andrea Singer

Design 100 MW 9:35-12:40 On campus Andrea Singer

Typography 106 MW 9:35-12:50 On campus Amy Becraft

Typography 106 TTh 5:55-9:00pm On campus Amy Becraft

Graphic Design History 118 3 sections offered Fully online Candice López

Design History 118 MW 9:35-10:55 On campus Candice López

Illustration 120 MW 9:35-12:20 On campus Blair Thornley

Int. Graphic Design 1:124 Fully online Lisa Starace

Digital Media 125 2 sections offered Fully online Julie Warren

Digital Media 125 MW 1-4:05pm On campus Julie Willis

Int. Graphic Design 2:133 TTh 8-11:05am On campus MaeLin Levine

Web Page Design 144 MW 5:55-8:25pm On campus Julie Willis

Portfolio A: 148A Th 11:10-2:10 Partially online Sean Bacon

Studio Practices: Book Arts 149 MW 1-4:05pm On campus Andrea Singer

Advanced Typography 206 TTh 5:55-9pm On campus Amy Levine

Viewing Portfolios of our Graduates

Congratulations to all our amazing San Diego City College graphic design Portfolio Graduates. We are part of the San Diego City College School of Visual and Performing Arts. These books were created in portfolio class for students completing our graphic design certificate and associate degree program.

Thanks to SDCC portfolio class alumni who have posted their work to share. Please click on the links to view their stellar portfolios. Students who attend San Diego City College create portfolio books that can be used to obtain transfer to four year design programs or get an entry level job in the field of graphic design. Please click on the orange links next to each name to view their portfolio.

Desiree Aspiras Portfolio:
Class of 2011

Ying-Jen Lai Portfolio:
Her portfolio won best packaging design and the Doyald Young-best aesthetics at the 2011 San Diego American Institute of Graphic Arts Portfolio Review.
Class of 2011.

Judie Le Portfolio:
Class of 2010. Judie won the identity and branding category at the AIGA San Diego portfolio review and secured a huge transfer scholarship to continue her design studies at Columbia College in Chicago.

Larisa Mamonova Portfolio:
Class of 2011. Won the Doyald Young Logotypes and letterforms scholarship at the AIGA San Diego portfolio review.

San Diego City Portfolio Preparation:
Courses: Portfolio Preparation ART G 148A and Portfolio: ART G 148B

2011 AIGA San Diego Portfolio Review: May 28th

Please plan to attend the 2011 AIGA Student Portfolio Exhibition on Saturday, May 28, 2011 from 9:00 am - 2:00 pm at the University of San Diego Joan Kroc Institute for Peace and Justice. It is your opportunity to see the finished portfolios of students from graphic design programs all over San Diego as well as meet many of the top local practicing professionals in San Diego. There will be a dynamic panel of speakers including Bennet Peji and Scott Mires talking about how to get a good job in the field of design. The cost for observers is just $20 and it is the one event students simply don’t want to miss! By attending you will see how the work you create at SDCC will be compiled into a finished portfolio book and can begin to prepare yourself for portfolio class.
We are exceptionally proud of the SDCC class of 2011 and hope you will come out and support them.

You can register online at:
http://sandiego.aiga.org/events/2011/05/61005302

Doyald Young

Check out this new blog dedicated to Doyald Young that was put together at Art Center by clicking on this link: Doyald Young. There is a link on the blog that will allow you to watch the entire documentary film by lynda.com and an excerpt is posted here for you to preview.

Please take time to view the entire film about this legendary designer then go out and draw letters.

Honoring Doyald Young

Incredibly dedicated, immeasurably talented, and among the most generous of individuals, Doyald Young's influence spanned over 60 years of life as a designer, author, teacher, mentor and friend. Please join us for this special event, Honoring Doyald Young, on Thursday, March 24th, 6:30 PM at the University of San Diego's Joan Kroc Institute for Peace and Justice.

The evening will feature a list of speakers including Tom Kleimeyer, Tim Needham, Michael Osborne and Petrula Vrontikis, as well as a screening of the recent lynda.com documentary on Doyald's life and work. A pre-event reception will feature examples of Doyald's contributions to his craft, along with the opportunity to acquire The Art of the Letter, a limited edition book created in collaboration with Doyald's dear friends at SMART Papers.

Seating is limited to 300 people, so please arrive early. Admission is $5.00 with 100% of the proceeds going to the Doyald Young Memorial Scholarship to be awarded at the 2011 AIGA San Diego Portfolio Review.

The Poet of Letterforms: The passing of a legend Doyald Young

Dear Students and Alumni,

I am writing to tell you that the Poet of Letterforms, our friend Doyald Young has passed away.

In the master’s hand a 2H pencil became a magic wand. He was remarkable, elegant and kind and was loved by so many here in San Diego and around the world. He leaves the great legacy of his teaching, forever changing students and teachers through his books, generosity and extraordinary work. Articulate beyond measure, his words and letters resonate. Inscribed in Young Baroque his name is written in the deepest spaces of our hearts.

"Decide who you are, decide what you want to do, and then do it, because it is surely possible."-Doyald Young

There will be a very special event honoring Doyald Young in San Diego on Thursday night March 24th at 6:30 pm at the theatre at the University of San Diego Joan Croc Center for Peace and Justice. Join us to celebrate all things Doyald including a screening of the film about him. More information will be made available shortly so please plan to attend as we establish a scholarship to honor his legacy. We remember his countless visits to San Diego City College that inspired the work of many generations of SDCC students and teachers. His ideas about modification of type were a profound influence in the graphic design program. For decades he generously made his books available at half price to SDCC students because he was passionate about letterforms and wanted our students to grow into strong designers. He then took the time to personally dedicate each book in his own hand to the student who bought it. There are the stories of many City College students who got one on one help from this type legend with logos and typography when they were stuck. We would draw names out of the hat in portfolio class and the winner got a one on one crit of a logo with this master typographer.


















This photo was taken in 2008 at the Saville Theatre when Doyald came to connect with us on one of his many visits to San Diego City College. Who can forget the packed October meeting in 2003 when students got a beautiful book produced by SMART papers at the AIGA membership meeting and Doyald staying late to sign each one? He was always there in the trenches helping students and teachers learn to draw and love letters as he did. Doyald Young received the 2009 Gold Medal from the American Institute of Graphic Arts for his dedication to teaching and remarkable work that continues to inspire new generations of designers.


In an interview in The Dotted Line Doyald was asked:
What do you hope to teach the next generation?

Awareness. Education aspires to enlighten.

Even though we draw letters in my classes, what I’m really doing is opening my students’ eyes to subtlety and nuance. Lettering is drawing, and drawing teaches you how to think. It infuses all aspects of design. It’s not some arcane, Zen exercise, but rather a vital ingredient for a complete design education.


Special Thanks to Maximo Escobedo, SDCC Professor for his art tribute.
Missing DY.

There is a special film about Doyald at lynda.com and many articles to learn more about this extraordinary man. We honor this remarkable teacher and citizen designer for his kindness and contributions to our profession and the San Diego City College graphic design program.

Candice López

More articles on Doyald Young:

http://www.lettercult.com/archives/58
http://www.aiga.org/content.cfm/medalist-doyaldyoung
http://www.stepinsidedesign.com/STEP/Article/28881/index.html
http://typophile.com/node/1620
http://www.aiga.org/content.cfm/medalist-doyaldyoung
http://www.aiga.org/content.cfm/heroes-young
http://www.stepinsidedesign.com/STEPMagazine/Article/28594/index.html
http://doyaldyoung.com/
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Doyald_Young
http://idsgn.org/posts/remembering-doyald-young/
http://www.lettercult.com/archives/2762#more-2762