Category Archives: Interactive Media & Graphic Design

Logos, brand names, and answers

Posted on August 8, 2012 | by Earl Slack

Everyone probably knows what the 3M name stands for but where did the name IKEA come from? What is the name of the business formerly known as “U-Tote’M”? For an interesting review on the origins of a few company names … Continue reading →

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The Importance of Doodling

Posted on August 7, 2012 | by Earl Slack
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Jason Santa Maria says, “Sketchbooks are not about being a good artist. They’re about being a good thinker.” This quote and the others throughout this blog come from an article by Alma Hoffmann titled   “I draw pictures all day”. The … Continue reading →

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Logos and logo design

Posted on August 1, 2012 | by Earl Slack
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Logos are all around us. They embody the entire identity of a company in a simple, recognizable graphic symbol. Sometimes that image is as simple as possible, such as the 3M or Apple logo or very complex such as the … Continue reading →

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Globe University Student Videos to Appear in BMW Commercial for “Make a Hero” During 2012 Summer Olympics

Posted on July 27, 2012 | by garyteagarden
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The Make a Hero foundation, founded by producer/director Kurt Miller, is partnering with Globe University and Minnesota School of Business students to produce videos highlighting the amazing accomplishments of local challenged athletes. Some of the video footage has been included in … Continue reading →

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Five Associate’s Degrees with Payoff Potential

Posted on July 25, 2012 | by Earl Slack

Yahoo Education posted an article about “Five Associate’s Degrees with Payoff Potential” http://education.yahoo.net/articles/associates_degrees_to_earn.htm Number 4 on the list is Graphic Design with a median annual wage of $36,800 . Not bad for a 2-year degree.  And that makes us at … Continue reading →

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What does Interactive Media mean?

Posted on July 18, 2012 | by Earl Slack

Our two-year creative program at Globe University/Minnesota School of Business is called Interactive Media and Graphic Design. OK, so everyone gets “graphic design” but what exactly is “interactive media”? According to a white paper found at http://www.atsf.co.uk/atsf/interactive_media.pdf interactive media is … Continue reading →

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Dear Mom and Dad

Posted on July 2, 2012 | by Earl Slack

Mom, Dad, you may want to sit down before you read this. I know it will be a shock but I don’t want to be an accountant like you, Mom. And Dad, I love computers but I don’t want to … Continue reading →

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What is UX/User Experience Anyway?

Posted on June 11, 2012 | by Earl Slack

Editor’s note: This blog is written by Nicole Nelson, Program Chair of the Interactive Media and Graphic Design program at the Richfield campus. The event referred to was held on June 4, 2012. Last Monday night I find out about a particular … Continue reading →

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