Instructor Jill Vartenigian’s Graphic Design V class, also affectionately known amongst second-year students and SCCA alumni as “Magazine Class” turns out amazing work year after year. Each student designs a magazine from concept to completion in just 11 weeks (and on top of 4 other classes).
In Jill's words "The magazine class is an opportunity for students to curate information and imagery around a subject that interests them, develop an aesthetic for visualizing their collected content, and use a grid system to organize and give structure to their work."
When asked what she enjoys most about teaching this class Jill replied "Each student gets the chance to work on content they are invested in and showcase their own point-of-view. It’s exciting to be able to help them realize their vision. For me, personally, I really enjoy seeing the variety of visual styles and reading about the different subjects — there is always something new or delightful to learn from my students about the world around us."
Alumni Profile
Caroline Maxwell, an alumni of the Seattle Central Creative Academy, discusses her career and how her education prepared her for her job. Discover how a connection through a professor led to an internship at Starbucks and helped her develop a strong work ethic.
Alumni Profile
Brit Zerbo, an alumni of the Seattle Central Creative Academy, is a graphic designer on Nordstrom's "Creative Special Projects" team. This profile highlights her work on the company's "Pop-in shops," her background in technology, and her belief in maintaining her "weirdness" in her creative work.
Alumni Profile
Neil Palmer, an alumni of the Seattle Central Creative Academy, is a web developer and designer at the firm Tether. This profile details his journey from a hesitant student to a successful professional, highlighting how the academy provided him with the skills and confidence to begin a new career.