VANNU Podcast

Welcome back! Today we talk about art, what it's like to join the VANNU program, and coffee, with the one, the only, Elijah Rodes!

Today's guest is senior, Whitney Emerson! We talk about Europe, Renaissance Art, and what it's like to be a senior in VANNU!

The VANNU Podcast is getting an intern takeover! Meet Zoe and Caitlyn, senior design majors from Northwest Nazarene University. This episode includes their day-to-day responsibilities, what it's like being an art student at NNU, and what to expect for this coming season!

Have you ever wondered how to get into the creative world? Have you wondered about to get an internship or learn more about the creative industry? IIn episode number 12, we list 12 tips to help you get an internship. If you have more questions or would like to suggest other podcast topics, send us a DM on Instagram at VANNU.pdf.  12 Tips to Help You Get an Interrnship Talk to people Talk to people in the industry Look on local city and church websites Connect with companies on social media Practice interview questions Show your work (solve the problem, sketches, improvements, and final pieces) End well Honor time when asking for an interview Research the company Dress appropriately Arrive early Look people in the eye

Part 2: Laura Wennstrom: Have you ever let fabric, cloth, or other material direct your creative journey? Do you create artwork then discover the meaning in the process? Visiting Artist Laura Wennstrom sits down with our Studio Art professor Amy Gilles and Digital Media professor Jake Amundson and talks about how she uses fabric and other recycled and found materials to create her work. Also, special thanks to senior Digital Media major Eli Price for editing this episode. Follow Laura on Instagram at laurawennstrom See our day to day creativity at NNU on Instagram at VA__NNU. 

Have you ever let fabric, cloth, or other material direct your creative journey? Do you create artwork then discover the meaning in the process? Visiting Artist Laura Wennstrom sits down with our Studio Art professor Amy Gilles and Digital Media professor Jake Amundson and talks about how she uses fabric and other recycled and found materials to create her work. Also, special thanks to senior Digital Media major Eli Price for editing this episode.  Follow Laura on Instagram at laurawennstrom See our day to day creativity at NNU on Instagram at VA__NNU. 

Have you ever been stuck when trying to create ideas? Do you feel like you reinvent the creative idea generation process every time? In this episode, we talk about 7 steps that help get ideas flowing. Give them a try. They just might help you in your next creative project.  The 7 Steps of Idea Creation are... Define your goal? Set the mood Word association Get into the flow state Sketch ideas Look at what others have done Pretend you are working for a different company References https://gettingthingsdone.com/books/ https://www.hopkinsmedicine.org/news/media/releases/this_is_your_brain_on_jazz_researchers_use_mri_to_study_spontaneity_creativity https://www.bbc.com/worklife/article/20190204-how-to-find-your-flow-state-to-be-peak-creative

Our students are going to be designing products for our bookstore! For a limited time only (April–June) you can buy one of a kind designs made by our Junior and Senior Art students. Walk with us through the process from start to finish on how to create ideas for T-Shirts, hats, mugs, stickers, and more. Follow us on Instagram at VA__NNU to see updates every week about what we are designing, how we are marketing, how we will display everything in the bookstore, and where to buy.

In part 2 of our interview with Spencer Hopkins, we talk about doodling in class, working long hours, and what it takes to get hired. If you haven't already, go back and listen to the first part of our conversation in episode 5.  Want to get in touch? DM Spencer on Instagram @wearestratobrand or on LinkedIn by searching Spencer Hopkins DM the Visual Arts at NNU on Instagram @va__nnu or email art@nnu.edu

What do you do when you are stuck creatively? Why do we get stuck? How do we get un-stuck? This week we talk to recent graduate Spencer Hopkins about these questions and more. Spencer graduated from NNU in 2021 with a degree in graphic design and a minor in business administration. Since then, he has worked as both a graphic designer and an independent strategy consultant helping businesses become fully self-sufficient. Currently, Spencer and his fiancée live in Waco, Texas where she is pursuing a doctorate in microbiology at Baylor University and he works at Four Columns Marketing, a B2B marketing agency. Want to get in touch?  DM Spencer on Instagram @wearestratobrand or on LinkedIn by searching Spencer Hopkins DM the Visual Arts at NNU on Instagram @va__nnu or email art@nnu.edu

Every wonder how you can start a career as an artist? Creating art takes hard work.  Henri Matisse said “Creativity takes courage.” In this episode we look at what it takes to set up a good studio art practice and the classes you would take to get there.  POP: When you think about making art, think about POP! P-People (get a good support network around you) O-Organize (plan and set up a good routine) P-Promote (tell people the story of you and your work) CLASSES: We also talk about the classes you would take at NNU if you were a Studio Art major.  2-D Design Drawing 1 3-D Design Figure Studies Illustration Intro. to Computer Graphics Photography 1 Art History 1 Art History 2 Modern/Contemp. Art History Studio Practice and Critique Studio Practice and Critique Senior Exhibition Internship Painting 1 Painting 2 Printmaking Intro. to Bookmaking & Letterpress Ceramics 1 Ceramics 2 Photography 2 Digital Photography If you have questions or comments, feel free to message us on Instagram at VA__NNU or email us at art@nnu.edu. 

Have you ever wondered what a Graphic Designer does? Have you wondered about how to get to the end goal of being a Graphic Designer?  In this episode we talk about the 14 biggest career fields can go into. 14–I know–hat's a huge number! What are the 14 areas? Check out the list below. If you think I missed an area or have questions, reach out to us on Instagram at VA__NNU or email us at art@nnu.edu.  14 Biggest Careers in Graphic Design Illustrator Product Designer Graphic Designer Art Director Packaging Designer Promotion Designer Web Designer Typographer Brand manager Publication designer UX/UI designer Fashion Designer Interior Designer Freelance Designer

In the world of design and media, it can be hard to navigate. What areas can you get a job? How do you get there? In this episode, we go over ten main areas of Digital Media. In our program, students can choose to focus on two of the ten areas. 10 Areas of Digital Media 1. Animation 2. Audio Engineering 3. Graphic Design 4. Marketing 5. New Media 6. Storytelling 7. Video & Film 8. Visual Culture Studies 9. Web Development 10. Writing Follow us at va__nnu on Instagram for more info.

In this first episode, we’ll tell you a little about who we are, what our majors are, and what to expect from future episodes. We will launch a new podcast every Friday. If you have questions about art, design, illustration, video, animation, or anything else in the creative world, email us at art@nnu.edu.

Hi there, welcome to the VANNU Podcast! We are excited to be with you every Friday tackling new questions about art, design, illustration, painting, and more areas in the creative world. This podcast is brought to you by the Visual arts at Northwest Nazarene University. My name is Mike Bartlett, and I will be hosting these weekly conversations. From time to time we will also hear from students, alumni, visiting artists, and other professors. We'll answer questions like, what is typography? What is illustration? How does painting connect to web design? Why is comic sans so bad? How can hierarchy can help your work? How do you get an internship? How do you get there? 📸 Want to stay in touch? Find us on Instagram at va__nnu ✉️ Or send us an email at Art@nnu.edu

How does painting connect with web design? That's a ridiculous question right? Maybe not. There really are a lot of ways that painting connects with web design. Studio art courses like web design offer a great foundation for more technical design related classes. In this episode we look at the three ways that painting connects with web design. Want to get in touch? DM the Visual Arts at NNU on Instagram @va__nnu or email art@nnu.edu