Students work together with Giffin Graphics and Arjo Wiggins to develop very Creative Calendar

Dubai, February 6th, 2011. Prof. Luis Castañeda, Assistant Professor of Graphic Design, proudly announced that Graphic Design Students in the Visual Communication Department at the American University in Dubai (AUD), in partnership with Giffin Graphics and ArjoWiggins paper supplier, worked together to create a paper sample calendar titled SKINS, 2011. This calendar is being distributed to graphic design, advertising studios and printing companies from all around the region.

Ms. Salma Hijjawi, Marketing Manager at Giffin Graphics comments: "Working with the students and Luis since March 2010 was very exciting; they had fresh ideas, clear minds, and imagination with no boundaries".

Prof. Castañeda explains that in terms of process this project was split into two parts. The first part was working on the concept; SKINS concept was created by a Typography III course (VICD 451) last Spring 2010 semester. The second part involved the production, putting together and delivering the final artwork which took place during the Production Design course (VICD 453) this past Fall 2010.

Prof. Castañeda comments:  "The calendar is quite a production.  I wish to congratulate our students, in particular: Mashal Khan and Huda Yaqub who were the main core team which basically put most of the calendar together. With special thanks to student Jawad Alshamali who helped us out at the 11th hour".

Students who designed their own month in the SKINS 2011 Calendar include: Nosheen Baksh, Manolia D'Souza, Danya Hassan, Sally Alzaza, Mahmoud El Masry, Rasha Suleiman, and Shahad Nasib.

The Typography III course is concerned with creating a personal style and the bringing together of all relevant typographic elements and skills.

As for the Production Design course, the student is introduced to the various production techniques used in graphic design. The understanding of both manual and computer-aided procedures enlightens each student to the production phase which is important to the execution, presentation and publication of final designs.

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About AUD
The American University in Dubai (AUD) is a private, non-sectarian institution of higher learning founded in 1995. It serves UAE nationals and international students who seek world-class career-oriented education. AUD, as an international institution of higher education, encourages global understanding by providing an atmosphere of cultural diversity and opportunities for an international education.

AUD is accredited by the Commission on Colleges (COC) of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools (SACS) to award Bachelor's and Master's degrees.   

AUD is officially licensed by the Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research of the United Arab Emirates. The Ministry has accredited the university's programs in Architecture, Business Administration (both undergraduate and graduate), Communication and Information Studies, Engineering, Information Technology, Visual Communication and Interior Design, in addition to a Certificate in Middle Eastern Studies program.

AUD is approved to operate by the State of Georgia Nonpublic Postsecondary Education Commission (NPEC).

AUD has received specialized accreditation for its Bachelor's of Business Administration (B.B.A.), and Master's of Business Administration (M.B.A.) degree programs in business through the International Assembly for Collegiate Business Education (IACBE). The university's undergraduate concentrations in Marketing Communications and Advertising (Creative) have been accredited by the International Advertising Association (IAA) in New York.

The Civil, Computer, and Electrical Engineering Programs of AUD's School of Engineering are accredited by the Engineering Accreditation Commission of ABET. The Bachelor of Science in Computer and Information Technology (B.S.C.I.T.) program is accredited by the Computing Accreditation Commission of ABET.

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For more information, please contact
Ms. Rim Ibrahim
Marketing Communications Coordinator
American University in Dubai
T. +971 4 3183 139
E. ribrahim@aud.edu

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