Friday, March 30, 2012

Creative Careers: First PEER Event

On March 24, Amanda Adams-Louis, a photographer, Linda Nader, a fashion designer, and Chat Travieso, an architectural designer,  joined us for the first PEER event. They spoke about their careers and what they went through to get where they are. Below are some comments from students.
 

Daché Jordan Rogers

”I learned that a career in art is more possible than I had thought. And not only a career but also a successful career.  I aspire to be a fashion designer and [Linda] really inspired me. Her shoes were so adorable, too."


Julia Medina
"My favorite part was seeing the examples of the visiting artists' work because it was inspirational to think maybe one day I will create great art like that on my own..  One thing I learned was how you might go to college expecting to study one thing, and come out with a whole different plan for your future- and there is nothing wrong with that."
Brandon Cecilio
 One thing I have learned today at this event is to not focus on one type of art or lifestyle. My favorite part of today was when the quest speakers would talk about their lives and how they came to be what they are now.”

Jeffrey Arias
            ”I have learned that even though you don’t like a subject in school, you might need it in the real world. [Chat] made me want to connect my art with his.”


Nathalie Perez
“Today at the Peer Program, I learned that imagination is the most important start of any career.”




Thank you to our wonderful guest speakers for sharing their experiences!
And congratulations to all of our PEER students for actively seeking out information to pursue your interests.  We look forward to seeing you all at our next event.

Thursday, March 22, 2012

On Saturday, March 31st, join us to meet game designers and try out their latest creations.

To learn more about Parsons' School of Art, Media & Technology, check-out their website here.

1pm: Meet in the Orientation "bark" room
2 West 13th st (at Fifth ave)
where pizza will be served!

3pm: Program ends

RSVP by emailing academy@newschool.edu with your full name and a note that you'd like to attend the Playtech event.

Monday, March 19, 2012

First PEER Event!


We are excited to announce the first event for the Parsons PEER Program!

CREATIVE CAREERS
Sat. 3/24
1:30-4:30pm
25 East 13th Street
Room E206

Young professionals who work in creative fields such as Fine Arts, Fashion Design, Architecture, and Photography will be showing samples of their work and discussing their experience and the paths they’ve taken to get to this point in their careers. 

Join us for this unique opportunity to ask questions and learn more about art & design while meeting other NYC youth with similar interests.

We look forward to seeing you all soon!
Please RSVP for this event by Wednesday, March 21st via the Evite that was emailed to you.