Lush Ad

So far, I have developed two ads for Lush. The first, not being very good, actually quite horrible, inspired me to create a better one that is to be handed in as my draft.  Since then, I have another concept in mind, kind of like a cartoony looking bath tub.

This project boosted my decision to decide to major in Ad next year.  I came to the college with the dream of working in the ad industry, but my mind changed shortly I was introduced to Media Production.  Ever since I have been not just coming up with copy, but design ideas as well, my love for this profession has set me on a fast track.

Honestly I can sit for hours, even just starting out a rough draft with paper and glue is super exiting to me. Just as long as I can make my idea into a reality. I can't wait to see what the final draft will look like.

Selfmade

So one of our big assignments (and the funnest!) is to create a magazine with a group of people. Along with the concept, comes writing our own articles, designing out own ads, and collaborating on the layout. This to me = FUN!
My group, which consists of a lovely lady named Danielle, a pretty hip dude named Snikeris, and a new daddy named Mike.
We created a magazine called Selfmade, a DIY magazine made for the people of Winnipeg. The magazine covers stories from DIY hobbies to businesses to books to read and top 5 links on do-it-yourself.
I did two articles for this project, one on making your own beer the way most people didn't know how.  And the other on a friend of mine who makes her own greeting cards, and might I add that they are amazing!
Lastly the ad I'm producing is for the all natural organic handmade bath and cosmetic chain, Lush.  I plan to post my mock ad soon!

My favourite Super Bowl 2010 ad!

Happy Birthday Bunchky Boo

Today, is february 5th, 2010 and it is exactly five years ago that my son was born. That's a whole lot of fives this year. And my little man celebrates is champagne this year as well. So for this particular occassion we have arranged for the traditional McDonalds birthday party. Full with a toal of five children to be attending.

My son doesn't want to beleive it is his birthday tday however. This morning he woke up, and I excitedly said," Hey Birthday Boy!" He looked at me, smiled, opened the fridge and said , "there's no cake." Then I replied, "you are having a cake tomorrow at the party." And he said, "well then, tomorrow is my birthday." Oh what a silly kid.

So, I don't know what we plan on doing tonight, but I offered to take him shopping for goody bag treats and I'm actually pretty excited. I have a chance to pull myself out of CreComm mode for at least 24 hours and do fun kid things with my now five-year-old. It will be a nice change of pace, to be around a bunch of kids for an afternoon and focus entirely on my son's happiness without the worries of school.

I am happy to say, that on Sunday, Super Bowl Sunday, both my son and fiance will be gone all day. I get an actual Jenn day, which will be filled with massive amounts of homework, but still good just the same.

One more week, reading week, one more.

Missing Portage Place

So, it has been a month of not working at the mall, and I have to say it's gone by really fast. In about two weeks, at school, we have a week off called Reading Week. Only I don't think I'll be doing much reading (OK, maybe some) because I asked to work that week. I'm pretty excited, as much as I complain about it, I do love it, I miss my friends. I just can't stand working and school, added on to my at-home responsibilities.
At school, people are already applying for summer jobs and we are making professional resume and cover letters in class. I would love to get a job in something related to my future career, however I'm a little freaked about leaving the place I have worked at for all these years. Portage Place has been a huge part of my life. I need to transition or something like that. Well all I can say is hooray for CreComm seminars, I think I will talk to that downtown development lady.
Regardless of all the shootings and stabbings downtown has endured (hence this past week), I still love downtown. It just needs a little help, isn't that what the helicopter is for?

Art Falling From The Sky!

Haha, got your attention didn't I? I'm using this post to let people know about an upcoming event at the wonderfull Portage Place!

Trying to let you know well in advance, so you won't be a able to have a reason not to attend; spend Louis Riel Day, or "Family Day" as it is referred to by most of the country at Portage Place for a free acrobatic, face painting, popcorn eating, and cotton candy consuming event!

The event, is sort of a prelude for Momentum's upcoming Spring 2010 show. Tickets are available to be won.

What: Momentum Aerial
When: February 15th, 2010
Time: 1 p.m. show and 3 p.m. show
Where: Edmonton Court, Poratage Place Mall

Come celebrate "Family Day" with your family and enjoy some free unconventional art!

In The Chamber, Indeed.

Last Friday our class attended a play that was split into two parts, In The Chamber 2010: Last Men on January 15 at the Rachel Browne Theatre. What can I say about these two plays. For starters, how or why could this play have been sold out two nights in a row? And by play do I mean monologue?

Perhaps it may have something to do with the fact that In The Chamber is in its fifth year, starting back in 2005. It must have many devoted fans, for I couldn't wait to get out of there and am most likely not going to return next year if there will be another one.

There wasn't much to each of these performances, other than a middle aged male going through some sort of mid-life crisis in each hour. For each one, the man would basically stand alone and rant and rave about the goings-on in his current predicament.

I have to admit that beyond the dry, boring content, each monologue provided detailed truths about the world we live in. The first part of the play, Last Man in Krakendorf, written and performed by Gordon Tanner, dealt with animal cruelty due to money hungry corporations.

And the other, Last Man in Puntarenas, written and performed by Steven Ratzlaff, was about our lack of a good health care system and trained doctors which in turn resulted in the fall of his last marriage.

Both performances were surprisingly well done. I imagine it must be quite hard to talk so much and so fast, and expressing that much emotion for an hour straight.

On the down side, I felt the opening scene to be quite in appropriate. I believe that the supposed hooker in his bed would have been enough, and I don't think they needed to detail any more of that. Also, the hour long monologue I felt to be quite boring. Other than the fact that both men acted as if they were going border line crazy, I felt that the swearing and outbursts each men contributed to the story was poorly written in an effort to be funny or in my case, keep the audience from dosing off.