Adobe Creative Jam comes to WSU

About the event

Want to be part of a fun creative experience at a state-of-the-art innovation and technology hub? Looking for insights on the creative process, career advice, and learning the latest digital tools? The WSU Creative Jam is a unique opportunity for students to engage with industry professionals in virtual technology, interface design, digital storytelling, and media design during a three-hour educational and social event.

Students, faculty, staff, and the community are invited to the Adobe Creative Jam scheduled for 5-8 p.m. on Feb. 27 in The SPARK on the WSU Pullman campus. The event is free, but attendees are asked to register athttp://bit.ly/wsu-2018.

Adobe Creative Jam is an international event series featuring an inspiring two-part design experience that demonstrates and celebrates creativity! The main event features fun hands-on activities, professional coaching and portfolio reviews, technology demonstrations, talks by creative thought leaders, giveaways, and free food for all registered attendees. Meanwhile, pre-selected student teams compete in a creative tournament to collaboratively develop a unique design solution using Adobe applications. The event concludes with student team presenting their final designs followed by an awards ceremony, which includes an audience-choice award. To-date, Adobe has hosted 107 tournaments with more than 19,000 participants worldwide.

Attendees can enjoy a fun and inspiring event while enjoying free food and soft drinks and taking part in hands-on activities, including the Virtual Reality (VR) “Escape Room Experience” developed by graduate students from the University of Idaho Department of Virtual Technology and Design, a photo booth featuring original art from WSU Fine Arts student Gracie Brown, and large coloring sheets from Doodlers Anonymous.

Featured speakers include:

• Rayce Bird, a special effects artist and expert in virtual technology and design who is also a Virtual Technology and Design (VTD) instructor at University of Idaho.
• Jake Sirianni, Washington State University (WSU) senior and Murrow College student who is also an award-winning videographer, President and General Manager of Cable 8 Production, and former intern for the Tonight Show with Jimmy Fallon and post-production intern for Tiny Hero for Disney, Lionsgate, ABC, and Nickelodeon.
• Jessica Bellamy, Adobe Creative Resident, an expert in information graphics and motion graphics who also facilitates Graphic Ally Hackathons around the country.

Students also have an opportunity have their work assessed in 15-minute 1-on-1 Portfolio Review and Professional Advising meet-ups with creative coaches. Students are encouraged to submit a portfolio before the event, but can also meet with coaches to discuss how to create a one or to get advice on preparing for a professional career. Those interested in having their work assessed should sign up for a time slot athttp://bit.ly/cje-portfolio.