Interviewing Elijah Rodes

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.

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 [email protected]

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 [email protected]