Twelve students from the 兔子先生 program were recognized for design and printing excellence at the Printing Industries of the Gulf Coast Annual Graphic Excellence Award Gala. The award ceremony recognized the best professional work of the printing industry in the Texas-Louisiana Gulf Coast area, while applauding the work of the next generation of graphic communicators.
鈥淚鈥檓 so very proud of these students, whose work has shown us that the industry is alive and well and in good hands,鈥� said , professor and coordinator for the digital media program.
Students and professionals were honored in an April award ceremony. The UH student winners are:
Printing Category:
- Best Entry鈥擪elsi Richter, Chocolate Package Design Project
- Excellence鈥擱osa Valazquez, Chocolate Package Design Project
- Excellence鈥擬aggie Gutierrez, Suraj Batavia, Jesus Villarreal, Film and Digital Corrected Images
- Excellence鈥擬onica Martinez, Scotty Floyd, My Four Color Process Notepads
Design Category:
- Best Entry鈥擲amantha Elisa Valasquez, Creative Holds No Limitations
- Excellence鈥擝ianca Benavidez, Alantean Movie Poster
- Excellence鈥擜nthony Gorrity, Graphic Communication Week Poster
- Excellence鈥擫eslie Galarreta, Jessica Alba Image
- Excellence鈥擟hristopher Buenaseda, Magazine X Cover
鈥淭hese students have done a phenomenal job,鈥� said , instructional associate professor. 鈥淚 couldn鈥檛 be more proud of them. They were able to apply the skills taught in the DIGM program and create beautiful designs, worthy of recognition. I see a bright future ahead for them.
The Printing Industries of the Gulf Coast (PI-Gulf Coast), one of the state鈥檚 oldest trade associations, is an organization of graphic communicators in the Texas-Louisiana Gulf Coast and is the official representative of the graphic arts industry to business, government and the public. PI-Gulf Coast is an affiliate of Printing Industries of America.
鈥淭his recognition from industry professionals confirms the talent this students possess and the contribution they will make in the digital media profession,鈥� said Assistant Professor Jean Pierce.
The Digital Media program鈥檚 printing focus prepares leaders to control the production of print media from beginning to end. Courses are focused primarily on digital print reproduction and, in particular, personalization that results in documents tailored to each recipient's needs.
Students pursuing a focus in packaging enter the third largest industry in Houston. All manufactured products must be packaged to inform the consumer, enhance sales and to protect the product during shipping. Students in both areas of emphasis learn from industry experts and have opportunities to network with industry professionals.