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Apple, PCC pick multimedia student
Photos and story by James Hill
CASCADE CAMPUS – Portland Community College’s Multimedia program at the Cascade Campus teamed with Apple Computer to honor talented PCC students. Twenty-one students entered projects in a contest that was judged by Apple employees and PCC staff and faculty. Three projects were chosen as outstanding, and on Feb. 3 received a Certificate of Excellence from the department and a gift donated by Apple Computer, Inc.
"This is very good for the Multimedia program and indicative of the high quality of faculty, staff and students in that area," said Algie Gatewood, Cascade Campus president. "All entries were excellent," said Michael Cleghorn, Multimedia instructor and program chair. "The eight judges had a difficult time picking the best."The winner was Christopher Kowalsky (southeast Portland), who created an interactive CD project using Macromedia Director entitled "Big Kids, Little Wheels." Kowalsky received an Apple iPod for his first-place entry. Other winners included Eric Gunderson (southeast Portland) and Nizar Krayem (Beaverton). Gunderson created an interactive Macromedia Flash project, called "Paint with the Masters," while Krayem created a project using Apple DVD Studio Pro called, "Cigar." Both students received an Apple Shuffle for their runner-up projects.The three projects will be featured, and will be viewed at the Cascade Campus (705 N. Killingsworth St.), at the Multimedia kiosk display during the PCC Art Beat celebration May 9-13.For more information about the contest or the Multimedia program, contact Cleghorn at 503-978-5672.
About James Hill
James G. Hill, an award-winning journalist and public relations writer, is the Director of Public Relations at Portland Community College. A graduate of Portland State University, James has worked as a section editor for the Newberg Graphic... more »