Education Blog

George Mason University International PR Class is a Hit

Thu, 08 Jul 2010 00:50:00 GMT

For eight years, the International Public Relations class at George Mason University has been a hit. Why not, when the course is taught in London, England, and takes students for visits to the legendary newsrooms of The Guardian News Service and the BBC. Since it's been offered, more than 155 students have hopped "across the pond" to take the class.

Earth Day Avatar Descends on a Few Lucky Filmmakers

Fri, 02 Jul 2010 12:34:00 GMT

By Andrew S. Harper

“James Cameron will be in the media tent in five minutes,” a media coordinator whispered. This is it, I thought as I grabbed my Sony XDCAM and checked my camera settings. DC can be an interesting place to work.

AIGA 2010 Show Off/Annual Student Design Competition Underway

Mon, 08 Mar 2010 14:18:00 GMT

The work environment can be cruel — and the business climate is harsher than ever. To survive, you’ve got to adapt. The 2010 AIGA Show Off lets students display the traits that separate them from the herd.

A BU CDIA Practicum Abroad

Sat, 13 Feb 2010 00:09:00 GMT

Sometimes, if you want your dreams to come true, all you have to do is ask politely. One of these simple requests a few months ago landed Gaston Lacombe in the Philippines, with the chance to fulfill a photo assignment that could make even the most seasoned photographers jealous.

CDIA Practicum Gives Students Real-World Experience

Wed, 30 Sep 2009 11:55:00 GMT

At CDIA, they believe it is essential to provide students with hands-on experience with real-world clients. They also believe that it is important to make a positive impact in the community. These ideologies come together to create our Practicum program philosophy and here's one example:

CDIABU Washington, DC, Campus Launches Graphic & Web Design Advisory Board

Sat, 16 May 2009 00:38:00 GMT

Boston University’s CDIA DC, Campus launched its first of a series of curriculum meetings with 15 executive and director-level creative professionals from a variety of industries. This meeting of the minds was the campus’ first formal initiative to solicit advice from the area’s top agencies and nonprofits in a private forum with CDIA Executive Director Bob Daniels and other department directors.