VANNU Podcast

Mike Bartlett
  • 5.0 (3)
  • Visual Arts
  • Updated Weekly

Connecting art to the real world. This podcast is all about answering your questions about the creative world of art, design, video, illustration, animation, typography, and more. This podcast is brought to you by the Visual Arts at Northwest Nazarene University (VANNU). We are a small liberal arts college outside of Boise, ID. The mission of Northwest Nazarene University is the transformation of the whole person. Centered in Jesus Christ, the NNU education instills habits of heart, soul, mind and strength to enable each student to become God's creative and redemptive agent in the world.

  1. Interviewing Elijah Rodes

    11/28/2023

    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!

    19 min
  2. Interview with Whitney Emerson

    11/20/2023 ·  Bonus

    Interview with Whitney Emerson

    Today's guest is senior, Whitney Emerson! We talk about Europe, Renaissance Art, and what it's like to be a senior in VANNU!

    24 min
  3. Meet Zoe & Caitlyn!

    11/13/2023 ·  Bonus

    Meet Zoe & Caitlyn!

    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!

    16 min

  4. 03/04/2023

    12 - How to get an internship and interview

    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

    25 min

  5. 02/17/2023

    11 VANNU: Part 2: Laura Wennstrom

    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.

    27 min

  6. 02/03/2023

    10 - Laura Wennstrom Part 1

    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.

    19 min

  7. 01/27/2023

    9 - 7 Steps of Idea Creation for Artists

    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

    27 min

  8. 01/20/2023

    8 - Designing a T-Shirt: retail product design from start to finish

    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.

    22 min
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Connecting art to the real world. This podcast is all about answering your questions about the creative world of art, design, video, illustration, animation, typography, and more. This podcast is brought to you by the Visual Arts at Northwest Nazarene University (VANNU). We are a small liberal arts college outside of Boise, ID. The mission of Northwest Nazarene University is the transformation of the whole person. Centered in Jesus Christ, the NNU education instills habits of heart, soul, mind and strength to enable each student to become God's creative and redemptive agent in the world.

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  • Creator
    Mike Bartlett
  • Years Active
    2022 - 2023
  • Episodes
    16
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Mike Bartlett
  • Show Website
    VANNU Podcast