5 Fave Tees by FC Intern and Digital Media Student Devonte Glover

Devonte Glover is our guest blogger today, reporting on some of his fave graphic tees! Devonte says...

Graphic tees are a guy’s best friend for the spring and summer time. Personally, they are my favorite thing to wear to school, work, and my video and photo shoots. Not only are they quite stylish, but they are actually extremely affordable. Some of my favorite places to shop for them include Johnny Cupcakes, Aeropostale, Brooklyn Industries, J. Crew Factories, and my all time favorite, Macy’s. From prices ranging from as low as $8 to $45, which is a pretty good deal for good quality tees. So what are you waiting for? Go out and get swagged out for the summer with some of my favorite styles!

1. Aero Surfer Snapshot Graphic T, $8, aeropostale.com
2. Art Math T-Shirt, $34, brooklynindustries.com
3. Factory First Mate Graphic T-Shirt, $12.50, factory.jcrew.com
4. Happiness 2013 Guys, $35, johnnycupcakes.com
5. Panda Neon Blue, $35, johnnycupcakes.com

Devonte Glover is Fashion Club's Digital Media Intern, and will be graduating this quarter.

Prada Candy L'Eau Short Film by Wes Anderson

Treat yourself to a little Prada/Wes Anderson candy! Wes Anderson and Roman Coppola directed a series of short films to promote Prada's new fragrance, Candy L’Eau, scheduled to hit stores in April.

The ads feature the french model and actress Léa Seydoux as Candy, who is the object of the affection of two guys who happen to be twin brothers! Adorbs. Must watch. Love. Love. Love.

Check back soon for more episodes!

Meet the Team Behind Fashion Club: Digital Media Intern Devonte Glover

Devonte is currently in the Digital Media program at FIDM, and we are super lucky to have him as our awesome intern. The first video he made for Fashion Club now has over 10,000 views on YouTube! Check out the video—it's all about fall fashion trends.

Tell us a little about yourself: My name is Devonte Glover. I developed a passion for photography in high school, and I wanted to learn more about photography and videography, so I decided to study Digital Media here at FIDM. Since I have been in the program I have also developed a love for video editing. My career goals are to become an art director for both production and post production.

Tell us what you do for Fashion Club: I am the Digital Media Intern for Fashion Club. My job consists of videography, editing, motion graphics, and audio design.

Tell us a fun fact about you that not many people know: I have worked for both international and grammy award winning recording artist.

What inspires you? My inspiration mainly comes from music. I take inspiration from various genres of music such as gospel, country, and r&b. I also draw inspiration from experiences I have had in my life and I portray them in my art.

What is your favorite thing about working on Fashion Club? My favorite part about working with Fashion Club is actually going on set and shooting. I love meeting new people so I am always excited to meet the models, stylists, and makeup artists. My ultimate favorite part is the food! We have some of the best food on set.

What is your favorite FC article or section? My favorite article would have to be the back-to-school article, because it was my first video I worked on for Fashion Club that I did every component for the video. It was a very memorable experience for two reasons: first, because the video reached over 8,000 views with in the first few days, and secondly because it was one of the first videos I have created that I was truly proud of.

Share your secret fashion or beauty trick: I pick out clothes that define my crazy personality.

If you could be anyone in the history of fashion, graphics, interiors, or digital media, who would it be? Tyler Perry because I look up to him as a mentor because of his innovative style of creating films.

Inside Comic-Con 2012

Sunday marked the end of yet another successful San Diego Comic-Con International, the biggest and most anticipated multigenre expo on the West Coast! Guest blogging about the event, Fashion Club's very own Alexis Chong attended as Supergirl in a costume she put together herself!


Everyone who has been to Comic-Con can tell you that to be one of the cool kids, you’ve gotta rock some nerdy garb. At least, that’s what went through my mind on Friday night when I was scrambling to both American Apparel and Target to put together a makeshift Supergirl ensemble of a red pencil skirt, a patent leather yellow belt, a kid's Superman tee (complete with detachable cape), and knee-high black boots. My boyfriend, dressed as Scott Pilgrim à la the Michael Cera movie, and I were itching to make the 2-hour drive from Los Angeles to San Diego in the wee hours of Sunday morning for the last of the 4 ½ day event.   

Sure enough, SDCC did not disappoint! Though the crowds were more intense (and highly costumed) than when I attended last, they managed to jam-pack the San Diego Convention Center with more excitement and merch then ever. There was even a Grimm walk-through exhibit before we crossed the street to enter!

Many people had camped overnight during the week to see some of the more anticipated panels, especially Breaking Dawn: Part 2, Sons of Anarchy, Game of Thrones, and The Hobbit. I was way too excited to wait in the panel lines so we navigated through the multi-layers of the exhibition hall: Artist Alley, Video Game Demos, Toy Company Exhibits, and Movie Displays, not to mention the merch tables. Though in true Comic-Con fashion, we did wait in a couple of lines to score some freebies, but only after hunting down Robert Downey, Jr.’s armor for Iron Man 3 at the Marvel display, taking a picture with Mattel’s Hover Board prop replica from Back To The Future and a life-sized Maleficent vinyl toy, and of course, running into a female Cyclops from X-Men!

One of my favorite parts of the convention was not even inside the building, but outside of the San Deigo’s Bayfront Park next door—the Batmobiles! In preparation for the release of Christopher Nolan’s The Dark Knight Rises (in theaters this Friday, July 20), Warner Brothers had six of Batman’s glamorous rides on display, from Adam West’s Lincoln Futura to Christian Bale’s revamped Tumbler. Mind you, they were under intense security in the Batcave, and behind velvet ropes to prohibit anyone from jumping inside one and joy-riding away. Well, the thought did cross my mind!

Alexis Chong is a talented Graphic Designer for FashionClub.com and is an all-around super awesome individual.

Just Accepted Digital Media Student is an Award-Winning Video Maker

Full Name: Daniel Franco
   
Age: 18

Hometown: Sylmar, CA

Year in School: Senior at Kennedy High School in Granada Hills, CA

FIDM Major: Digital Media

FIDM Campus and Start Date: Summer quarter at the LA campus.

Admissions Advisor: Christian Moralde

Tell us a bit about yourself. I'm funny, or at least I like to think so, sarcastic, and a wee bit cynical. I love music and I'm a total nerd.

What are your proudest accomplishments so far? So far, my proudest accomplishment has been recieving an award from AAA for a PSA I did in school. Out of all of southern California, my video was one of the 25 best. To think that someone thought my work was worthy of being top anything was an honor.

What made FIDM right for you? The atmosphere as well as the curriculum. I didn't want to waste time (and money) going to a school where my intended major wasn't a priority from the get-go. At FIDM, you hit the ground running.

Describe your entrance project. My entrance project (a self portrait video) had two stages. The first was the initial cut, where I boringly discussed my talents, hobbies, and interests in tedious detail. About two hours of work into the project and I had bored myself to tears. I thought "there's no way I'm getting in with this video." So I went into step 2.

Step 2 consisted of me racking my brain for all the movie knowledge I possessed. I decided to interlace my self portrait video (which at this point was just a really long, no-angle-change, interview) with clips from movies to produce a humorous effect. For my first clip I took my line "Growing up, I was always a nerdy kid" and ran with it. I scoured my brain for a clip of something nerdy, but funny. Unable to think of anything, I turned to a good friend: the Internet.

I managed to strike nerdy gold. On youtube, I found a clip of Boba Fett, everyones favorite bounty hunter, dancing to Lady Gaga's "Telephone" at Disneyland. Lather, rinse, repeat, and you get the rest of my video.

What are your career goals? I want to break into the industry with an explosive force. I want to be the one everyone goes to when they want a top-notch project to be done.

What do you expect to learn from Digital Media College at FIDM? I expect to learn how to manage a small company with my own employees making independent films for all to enjoy.

Follow Daniel on Ttwitter @MrFranc0

FIDM Street Style!

Richae | Digital Media

Just Accepted Students Are Twins

Names: Jamie Hoopes and Mike Hoopes

Age: 17
 
Hometown: Thousand Oaks and Lake Arrowhead, CA

Major: Merchandise Product Development (Jamie); Digital Media (Mike)

FIDM Campus and Start Date: Los Angeles in Summer of 2012

Admissions Advisor: Clive Kay
 
Tell us a bit about yourself. Jamie: I stay true to what I believe in. Stay loyal to the people who are considered to be apart of my life and I am currently captain of Rim of the World's Shred Team (Snowboard & Ski). On top of that I have a passion for fast-paced, competitive environments, and hit the beach as often as possible!

Mike: I currently live in the San Bernardino Mountains where I'm president of the drama club, as well as an active member of the International Thespian Society. I'm also the business manager of the yearbook staff, where I market and promote the selling of our yearbooks. To help further my knowledge of Digital Media, I enrolled in an ROP TV Video/Production class so I can get more experience on the technical aspects in making films. Movies and television have always been my passion, and I hope that I could reach my dreams of creating powerful films that will leave a lasting impression on the viewer.

What are your proudest accomplishments so far? Jamie: Last year in Mammoth Lakes, CA, I won first place in a snowboarding competition. Nothing feels better than accomplishing an M.V.P. award. Secondly, I'm proud of recognizing my passion and talents and choosing FIDM to better my future.

Mike: My proudest accomplishment so far is being part of a troupe of actors who have amazing passion for the drama club. They have such energy and love for theatre, and I'm honored to have been able to share the experience of acting/directing alongside with them.

What made FIDM right for you? Jamie: The fact that teachers are also professionals in the fashion industry. I knew that the focused schedule and quality of education would give me greater advantages in persuing my career.

Mike: I felt that FIDM would help me give me the upper hand on my future with the exclusivity it has with its students. I also believe that the Digital Media Degree Program will give me the knowledge I need to become a happy, successful filmmaker.

Describe your entrance project. Jamie: The overall theme of my project was taking the pricey dance costume and making it available to young women anywhere from 16 to 22 years old. I chose a variety of ballet gowns from Dance Magazine, and made the costume into a wearable piece under the licensed label Windsor's.

Mike: My entrance project was a seven-minute film that involves two lamps who fall in love with each other. Due to the fact that I had no camera, I went out and bought one to make this film. From there, I had my sister help me maneuver the lamps to give them character and hopefully, emotions. The story involves a lonely lamp named Phillip who finds his true love on another desk across from him. Throughout the film, Phillip overcomes a series of obstacles to arrive to his love interest. When he finally reaches her, they both hug and their lights flick on.

What are your career goals? Jamie: There are so many options! But I would really love designing under a surf/skate/snow company. I am a beach lover and a snowboarder so it would fit the lifestyle I have perfectly. One day, if the opportunity came my way, you might see some designs under my own label!

Mike: My career goal is to be part of the process in which movies are produced, directed, and edited. I wish to make powerful films that will leave the viewers begging for more.

L.A.'s Museum of Contemporary Art Hosts "Levi's Film Workshop"

The Levi's Film Workshop recently opened at The Museum of Contemporary Art, Los Angeles (MOCA) in conjunction with the graffiti and street exhibition, Art in the Streets. Those interested in Digital Media College will appreciate the workshop's free resources such as a green screen, editing software, library of scripts, DVD's, and more (the museum is just up the street from FIDM's L.A. campus).

The denim brand has also collaborated with the museum to create limited-edition Levi's Trucker Jackets featuring artwork from the likes of Lady Pink, Chaz Bojorquez, KR, and Shepard Fairey (pictured above). Visit the Levi's Film Workshop site for more information.

Just Accepted Digital Media Student Dreams of Working at Pixar

Just Accepted Student Michael De Avila is a talented and accomplished singer and actor, but he also has a passion for Digital Media.

Hometown: Riverside, CA

Age: 18

Major: Digital Media

FIDM Campus and Start Date: Los Angeles, Summer 2011

Admissions Advisor: Kellie Peterson

Tell us a little about yourself. I spend most of my time singing in my school choir, playing the piano, acting in the theatre, and traveling. I'm in Chamber Singers, and I sing the Star Spangled Banner for my school. I taught myself to play the piano after playing the clarinet because I have more of a passion for string instruments then wind ones.

Theatre has always been something that has been a part of me. I participate in every play that I get a chance to try out for and I am a member of the International Thespian Society. I was on a trip to Europe over summer of last year and I had quite an adventure. I learned about so many cultures and I experienced all the different languages.

How did you know FIDM was right for you? I thought FIDM was just a fashion school, but when I took a tour of the Los Angeles campus and talked to some of the teachers to see what the Digital Media College had to offer, I knew this major would be perfect for me. I still wanted to go to a University of California college, so I looked at all the UC schools to see which one had the best program for what I wanted to go into. Sadly nothing came close to what I wanted. What I saw at FIDM was what I wanted and that's when I knew I needed to go to FIDM.

How did you pick your major? I wanted to be actor, but over time I realized that was not something I could do for the rest of my life. When I saw how Digital Media allows me to use all of my talents (from singing to acting) into this one major, I decided that this choice was perfect for me. What really got me into Digital Media was when I was in my sophomore World Literature class and I had a project on Julius Caesar and I decided to make a video. I wanted to do something different then all the other projects and I'm so happy I did because I had never had as much fun working on a project as I did this one. Even though I had no idea what I was doing half the time I enjoyed every minute. From then on, if I had the option to do a video I would, because I knew it would mean more to me.

What are you most excited to learn about at FIDM? Everything about my major. There are so many things that I don't know about and I cannot wait to learn about them. When I look at all my Digital Media classes, I don't see one class that I do not want to take. It just all seems too perfect.  I'm excited for the whole two years of the program.

What do you expect to gain by attending FIDM? I expect to gain every ounce of knowledge that FIDM has to offer and use it to the best of my abilities. I expect that with the help of FIDM and my peers I will be able to reach my goals and become successful in life.

What are your future goals? To work with Pixar and become one the top editors for the company. With my love for Disney and my passion for Digital Media, how can it get any better than that? But until then my main goals are to push myself harder to become the best that I can be, and on top of that, just have fun doing what I love.

Enter Contest To Win Lorac Makeup, Photoshop, and More! Deadline Extended To 11/1

Good news! We've extended the deadline for our Jumpstart Your Dreams Contest to November 1.

All you have to do is create a simple collage and you could win Lorac makeup, Frederic Fekkai products, Adobe Photoshop CS5, an HD camcorder, Betsey Johnson jewelry and more!!

It's really easy to enter, so do it now. Good luck!

We are still accepting entries in the following categories:

• Digital Media
• Graphic Design
• Jewelry Design
• Beauty

Just describe your dream job in one of the above categories in 150 words or less and send to us your simple collage with images and/or clippings from magazines. Be sure to read all the guidelines. 

Check out these prizes that are up for grabs!! This is just a sampling—there's so much more. (See all the prize packs here.)

Flip UltraHD Video Camera

Adobe Photoshop CS5

 

Betsey Johnson earrings

Juice Beauty Organics To Go ($45 value)

Frederic Fekkai Travel Faves ($43 value)

Lorac Lip Service Collection ($32 value)

Chances are that if you're studying for a graphic design degree, a digital media degree, or a fashion design school degree, then you'll have put some thought into future career plans already anyway!