The Art Institute of Seattle places a high value on the quality of student life both in and out of the classroom setting. We provide an environment that encourages involvement in a wide variety of activities of an academic and non-academic nature, including clubs and organizations, community service opportunities, and various committees designed to enhance the quality of student life. Students will find a wealth of clubs in which to be involved.

Numerous all-school programs and events are planned throughout the year to meet the needs and desires of students. The Student Development Coordinator is available to assist students in the development and implementation of co-curricular activities and events at The Art Institute of Seattle.

What's Happening at The Art Institute of Seattle
There are several different ways to find out what?s happening at The Art Institute of Seattle.

We have six designated approved postings locations throughout the North and South campuses. In the South Campus, check out the enclosed case by the Registrar, the enclosed case by room 717/718, and the enclosed case in the student lounge. In the North Campus, there is a posting board in Student Affairs and the Alaskan Way Level student lounge. This is where all campus flyers will be posted. Check regularly! Each approved posting board displays a copy of the sign posting policy. Please refer to it for more details.

Student posting boards are located in all student lounges and are for you to post your information of interest: roommates needed, car for sale, textbook for sale, etc. Just date it and pin it up!

The weekly announcements are a great way to stay in the loop. Located in various places throughout both campuses, "This Week at The Art Institute of Seattle" details club meetings, events, and other important information.

STUDENT CLUBS AND ORGANIZATIONS

American Society of Interior Designers (ASID)
This group serves as a local chapter to a national organization. Membership in the ASID student chapter offers students the opportunity to prepare a rewarding career in interior design by belonging to the largest association representing designers, the industry, and students. Contact Vernon Trevellyan, 206-239-2340 for more information.

Animation Career Lab - The Job Search Club with Kevin Perrine
Recent Animation graduates, current Animation students, and their Career Advisors will WORK cooperatively in this club based Job Search Lab. Animation Advisors will lead the weekly club based workshop as a hands-on weekly job search. The advisors will present: current jobs in the market, search locations, search ideas/criteria and Q&A from alumni on job search advice to inspire the evening's search. Animation Career Lab will emphasize the dedication of real-time job searching and the "soft skills" involved in the job search process. For details, agenda items and additional information contact Kevin Perrine at the Career Services Office (206) 239-2296 or kperrine@aii.edu.

Audio Club with Dave Christensen
The primary goal of this club is to expand students' educational opportunities through seminars, field trips and out of school activities such as conferences, etc. The clubÕs aim is to expand students' lifetime career success. The club will also provide community benefit through work with Northwest non-profit organization and charities, while, in the process, increasing students' community involvement and profile. For information on the Audio Engineering Society contact Dave Christensen at (206) 239-2397.

Comic Strip Club with Steve Arntson
The club exists to encourage and foster student interest in comic strips, a mode of artistic expression that's open to experimentation and whimsy. The club publishes these strips in a weekly 'zine. Generally we just sit around and draw comics. Sometimes we speak to one another, but not always.

Drawing, Perspective & Rendering Workshop with Bill Edgar
This workshop provides input and tutorial support to students while assisting them with projects involving drawing (3-D views) and rendering for presentation level results.

Delta Epsilon Chi with Vivian Chesterley
DEC is a great networking opportunity for students of any major. We compete in state and national competitions for students in marketing, design, food and beverage, travel and tourism, and hospitality. If you are in the School of Fashion, you may want to check this out! (DEC is open all ALL students!). Contact Vivian Chesterley at (206) 239-2331 for more information.

Game Art Club with Scott Martin
Game Art Club is a place to learn and talk about Unrealed, an easy to use Middleware program that lets you import content into unreal. We are currently trying to finish up a small Western UT2K3 MOD. Anyone willing to texture, model or help design a level is welcome to help.

Graphic Design Club
A national professional group for Graphic Designers and people interested in the design industry. While the group is primarily aimed at Graphic Design students, there are plenty of opportunities for students from other design related programs. The AIGA student group meets as part of the Graphic Design Club. It is not required that you are a member to attend meetings or events. If you are interested or have any questions, contact John Hillding at (206-239-2432).

Improve Your Drawing Workshop with Carl Jackson
This drop-in workshop is for those needing assistance with overall skills and/or approach. This workshop includes occasional topical discussions and methods for rapidly improving skills.

Photoshop Club with Barry Scharf
We are focused on the use of Photoshop and its relationship to the market place in all aspects of use. Photoshop is fundamental to everything from design to photography to animation and the web. Our members are from all disciplines and at all skill levels. We share ideas on using the software at beginning, intermediate and advanced levels. We also have speakers from other programs demonstrate how they interface with Photoshop. The club is a place to get help with ongoing projects and to improve design skills using Photoshop. For questions contact Barry Scharf at barrywscharf@hotmail.com.

Student Council
The Student Council is a student governing board dedicated to increasing student participation in the overall decision-making process of The Art Institute of Seattle. The role of the Student Council is:

• To attain and/or maintain sufficient student representation on all committees affecting students' welfare and to ensure student participation in all appropriate decision-making processes of the institution.
• To represent student opinion and make recommendations to the Board of Trustees, Administrators, Alumni, Faculty and Staff.
• To promote the welfare of the student community by providing an avenue for student expression, social interaction, cultural awareness, and student services.
• To establish a forum for discussion of issues which concern the student body.

Troubleshooting and Critique
Students can bring files that are having problems being printed or just need some technical assistance. Technical support is provided for InDesign, Quark, Illustrator, Freehand and Acrobat Professional files. Students seeking assistance for portfolios are also free to attend.

The Voice Editorial Board
This group of students will be responsible for content, editing, and layout of the student newspaper The Voice. If this sounds like an exciting thing to you, contact Student Affairs at (206) 239-2290 to join today!

Student Activities
- Harvest Dinner
- Stress Breaks
- Movie & Pizza Parties
- Film Fest
- Wellness Week
- Health Food Fair
- Festival of Cultures
- Open Mic
- Chinese New Year
- Summer Barbecues
- Yoga class

PERSONAL AND SOCIAL SUPPORT GROUPS

Creators in Christ Club
This club is designed to create a friendly environment for religious people seeking a relationship with God and friendship with others like themselves. The group meets on a regular basis and often discusses religious issues, takes part in group activities and reflects on the well being of the members and peers. Please contact Fred Modica (206) 239-2481 or Kathryn Ault (206) 239-2370.

Into The Living Room with Karen Ehnat
This is a social and support group for gays, lesbians, bisexual and transgender students and their heterosexual allies. We encourage personal development in a safe atmosphere through support, social and educational activities. The group meets on Tuesdays, weeks 2-10 at 4:15 in the North Campus in room 517. Contact Karen Ehnat at (206) 239-2308 for more information.

The X-Club with Michael Reidel
The X-Club is a discussion group for the paranormal. Topics range from political conspiracies to crypto biology (i.e. big foot, loch ness, etc.), UFO's, ghosts, and dreams. Some of our members belong to a Local Ghost Society and return from their investigations with great stories to regale the rest of our group with. We also have an E-mail list for members to receive odd stories and tales. The club is open to all students, faculty, and alumni. For more information please contact Michael Riedel at (360) 649-6763 or miriedel@mac.com.