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Brown College Names Design Contest Finalist
Talented graphic artist earns chance to win Grand Prize
MENDOTA HEIGHTS, MN – July 17, 2009 – Kyle Miller of Apple Valley, Minnesota has been named the Brown College finalist for the "2009 Design Scholarship Challenge" and awarded a $5,000 tuition scholarship to Brown College plus a three-day, two-night expense-paid trip to San Diego to attend Comic-Con 2009, where the national winner will be named. This makes Kyle eligible for the grand prize of an additional $20,000 tuition scholarship to Brown College and the opportunity to work with DC Comics on an upcoming marketing campaign for the graphic novel, "Absolute Justice".
Kyle’s interest in graphic design began while he was in 7th grade. After taking a graphics design class during his sophomore year, he decided that this was the career he wanted. When he first heard about the "2009 Design Scholarship Challenge," Kyle wasn’t sure if he would enter, thinking he probably didn’t have a chance. After looking at the online entry form and the material being offered to work with, he figured that even if he was not selected he would at least have something to add to his portfolio.
When Brown College president Dr. William Cowan called to tell him that his submission had been chosen, Kyle said "I couldn’t believe it! He said I had won, and when I repeated that to him over the phone my mom, who was nearby, asked what I had won. When I told her, she jumped up and down with excitement. It really didn’t sink in with either of us until later that day when we told my dad." Kyle’s mother, Barbara Miller, said they were extremely proud of Kyle and what he has accomplished. "Kyle has worked very hard the past three years, most of it independent of class work or study. We’re excited to see his work being noticed and recognized, and thrilled about the possibility of him winning the grand prize and working on a national advertising project."
Randy Olson, Brown College Visual Communications Chair and one of the judges for the Brown College entries, had this to say about Kyle’s submission: "For my part, Kyle’s design was evaluated on its ‘wow’ value. How effective would this design be in catching a magazine reader’s attention? Would this ad cause a reader to stop paging through a magazine and say ‘Wow, what is this?’ Kyle’s dynamic use of image montage worked to grab the reader’s attention."
The final round of entries from 15 schools from around the country will be evaluated by a national panel of judges that will include representatives from DC Comics. The National Winner will be announced in July at San Diego Comic-Con 2009. "This is more than a scholarship competition," said Tom McNamara, senior vice president, Art & Design group of Career Education Corporation. "It’s an opportunity to gain experience and exposure in the world of graphic design and to test your hand in a rewarding and exciting line of work."
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