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Graduating seniors in the University of Houston School of Art’s Graphic Communications program will soon go their separate ways to pursue individual careers, but their talents will be united one last time in an exhibition of their works. “XYZ: UH Graphic Communications Senior Exhibition” runs Thursday, May 12 – Tuesday, May 24 at the Cultural Arts Council of Houston/Harris County’s Space 125 Gallery. It is free and open to the public. Every year, graphic communications seniors’ works are highlighted in an exhibition. This year’s event will include books, posters and even bus shelter designs that will be proposed to the Houston Heights Association. Packaging designs will also be showcased with pieces reflecting different areas in Houston such as sugar labels promoting Sugar Land. For the past year, the students themselves coordinated and promoted this show, an experience that offered lessons outside of the studio and classroom. “This exhibition was very much about teamwork,” said Heather Cobb, senior and president of the 2005 Graphic Communications Student Association. “In design agencies, we’ll work in group settings, so it’s an excellent opportunity to learn about working with peers toward a specific goal.” In addition to teaching students how to organize a gallery show, the event helps introduce them to Houston designers. “This is a chance to celebrate our graduation,” Cobb said. “It’s also an excellent opportunity to show the quality of work coming out of UH to other designers and to the city of Houston.”
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