AIU Showcases International Talent at New Blood Festival

July 14, 2010

LONDON (July 14, 2010) -- American InterContinental University (AIU) London exhibited a collection of outstanding work from recent graduates of the schools’ visual communications programme at the annual Designers and Art Directors Association (D&AD) New Blood Festival. The only international university to exhibit, the collection featured works hand-picked for originality and diversity from 11 students originating from more than five countries including the USA, Italy and France - providing a snapshot of the talent produced by AIU London this year.

The New Blood 2010 exhibition of the UK’s best advertising and design graduating students took place at the Old Truman Brewery, Shoreditch, as part of the Free Range season between Thursday 24 and Monday 28 June.

As New Blood returned to east London, networking with the industry was the hot topic. Local agencies and studios are getting involved with a series of events to give new graduates the best possible start to their professional careers.

Gill Coupland, AIU London dean of visual communication and associate vice president of academic affairs, said:

“New Blood was an important event as it provided an unparalleled opportunity for us to help our students showcase their work, network and work placements with some of the UK’s most revolutionary agencies, studios and brands.”

AIU London Courses

Courses available at AIU London include; Associate of Arts in Visual Communication (AA) Bachelor of Fine Arts in Visual Communication (BFA) with concentrations in: graphic design / illustration / photography.

Internationally recognised for the quality of the programs, industry involvement and high quality graduates, AIU London is situated in the West-end, in the heart of the visual communication industry, and for 35 years has been preparing students for careers in visual communication as well as fashion and interior design.

For more information about AIU London please visit www.aiulondon.ac.uk and for information on New Blood visit www.dandad.org.

Notes to Editors

For further information about New Blood 2010 please contact: Maeve O’Sullivan; T: +44 (0)20 7840 1125, E: maeve.osullivan@dandad.org

For further information on AIU courses, staff, alumni and interviews, please contact: Lydia Turner at EdenCancan on 0207 467 9425 and at lydia.turner@edencancan.com or Laura Leveson at EdenCancan on 0207 467 9405 and at laura.leveson@edencancan.com

American InterContinental University

Founded in 1970, American InterContinental University offers a wide range of associate, bachelor's and master's degree programs in fashion, interior design, international business and visual communications. AIU offers a blend of online and on campus learning, and has campuses in London and in the United States in Atlanta, Los Angeles, Houston and Weston, Fla. For more information visit www.aiuniv.edu. AIU is accredited by The Higher Learning Commission and is a member of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools, a regional accreditor in the United States. For more information visit www.ncahlc.org. AIU does not guarantee employment or salary.