MiraCosta Design Department

It's Finals! Wishing you all the best this week! A number of very impressive Final Projects are currently being submitted. We'd like showcase a few of them over the next little while. Here is Alec Comito's project from Prof. Clarke's DESN101, Intro. to AutoCAD class. Well done, Alec!

The Design Dept. wishes you the very best as we head into Finals Week!

Did you borrow a laptop or hotspot from the library this semester? Here's your opportunity to return it. Please review the attached flyer for specifics. Also, students may apply for summer technology loans beginning May 17, 2021 at this link: https://library.miracosta.edu/care

This week's design article comes to us from FormLabs. The MCC MakerLab is proud of have two FormLab 3D printers in their lineup. https://formlabs.com/blog/3d-printed-covid-test-swab/

Happy Teacher Appreciation Week! We are grateful for all the outstanding instructors who make up the Design Dept. Faculty, and MCC as a whole! Thank you for all you do.

Recognition to Ricardo for his incredible efforts! This article was originally published in the MiraCosta Spotlight. Design Student Finds Himself on the Front Lines in the Battle Against COVID-19 Liberal arts degree in hand, MiraCosta College student Ricardo Gomez Lopez decided to put off transferring to a university and instead earn a second associate degree in architectural design that required classes in 3D modeling and prototyping, and computer-aided drafting and design....Continue reading

10/29: New Job Posting! Entry level role Skills: AutoCad, CAD and and/or drafting Someone who is willing to learn , ask questions when they don’t have the answer, take initiative and the ability to be trained... Job Description: Create complete and accurate drawing packages Ensure timely release of complete and accurate work Engage in effective, innovative designs for superior, cost effective products Practice standard drafting practices in the utilization of AutoCAD Electrical Work with the electrical engineering team to develop, design, and maintain AutoCAD electrical databases and symbols Provide assistance in establishing engineering specifications Maintain and develop engineering standards and procedures Monitor design performance with regard to quality, cost effectiveness, and timeliness Provide assistance to outside customers Provide production drawings for Manufacturing Work with Manufacturing to improve drawing packages Engage in reduction and/or elimination of the cause Track and monitor revisions on drawings Research part history to aid in correct decision making, as well as, the avoidance of duplication of previously designed parts/components Generate, complete, and control ECN's as required Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned Pay: $22 p/hr If interested, please contact: Aerotek 10680 Treena Street Suite #400 San Diego, CA 92131 Aerotek.com Dylan Hutchinson TECHNICAL RECRUITER AEROTEK ENGINEERING 858-877-2654 Phone 858-877-2651 Fax

In addition to today's Job and Internship Fair, we have another exciting event: JOBS IN MANUFACTURING & ENGINEERING EMPLOYER SERIES! We are happy to announce two unique companies joining us; one from San Diego and the other from Imperial Valley:... General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. Imperial Irrigation District Registration link: https://lnkd.in/gW_3HMG Hope you can attend!

Tomorrow, Wed. 10/28, is the virtual Job and Internship Fair from 10-2pm! Here are the Business and Technology companies who will be there and the opportunities available: Artience Lighting... CAD/Solidworks Draftsperson Internship Fashionphile PPC Specialist Client Services Specialists Fine Jewelry and Watch Procurement Specialists Timepiece Manager/horologist Executive Assistant And more iSAFE Accounting Internship Cybersecurity Internship Social Media Associate Internship National Multiple Sclerosis Society Volunteer Engagement Internship Event Production Internship Rancho Coastal Humane Society Animal Safehouse Program Internship Vista Unified School District Administrative Secretary Prodigi Kids, Inc. Social Media Internship San Diego County Office of Education Youth Development Mentor Registration is required. Students can register through JAIN, MiraCosta’s Job and Internship Network. Here is a link about how to work a virtual fair: https://cccconfer.zoom.us//65npRu2bgLSjzWw4UMUgstXWDpmMTbY

Today's design article comes to us from dwell.com. Wishing you a great week ahead! https://www.dwell.com//coronavirus-pandemic-interior-desig

Dear Community Join us in wearing purple on Thursday, October 22, 2020 to raise awareness about Domestic Violence. Why Purple? From lavender to lilac, purple symbolizes peace, courage, survival, honor and commitment to ending violence.

Be sure to attend the Virtual Job & Internship Fair! On Wed., 10/28/20, the college will offer its inaugural Virtual Job & Internship Fair. From 10 AM to 2 PM on Wednesday, 10/28/20, employers will be available to interview students for jobs and spring internships they are now seeking to fill. Because MiraCosta is using a virtual platform, for the first time students will be required to register in advance to attend. Students can register through MiraCosta’s Job & Interns...hip Network, known as JAIN. All MiraCosta students have a JAIN account; all they have to do is access their profile on JAIN using their SURF ID and password. Once they do, they not only will be able to register for the Job & Internship Fair, but also to search hundreds of opportunities posted by local employers seeking to hire MiraCosta students and graduates. Further, students who register for the Job & Internship Fair will receive a list of the employers who will be attending and a guide for How to Work a Virtual Job Fair. Please be sure to attend!

Today's Design article comes to us from dwell.com: https://www.dwell.com/article/ashen-cabin-hannah-17b33327

Be sure to register for the Career Exploration Day & Virtual Career Day! Tuesday, Oct. 20, 2020 Why you should attend:... The world of work has changed overnight, and students who were graduating into the hottest labor market in a generation are now facing record unemployment. However, there are still shortages for in-demand jobs. Join this session to gain insights, network with industry professionals, and interact with San Diego companies still looking to hire local talent. https://sandiegocareers.vfairs.com/