CREATIVE SERVICES: AN OVERVIEW

The Office of External Relations & Marketing comprises a staff of creative people who provide marketing and communications services to the TSU community.  The products and services we provide to the University include:  

Photography—TSU has one staff photographer to photograph a multitude of University activities. The primary functions of the University photographer is to document life at TSU on film, cover significant events on campus as well external events related to the University. It is best to schedule your photo request well in advance with photographer Earlie Hudnall at 713-313-7404 or leave a message on his voice mail at that number. The Office of External Relations & Marketing staff is interested in "breaking news" on campus, so when in doubt call the staff at 713-313-7865. And remember that area media are always interested in good feature photos, but your activity must show action and be of interest to their readers.  

Graphic Design—The primary function of the graphic designer is to create materials and publications for the University.  The products and services produced by the graphics designer include brochures, invitations, letters, logos, newsletters, posters, profiles, reports, presentation packages, layout, consultation and text formatting.

Copy writing/editing— This department edits and proofreads printed copy for grammatical and stylistic errors. Works in a variety of areas: publishing, campus newsletters and magazines, advertising copy and in-house university publications.

Publicity—This department creates public relations campaigns for the University identifying who the target audience is and angles the media might be interested in.  The staff person prepares timelines, media kits, writes news releases/advisories, distributes them to appropriate media outlets (television, radio, print, Web, etc.) and then follows up to get media placement.

CREATIVE SERVICES E-REQUEST

Requests for these services can be made by visiting the Office of External Relations & Marketing, Hannah Hall 211 or by completing the electronic request below.  Creative Services requests must be submitted to the office via email and approved by the Office of External Relations & Marketing.  Submitted requests for photographic services must be received at least two weeks prior to the assignment.  Requests for graphic and copywriting/editing services must be received (with all necessary documentation) at least three weeks prior to the assignment deadline.  Please submit one form per request.  If you have any questions, contact Darcia Williams, Archivist, at 713-313-7404.