Designer Mike...
It's funny how things in life change so drastically.
I was just browsing through the e-edition of the Valley Morning Star, and I saw an ad for a graphic designer at one of the sister publications. Having done the job previously for five years, I was thoroughly qualified and could get the job with absolutely no problem.
The thing is, I didn't even consider it for one second. Maybe a millisecond. But that was enough time to imagine myself back in that situation, dreading the monotony and mundaness of knowing what lies in store every day that I go to work.
I used to subscribe to that old addage that says something like "It wouldn't be called 'work' if it was fun." But not anymore. I need to be happy doing something that will encompass a vast majority of my life. And as a designer, my life and emotions will absolutely reflect in my work.
As my art direction professor said, "We're not accountants; we're not driving trucks. We're creatives. This should be fun, and if it's not, you're in the wrong line of work."
.....
Today I talked with a few graduating students, who are already doing well for themselves. These three designers spoke during my final design seminar class on how to prepare for internships, interviews, portfolio exhibits... Their insight was amazing, and it made me feel like I'm finally on my way toward my goal.
After class, I spoke with my professor for about 10 minutes regarding my direction in the program, and where I want to go from here. I told her that for the first time I was seriously considering graduate school. My reasons for pursuing a master's degree are valid, and the timing seems right, so she gave me some suggestions for preparing and investigating potential graduate programs.
Cranbrook Academy of Arts ... Yale School of Art ... Rhode Island School of Design ...
There are endless possibilities at these schools, and I feel like I could just become a better designer, a better thinker, a better creative... just by surrounding myself and immersing myself in the art & design arena.
It makes my heart race to think about it. I'm scared and excited all at once.
Can I do it?
Of course I can ... The challenge will be taking those first steps necessary to actually do it. But then again, haven't I already done that?
.....
Finals are in full swing, and this semester isn't looking as bad as I originally thought. I came out of Design Seminar with an A+, which is pretty darn good.
I was just browsing through the e-edition of the Valley Morning Star, and I saw an ad for a graphic designer at one of the sister publications. Having done the job previously for five years, I was thoroughly qualified and could get the job with absolutely no problem.
The thing is, I didn't even consider it for one second. Maybe a millisecond. But that was enough time to imagine myself back in that situation, dreading the monotony and mundaness of knowing what lies in store every day that I go to work.
I used to subscribe to that old addage that says something like "It wouldn't be called 'work' if it was fun." But not anymore. I need to be happy doing something that will encompass a vast majority of my life. And as a designer, my life and emotions will absolutely reflect in my work.
As my art direction professor said, "We're not accountants; we're not driving trucks. We're creatives. This should be fun, and if it's not, you're in the wrong line of work."
.....
Today I talked with a few graduating students, who are already doing well for themselves. These three designers spoke during my final design seminar class on how to prepare for internships, interviews, portfolio exhibits... Their insight was amazing, and it made me feel like I'm finally on my way toward my goal.
After class, I spoke with my professor for about 10 minutes regarding my direction in the program, and where I want to go from here. I told her that for the first time I was seriously considering graduate school. My reasons for pursuing a master's degree are valid, and the timing seems right, so she gave me some suggestions for preparing and investigating potential graduate programs.
Cranbrook Academy of Arts ... Yale School of Art ... Rhode Island School of Design ...
There are endless possibilities at these schools, and I feel like I could just become a better designer, a better thinker, a better creative... just by surrounding myself and immersing myself in the art & design arena.
It makes my heart race to think about it. I'm scared and excited all at once.
Can I do it?
Of course I can ... The challenge will be taking those first steps necessary to actually do it. But then again, haven't I already done that?
.....
Finals are in full swing, and this semester isn't looking as bad as I originally thought. I came out of Design Seminar with an A+, which is pretty darn good.