Graphic Design Emphasis
I
really enjoy the process of creating new designs from nothing. The challenge
and the endless creativity is what fills my senses. It is stimulating and
energizing. I can’t get enough of these feelings, especially once I have
unexpectedly come up with something unique and impressive. I am honestly still in the process of finding
my own uniqueness. I am very passionate with art and the process of creation
and design. I feel like I am able to do about anything in the artistic field,
but I am far from mastering one specific area.
Several years ago I
attended Salt Lake Community College with the eagerness to pursue a career in
the design field. As I was in the process, I acquired a natural eye for form
and dimensions, and was lead in the creative direction of fine art techniques.
While at SLCC, storytelling and developing symbols that define a scene or
subject became a passion. This is why I sought an AAS in Illustration which I
acquired in 2006. During this time I also had the opportunity to attend a
semester at Taos University in New Mexico. I took a course on children book
illustration and production. I have a dream to one day illustrate children
books. I have a sketch book with more than a dozen ideas that one day I’d
like to put my name on. I learned some great fundamental skills and techniques
that have since benefited my drawing and painting skills. While attending SLCC,
I also learned I enjoy the process of any art project. The steps I learned from
them I still continue to use. I research and brainstorm ideas and doodle with a
few sketches. I then add the sketches to a storyboard layout and with some
redefining and personal adjustments I begin designing my vision. I gained and developed general key design and
structural rules that I could apply to any art medium. I learned and became
familiar with a variety of different computer programs and equipment that are
not used any more. In fact, I still have a few unopened Zip discs kicking around.
These introductions have been very valuable and beneficial to me especially as
I now pursue a degree in Graphic Design.
For several years I have
had the opportunity of creating murals, business logos, and other design
projects, but have never had the opportunity of doing this as a career full
time. As for now, I want to learn and experience new mediums to help me find my
true passion, and find my own personal style. Graphic Design is in a
constant incline and I want to continue learning new techniques to keep up with
improving technology.
One day I hope to find that the skills I learn as I become a graphic
designer will aid my other passion of illustration. My hopes of this program are to gain the
confidence and skills I need to pursue a career in the field I love. To design.
To create. To be an Artist.
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