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This lecture series is intended to expose to art-related careers and the ways that art/design skills & knowledge can be applied to other fields of study and personal interests.  Attendance is expected. Those unable to attend must still complete the assignment. Select resources are provided below for your use. Art 2 SB entries must include: 1) Heading (name/title/date, etc.), 2) Notes, 3) Supporting image, 4) Summative reflection​. Art 3 students should take notes in their SB but complete the EXPERIENCE post online (review WS instructions for details)

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Graphic design & Illustration @ RTD

9/21/2017

 
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  • Molly Cook O'Neal (MLWGS class of 2009) spoke about her role as a graphic designer for the Richmond Times Dispatch - but, more importantly perhaps,  she also spoke about her life and career journey since graduation from Maggie Walker 
  • Dwayne Carpenter spoke about his role as an illustrator

SAGE ADVICE GLEANED FROM THE TWO SPEAKERS*:
  1. "If you can draw, you can design" - Learn to draw - keep drawing - drawing helps you to brainstorm ideas quickly and to communicate those ideas with the client (btw, that's why Art 1 is a prerequisite for Topics in Digital Media classes).
  2. Advocate for what you want to do (Dwayne hired to design ads but wanted to do illustrations... now he does both, as well as marketing items like t-shirts, banners, and umbrellas!).
  3. Find YOUR right path - don't worry about what others are doing!!!
  4. Talk to people! Tell them what you do, what your skills are - you never know who needs what and how word of mouth can get you jobs that you didn't even know about.
  5. Be a perpetual student - never stop learning (BE CURIOUS) - this is how you grow. If you are not constantly learning and growing, then figure out why and fix that problem, pronto.
  6. Related to the above - BE VERSATILE - the more you can do, the more valuable you will be to a future employer.
  7. Don't be afraid of criticism (it helps you learn and grow!).
  8. Get involved in what you believe - this path will lead to a job that right for you.

*Please note that these words of wisdom go far beyond the realm of art...

SOMETHING TO BE CURIOUS ABOUT... What is the difference between ART and DESIGN? 

HELPFUL INFORMATION:
  • ​What is a graphic designer?​​

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