Moving Back to College
Added 2018-08-26 20:42:07 +0000 UTCHey guys! This week has been hecka busy for me since I moved back at college. I spent most of my time working on shop stock to bring with me (and I have a limited amount of prints, which I'm not going to be restocking!) I moved in on Friday, and I'm happy to be in a two person room this year. Layout for everything is pretty cute, not gonna lie. However, our AC is broken, so I am suffocating in 85 degree heat right now. Save me please!!
I'm taking 18 credit hours this semester, so that equals 6 classes (5 are gonna be art classes, and then I'll have a class on developmental psychology). The thing is, every class requires soooo many supplies! For my 3D design class, I have to spend over $500 on all the supplies? I'm kind of scared to have to keep purchasing so many materials, but also excited to learn more about graphic design and fine art! I'll also have the opportunity to share my process work and the finished pieces with my $5+ patrons! I'll have many more projects and pieces to share this semester since only had two art classes this past spring (now it's five.. it's gonna kick my butt). School starts tomorrow; I have Drawing 2 and Intro to Graphic Design tomorrow, so we shall see how those go! Quite honestly, I feel like I'm going a little crazy because of this heat so I don't feel like my thoughts are making too much sense; I'm sorry!
Hopefully I'll survive and bring you guys along on the journey. Majoring in graphic design is completely new to me; I'm solely a self taught studio artist, so design concepts and principles are really new for me. But if you didn't think the craziness would end for me, I'm planning on hopefully double majoring in studio arts as well! I'm not sure if I've shared this with you guys yet, but I'm planning on talking to my advisor soon and making the change on my DCP.
I've been thinking a lot about what will my career be like after college, and quite honestly, I'm pretty determined to work as a concept artist or designer for a big animation company to begin with. My dream is to work for a while at Laika, but Dreamworks or Disney would also be pretty cool. I'm not sure how freelancing is going to work for me, just because I think an actual work environment that pushes me both socially and artistically will be beneficial for me, and I'll be able to spend much more time creating rather than working on admin. HMMMM these are all big and far-off plans, but things I'm considering when it comes to my major.
MOVIES
Eraser is super good! I love any Schwarzenegger movie, so I really enjoyed it! Otherwise, I haven't had time to watch anything else with all the packing.
No new music for the same reason, but I'm recommending Jacob Lee (I drew him on my Instagram, and he liked it very much! I've been DMing him, and he'd like to use as the cover for his upcoming acoustic album cover. I mean, acoustic Jacob Lee? I'm going to die. Keeping things on the down low for now, but this is one of the things on my bucket list! Making a Jacob Lee cover).
Hope you guys have been doing super well!
Comments
Best of luck with your classes this semester, I am sure you will do great. I've heard from a lot of artists that knowledge in graphic design actually improved their illustration or fine art. As far as the heat goes, a semi-cold bath always worked for me to get my brain going, even in heat. Such temperatures can be exhausting, I feel for you..
2018-09-01 15:06:07 +0000 UTCGood luck in class!! I totally get you with going for something not strictly what you do. In high school I had the opportunity to go to a great art school but I chose media production instead. And now I'm going to a grad program this September for VFX!! For me, it was worth it to get out of my shell and comfort zone and add to my skillset--more things to do. It's so refreshing. It also opens a lot more doors for you in the future. I know for me I can't do the same thing for too many years on end, but my current skills and experiences in the industry have given me a great opportunity to try out many different jobs and opportunities in the future. Again, good luck in class. It'll be hectic but it looks like you have a good grasp on your plan for this school year!!
2018-08-29 13:25:57 +0000 UTCYep, why does art school gotta be so hecka expensive XD I always try to score what I can from other students a year ahead or go project by project because so many times the syllabus says one thing and then we never end up using it or use something else! I'd definitely suggest really applying for internships at those studios and others! I had one idea about what I thought I wanted to do after school and heavily considered just going freelance from the start (I'm starting my last year), then I did an internship at a company. I ended up loving it and being soooooo inspired by the people and environment that I definitely want to be a part of that, at least for a while, even though I ultimately want to do my own art. I thought I would hate a 9to5 and working under someone else and what not, but I learned so much about the companies history and artistry and was mentored by the amazing artists there. My mentor has worked there for like 15+ years as is a successful children's book illustrator as well. He told me that the steadiness of the job gives him the peace of mind in supporting his family and the ability to choose what stories he wants to do and what other work he wants without pressure for 'success or money'. Ugh, amazing. You'll learn a lot about yourself and whether you'd be a good fit where you want to go. It's also a good way to make connections and keep yourself on their radar. Gosh, I sound like an infomercial! I'll have to give Jacob Lee a listen! I greatly recommend Ben Rector if you haven't checked him out. He released a new album this June and has a great back catalog. He's my absolute favorite. Sorry for the essay, keep it up, you're amazing!!
Teju
2018-08-26 23:45:05 +0000 UTCOmigosh you've got so much on your plate sounds like! Good luck with your classes! Don't forget to drink plenty of water and take breaks! <3 (also, just checked out Jacob Lee and I like! it's perfect creative-making music. Have you listened to The Arcadian Wild?)
Jean Thomas
2018-08-26 21:07:55 +0000 UTC
