Oh the joys of studying graphic design. Our graduate design program is intense, demanding yet exciting and fulfilling. I've decided to document the ups and downs of my Graduate Thesis class during this Spring semester. You'll see photos, sketches and notes about how my project is falling into place (or maybe not ...eeeek!!) The first year grad students (me and two others) are to design something that will educate an audience about the History of Graphic design...agh!! The second year grad students who are graduating this Spring can choose to design something on any topic they wish. Lucky dogs!!!
We were given the topic before class, so day one we had to come prepared with three proposals for our ideas. I was SOOOOOO nervous reading my proposals to the class. I think I stuttered through the whole thing. (My poor classmates.) Anyway, I'm thinking about doing my project on the Arts and Crafts Movement, Art Nouveau, or the History of Graphic Design as a whole. I want to either design elements for the kitchen (tea towels, aprons, oven mits, etc) or something to educate children about design history. I presented my ideas, got some good feedback and now I have to tighten up the proposals and come in with visuals next week. Exciting but very eeeeeek!! :)
Blogs are good for every one where we get lots of information for any topics nice job keep it up !!!
Posted by: proquest digital dissertations | January 13, 2009 at 06:05 AM
Love this! This should be featured in a mag!
Posted by: Rakia | February 01, 2008 at 07:55 AM
I can TOTALLY relate to you...im in the Interior design program and it is just as intense! The worst part for me is the drawing and perspective....but im trying to hang in there like yourself.
Best of luck to BOTH of us!
Jen Ramos
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Posted by: jennifer ramos | January 27, 2008 at 12:16 AM
What a yummy looking fruit tart!
Posted by: rae ann | January 26, 2008 at 07:45 PM
Awesome! I've been considering graduate school lately so I'd love to hear about your journey :)
p.s. Art Nouveau all the way!
Posted by: Miss Modular (aka Jamala) | January 25, 2008 at 02:49 PM
Keep it coming! I really like the layout of this photo! Good luck with all of your projects!
Posted by: Ericka | January 25, 2008 at 12:25 PM
Wow! What an interesting course! It would be so fulfilling to be doing something creative like that. I would love to see the progress of your project...good luck!
Posted by: voici mon secret | January 25, 2008 at 07:32 AM
cute pic!!! *wink wink*
Posted by: melissa laine | January 24, 2008 at 08:39 PM
Aww hang in there , I thought Undergrad GD was tough! Can't wait to see your progress.
Posted by: crys | January 24, 2008 at 07:43 PM
I like this idea, I've often wondered what it is you graphic design students have to do, LOL!!!!!!
Posted by: rahil | January 24, 2008 at 04:00 PM