Gettin' mah edjumikashun Written by HaveADamnNiceDay on 09/09/2009Hey y'all. It's been awhile. So, I've started my class for the semester. It's an art class called 2-Dimensional Design. I think I'm going to destroy it! We had turned in our first assignment last night, and then we put out work up on display for critique. I'm not trying to sound arrogant or anything, but it seems I'm light-years ahead of most of my classmates, which sort of makes me wonder if I need to take a more advanced class. I guess that means it's time to take some computer classes next semester.

Speaking of computers, I've started studying the Adobe Illustrator program, as I met an interesting person this summer who lives in my neighborhood. He is the head of the art deptartment at his company (they make graphics for things like towels, bags, hats, etc). We had been talking at length about what he does and how he has people who may leave since its the un-busy season, and he'd like to replace them if they go. He saw some of my artwork and really liked it, and started to hint at how I should learn illustrator if I wanted a good job. After a month or two of that, I listened to the little voice in my head that said, "Hey! Go see the company and see what they do!" So I did.

I spent yesterday morning just sorta shadowing one guy and watching him work. I really think I could do this stuff. I just need to study up on my Adobe programs and make sure I know what I'm doing. In a month I'll be taking a test, which my friend says he does not expect me to pass, but just to gauge where I am work-wise. It's my intention to pass that test the first time around, but that's just me.
So, wish me luck! This won't lead to immediate employment, but it's definitely a golden opportunity in the making! I just have to find something in the interim. THAT is the hard part...Read 4 Replies   |   Add a Reply

     

Posted by thelma on 09/09/2009:
It sounds like it's right up your alley. Good luck!

Posted by SouthernProgrammer on 09/09/2009:
Glad to hear things are looking up, good luck!

Posted by BonusOnus on 09/09/2009:
See HADND? Networking helps. Good luck with your endeavor.

Posted by HaveADamnNiceDay on 09/09/2009:
You know what's really funny, is that this guy was swimming LAPS while I was drawing at the pool. I really don't know how he coulda seen me drawing stuff. I was getting up to leave and he popped up out of the water and asked if I could show him what I'd been drawing. It's like it sorta fell into my lap... It DID require a little cultivation, though ^_^. Networking = good stuff!

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