VISU1100: BLOG POST #12

Part 1:

Kim Garza – Graphic Design

Kim Garza has spent 14 years as a designer, and 5 years as a faculty member. She is an assistant professor of graphic design. She also talked about the multiple titles she has worked as, as well as what graphic design means to her personally. Kim said that she believes in Graphic design as “liberal arts for life”. She talked about her travel app called Eventurist. She showed us clips of her personal collaboration with her husband, which I found fascinating and would love to learn how to do it. she does a combination of video editing and original music. She definitely stuck out to me because her form of work is something I have never seen before and I really like it.

Tammie Rubin – Fine Arts/Ceramics

Tammie started off by explaining the word “chimera” as an object or thing that is hoped for, but is ultimately an illusion. She talked about being a ceramic sculptor, where she uses a combination of manufactured and natural beauty. She also has the use of plastic in her artwork. She also described her work as the line between real and imaginary. I would love to be able to reach the perfect balance of that in my work.

James Scheuren – Photocommunications

James discussed the human aesthetic but that he focuses on human quality and human accidents. He mentioned that his photography as borderline surrealism, meaning he tries to provoke a response. He tries and looks for beauty within the failures of everyday life, while trying to create a personal connection within his photographs.

Part 2:

I really enjoyed this class because it showed me all the possibilities that are open to graphic designers. It helped me realize how important internships are and how to start a portfolio. I think its important to learn all these small details and be taught how to do them in order to be prepared for the real world. I thought this class was helpful and very beneficial.

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