Part 1:
The encouraging words Lynne Cravens had to say about study abroad reassured my desire to be immersed in another culture and gain experience. I also really liked how she said making work in your daily life is not an easy task, but a necessary one in order to find if you still have the drive to make work.
Miranda Petrosky’s presentation was really interesting because of the information she included about the design industry and how many niches there are for people to find. She really stressed that having various internships is what got her the position she has now, which encouraged me to continue seeking internships after the one I have now and keep building my skill level and value as an artist.
Dustin Meyer had a different approach to his practice. He was kind of humorous and sarcastic in explaining the wedding photography industry. Although it’s not something I want to do, his explanation of his failures and disappointments leading up to his success were inspiring to me because it shows that perseverance pays off. He also stressed that being prepared adds to your professional appeal and makes you a more marketable option in the sea of other creatives.
Part 2:
Double Toasted is a movie review and podcast hub. I’m really interested in film production and set design so I am hoping to find opportunities to surround myself with people who are knowledgable in those areas.
http://doubletoasted.com/faq/
Since I don’t have very much experience with actual film editing and producing, it might be a cool experience to work on something social media related that still includes the use of film. It would be cool to be involved in the creation of something to get experience with marketing as well as design thinking and problem solving.
http://www.internships.com/marketing/10Tales-next-gen-social-video-platform-College-Paid-Internships
It would be cool to get some hands on experience editing an actual film. Their requirements aren’t very specific so I’m not sure how equipped I would be to help, but I think it would be an interesting way to get involved with film production and be around film makers.
http://www.internships.com/film/Documentary-editing