Part 1
Based on the notes you took during class, write a brief description and response to the Alumni presentations.
Alejandro Ura
The first alum, Alejandro Ura, currently works for SXSW in business development. He discussed convention opportunities and the importance of knowing the audience and how to talk to them in order to have an effective presentation. He told us it was okay to be new at something–hence his involvement in the Noob Campaign–and further emphasized the importance of empathy. I also appreciated how he mentioned that his time spent as a consumer of games could actually be applied to his job and used to his advantage.
Anthony M. Zubia
Anthony Zubia is currently an art director and freelance designer. Most of his presentation was about his involvement in TFC to raise awareness by making graphics and posting them on social media. He is currently using his skills to help with the Latinx movement. His presentation showed us how we can apply what we learn to help an important cause, or make some additional money on the side by selling our graphics online.
Edith Valle
Edith Valle is an art and design major. She started her presentation with a bit of her backstory and how her parents were immigrants but she was born here, in the US. She was the youngest of the presenters and just graduated last year so her work was mostly from her years at St. Edwards. She also uses her skills, in this case painting, to raise awareness about certain issues in Texas. Right now she’s working part-time at the city of Austin to raise environmental awareness. Her emphasis was on being passionate about your work so you’re willing to put in the time and the effort to do what it takes to succeed.
Part 2
Many of our successful alumni say that their internship was one of the most valuable experiences they had. By searching the web, find at least 3 potential internships that you are interested in, and post the links on your blog.
Blizzard Games Design Internship