Being a Fine Arts major has its perks. We’ve officially hit the middle of the semester and there are no essays to write or special quizzes to take. Essentially all we’ve got working for us (or against us) is our attendance, class participation, and our completed projects. A few other relieving bits of news:
- I know what I will be presenting for my Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA) show coming up in April . I’m excited and anxious to do it.
- I leave to New York next week with my graduating class. The beauty of the trip is that it will be completely free. Two prominent art collectors donated $10,000 apiece to make this trip possible. What a blessing!
- I aced my History of Graphic design quiz this week. That’s three in a row. I feel pretty darn good about myself. Especially after trying to remember all those European designer names. Rodchenko, Marinetti, Apollinaire, Mallevich, and on and on.
- My graphic design class will focus the rest of the semester on preparing for our BFA show.
This last point is a huge relief. We designers need all the time we can get for this show. You see, Graphic Design is the step child of the fine arts community in our school. The nature of our profession is that we use our creativity and skills to communicate for a client. In a sense, we’re interpreters for some one else’s message. Well our BFA show requires us to make our own message and put it on a wall. Many of us have been in a panic for the past months trying to find our own message. Now that we can focus our class time on this, we’ll be able to flesh out the ideas and pieces better.
I still have quite a load to carry before the semester is over. It’s time to get back to it. I’ll post the BFA show details soon.
sounds like you’re doing well. it’s nice that other classes understand how much work you have. ours certainly didn’t care that much!
and the sketch is of … ?
I’m really excited for you David! I’m anxious to see what you’ll have for your BFA show.
sounds like everything is going great! If I’m able to attend your show that would be great! if it’s a private thing, then I’ll be rooting for ya anyway.
Anne Marie,
The sketch is of 2 people from my church. I realize it has nothing to do with the topic I wrote about, but occasionally I like to just put some random sketch I did.
Kristel, I’m pretty sure the show is open to the public. I’d love to have you there.
AWESOME! I’m excited for you Dabeed! keep on willow wallowing through school! =) you’re going to do wonderfully. I know it.
I’m happy for you…keep us posted on the show I would love to join in with Kristel.
me three (for the BFA show).
i heart the random sketches, and a lot of times you say who the people are. i heart that too. good luck on the rest of the semester!