Exploring the Creative Job Industry

When going on the Creative hot list site I found a job as a designer for the MTV Network. This job deals with editing. Which I find cool because our major deals with editing and it teaches us what to expect when finding a job in the real world after graduating. What I also found cool was that most jobs in this field requires a person to know how to use MAC programs and to have knowledge in Photoshop and Illustrator. I find it cool because having that type of knowledge won’t be a waste when finding a job in your field. This site made me understand that there are many jobs that are hiring in my major and that there is a career for you. Just have to know where to look.

Requirements
•Bachelor degree in graphic design, art, etc.
•3-5 years of relevant experience
•Proficient in PowerPoint
•MAC and PC based software programs, with familiarity in Photoshop, Illustrator, and basic video editing skills (final cut)

http://www.creativehotlist.com/index.asp?linkTarget=fullJob.asp&jobID=152648

Freestyle: MISTAKES

In the beginning of my College experience I was focused and ready to take on any challenges, but little that I know things will change. Trying to balance school and things that I come across in my everyday life became very difficult for me. Balancing school & tending to things that’s personal in my life was and not no easy task. My mistake was tending to personal business which made me fall deeper down the alphabetically score in my academics. Mistakes are just lessons that need to be learned. I remember back when I was 18 years old and I entered TCI I went AWOL.  There was no reason why I went AWOL; I didn’t have personal issues I was dealing with at the time. I guess I was just immature. Now that I am 22 I reentered TCI with the mind set on accomplishing my goals, but now I do have personal issues I am dealing with and I’m not about ready to go AWOL again. I feel as if this is my last chance to balance school and personal life. When I get that second chance there will be no more room for mistakes.

Creative Hero: Joseph John Rosenthal

Joseph John Rosenthal who was born In October 9, 1911 in Washington DC was famous for his World War II photograph called Raising the Flag on Iwo Jima which he received the Pulitzer Prize for. This photograph means a lot to American history and me because this shows courage, honor & teamwork. If you look at the photograph you see several soldiers helping to lift up the American Flag which shows teamwork. To plant and raise the flag while bombs and bullets are flying shows courage. Last but not least the honor these soldiers had to fight for our country shows a lot. Shortly after taken this photograph in 1945 Jose Rosenthal became chief photographer and manager of Times Wide Photos and a bunch of other creditable jobs. In August 2006 Jose Rosenthal died from natural causes at age 94. His legacy lives on; in September 2006 he was awarded the Distinguished Public Service Medal by the United States Marine Corps. Also a Hollywood film called Flags of Our Fathers directed by Clint Eastwood tells the story about Jose Rosenthal and the people who raised the flag.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Joe_Rosenthal

Comic Life- Angelica Needs A Friend! Blog #4

 Hey welcome to my Comic Life Blog. If you are familiar with "The Rugrats" Angelica Pickles is always the one bothering her friends and siblings. In this comic, she is looking for friends and someone to play with. when she don't get her way she gets angry and sends her evil friend after them. Hope You Enjoy!

 https://picasaweb.google.com/11698557751007844865/ComicLife?authkey=Gv1sRgCKCDyYX9r9Ci1AE#slideshow/5613623594125037298

The Creative Me #2

When I entered College, I didn't know what my major was going to be. I've looked at a lot of majors, and a few stood out to me. Such as Digital Media Arts because I like to play video games just for the animation and the dope graphics. Plus I like to be on Facebook a lot, and I thought it will be cool for me to actually gain the knowledge on what it takes to make a website like that. Digital Media Arts will beneifical for me as a career goal because nowadays this world is base on computer knowledge.
  Also in 2010 I had exprience  with blogging and designing websites on networking sites such as Facebook, Myspace and Twitter for a magazine called "Hip Hop Weekly".  http://www.hiphopweekly.com/ I loved that job because I was in control, and I enjoyed doing what I was doing. The influence I had on selecting my major was caused by my last experience with working for Hip Hop Weekly.  Fully learning my major will let me gain the proper knowledge to not only design websites for other successful companies, but to also one day have my own successful established business with my DMA degree.
  There for my career goal is simple and plain. I am going to break down the next five years of my life. The first 2 years will be learning about my DMA major, and graduating with my degree. During those 2 years of learning I will intern with a magazine of my choice to use the knowledge I have gained in the classroom, and apply it in the real world. In my third year I plan on being employed at the magazine of my choice. The next 2 years I plan on still working with the magazine of my choice, and eventually being the head person in charge in mentoring other interns of my field for the magazine I had once interned for. Knowing in five years I will be faced with a lot of distractions that can sidetrack me from achieving my goals, but I am completely committed on never losing focus. Wish me luck!

You're In The Big Time Now/Where To Find The Help You Need Blog # 1

Hello Digital Media Arts students. My name is Brandon, and I welcome you to read my blog thoughts about Chapters 1 & 2.

YOU'RE IN THE BIG TIME NOW:



Changing Your Circle Of Friends



When I applied for TCI I knew coming from High School that College will be another chapter in my life for me to open & close. I knew that it will take a lot of patience & responsibility for me to come to school on time, to hand in assignments, and to study when need to. College for me is a greater respondsibility because their is no teacher to hold your hand to tell you when to do assignments, projects, exams etc. In my case I have no parents to tell me when or how to do assignments. So it takes my respondsibility & self discipline to make sure I have my work ready & on time. Being a man with low patience I knew coming into TCI college that was something i needed to work on. Trying to keep up with the fast pace learning, different classes & instructions that I will be taught to learn on a day to day basis I had to make a few life adjustments. Which includes me setting my alarm clock every morning to 7AM, programming upcoming assignments to my Blackberry phone, and changing my social circle and/or balancing my circle. I feel changing or balancing your social circle is beneficial to your life adjustments because friends could distract you from achieving your goals you had set when starting your college journey. I feel my circle of friends should represent who I am and should have positive advice when in need of help. Speaking of help....

WHERE TO FIND THE HELP YOU NEED:



DON'T BR AFRAID TO ASK QUESTIONS



I knew that coming into TCI I wouldn't be a know it all. I live by the motto "A closed mouth don't get fed." So inorder to get the help I will need in certain areas, it doesn't hurt to ask questions. Being that I have a inquisitive mind, asking a few questions won't be a problem for me. Asking questions also gives me a better understanding of my assignment. Some students might think the question they have is stupid or dumb, and might hold back on asking, but in all reality that question you hold back on could be a FAQ (Frequently Asked Question). And that could help you and others that are in the class have a better understanding of the assignment, topic etc. It's also good to know that in TCI you have advisors, professors, workers even students there for you to answer every and any question you may have. The other good thing is that professors give out their email addresses so that a student can contact them whenever they have one of those stupid questions they are afraid to ask.




So my goals to succeed in TCI is clear. I will make life adjustments by balancing/changing my friends & having self discipline to wake up on time, hand in my assignments etc. I know that this process won't be easy and there will be things to distract me from my goals, but I am focused. Wish me luck!!

Blog #0 My 1st Blog Post

Hi, my name is Brandon Aiken and this is my 1st ever blog post. Here is an article about The Angry Bird game

And now here's a video about angry birds