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