Opportunity U sat down with Jodi Tenenbaum, a graphic w88 sports betting app at the University of Nevada, Reno, to discuss her career path, her background and tips she has for those looking to enter the graphic design industry.
Opportunity U: For those unfamiliar with the industry, what is a graphic w88 sports betting app?
Jodi: A graphic w88 sports betting app is a visual communicator and usually has a B.A. or BFA in graphic design. They are often very conceptual and can turn ideas into well-balanced designs resulting in a call to action or response.
Opportunity U:What types of companies hire w88 sports betting app designers?
Jodi:w88 sports betting app designers can be found in a range of places, from newspapers to ad agencies. I work for a University, but really all kinds of businesses hire w88 sports betting app designers. Designers with digital skills can find work with tech companies, and of course, freelancing is an option for many designers.
Opportunity U:What can a day in the life of a graphic w88 sports betting app look like?
Jodi:Every day is different.As an art director for w88 sports betting app Nevada, Reno, I am expected to work on all projects and create beautiful print materials that help recruit students. Also, a big part of my job is to art direct hundreds of photo shoots and videos on location around the University & Lake Tahoe. I help with budgets, create storyboards and even stage the shoots to help tell the story of our University. Design is at the heart of everything I do.
Opportunity U:What are some important talents a graphic w88 sports betting app should have?
Jodi:Get to know Adobe software. Adobe Max is Adobe’s free, online conference that features all their software presented by movie stars, talented artists, designers, photographers and more. I use InDesign, Illustrator and Photoshop every day at work.
Also, study all forms of w88 sports betting app to help you understand how fonts, illustrations and photos work together in creating infographics, posters, brochures, billboards, etc.
Another big part of my job is prepress where I check my work for printers. If files are not perfect, then the project is not successful – this is a very important. Sometimes a stressful part of being a graphic w88 sports betting app is that the end result is 100% your responsibility.
Opportunity U:If someone wants to be a graphic w88 sports betting app, what major should they go into?
Jodi:I have a B.F.A. in w88 sports betting app design from w88 sports betting app the Pacific in Stockton, CA. and a M.A. in journalism from the University of Nevada, Reno. In order to get the top jobs in w88 sports betting app design, you should consider a B.F.A., which is more competitive and can help get your name at the top of the list when looking for a job. You may also make a higher salary with a B.F.A. in w88 sports betting app design.
Also, another major to investigate is web interface w88 sports betting app, a hot degree that can help you get higher wages. If you can create designs in CSS, which is a computer w88 sports betting app language, it can connect you to jobs with tech companies, local businesses and ad agencies looking for these type of talented interface designers.
Opportunity U:What types of classes would a student take as a part of the program?
Jodi: In myBFA program, I learned all the mediums of fine art & w88 sports betting app design. Some of the classes I took were figure drawing, color and design, instrumental drawing, 3-D sculpture, photography, art history, watercolor painting, silk screening, and lithography/print making.
Part of the w88 sports betting app design curriculum was creating a logo design and all the branding for a fictitious company. I designed a logo for an aquarium store I named ‘Finaroma.’ I learned every step that it takes to design a cohesive and visually beautiful project that I then presented to professors and classmates during my senior year.
Also, I was required to do an internship where I was the art director for our w88 sports betting app radio station – KUOP. I designed all the marketing materials such as postcards, posters, billboards and swag, and helped with fund raising events.
Opportunity U:Outside of the major classes, are there other courses a student should think about taking? Why?
Jodi:All four-year colleges require w88 sports betting app take general education classes where w88 sports betting app can mix and match electives to balance your art degree. I took several business classes that helped me understand the business world including supply and demand, marketing, microeconomics, and accounting. But it’s totally up to w88 sports betting app what general education classes w88 sports betting app want. I feel these classes help students become a well-rounded knowledgeable person.
Opportunity U:Outside of college classes, how can a student prepare or build their resume?
Jodi:I study other designers’ resumes that come into my office, but if you are just starting out you can look on LinkedIn to see what other designers create. I feel that a graphic w88 sports betting app needs to make their resumes super sharp and visually appealing.
Opportunity U:Where do you see the w88 sports betting app design field heading ?
Jodi:Very much in demand. Print is still a viable medium and a good graphic w88 sports betting app is well paid. The field will continue to be strong because all businesses need to visually communicate to clients and make sure customers engage with their products and brand. I also have dozens of freelance jobs throughout the year and work with clients on the weekends to make extra money. There will always be work for graphic designers!
Opportunity U:What is your advice to students interested in a career in w88 sports betting app design?
Jodi:Work hard, stay humble and be willing to work on any project whether it’s a business card, flyer,or high-end brochure. Put 100% into all your work and always be open to other co-workers or client’s input. w88 sports betting app can ALWAYS improve your work.
Jeanette Chan-Rivera, M.S. is the Manager of Recruitment and Marketing at w88 sports betting app Nevada, Reno. Over the last 15years, Jeanette has worked with hundreds of families navigating the admissions, financial aid and college readiness process. Her work also includes marketing and communication on behalf of the University’s Office for Prospective Students.
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