Title: Blog 1 – Senior Final Lesson/Interview Reflection

Label:  Research
Due Date: Wednesday, June 3, 2015 at 8AM

1.  What three lessons were most helpful for you to see, and why?

The three lessons that were most helpful for me to see was Imelda Gomez’s presentation on Art/Fashion, Daisy Torres’s presentation on Teaching Elementary, and finally Nick Herrera’s presentation on Wildlife Management. I thoroughly enjoyed all of their presentations because I felt they each held their own strengths, making them unique! I loved how Imelda had a really fun and hands on activity. When I looked around, everyone was enjoying it and showing their own creative side. I liked Daisy’s presentation because she spoke with confidence, so I could really tell she knew her topic. It looks like she had practiced many times! Lastly I enjoyed Nicks presentation because of how he incorporated many personal stories about his mentorship and researching. This kept the audience engaged and attentive.

2. List one thing that you learned about the senior project in interviews that will help you get off to a good start?

One piece of advice that I got from the one on one interviews with the seniors was that it is recommended to NOT procrastinate on anything at all! I know this may seem like an overused piece of advise, but the seniors had emphasized it so many times that I felt like it was important. They told me to get a good mentor in time to make preparation for my independent components, to never be late with my note books? (Im not sure what that means yet) 

3. What topic(s) are you considering, and why?

Im considering on doing my senior project on Graphic design or general Visual Arts! Im leaning towards Graphic design because although I love to draw with s simple pen and paper, I thought it would be pretty neat to use a tablet and make digital art. I know many freelance artists that create beautiful digital art, and I wish to become as good as them one day. However my motivation sprouted from when my brother and I simply took a liking to the digital arts. 

4. What EQ do you think might be interesting to consider in guiding a project like this? (Please don't worry about any sort of formula...we want this question to come from your genuine interest).

“How can digital art change the ways of media and history?” 

“How can digital art be utilized to make an impact in media and history?”

5. What are some ideas you have about finding summer mentorship?
I recently just found a mentor a week ago at an art show In Simi valley. My mentor was a former digital designer of Disney and Pixar. He helped designed the posters and even toys that would be advertised in the Disney parks!