As I enter seminar next semester, I am faced with the question of what I intend to do with my life. Not only as a graphic designer, but as a visual artist as well. It is difficult to pinpoint exactly what I want to do, because of the amount of work I look to complete under both titles. Visual arts has always been the place I escape to for comfort. I feel as though I communicate well with the public, and also feel as though I am showing a big part of my personality. In the last few semesters, I have struggled to find that same drive and inspiration in the graphic arts. In the past, it has been difficult to communicate my ideas or story line. Fortunately, during my first semester of my junior year things began to fall into place, and I began to feel more comfortable using the computer. This allowed me to focus on my concepts and process. I feel I have a grasp on these programs, and now see the wide range of possibilities as a designer.

In seminar I look to use type as a communicator of ideas as well as an expression of emotion. Merged with pictures or drawings, I feel that I can create dramatic compositions and play off of story lines. I have decided to pursue a career in motion graphics. I will have the opportunity to use some else's story line and allow people to see it how I see it, in just a matter of a few seconds. Seminar will help push me to gain necessary experience in needed programs to allow me to obtain that goal.

Allison Lamb, 11 may 05