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Semester One is Done!

My first semester of college has come to an end! It was so...interesting to say the least. I've grown so much since August, it's pretty crazy. I'll admit, I was not prepared for being an art major at ASU. I just assumed it was going to be like my high school art classes where you didn't need concepts, and leaving your comfort zone was not necessary.

I remember coming home from my first few classes in Tempe in tears because I was so confused. Everyone seemed to be understanding what my teachers were saying, and I was left clueless. It probably doesn't help that I was in classes full of uperclassmen. How that worked out, I'll never know, but in the end, I'm glad I got to know them. It forced me to grow up even faster, and they always had good advice.

My final project for 3D Design was a collaborative project with a Color class. We had to create a stop-motion animation. It needed to be conceptual...completely conceptual. No cliches allowed. Let's just say I still need to work on my conceptual-ness:) but with the help of my partners, we were able to create something completely abstarct. Here it is:


My final project for Intro to Digital Media was a film. It was a very open project. The only requirements were that it was at least two minutes in length, and that it told a story. My partners and I did not really know eachother, and we decided that creating a horror film would be the best middle ground for us. Though it did not turn out as scary as we had hoped, the project was still very successful. One of my partners had an AMAZING HD camera. The shots look incredible (in my biased opinion) :). Here it is:


Now let's take a look at those goals I created at the end of the semester...

"1.) Get a 4.0 GPA
2.) Have the beginnings a beautiful Intermedia portfolio.
3.) Not get into an accident on the shuttle ride to and/or from Tempe. ;)
4.) Actually learn something from my art history classes....maybe.
5.) Survive 3D Design.
6.) Get a Summer animation internship at Universal Studios Hollywood!"

I can say I have completed goals 1, 3, and 5 so far. I currently have a 4.03GPA (until my IDM grade gets put in. It should be an A though), I did not get into any accidents on the shuttle, and I survived 3D design quite well (Ending with an A)!

I look forward to my more advanced digital media class and 2D design next semester. Let's hope the little experience I do have helps me not have a mental breakdown.

My First Stop-Motion Animation

VOILA

Class Registration!

I'm so excited to be done with my current classes and start something new!

I wanted to take 2D design, but it doesn't look like it's going to work out with my schedule. So, I will be taking drawing instead.

I've decided on two studio classes and three online classes. It's going to be challenging, but I'll only have to go to school in person two times a week :). I really cannot wait.

I'm going to take Drawing and the Digital Media Portfolio Class (ART294) in person, and Computer Literacy, Intro the Ethics, and English 102 online. It's going to be a pretty sweet semester (I hope). Maybe I will get really good at drawing ;). (Probably not) haha.

One a side note, I've decided on making some sort of stop-animation with sticky notes and a wall. It should be a long, interesting, and tedious process. I can't wait to start.

Just in Time!

As you can tell, I have been very discouraged about my major for a while now. I think a lot of it is because I haven't got to do any animation yet. All I have done is traditional art.

Well, I walked into my Intro to Digital Media class yesterday to find out we are starting our stop-motion animation unit! Now, stop-motion is not my favorite type of animation, and I don't want to do it as a career, but it is better than no animation at all.

I have been looking up stop-motion animation videos on youtube all day. I have so many ideas storming through my head, and I cannot wait to make something amazing.

My Bi-Polar Relationship With Art

I think art has always been one of those controversial majors. Most people do not think you can do anything with it outside of college. I try to think differently.

However, just because I believe a person can get a job with an art degree doesn't mean I think everyone can. It's based on talent (just like everything else).

When I first started at ASU this semester, I was completely discouraged. Everything my instructors were saying was flying right over my head, and I would cry every single night. I'm not used to being the confused person in the class.

After a few weeks, I felt like I was at everyone else's level. I was making neat projects and getting higher grades that most of my peers. I was feeling confident about my choice to become an artist instead of a doctor.

Anyways, about 15 minutes ago I looked in the grade book for one of my classes to find that I got an 85% on my last project. I understand that grade does not seem bad to most people, but I can't stand B's. They are so ugly to me. It's even worse when you spend $60+ and hours of time on a project only to receive a B.

Once again, I am feeling completely discouraged. I'm not sure if this is the major I'm meant to be in. I don't always feel the drive I think I should be feeling. I hope this is just another one of my breakdowns, but at the same time, I'm not sure I should have to experience these breakdowns at all. /rant.

Nightmares+Stress=Kristin's College Experience

It's Thursday! You know what that means? 4:30P.M. is the start of my weekend!

I really need this weekend too. My english class stressed me out until the last possible second (Even though I think my essay turned out well), and I've had nightmares 3 nights in a row. I need a chance to chill.

I'm excited to finish my Wizard of Oz 3D Design pedestal this weekend! Hopefully it turns out perfectly:). I'm a bit worried about finishing my sound project in Intro to Digital Media today. You would think somebody as in tune with music as me would have an easy time with a sound project. Oh well. I trust myself and my last second abilities.

We are half way through October, people. I would appreciate fastforwarding to December 8, 2010.