It looks like I’m a little late on this blog, but I have a good excuse! I’ve been swamped with homework. Last week in my computer assisted graphics class our project #2 changed into a real client based project! I’m excited about this one because I will be contributing my design sense to a poster, catalog and invitation. Two graduate exhibition design students are holding a show next fall that includes the work of seven women from in the states and internationally. For those of us taking this class for the second time, we get to create a poster for the exhibition. We will all be competing for the best one. The great thing is that my friend and I are going to be creating the catalog this summer so it will be a great addition to my resume and portfolio. So, if my poster doesn’t make it, I’ll still be working on the catalog.
By the way, I read last week's blog entry titled “Why Apply for a Scholarship?” posted by the Assistant Dean and I wanted to comment on my experiences on this subject. I can actually apply the importance of trying to get a scholarship or grant for my current situation in class. For our poster that we will be creating, we are going to use a process called silk-screen and in order to do this we need the funding for material such as ink and paper. With the assistance of one of the graduate students and my teacher, I wrote a 1,500 word grant proposal explaining the importance of funding for our project. If we get the grant, we won’t have to worry about funds.
In the past I have applied for financial aid through the FAFSA and I received a nice sum of money to afford my education at Cal State Fullerton. As for scholarships, I was fortunate enough to be awarded the John & Flora Olsen Scholarship for BFA students last fall. I really didn’t think I was going to win and I sent in my works of art and surprisingly received a congratulations letter and $600 in the mail! I always thought and worried about college expenses because I have to pay for a lot of them. My parents try to help, but with todays prices on everything it’s tough.
As Dean Harris writes, it’s so important to apply; don’t ever doubt yourself!
PS: the images attached to this post is one of my scholarship application submissions.
-Melissa :)
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