This is a foundation course in typography with an emphasis on using type for a multiple of industry related applications ranging from print to interactive.

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I’ve switched majors three times…

Hey, my name is G. 

So I guess I’ll start off by saying that my name is Gianna Paola Jimenez. But I really prefer being called ‘G’. It’s simple and easy to remember. I am 19 years old and a few months away from being 20 and I’m not too sure how I feel about it. My major is, of course, Communication Design. That being said, I’ve changed my major three times since I’ve been at City Tech and I think I’ve landed right where I’m supposed to be. Before City Tech, I went to the Art & Design High School in East Midtown, Manhattan. I majored in Photography for a year and then finished off my high school career as an Architecture major (yes, there’s a trend here). I loved photography but I felt like I already knew and understood everything that was being taught to me, so I switched over to architecture because I wanted a challenge. And it was definitely a challenge but I made it through and absolutely loved it, but not enough to major in it in college and that is why I am here now.

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The Man, the Artist, the Gamer

It is a pleasure to meet you, my name is Jovannie Charles. I am a 21-year-old artist who’s trying to make his way into the gaming for animation industry. I come from a humble family and have a lot of experience in various things. In my free time I like to draw, play video games, or hang out with my friends. One of my favorite sports is soccer, reason being that I was raised on it by my parents. The type of video game I typically play mostly consist of fighting, RPG, or shooters. In my free time I do listen to music, and my favorite genre would be Hip Hop, rap, pop, and sometimes rock and roll. I look forward to learning and growing in this field during this semester.

My Introduction, Call Me Bill

Hello, my name is BingJi Wu, however, I prefer people call me Bill. First of all, I am glad to join in this course as well, because I always can feel my passion for art never dissipate as the time goes by.

I started painting when I was a kid. Probably this is why I am interested in something that relates to art which is this course. Also, the reason why I chose to major in communication design is because I am inspired by the unmatched combination of specialized curricula for the students. Some of the combinations of these courses include the Bachelor of Fine Arts, Bachelor of Science, and Master of Arts. These are some of the careers that I am interested in. It is also worth noting that the institution has several qualified and experienced professors. These are individuals who can steer my career to greater heights of success. Therefore, I am confident that this is the place that will help me to excel in my passion of majoring in design.

In Fact, I used to be an art student when I was in China, which mean I have some art background I guess. So, I think I will have a lot of fun in this course in this year. Let’s work together, I believe our goal is untouchable if we work hard.

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The Plain, Timid Rookie of Typography

Hello! My name is Amanda and I’m a Communication Design Major here at City Tech. I transferred here back in Fall 2015 after obtaining an associate’s degree at Kingsborough. I have been doing art since high school when we mainly worked with a variety of traditional mediums from charcoal to oil paint.

It wasn’t until college when I started to learn how to work digitally. While I have experience with InDesign, I haven’t really worked with it in a while so I’m a little rusty. Typography is a sub-topic of graphic design I find myself struggling with. I hope by taking this class I can better understand how it works and how to use it in an effective manner.

When I’m not at school or at work, I’m on the computer going through social media, playing video games or improving my drawing skills.

Picture done by Tyra

I’m Not Much of a Talker, but I do Like to Learn

 

My name is Jesus Juarez. I was born in Manhattan but moved to Staten Island and spend most of my life there. I’m not much of a talker but I do like to learn new form of art and get inspired by other people’s artwork. During my free time I like to read, listen to music, play games or even cook from time to time. I like to draw even though I’m that good at it, but I like to practice it. I hope to work in the video game community and travel from place to place.

Picture Credit to Ashley Carrasco

I Immerse Myself in My Art

Hey, my name is Aryana, but I prefer to be called Ary. In my spare time I enjoy listening to music and expressing myself through different mediums such as pens, pencils, charcoals, paints, etc. Its all based on my free expression, the tool doesn’t really matter. I have found that when I immerse myself in my art, a sense of a peace overwhelms me. I also enjoy traveling. If I didn’t have responsibilities and was given the opportunity to pack my belongings and travel the world, I’d pack up and go. There are so many places and cultures I want to learn and experience.

I am also passionate and inspired by nature. I believe it to be the purest form of life and the most beautiful. The more things I experience the more inspired I become. It brings a thrill to my soul. I believe my moments of inspiration to be moments of self discovery. In those moments I’m completely myself. Im just trying to follow my purpose and enjoy the journey along the way. Im elated to take this class.

Most People Call Me X, and I Don’t Really Mind

My name is Xavier Cruz, most people who know me very well just call me X, although I don’t really mind it. This is my second semester as a college freshman. I joined this class looking for a new beginning with my fellow peers. I am Puerto Rican but was born and raised in the Bronx with my 3 other siblings and parents. Graphic design and other aspects of the subject has always interested me. I feel like there’s so much that can be learned from the basic principles, including using your artist intellect to understand the perspective of others by looking into what makes an assignment. I’m hoping that like last semester, I am able to learn new things every time in class so that I have something to look forward to for the next class. Overall, I want to improve my general skills by stacking upon what I already know and touching upon more information. I am very excited to see what the new semester has to offer me. You never know what may happen along the way. I also look forward to learning more about each and everyone of you guys. Here’s to a great few months.

Introduction to Myself Assignment

My name is Marquis Brown. This isn’t my first time taking this class at City Tech but is my second time trying to not fail. I love video games, hacking, music, and i’m kinda bad at drawing but my dream job is to be a Game Designer which is why i’m in the Communication Design major so I can get better at drawing. On my spare time I like to either play video games, go on YouTube, go to my friends house to hang out or sleep over, try to search new ways to hack my games or make video on YouTube.

Picture Credit to Bingji

Introduction to Myself Assignment

My name is Yan Ling Moy, but people call me Yan. This is my first year taking courses in Communication Design. I enjoy doing different types of art, such as painting, sketching, or everyday arts and crafts. Anything that inspires me creatively, I would take the opportunity to draw it out. My favorite mediums for painting are acrylic and water color. During my spare time, I would relax myself by either watching the latest released movies on Netflix or catching up on my favorite TV episodes such as Supergirl or the episode of The Flash. I would also use the time to practice on my drawing or painting. I also enjoy spending time with my friends and family. During the summer, I would usually go out to play tennis with my friends or shop with my family.

Although I may have some background doing artwork traditionally, I have little experience doing art digitally. I am very excited to be a part of this major because it allows me to challenge myself in doing art from a different perspective. I am most definitely looking forward to learning new things and growing along the way.

 

Picture Credit to my Friend Emmanuel