As an intern at City Tech, this is the first ad that I’ve created. In coordination with the Office of Public Affairs and my manager, Bradley Burford, I’ve been instructed to follow specific guidelines. After feedback, visual communication, meetings, and using assets provided by the college, I created a flyer that will be used for partnerships and embracement for the Graduate Community. New York City City College of Technology provides employment opportunities for CUNY graduates throughout their academic careers in the Professional Development Center department, which coordinates assessments information, and orientation for Resume preparation. In the past, City Tech has partnered with prominent designers and companies such as Microsoft, the NYC Department of Buildings, the Department of Education, and hundreds of other institutions that help with the development of New Yorkers. Let’s see how this will turn out!
As some of you may know, when creating content, it is very important to ensure that our designs are our own and not a copy from another person. That is an academic integrity violation in college, and it can bring several consequences. Furthermore, in the real world, it happens the same. According to AIGA, the Professional Association of Design, several parameters and important things must be considered when designing a professional logo or any content that will be published. It is our responsibility to report or credit the use of fonts, illustrations, photography, and any other content that will eventually be published to the audience.
It is imperative to report the ownership of the work. In the United States, we have an institution that handles the copyright claims, registrations, and information to the public; or any other idea that another person can copy without our knowledge, that is, indeed, the U.S. Copyright Office which is located in Washington, D.C.
After the reading, I will ensure that any work I do in the real world, knowing it will be publicly available, must be patented or copyrighted, primarily if I work for a worldwide audience or well-known agency.
Fairey vs. Associated Press Outcome (HOPE POSTER)
The two parties finally settled on January 12. In the end, neither side had to admit they were wrong. Instead, Fairey agreed not to use any other AP photos without a license, and he and the AP (associate press) will share profits derived from the sale of posters based on the image. Further, Fairey and the AP plan to collaborate on several other derivative works using the news organization’s collection of photographs.
All that controversy could have been avoided if the photographer had asked or followed proper copyright information and procedures to ensure that such artwork belonged to him. Although the “Hope” posters have now become one of the most iconic symbols of the 2008 presidential campaign, those pieces weren’t Fairey’s first foray into political art, and they are not his last.
Internship of Communication Design in New York City College of Technology – Public Affairs
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As an intern, I will be managing the content of the landing page of the Office of the President of the New York City College of Technology, as well as the landing page of the college’s website. The college will provide and handle the assets the institution already has, and they have been clearly instructed when and how to use them. Through the IT or Information Technology Department. The assets cannot be shared with other parties because they belong to CUNY and the New York City College of Technology. According to my manager, I will create content and save it in PDF format to send to a second party so that the content can be posted on the college’s landing page, in other words, I will be managing the content of the landing page of the Office of the President of the New York City College of Technology as an intern. I will also be able to connect with important or relevant people, especially on Wednesday, which is the day when they usually visit the office.
On April 9th, I will have the privilege of attending this magnificent event that will take place in Manhattan, New York City. It’ll allow me to reconnect with top-of-the-line industry agencies that constantly recruit graphic designers and illustrators. I think it’ll be an opportunity to show my skills. According to the website, some options are and not limited to:
Employees from various disciplines across the featured agencies. They’ll talk you through a “Day in the Life” and explain in detail the different types of jobs that make up an agency and how they work together.
There will be a “Ask Us Anything” panel, led by our recruiters. We’ll talk about interviewing, to-do’s, and any burning questions you may have about the industry or the interview process.
As a global marketing company, McCann provides solid industry experience and technology that strongly encourages and supports designers in the field. We must assist, as we can ask questions and get involved in the real world that is about to start.
I had to do it mentally to prepare for the internship since it was my first time in this process. Our instructor welcomed us with a cordial greeting and immediately told us and explained what the internship really meant. As always, we have received instructions on how to get the job regarding the career area.
Communication has always been a way to express an idea and convey a message. This is when we must put all the knowledge we’ve gained throughout our careers. Besides being excited for graduation, we must create a sense of commitment, so that our skills can be refined and polished simultaneously. Take notes during all meetings and keep to-do lists of tasks and deadlines. Keep our workspace neat so your work is organized and out of the way when you are not around. Take care to observe data storage processes, if our organization keeps files in central locations, take note and observe and maintain records in accordance with policy.
I think that in order for us to be successful during this internship we have to follow some personal steps to achieve our growth such as:
Meet our coworkers
Set Goals
Watch and learn, and be humble when getting tasks to do.
Keep ourselves busy.
Stay and keep ourselves and our environment organized.
Time Management is critical for a successful internship.
Keeping track of our projects.
Keep networking as much as we can.
Reflect our experience.
Update our resume, and learn the most modern design styles to impress our potential employer.
Besides all of these recommendations listed above, most important is to have a positive attitude towards what we are going to learn, but at the same time put in practice all the knowledge that is being transferred to us in several ways.
Welcome to my portfolio and let’s get start a great semester with so much enthusiasm, professionalism, and ability to learn!
On February 8th, I contacted the Professional Development Center (PDC) seeking guidance and advice on refining my resume and finding an internship. Christopher Millington, a PDC advisor, provided technical and professional review services and helped me develop a design-focused and formal resume that would be practical and functional for employers.
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To find an internship, I used Handshake and the internship opportunities my instructor and department provided. I was invited to an interview via Zoom. We made a great connection and we spoke about the internship and processed for about an hour and a half. We discussed general information, expectations, deadlines, and previous experience during the interview. I also had a second interview at Brooklyn College but declined the offer as I had already accepted an internship at City Tech’s Public Affairs – Office of the President.
After the interview, I received a job offer, and I am set to start this week with Bradley Burford, the Public Affairs and Partnerships Manager at City Tech. Furthermore, we discussed various aspects of the internship, including scheduling meetings, remote work, and compensation. It was clear that the college only offers credit hours needed for graduation, meaning it is an unpaid internship. We agreed to meet on Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday before class.
