Strongest Internship entry

In French

1a) Mes expériences jusqu’à présent dans le stage avec Sweep for a Cause ont été des expériences révélatrices de la façon dont le monde réel fonctionne. Avec la tâche à accomplir par rapport au travail d’équipe scolaire, je ressens une plus grande responsabilité de m’assurer que je suis au top de mon travail. Cela signifie m’assurer que je fais mes propres recherches, répartir mon temps en conséquence, vérifier mes coéquipiers pour m’assurer que nous sommes sur la même longueur d’onde et prendre des rendez-vous. Je vois aussi à quel point l’objectif le plus important de ce stage est d’amener de nombreuses personnes à balayer pour une cause, et cela se fera grâce à mes compétences créatives. Je suis juste reconnaissant pour la façon dont tout est organisé (merci à mon superviseur) et avoir mon propre e-mail avec l’entreprise rend les choses encore plus professionnelles et officielles.

Dans ce stage, je constate également que l’éthique est bien appliquée dans cette entreprise, et se manifeste auprès des membres de mon équipe. Pour voir comment tout le monde se respecte en se présentant à l’heure et en veillant à se répondre en temps opportun. De plus, chacun jouant son rôle contribue à la bonne réalisation de la tâche à accomplir. De mon côté, je m’assure également d’être honnête avec le temps que je consacre à mon travail et de donner le meilleur travail possible. Non seulement cela, mais en respectant ce que j’ai dit que je ferais quand je le ferai. Assurez-vous également que nous achetons ou créditons toute image qui n’est pas la nôtre. Pouvoir appliquer l’éthique de base et aussi la recevoir, est pour moi une exposition incroyable, je peux dire que je reçois des expériences.

2b) Dans ce stage que je suis actuellement, je n’ai eu à signer aucun contrat ou accord de quelque nature que ce soit. Le seul accord formel a été fait par e-mail, c’est-à-dire que ma supervision me dit la tâche à accomplir et me demande si je suis à la hauteur de la tâche et que j’accepte que je le sois. Ne pas avoir d’ADN à signer signifie simplement que moi, mon équipe et mon superviseur compterons sur notre éthique de travail. Ne pas avoir de NBA permet de la flexibilité, les parties ont plus de liberté pour discuter et partager des informations sans restrictions. En plus de cela, ne pas avoir de NDA permet un niveau de confiance plus élevé entre moi et mes coéquipiers. L’inconvénient de cela est cependant les risques de confidentialité et le manque de recours juridique. Mais c’est une bonne chose que mes coéquipiers et moi ayons un bon sens de la morale et de l’éthique de travail.

Ethics Assignment – Entry 1

1a) My experiences so far in the internship with Sweep for a Cause have been eye-opening experiences in how the real world works. With the task at hand compared to school teamwork, I feel a greater responsibility to make sure I am on top of my work. This means making sure I’m doing my own research, splitting my time accordingly, checking up on my teammates to make sure that we are on the same page, and making appointments. I also see how the most important goal in this internship is to get many people to sweep for a cause, and this will be done through my creative skills. I am just grateful for how organized everything is (thanks to my supervisor) and having my own email with the company makes things feel even more professional and official.

In this internship, I can also see ethics is well applied in this company, and is shown with my team members. To see how everyone respects each other time by showing up on time and making sure to respond to one another in a timely matter. Also, everyone playing their role helps the task at hand to be achieved smoothly. Also on my end, I make sure that I am honest with the time that I am working, and giving the best quality work that I can. Not only that but respecting what it is I said I am going to do when I’m going to do it. Also making sure that we source or credit any image that is not ours. To be able to apply basic ethics and also receive it, to me is an amazing exposure I can say I get to experiences.

2b) In this internship that I am currently in I have not had to sign any contract or agreements of any kind. The only formal agreement was done through email which is my supervising telling me the task at hand and asking me if I am up to the task and me agreeing that I am.  Not having a DNA to sign simply means I, my team, and my supervisor will rely on one’s work ethic. Not having an NBA allows flexibility, parties have more freedom to discuss and share information without restrictions. In addition to that not having an NDA allows a higher level of trust between me and my teammates. the downside of this though is Confidentiality risks, and Lack of legal recourse. But Good thing my teammates and I have a good sense of morals and work ethic.

Source:

https://www.aiga.org/design-business-and-ethics

aiga_book_final_web_pdf.indd (blackboardcdn.com)

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Ethics Assignment – Entry 2

1a) A time that I remember using someone else’s work for my own, was when I needed a photograph of a bus stop to create my own mock-up for a poster. The way that I credited this person’s photography was by tagging their name at the end of my post. So others are aware that I wasn’t the one who took the photograph but rather used it as a boost to present my work in a more professional manner.

2b) Reading the Fairey Copy Right case was very interesting and honestly disappointing to read. The reason I say this is because to see a designer/artist complete through basic ethics and morals out the window is sad. He later pledges guilty but originally lied because he felt shameful for what he did, which he should feel ashamed about. When you Destroy your name which is your brand and reputation like this, no one will want to take you seriously. What made it worst in my eyes is that when he was caught instead of being honest and truthful upfront he lied about what he did. This all could have been avoided if he simply gave credit, or ask permission from the original Designer. His disregarding such a simple principle has caused him and the thoughts around him like his family to go through a needed roller coaster. This a simple reminder to be that it’s better, to be honest, and truthful than to be a liar and a thief, because being honest will take you further than living an untruthful life.

Sources:

Shepard Fairey Is Fined and Sentenced to Probation in ‘Hope’ Poster Case – The New York Times (nytimes.com

Copyright Fair Use and How it Works for Online Images : Social Media Examiner

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About The Company

The organization I am currently working at for this internship is a non-profit company whose goal is to give back. Knowing that non-profit organizations are in a crisis, they help bring traffic and donations to that organization through marketing, mainly advertising. This non-profit organization has given birth to other smaller companies to help expand their cause/goal. They would get volunteers to help and celebrities and influencers to get involved to help promote and support. This organization was founded by two dedicated people in 2007.

Source:

https://www.freepik.com/free-vector/philanthropy-abstract-concept-vector-illustration-private-initiative-generosity-donation-fund-monetary-gift-financial-support-solving-public-problem-social-philanthropy-abstract-metaphor_12469766.htm#page=3&query=Giving&position=39&from_view=search&track=sph

 

Role At The Company

My supervisor has placed me in a team of 5 and this team we have a team leader in charge of posting what we created and making sure we get things completed on time. I and the rest of the team are not only creating effective communicative ads to get people to sign up for a Sweep For A Cause but to promote it in a way that will increase traffic to that site for each of our giving non-profit organizations. In my case, I am promoting people to sign up or donate to a non-profit organization that helps support the Hispanic community with education, health, jobs, etc through the company I am working with.  In this internship, I am also in charge of promoting on Instagram and making sure my link works to capture traffic data with the help of my team leader. I was able to get this amazing internship with the help of my professor who guided me through the procedure by making sure my resume and portfolio were up to par. My supervisor was ready to take me for this internship told me what this internship inquired about and simply asked if I was up for the task, and of course, I was and still am.

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Free Vector | Business team putting together jigsaw puzzle isolated flat vector illustration. cartoon partners working in connection. teamwork, partnership and cooperation concept (freepik.com)

Workplace

The work environment at the company I am entering At is very relaxed and informal, this may be because we work remotely with one another. When we meet for Zoom we are dressed appropriately but casual. Usually, when I’m working on this internship I stay in Citytech’s COMD computer with one of my teammates and we work together on the task at hand. That environment is very peaceful and convenient because there are snacks nearby, bathrooms, and someone who is able to help us if we have any computer issues.  Although once we need to leave that is 4:30 we simply continue either at the library, lunchroom, or any available workspace at the school with tables and chairs. Work through in general with my team, team leader, and supervisor feels inviting, motivating,  and supportive.

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Image by pch.vector on Freepik

Design Task

The design Task that was given at hand during my duration interning at this company was to get people to sign up or donate for a chance to win $10,000 for them and $1,000 will go to the non-profit they have to sign up or donate to. To achieve this goal the team had to create captivating Advertisements to promote this event sponsored by the company. The end goal was to get traffic in, get this information out there and get people involved. This was done by advertising our work on different platforms. The team of 4 was broken up into teams of two, team A which was my team was in charge of Instagram and Facebook. While Team B was in charge of LinkedIn and Twitter. We design accordingly depending on the platform, and make sure that we stated within design guidelines.

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Free Vector | Hand drawn man checking giant checklist illustration (freepik.com)

Poster Design Project

These are some of the Instagram posts I’ve created that represent the brand while still promoting the task at hand. Some of these posts were created to connect to a holiday, the promotion, and the brand simultaneously. From the first to the last image, you will see gradual progress in my design work for this campaign as well. This process is seen because of my growing knowledge of the company and giving feedback on what my supervisor would like to see more of.

Gaining New Skills

The new skills Gained when being in this internship are Learning how to work within Brand guidelines, making sure that I am on top of my one on one meetings with my supervisor/ team leader, and checking in with my teammates. All three of these helped me learn how to design for the customer and understand that each teammate communicates differently, teaching me how to adapt to each one. These skills are things I will be able to carry on to my career and life in general.

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Free Photo | Free photo human brain with paper colors generative ai (freepik.com)

Creativity In Everything

The whole creative process was definitely an experience, this is because although everything wasn’t organized the best my team and I were still able to excel and tackle the task at hand. I must admit designing within the creative guidelines and not having a concrete explanation of what was wanted was a little challenging but with better communication and several trials and errors, as a team we were able to get the end of it. I also found having our own work emails very much useful during the whole creative prosses with having to create meetings, share files, and drop our Campaign ads in before the given deadlines. Also to be able to see our work being posted felt really good especially due to the fact it’s what we are majoring in. It was definitely a much-needed experience.

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Free AI Image | Creative light bulb abstract on glowing blue background generative AI (freepik.com)