Princeton Comic Makers Weekly Roundup #15
Summary of the Last Meeting (5/15/2024)
First, apologies for no email blast last week! We are back on the ball this week, though. Thank you for your patience, folks.
Masha has been bringing some drawing warm-up exercises recently, such as a telephone-esque drawing game and a shape association game. We’ll continue to bring materials for quick warm-ups like these, and if anyone has ideas for a game they want to try, feel free to let us know! These warm-ups are purely optional.
The Princeton Arts Council is also bringing back their Sketchbook Club! Basically, you can purchase a 30-page sketchbook from them, fill it up however you want, and submit it to their permanent collection for everyone to view. While the Arts Council owns the physical book, you will still retain ownership of the artwork. Definitely feel free to get one for yourselves; it’s fun! We are also considering getting a sketchbook for the whole group that members can pass along to each other. Here’s a quick interest check (just yes or no). Please note that the sketchbook sale ends September 6, and are due October 4.
Graphic Design Portfolio tips from Jim
Jim, who is a professional in Advertising Art Direction, very generously shared tips on building portfolios for graphic design. Thanks Jim!
Making your own projects or coming up with your own branding to “reinvent” preexisting brand identities is a great way to diversify portfolios, especially coming straight out of school
The main skill to demonstrate is technical drawing proficiency or draftsmanship, eg. drawing by hand, hand-written type, etc.
Additional non-draftsmanship skills are still helpful and make your skillset unique
Also note that Graphic Design and Art Direction are different. Basically Art Directors create the early vision (early drafts), whereas Graphic Designers carry out the vision to completion
And in general, be wary out there! Don’t trust employers who call the team “family,” and if something better shows up, don’t feel bound to your current job out of loyalty.
Reminders
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