Final Exam Essay

Blair Mulvihill – Undergraduate – Graphic Design

Graphic design is, on its most fundamental level, a form of communication. It is about solving problems; coming up with creative solutions in order to get a message across. The entire course was important to my career, each part in its own way. By leaning about these new forms of art I have ultimately gained knowledge of new ways to achieve my goals as a communicator. By listening to presentations I gain a better understanding of the artwork, and by giving presentations to the class it helps me learn how to communicate more clearly to future clients.
Graphic design is very much entwined in the digital world. It is interesting and important to see how others have used digital media to create art. The creation of networks, such as Facebook chat, and databases are perfect examples of powerful uses of the digital media.
One possible way I may be able to incorporate this art form into my own work is by creating more interactive elements, such as the Spectropia movie by Toni Dove. Allowing the audience to participate in my media artwork as well as my print work in unique ways allows for a more memorable experience, bringing about more success for my clients, and in turn me.
In Life Support by Revital Cohen, greyhounds are taken from a potentially bad situation and given a second chance in life. I hope to take some of my artwork and create a positive impact on the world such as this concept.

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