For my senior mastery this week I have fully structured and simplified the plan for my marketing strategies and how they can easily be applied to newer and older businesses without the hassle of thousands of hours research and tribulation without avail. Really there is no definitive plan that will fulfill the needs of every possible person,
This week for my senior mastery, I have started to help develop strategies from a more consistent platform to a more adaptable and fluid form of creation. This allows any business to take the suggested plan and fit their own factors into the equation more often than not. As well the pieces of the puzzle tend to fall into a more regulated format anyway, which allows a partially rigid “bone structure” to remain in place of the actual hard format from before. This came at a bit of different expense, mainly because I had to accept that no matter what, things change, and plans that were once concrete do not remain that way.
In my internship this week I worked heavily on the hardware for the business, alongside understanding the idea of meeting, and talking to the people that I will have to, inclusive of clients, associates and of competition. Through watching and shadowing over two different meetings with Jeremy and his business partners, I noticed that between an employer and his employee, there has to be a clear division. While in some manners, you can be friends, in many others you have to be assertive, and shown in authority.
For my website, I have fallen behind some, as I had to deal with a few personal related incidents, however I have made up those assignments with time, and effort that I have not had motivation for in nearly ages. A near miracle can come from finding a better space, a better time, and one more worth while than not. Something is to be said by finding your work enjoyable, tangible. Nearly one of the greatest issues I have ever had has been my own personal work ethic, and in one fashion it is my greatest flaw, is my wandering mind and creative imagination. The only true issue is how my brain processes such a feat and applies myself to it. I feel almost, slowed at times. My brain overheating. But at others it is a fervent storm, working overtime in a chilly operation. It seems, almost exciting in some way.
Not much work got done on my mastery sadly this week, however it is coming together in a nice manner to what I once envisioned. A major count to what is able to be done right now can be found in my advertising plans for some of the classmates I have. Passed that I have been working heavily in my internship in the hopes that it not only can be fulfilled quickly, but also so that it can be given proper timing. He is a busy person, and as such me hassling him is to no help. Instead I have a strong affinity for the quiet ploys, the working hardware and machines, and the ability to help him create something from a simple seed. This tenacity is what will make my internship work the best, and is, as I feel, a representation of me “fighting” the marketplace around me in benefit of another.
On the count of my Art Fields entry, I realized that I had not properly managed my time, which is a huge issue for me, and that my new form would not be able to be entered this year sadly. It felt sickening almost to enter last years piece, but it was the only crutch I had to fall back on, and sadly it seems more of an issue to me than anything now. I do not want to keep letting myself fall behind just to catch up, but these consistent headaches feel so pounding anymore. Sticking to my motto is about all I have left to do, and keeping true to myself. Of course I have to fight through it all, but more importantly I have to fight through myself to insure success.
In the account of Valentine’s Day, me and my significant other plan on enjoying a comfortable evening together, while I prepare in waiting to surprise them with the large gifts I decided to make and/or buy them, which I have an endearing hope that they will deeply enjoy. It is hard to wait, but will definitely be worth it in the end, of course!
My mastery is coming together much faster than I once thought, and with my research hours now accomplished, I have to formulate a proper timeline and to use that to outline what I need. As well I have to keep up with much of my other work, alongside my other classes and learning balance is such a key thing to do. However I keep up with my idea of having to battle it. Having to fight through my mastery and my efforts as much as I can. I get that my head does not always cooperate, and that my body sometimes tries to fail me as well, but pushing through is a big part of life. “Suck it up” as it is usually put. There is always a time and a place for these things, for taking care of yourself after it is all done with.
As well, my internship is coming along phenomenally and I am learning a huge amount about professional business and what it is like. One major key point that I have learned a huge amount about is presentation, consistency and usage. While there are moments of rambling between us, him and I regularly meet in a middle ground and work for the betterment of his company, as well as having to do much of the simpler versions of work. Sadly it feels like visionary work right now, yet we are dealing with some hardware here sooner than later which is amazing to know. In the concern of my mastery, this has opened my eyes to what someone like me would have to do to market and push themselves out into such a saturated market with a new idea, a new spin or other such forms.
In the case of my annotated bibliographies, I learned a heavy importance on keeping up with work and managing it, and what it must have happen. I may be trying my best constantly, however that may not be enough to make up for the late work. luckily I know I can rebound, and do better. And that is what I have to keep on doing.
My first semester grades were, not preferable. Something I have learned, and am still struggling with, is balance in my daily life, especially in my schedules. Deadlines ran up on me harshly, while other grades trickled down faster than my simple water bucket would allow me to catch them, and from there everything seemed to be going downhill. Depression sucks worse than anything else in life, and having to battle my own mind, alongside the world felt overwhelming, but so far I have continued to come out on top, and will continue. I know I will, because it really is all I can do anymore. That is such a huge part of business, of marketing, of life. Even if you get struck, decked out and your jaw gets tense and teeth are clenched, you still have to stand back up. You still have to swing back. You have to give what you take in tenfold and conquer whatever hill that stands in your way in whichever way you can, it doesn’t matter.
As well, my mastery is shaping and forming as time goes on, while I still have to create a proper presentation and booklet, I will be able to do such easily within moments of what I once was able to and so far I have accepted I am much better business and marketing than I once thought, which makes this exponentially easier than before. Though, something I should admit is that my mastery is not yet final, not in subject, just in standard so I hope in the coming weeks I can produce more and more content for it. Though, I have high hopes that I will be able to create what is necessary for me to make.
For my infographic, I simply decided that it would be much better to go with social media marketing, creating my own pop art for the logos of each media stated and used, while forming a bland background with a catchy font and color for the title to attract your eye to it. The graph itself was simple, and I am very pleased with it.
This week I learned a lot about set designs and the ability to compose the piece that would soon become a template for my semester one final piece. The project is based around typography and is used to be an example for what we know how to apply in a quick fashion with as much skill and management as possible. This format of work is often seen in professional designs as you have to efficiently yet precisely finish a piece for a client while still trying to surpass their expectations. At the same time however I learned the importance of time management and what that really meant to any project alongside the effects that a simple mistake can have on an entire project. Alongside that I will be interning with Jeremy Alexander at his business of Good Soil Media, nearing somewhere around January seventeenth.
For my favorite art blog, it would have to be Art Sucks which is staged around New York and New York City, as it is a major hub for illustration and design in today’s modern age. The blog itself is very trivial with a basic design and a few regular posts, however the artist’s responses and the hosted podcast on the blog give a more local/cozy notion to the website, alongside the general deviations from typical criticisms and instead pitching more for helping out and understanding any gallery or art piece that is brought to their attention. At the same time, the posts really give a sense of almost wonder as they label anything from the oldest pieces to the freshest masterpieces.
My favorite artist of all time is Frank Frazetta, as I grew up with him being a large role model in my life alongside a major inspiration for what I may want to accomplish in the art world some day. He has a large amount of greater artworks and masterpieces, most of which have become endearingly famous throughout some communities, and a very eccentric personality that he normally kept quiet until you got to actually know him. He was a heavy advocate for the works of sci-fi and always tried to pitch in where he could manage to, as well as collecting a massive amount of other works as well.
This week in my mastery I made serious progress in my mastery, as I completed the framework for two of the individuals full marketing plans, and have begun work into branding each label. Other than that I completed roughly three pages of my Case Study Journal, which also means extra research and a stronger show of the results given. Then I went on ahead and created a large scale project title for each of the marketing regions, and have begun to map out many of the courses that each company will be able to take. It is entirely hypothetical at the moment, but I do hope that sooner rather than later, does the plan come into effect. As such, I have focused very heavily on studying more and more business models to find a common middle ground between most companies, in which each business will offer a semi-unique or entirely unique service compared to the local or nation wide competition.
The best part about Thanksgiving was spending a greater part of it with my family, most of which I have not seen in years, that lead to me getting, in part, emotional and for reminiscing on my past and what it was once like to have these kinds of get-togethers nearly every Sunday. The second part was me getting to spend the break relaxing and getting closer to my brother in the process which really brought a smile to my face. He has a real knack for keeping thing interesting, and all during break did we play pranks and such on each other. It was real fun, and started me back on track for what I now understand to be motivation. I have had a huge rough patch of it, but I am now finally getting to where I should be, and hopefully will be surpassing that goal with ease soon enough, to be where I want to be.
For the military cards, I wrote a good amount of Thank Yous and always wrote Happy Holidays. There really is never enough gratitude I can give for the men and women who serve, and was so happy to possibly bring some joy to them.
Each week just seems to trump the next, with more and more effort being placed into work, with my mastery already coming along nicely, I still have plenty more left to do. I finalized my Case Study Journal, which lasted for thirty days, and covered many different subjects, yet predominately dealing with social interaction and the happenstance of relationships in a public environment. However, I also worked on some other projects that had to be made up for my mastery. Specifically running with set plans that have to be created, especially for those that I promised a strong marketing strategy for, along with a better representation of branding for what each company might want.
In the case of my internship I have been looking to contact Jeremy Alexander and to arrange an internship with him during the second semester, by then I will be on top of what I need and will not have to worry about what it will effect in my academics. Other than that, not much progress has been arranged for it, furthermore I have to get the proper documents for the task, and now that I am entirely focused on my work, I feel more of a need to try and excel and reach for what I need.
For my typography I chose one of my personal favorites, alongside being one of my father’s favorite quotes, which comes from the Lord of the Rings series. It states that, “A wizard is never late, nor is he early, but arrives precisely when he means to!” Both me and my dad have used this quote a number of times to create and excuse for us being too early, or late, and for not having a reasonable reason to it. I plan on showing this to my dad and seeing how he responds to the final piece.
The best thing I learned this week was that not all marketing and social strategies will apply across the board, and that at times it is perfectly acceptable to show strong emotion but only if the subject calls for it. Do not be afraid to show what you mean, what you are, and what your intent is, and if anyone takes that for granted, than work with them. If that doesn’t work than don’t let it eat away at you for no reason. 🙂
What is it with you, time? You seem to throw me down at every turn I take. Beat me to the punchline no matter what I seem to say, or do. You always haunt me, even if I try and cast the thought of you to the side. Time does not just build. It also rots. Weathers. Breaks down. And if left unchecked for so long, it seems to remove a part of you as well. I do not care if I am too young to understand the world around me, even if at my age I am expected to know everything seemingly possible, because no matter the distance and the space between us, time always seems to break me. Hold me to it, that is what dropped my grades, that is what seemed to take my spirit away. Was time. For once I had stopped, I could not seem to start again. Not without too much effort. Too much time. Too much exhaustion.
In the future, I will have to battle time on more favorable grounds.
My micrography has been coming along smoothly, as I found exactly what I wanted to do for the final product involved in it. Preferably, a character I have much appreciation for and one that is so beautifully written throughout the stories he is in. Other than that, all I have found are his quotes, phrases and his signature laughing. Really the project will seemingly take forever, but I know that I can at least make the deadline to this project and hopefully catch up for my previous mistakes in some form.
Really however, I have made more leaps and bounds in my mastery than anything else. With a steady creation of plans, research and visions, I feel many of the parts coming together to form a tangible product. Now, all I have to do is make sure that no matter what, I do not fall behind on this project as well, because the hours dedicated to it will have to be massive at that point. As well, I should be very careful of how much I time I do use, it is limited.
Time. Always the issue of time. Not the issue of if there is enough of it, but much, much worse than that. Time is not made. It is not built in some mythical foundry atop Mount Olympus, or out in some freakish part of the cosmos that we cannot fathom. It is just there. And it never seems to go away unless it wants to, and lately it has been leaving me more and more and more without reason, cause, an explanation if even there is one to give. I apologize for the latency of my material, but also for the fact that I know this will not be the last time this occurs.
The Wake Up Carolina posting was very much so an intrusion, I felt, into the matter of what I client wants versus what they convey. Starting with wanting an “anti-drug” campaign, we became oblivious to the clients heavy emphasis on both pills, and opiates, rather than most any other drug. This point was even startling to Ms. DeSimone, and is what lead to the three winners that were picked. While I know we all contributed a good amount and I am quite happy with each choice, I do felt that there were different posters that conveyed a better message for the general topic of “anti-drugs”. With too heavy an emphasis on pills alone, I feel the entire movement and campaign itself will end up more of a failure than what was projected, so to keep from that the organization decided to take all of our posters instead of just those three.
For the Fall festival, I had a lot of fun this year. While Kayla was the lead for much of Festival, I ran the initial setup by Ms. DeSimone and later helped to start the voting for a topic, and what it was. At the actual Festival, I got to spend it with friends that I had just started to become close with, and got to see the class itself to come together again, just like last year. It felt nostalgic for me, in a lot of ways.