applicants the reason for pursuing graduate study and future goal graduate study

`VISUAL COMMUNICATION AND GRAPHIC DESIGN Personal statement

PERSONAL STATEMENT PERSONAL STATEMENT FIRST VERSION

I will not be able to recognize myself if I go back to those years before 2001 when I was in Korea . It was a period of survival and study but without a single minded focus and direction . That is why I worked in the military for two years and later in an automobile manufacturing company for two years , as a product quality controller . This added to my other skills , like people interaction , quality assessment and discipline but my

exposure to the study in Advertising has had a very positive impact on me and has shaped my future goals and career aspirations

Four years of education at the States from year 2003 has changed me and it is with absolute clarity of mind and thought that I am applying for this educational program in Visual communication and graphic design . My B .A in Advertising has helped me identify my true interests and passion . I believe that any career that is based on one 's aptitude and strength would succeed and practical experience that is founded on solid theoretical knowledge and systematic training be it self-learning or classroom guidance goes a long way in shaping a person 's future . This is precisely the reason for my choice of Major Watching movies is my pastime but now I realize that somehow . I subconsciously have been trying to discern what has gone into the making of it . It is not just a hobby , but the technical aspect of it has also held a special interest for me

I have a natural inclination to try different combinations , use my innovative skills in art and design in application of fonts . This has been one of the outlets for my creativity and designing passions . I have had two internship experiences one at a graphic company , another at a marketing company . My experiences here have reinforced my desire for a pursuit of higher education in Visual Arts and Graphic design , because I have realized in the course of my work experience that while practical work does teach its own lessons , the outcome would be much more solid and successful if one were to be systematically trained in this field The process of learning would also be easier and faster when a person knows the technical and theoretical part of this . Theory put into practice yields the best results and this field is no exception to it especially because the programs will prepare students through market-driven curricula . The student 's natural talent , passion and ideas and professional artistic skill sets are properly trained enabling them to be different , creative and constructive

Creativity , when nurtured in the proper environment is an ever fascinating aspect and would never lose its novelty . But only an Art Institute would be able to show new avenues and expose one to many possibilities , because self education by trial and error has its limitations . My internship as a production artist and illustrator...