Personal Brand & Promotional Items

In Portfolio class I created a personal brand, promotional items and agreement contracts. These include client contract, copyright release, customer information, invoice, photo consent, print release, and a thank you postcard.

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Print Release

 

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Final blog post for GIT-341-01 DIGITAL FILE PREPARATION WL

This year I learned about making files that can be processed for a RIP. I didn’t even know what a rip was before I took this class. I learned a lot of different design elements such as how to properly make COB, convert spot to process, reverses, and how to properly place content into InDesign. Along with the different design element I learned through out the year I also learned the importance of packaging files. This class has taught me that maintaining a good working relationship with the printing services here on campus is vital to a designers success.

            My favorite project this year was the variable data direct mail piece. I like this project because I got exposed in databases and the importance of thorough instructions so the variable data class could create my project with no problems. I really like learning how to properly create a clipping path COB, because this is a technique I believe I will find myself using frequently. Over all I enjoyed how this class simulates client designer projects. However I was still able to create promotional projects for myself.

Final Project - Folding Business Card

The purpose of this project is self-promotion. I want whoever receives this folding business card holder to be inspired to open it and after seeing this card call me for an appointment. Target audience would be potential clients who need a photographer or a designer. Trim size will be 8.50 inches x 2.50 inches. Fold lines will be at 2.50 inches on both sides. My die cuts will be .875 from fold lines. Bleed will be 8.625 inches x 2.625. Margins will be 8.25. Center where business card will be held is 3.50. Finishing techniques are going to be folding the design at the 2.50 fold lines and the die cuts for my business card.  This design will take one page front and back to produce. The paper I will be using is index paper from Pitt State Print Service. It is a two color job. Pricing is $119.00 per thousand. Die cut & score cost $254.00 per thousand. Price quotas came from Pitt Craft.

All work will be original work of Amanda Couch.

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Web Desginer Job Serach Analysis

Web Developer-Designers responsibilities are designing, developing, testing, and delivering web sites. Entrepreneur.com suggests that web designers should enhance and work out all defects in websites for their companies. They are required to have experience in graphics, layout, scripting, programming, and as well as knowing Java and ColdFusion. BS / BA degree is a plus but not required. Preferred skills in this field is knowledge of software such as Adobe Creative Suite, HTML, JavaScript, CSS, SQL, Perl, ActionScript, XML, PHP, Oracle, MS SQL server, ColdFusion Server, CFML, CFScript, IIS, and Windows Server Environments. Other important skills include having very good communication skills, dependable, responsible, and being flexible.  A minimum of 2 years of experience in web design is preferred. Also experience in the use of RUP methodology is important. Web designers on average make 59,000 a year. 

http://www.entrepreneur.com/formnet/form/1159

http://www.simplyhired.com/a/salary/search/q-web+designer

Adobe Tutorial on how to place an image

When you want to place an image into Indesign you first go to file > place in the dialog box look for image to place. Once you have found it click open. It loads into your place courser. Simply click and it will build a frame into it if you don’t want to do that you can click and drag an area. Notice this is proportional to your image or you can place into an image frame that is already created. You can also drag and drop from your finer folder. There are many ways to place an image into InDesign. Adobe strongly urges you to copy and past an image into Indesign always do you best to file place an image. 

http://www.adobe.com/support/indesign/gettingstarted/index.html

Lawsuit Article Review- Chapman High School Logo

Chapman High School in Kansas has been using their leprechaun mascot since 1967. In 2008 a tornado took out 80% of their school facility this got them national attention.  Notre Dame realized the similarities of their mascot and Chapman’s mascot. Once Notre Dame realized this they sent an official letter to Chapman insisting for them to change their mascot. There was many ways to hand this situation but Notre Dame was determined for them to be the only one using this logo. Chapman decided it was time to hold a public contest which they would select their new mascot. 

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http://rivals.yahoo.com/highschool/blog/prep_rally/post/notre-dame-sues-tornado-ravaged-school-for-use-of-mascot?urn=highschool,wp7383

http://chapmanirish.net/ 

Graphic Designer Job Search Analysis

Salary range for a graphic designer around Pittsburg, Ks area is approximately 38,407.  Graphic designers job description is to create and develop wide range projects. You will work closely with creative director, art directors, design teams, and copywriters at your job. You will need to “sell” your concepts to clients, perform independently and with team member, and excellent interpersonal skills with supervisors, team members, clients, and vendors.  Education requirements are having a four-year Bachelor’s degree is preferred, knowledge of Mac/CS5 with excellent graphic design abilities, 3-5 years experience with a strong portfolio, experience marketing strategies. Skills and software preferred is flash, web/cd-rom, animated banners, and photography direction, experience in web development, understanding of latest trends, well organized, ability to multi-task, problem solving abilities, excellent verbal and written communication skills, strong customer-focus, confidence when pitching ideas and brainstorming with others. 

http://swz.salary.com/SalaryWizard/Graphic-Design-Specialist-Salary-Details-66762.aspx

http://www.careerbuilder.com/JobSeeker/Jobs/JobDetails.aspx?ipath=EXGOO&siteid=CBSIMPLYHIRED&Job_DID=JHN3J16QPQFQW49PS6B