Poster about Change!

Hey guys! So my latest project was to create a poster advertising change. Or more so something the public can help to change. I decided to pick a very unique topic I came upon as I was researching: Beekeeping. Why you ask? Well bees are responsible for sustaining our life, and in more than a handful of states, beekeeping is illegal, including NYS. I created a poster to convince people to help in the battle to make beekeeping legal. My convincing point? Bees are responsible for 80% of all fruits and vegetables, and honey is the only food that includes all the substances necessary to sustain life, including water. If that is not a selling point, I don't know what is! The critique went really well, and now I must wait patiently for my grade.

SU's Best Dance Crew

Hey all! I thought I would take a break from chatting about school work and classes and take this opportunity to tell you guys about an awesome experience I get to be a part of! Tonight SU will be hosting SU's Best Dance Crew, and my dance team gets a chance to compete for a chance to win $500! I am really excited because I know we all worked so hard to perfect our dance, and I really feel like we have a good shot at winning this competition. For the first round we have to incorporate a plastic sled into our dance, which was a hard task at first, but I think we established a unique way to fit that in there. My dance team has really been a nice outlet away from my studies, so once you guys get to SU, try and find an extracurricular that is right for you, and I promise you will have a great time!

Ceramic artist Jen Allen!

Hey guys! Today I thought I would talk a little bit about what I am doing in my ceramics class! We studied an artist, and her name in Jen Allen. She came in to visit us, and did a demonstration on how she makes some of her pieces, needless to say it was really cool! She uses very soft colors for her glazes and she depicts such intricate detail to all of her pieces. She says it takes her longer to glaze than to actually make the piece. Our project in class is called "Being Jen Allen" So basically we are trying to create pieces like her. We are not copying her but we are adding some of her techniques to our own pieces, to create a whole new style! I am super psyched to be a part of this class, and I already started making some really cool pieces. Until next time, Peace, Love, and VPA! =)

Back at 'Cuse!

Hey guys! So its been a while since my last post, but I hope you guys had an awesome winter break! I know I did, I got a chance to go to India! It was an amazing experience, I got to see my family after such a long time, and I also got to go to the Golden Temple, Lotus Temple, and others. There is so much beautiful architecture to discover in India. I was mostly in northern India in Punjab, I have yet to explore the southern half! I also got to meet my great uncle who is 103 years old! While the experience was absolutely amazing, I am glad to be back home, school is another story... haha. Until next time, See ya future VPAers!

-Jaspreet

Final Projects = Crunch Time

Hey guys! This week is going to be crazy! So many projects to complete. The great thing is though, that we all get a chance to redo our projects to get better grades. Some of my projects in the beginning of the semester were not so great, but now I know more about how to use all of the programs, so I can make them better. However, time management is the key, which all of us college students need to work on! On top of the projects, I have 20 more pieces left to glaze for ceramics, with 50 pieces all together! A lot of work, but the results are priceless. Working hard always pays off, and that is what I plan to do for this week!

End Of Semester Projects

Fall semester is coming to a close! SO many projects to do, and so little time! I know my blogs have been short lately, but I am working on my final portfolio for the end of the semester. I have to compile all of my Ad design work from this semester and put it all together in a binder and present it to my professors! On top of that I have been in the ceramics studio working on finishing all of pieces for the end of semester critique! Being busy is Definitely the game in college, but it is all worth it! Until next time, take care VPA bloggers!

Creating Fonts

Creating fonts is not such a simple thing. A lot is involved, and I was able to learn some cool things about creating fonts in my Ad Design principles class! There are lots of symbols involved, and this week we had the opportunity to pick a font and do a little research on it. We also had the chance to trace a font in illustrator using nothing but the rectangle and circle tool. That is right, no pen tool allowed! It was a difficult task, but I think I did a good job! I am curious to explore more ways to use font, and hopefully create a font!