awesome links

more advice and then some..

(Side note: That's Matt Klimas's hand writing; not a typeface.)

Also, I thought it was a good idea to let you know how to figure out your dimensions when matting your work. Usually you mat your printed work so that there are two inches of space on top, on the sides, and three inches on the bottom. I usually draw myself a diagram before I go to Plaza or where ever to buy and have my mat board trimmed. So yea, check out this diagram:

More teacher advice

Haha. I agree, but I have to add that you ought to know the some of the rules first, just so you know that you are breaking them. And when you're at that point, you know how you want to break them.

Also, naps are good. But full night's rests are even better. Make sure to plan for yourself, think about your projects in terms of work weeks instead of work days. It's all about time management really.

From a teacher's point of view

So. One of my teachers wrote me an email, and here's some of her advice to the graphic design students:

1. Unplug yourself. It's hard to learn with your head in your laptop while the rest of the class is engaged in discussion.

2. Participate in critiques and ALWAYS show something. Hang up your work as soon as you get in.

3. Work on good craftsmanship from the beginning, this is very important to your final portfolio and is a good habit to get into from the beginning. Buy a box of sharp x-acto blades on day one.

4. Ask Questions!

5. Manage your time well and try to never turn in things late.

6. Read as much as you can.

7. Always work from a concept and the details of the work will fall into place.