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Tuesday, November 18, 2008
People volunteer for a wide variety of reasons, especially wanting to help others. But it's also okay to receive some benefits for volunteering.
Many people may be uncomfortable with the notion that a volunteer "benefits" from doing charitable work. There is a long tradition of seeing volunteering as a form of charity, based on selflessness. The best volunteering does involve the desire to serve others, but this does not and should not exclude… continue reading
Tuesday, November 11, 2008
The Academy-Online is dedicated to providing not only our students but anyone interested in design the opportunity to get firsthand knowledge and experience in the field. Over the past academic year, The Academy has created The Academy Lecture Series. This lecture series is designed to provide interested parties the opportunity to speak with, network and inquire into some of the most brilliant brains in the design field. To date some of our guest… continue reading
Monday, November 03, 2008
Abraham Lincoln, in his Gettysburg Address said that democracy was “a government of the people, by the people and for the people.” In others words Lincoln was saying that we are not here to serve our government, but that our government should be designed to serve us — and that we have the right to choose who we want to represent us and how we want them to represent us. It also means that we have one of the greatest rights any liberated person… continue reading
Monday, October 27, 2008
In today’s day and age, we as parents, students and employees can become overwhelmed by all of our responsibilities. With the continued decline in diet, exercise and more importantly, sleep our brain power is usually running on idle. As the most intellectual being on the planet, it is essential that we continuously challenge our mental capacity. Challenging ourselves (specifically) or mental selves is important because it keeps us on our toes mentally,… continue reading
Monday, October 20, 2008
The idea of self-sufficiency is common with freelance artists, driving them to do too many things themselves and at once. Many freelancers, entrepreneurs, and even small firms never reach their full potential because they continue to fill roles in which they are either inexperienced or unskilled, whether it is their service/product offering or important tasks like accounting, marketing, or simple efficiency. They are wearing too many hats and are… continue reading
Monday, October 06, 2008
According to Thomas Edison "Genius is 99% perspiration and 1% inspiration" this mean that you must be more on hard work than wishing to be someone. Even if you are not a genius, you can use the same strategies as Aristotle and Einstein to harness the power of your creative mind and better manage your future as an intellectual or anything for that matter.
The following 5 tips encourage you to think productively, rather than reproductively, in… continue reading
Monday, September 22, 2008
As an aspiring designer, it is essential that you have these five items with you on a daily basis. What are these five items you many ask? Well, the first is a Disposable Print Portfolio. To find out what the other 4 are and why it is essential to have them be sure to continue reading this blog. continue reading
Monday, September 15, 2008
On Sept. 17, 1787, the U.S. Constitution was signed by thirty-nine brave men who changed the course of history. Now Constitution Day is a time for us to continue their legacy and develop habits of citizenship in a new generation of Americans. Constitution Day (or Citizenship Day) is an American federal holiday that recognizes the ratification of the United States Constitution, and also recognizes all who have become citizens due to either coming of… continue reading
Tuesday, September 09, 2008
Are you a freelance artist or a starving artist who needs more exposure or marketing but cannot afford to pay for it at the moment? If so, then this blog will certainly be of much benefit to you. Find out how to get free (that’s right FREE) business cards, logo designs, websites, note pads, decals and even magnets from VistaPrints. For more information about VistaPrints and the plethora of items they offer for free continue reading this blog! continue reading
Tuesday, September 02, 2008
This weblog has been created to provide you with some tips and strategies for writing your resume. As you all prepare for graduation and start the job searching process, it is essential that you have a resume that truly depicts your past experiences, education, affiliations and interest in the position. This blog also includes URLs to examples of both good and bad resumes. Check it out, as I am sure you will benefit from the strategies included. continue reading
Monday, August 25, 2008
Are you often tired, frustrated, or have a lack of appetite? Are you overwhelmed by your job or school responsibilities or both? If so, it is likely that you are stressed out. This weblog has been created to provide strategies for dealing with stress responsibly. As college students your responsibilities can be very demanding and it is imperative that you take the right precautions when coping. To find out more about positively dealing with stress… continue reading
Monday, August 18, 2008
Fashion is certainly a pivotal ingredient for most peoples approach towards their style and appearance. And in such a competitive market, some designers have over time earned a more prestigious ranking than others. These highly adored designers are the creators of new trends in fashion, some of which have attained an iconic status because of their world-renowned popularity. But what truly is the cause of such fanfare? Some designer logos have achieved… continue reading
Monday, August 11, 2008
As a novice designer studying the work of other artists is a fundamental aspect of developing yourself further as visual artist. You can learn whats been done, what can be done, whats in style and out of style, new techniques, you get inspired and everything you absorb becomes apart of who you are as a designer. The more you absorb the richer your sense of design is. Included in this blog is a collection of URLS of some amazing graphic designers. continue reading
Monday, August 04, 2008
Yes, college students are very busy, hard working, independent adults who often do not have enough time in the day to accomplish half of the items on their to-do-list. That I have personally experienced as both an undergraduate student and masters level student. Whether students are reading, researching, writing, typing, volunteering, protesting, fundraising or tutoring there is always something going on that stretches their time. With a schedule… continue reading
Monday, July 28, 2008
How much do the colors used in your designs effect the response from your audience? Do the colors used have any effect at all on your audience? Are you a new designer who is having a difficult time attracting a client base? Are your potential clients eyeballing your artwork and then simply walking away, or visiting your website only to briefly check it out and then off to the next? If this sounds like you odds are it is not the type of art you are… continue reading
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