FinalPROJECT

Our Final Project it’s about making a SL magazine. This magazine will contain photos, tips and tutorials about Second Life, like how to play, contests, projects, etc.

We choose this project because we like the editorial area and we had a good experience with blogs like our blogs for this class. 

This is important because we want to give lots of information about SL! And let people to know about it. 

Unfortunately could not attend the exhibition of my final project because other matters took me a long time.

Interview toJENNEDIBOU

 

The other day in class we did an interview to jenne Dibou. She is a builder, designer in any kind of 3D and 2D specification, and also creator of the Forgotten City in second life.

I unfortunately lost my images of the day, but I think that interview was a great experience because we learned the experience of this person in second life and how important it is in your life.

 Here are some questions our interview:

Since when are you in SL?

 I am here in SL since 2007, and I built my first cube around April of 2007.

What do you like most about SL?

I like the most, it's always changing, always something new things coming, and I can learn non-stop tinkering around^^

Well Jenne, the avatar you are using now is the same one from the beginning? Or has it changed too much?

 My avatar changed a lot, yes. First I was blonde, but then I decided follow my RL appearance, and I the last few years i worked on it. Now matches about 75 %:)

 

How much time do you spend on SL on a regular day?

In 2007-2008-2009 about 14-16 hours a day. And from 2010 it reduced to cc. 6-8 hours

Do you think people can find a job, education, love and friendship in a virtual place like SL?

Yes, i believe, SL can be a base of a nice life. Certainly it must be connected somehow into RL, but yes, here can be found anything from job to relationship, etc.

Who invite you? Or how you decided to start on this game?

I read about SL in a Hungarian website as an interesting morph. so i gave it a shot. And i learned the news was wrong: SL is not a game. It’s a second life.

Do you work with other 3D programs or any other designing programs?

I usually work with Maya. This is the first i learned, but i tried almost all of them. I am always seeking for the best pipeline for SL and it changes. Depends on the job, and the version of SL viewer

Why do you select second life? Why not another 3D game online like IMVU?

I tried one another world, that already closed... forgot the name, other creators moved there to try it. But i think any other virtual world is so nice complex as SL. and well.... i know mostly only this one ^^

If you designed an environment in SL, how would it be like?

It’s always abandoned, and ruined a bit, but still can be seen, it was fancy once a long time ago

Have you tried to do 3D designs in other places besides Second Life?

Yes, i worked in some other small projects, but i made only mesh models, nothing more. Actually i don’t like model too much on the computer, i prefer clay, water and dirt^^

Do you work alone? Or you have a group work?

 I make my models alone, but i can't script. I am too dumb for that, i have a partner: Mandy Marseille, she makes all my scripts and sounds.

What inspires you to design?

My inspirations coming from everywhere. Any kind of art, or any part of life. I just got impulses, and it mirrors back in my creations.

How to build something simple in sl?

 

Build something simple in second life is very easy.

Only you go to build menu and building displays different options to develop what you want.

In second life you can build everything. You only need a good imagination and creativity.

 

In class we learned very well how build. Here are two pictures of our work:

Skimming and Scanning

In this class we did some exercises to learn about two styles for read, Skimming and scanning.

Here is the explanation about these terms:

Skimming: 

Skimming is a speed reading technique which is used to locate the general sense of reading or some part of it. This technique will become much time and gives you a general idea of what is the text or paragraph.

Scanning:

Scanning is a skill that requires you to read quickly in the search for specific information. To scan a reading text, you must start at the top of the page and then move your eyes quickly to the bottom. In general, exploration is a technique that is useful when you are looking for an answer to a question known. This is especially useful when taking a test.

Here are the links so you too can practice or learn:

http://web2.uvcs.uvic.ca/elc/studyzone/570/pulp/hemp1.htm

http://web2.uvcs.uvic.ca/elc/studyzone/570/pulp/hemp2.htm  

ResumeandCOVERletter

 For this assignment we had to make our first resume and cover letter as nearly graduates, because is very important is indispensable that we learn to do a well written resume.

Here is my resume and then my cover letter.

Resume 

Coverletter 

TOEFL Test your knowledge

For this assignment I had to practice test for the TOEFL that consisted in a listening test, a structure test, a vocabulary test and a reading test.

I liked practice this test because I need learn much more the language in all forms.

For me not was easy, but I consider that most important is learn from our mistakes.

All test I liked, but the vocabulary test was my favorite because at ten seconds I have answer the questions and that caused me to have to think faster.

Vocabulary test

Here is the links for you practice the test :D Is very funny, I recommend it. 

Reading test http://www.examenglish.com/TOEFL/toefl_reading.htm

Listening test  http://www.examenglish.com/TOEFL/toefl_listening.htm

Structure test   http://www.examenglish.com/TOEFL/toefl_structure_1.htm

Vocabulary test http://www.examenglish.com/TOEFL/toefl_vocabulary.htm

Sentencetense

TWITTER

Is an online social networking service and microblogging service that enables its users to send and read text-based posts of up to 140 characters, known as "tweets" It was created in March 2006 by Jack Dorsey and launched that July. The service rapidly gained worldwide popularity, with over 300 million users as of 2011, generating over 300 million tweets and handling over 1.6 billion search queries per day. It has been described as "the SMS of the Internet."

Twitter Inc. is based in San Francisco, with additional servers and offices in New York City.

CREATION

Twitter's origins lie in a "daylong brainstorming session" held by board members of the podcasting company Odeo. Dorsey introduced the idea of an individual using an SMS service to communicate with a small group. The original project code name for the service was twitter, an idea that Williams later ascribed to Noah Glass, inspired by Flicker and the five-character length of American SMS short codes. The developers initially considered "10958" as a short code, but later changed it to "40404" for "ease of use and memorability." Work on the project started on March 21, 2006, when Dorsey published the first Twitter message at 9:50 PM Pacific Standard Time (PST): "just setting up my twitter".

1) Is an online social networking service.

Is: verb to be

An: indefinite article

Social / online: adjetive

Networking/ service: noun

Sentence tense: Present

2) It was created in March

It: pronoun

Created: verb

In: preposition

March:noun

Sentence tense: Past

3) Generating over 300 million tweets

Generating: verb

Over: adverb

Million/ tweets: noun

And: conjunction

Sentence tense: Present continuous

JOBSgraphicdesign
 

For this assignment I had to look for two online jobs, specifically in the area of my career. I looked for an entry level job as a graphic designer. I tried to find the jobs according to my qualifications and skills. They can help me developing my working experience

First company

Company: Nielsen

geographical area: New York, Ny 10001

Nielsen is the world’s leading marketing and media information company.​ We’re passionate about measuring and analyzing how people interact with digital and traditional media, and in-store environments-locally and globally.​ Businesses worldwide use our services to better manage their brands, launch and grow product portfolios, and optimize their media mix.​

Nielsen knows.​.​.​great minds don’t think alike!
Diversity is key to our success in providing clients with information they need to succeed.​ We encourage creativity, fresh thinking and a blend of diverse perspectives.​ We are constantly striving to improve our clients’ understanding of their consumers in everything they do - from buying detergent to buying a car, from going to the movies to surfing the web.​ The Nielsen Company is a public company and active in more than 100 countries, with headquarters in New York.​
EOE/​AA/​M/​F/​D/​V

REQUIRED:

• At least three years experience as graphic designer; editorial design experience with a print magazine publication (as opposed to Web design experience) is strongly preferred
• Proficiency in InDesign, Photoshop, and Illustrator on a Mac platform
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Creative with a solid portfolio, detail oriented, and well organized
 • Strong sense of design, layout, typography, and branding
• Able to handle multiple projects simultaneously

DESIRED:

• Knowledge of architecture and interior design.​Or at least a strong interest in the subject-matter

second company

Company: eChalk Inc

Geographical area: New York, Ny 10038

eChalk is looking for a temporary part-time Graphic or Web Designer to join their creative team.​ S/​he will be responsible for the development and design of web-based graphics such as animated Flash banners, maintenance of eChalk's corporate website, production of print-on-demand marketing materials, and fulfilling day-to-day creative services needs.​ S/​he will report to the Creative Director and will work closely with members of the Marketing, Sales and Client Services teams.​

RESPONSIBILITIES

·    Design and development of web graphics such as banners (animated and static), slideshows and multimedia.​

·    Fluid knowledge of graphic design principals with regards to layout and typography.​

·    Ability to follow a well-established corporate style guide.​

·    Operates effectively as an individual for quick turnaround of enhancements and fixes.​

·    Responsible for meeting expectations and deliverables on time and in high quality.​

·    Effectively develops in a clean, well-structured, easily maintainable format.​

·    Utilizes storyboarding and graphic pre-designs where appropriate.​

·    Manage additional freelance and contract resources.​

·    Demonstrates ability to communicate effectively in both technical and business environments.​

REQUIREMENTS

·    Bachelor’s degree preferred but not required

·    Minimum 3 years of web and/​or graphic design experience

·    Mac/​PC Proficient

·    Multimedia creation with Flash required

·    Practical experience in development of HTML, JavaScript, CSS

·    Understanding of and experience working with dynamic animation tweens in

     JavaScript or Flash

·    Ability to optimize graphics for efficient load-times

·    Expert knowledge in Adobe Creative Suite 4 or later, including InDesign, Illustrator and               Photoshop

·    Understanding of video compression and editing a plus

·    Strong portfolio showing a balance of design and development

·    Practical experience working with print and/​or 3rd-party vendors

·    Excellent problem solving and communications skills

·    Self-motivated, ability to work independently yet always a team player

·    Ability to manage time effectively and adapt quickly to changing priorities

·    Understanding of Windows-based software (MS Office)

GraphicDESIGNERweb

For this assignment I had to search a graphic designer that inspire me, so I searched the internet and found to a graphic designer with a great portfolio. In the future I want to have a great portfolio as him.

So, here is the link for you look his works:

 http://www.jgdesigner.com/web.html 

 

 

GraphicDesigners

Graphic Designers are in charge of making, exposing and connecting ideas. We are objective people, it means that we design with an specific purpose which is creating an image, graphic product or service that is going to be sold or exposed. This product has to be striking and it has to agree with the customer (directly). Graphic Designers are not artists who work according to the emotions they want to convey (Indirect).

This definition was made by me and my friends.

We used the next online dictionaries:
http://dictionary.cambridge.org/dictionary/british/typography
http://www.macmillandictionary.com/dictionary/american/typography
http://www.collinsdictionary.com/dictionary/english/typography

Onlinedictionary

  What are SL Magazines For?

 http://primperfectblog.wordpress.com/2008/12/04/what-are-sl-magazines-for/

Prad Prithivi, the well-known designer, has recently posted a thought-provoking and provocative piece on Second Life magazines – The Devil Rezzes Prada.  Although he is talking about fashion magazine specifically, I think it’s a good idea for all Second Life magazines (and, for that matter, real life, magazines too) to look at themselves occasionally and see what they’re doing too.

When I started Prim Perfect, it was with a certain remit.  There were no Second Life furniture, homes and gardens magazines then available (for that matter, we’re still the only specialist magazine in this area).

My intention was that we should serve three distinct groups:
1) the relative newbies (as I was then), trying to furnish their own homes.  We should make clear the range of designers and styles available, and show what could be done with a range of primmages and sizes.  We would also supply tips and tricks to help.
2) those people who wanted to be self-indulgent and, heedless of the cost or primmage, have the very best.  This, of course, can make for glorious eye-candy!
3) the designers – to give them a chance to get their work out there – through articles, through advertising and through additional features such as the regular Treasure Hunt which was designed to raise awareness and increase store traffic.

The following words were taken from previous paragraphs

Online dictionary: http://www.merriam-webster.com/

 All aboutME

Hello, my name is María Isabel Castellanos Petit. I am from Maracaibo, Venezuela. I am 20 years old. I study graphic design at URBE and in this moment I am in the 7^th trimester.

I love photography, drawing, the internet and learn all the software necessary for graphic design.

I am currently studying English 7, so I will comment everything what I will make in my class.

In our first class we were all communicating through a chat on gmail, where everyone wrote his name, age and passions. Then look for blogs related to graphic design and comment on them.

 Today I will comment on some of them:

http://www.graphicdesignblog.org/  

Anorexia

 In this blog I love the topic about of conceptual photography and obviously I have my favorite image “the anorexia” because express very well what is this disorder, In spite of the fact that they show it with an apple.

But of course I also liked other photographs, which I show here:

Stop The Time

 

Energy

 

 

 

In the next blog I found very interesting the tutorials for learning digital painting, because are a big help for the students of graphic design. I would like learning very well these techniques for be the best every day of my life. 

http://blog.spoongraphics.co.uk/

And finally, I liked the format of the next blog, because the design is very clear and simple of understand; I appeared very modern and sober. I loved the use of typography, images and design of all elements. For me this blog is an example to follow.

  http://veerle.duoh.com/

Myexperience inSecondLife

In my english class everybody have an avatar in Second Life.

My first experience in second life,  was very strange to me, but then I could spend a great time exploring , watching all the creations was there and dancing  with my classmates and the teacher Piona.

Is a game with places very very interesting, the graphics are very good and the 3D colorfull is very nice.

so is an honor introduce my avatar.

  this is my avatar, her name is MariaIsabel22.