Archive for July, 2009

Le Martazine…

Monday, July 13th, 2009

So I’m jumping on the bandwagon and making a zine. I’m only saying that because lately all my friends either vowed to start one or actually finished one. I am hoping to be one of those few that actually finishes one.

I’m not exactly sure if I will have a theme, or will it be a glorified (grungier?) scrapbook of illustrations, collages, and thoughts. Maybe I’ll interview some of my art school friends? We’ll see.

I asked my two friends what I should call it, and the suggestions included ‘Le Zine’, ‘Martazine’ and ‘Le Martazine’. I decided not to listen to them. I actually did end up figuring out what to call it but I won’t spoil it yet :)

Damn my indecisiveness.

Sunday, July 12th, 2009

I’m feeling very agitated right now. During the entire school year, I was torn between majoring in Graphic Design or Illustration. I thought I loved GD as much as Illustration, but in April I realized I didn’t. I figured I still had time to switch faculties, because after all, GD and Illustration as closely intertwined and I wouldn’t have to take extra courses (because first year is all the same).

I talked to some head honchos from different offices at school and to my dismay, the deadline to switch faculties was in Feburary. The only way I am able to switch into Illustration is by applying again next year in Feburary. And then on top of that, I would basically have to re-do an extra year, something for which I have no money. I was pretty crushed and deflated.

Then I figured that since I’m doing two core courses during summer, that I’ll be able to fit in the required Illustration classes and I wouldn’t have to repeat anything. Then, I saw that there is a priority status put into place, meaning that as a GD student, I can’t enroll in Illustration classes until the ban is lifted. That means that I’ll probably end up with the worst professors, or there won’t be room for me at all.

This whole thing makes me want to scream into my pillow, but I guess it’s my fault for not making up my mind in February. I always make things way to complicated. I’m going to attempt to find out if there’s any chance in hell that I’ll be able to switch for 2nd semester but I doubt it. Damn my indecisiveness.

Passion Pit

Saturday, July 11th, 2009

I’m seeing them in August.

Done?

Saturday, July 11th, 2009

Phew so I fixed some problems that were coming up on the site. I also uploaded some pieces to my portfolio. I’m always really disappointed how my illustrations look like when they are scanned in. I much prefer them in reality, rather than in a digital format. My new goal is to produce art that looks kick-ass when scanned in :)

Wednesday is registration. I’ve been told that its brutal in second year. The only class I really care about is Illustration 2, but because I haven’t transferred over to the Illustration program yet, I’m afraid it won’t let me register for it. Ugh and a lot of classes that I’m required to take start at 8:30 in the morning. It takes me awhile to commute so I am not looking forward to those. And ideally I would like to my Friday’s still open. I feel like I’m preparing for a battle.