Looks like a bunch of kids much like ourselves, nothing much new in the world of ideas here..seems as if the "drinking heavily upon graduation" part is the most accurate thing in this video...
I had a manager (graphic design manager) once that said that he didn't see the point of fine art because "graphic design was for others, for profit, for communicating externally and fine art was self-indulgent and only for yourself." I allowed him to have his fantasy because he was so set in his option that I knew nothing could say would make him see differently. Since I have experienced both sides of the theme I would have to say that there are definitely clear examples of where an object or an artists can be categorized as strictly fine art or graphic design. But it has also been my experience that those lines are being blurred more and more. There was a (rumoured) point in time at ACAD where the VC department wanted to be separate more and more from the rest of the college. From my point of view they are still relatively exclusive from other departments (perhaps someone could shed a light on the topic for me if this is in fact an incorrect perception). This next part could sound a little 'Cumbiya'ish but I believe that because the line is blurring there are strong benefits in our changing visual culture for both POVs to collaborate or learn or experience. I know for myself, experiencing both gives me greater appreciation for each, as well as a greater understanding of where I 'fit' best (which stereotype I confirm with).
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Looks like a bunch of kids much like ourselves, nothing much new in the world of ideas here..seems as if the "drinking heavily upon graduation" part is the most accurate thing in this video...
-marnie leah
I had a manager (graphic design manager) once that said that he didn't see the point of fine art because "graphic design was for others, for profit, for communicating externally and fine art was self-indulgent and only for yourself." I allowed him to have his fantasy because he was so set in his option that I knew nothing could say would make him see differently.
Since I have experienced both sides of the theme I would have to say that there are definitely clear examples of where an object or an artists can be categorized as strictly fine art or graphic design. But it has also been my experience that those lines are being blurred more and more.
There was a (rumoured) point in time at ACAD where the VC department wanted to be separate more and more from the rest of the college. From my point of view they are still relatively exclusive from other departments (perhaps someone could shed a light on the topic for me if this is in fact an incorrect perception).
This next part could sound a little 'Cumbiya'ish but I believe that because the line is blurring there are strong benefits in our changing visual culture for both POVs to collaborate or learn or experience. I know for myself, experiencing both gives me greater appreciation for each, as well as a greater understanding of where I 'fit' best (which stereotype I confirm with).
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