| background of Ruth Collis
Associate of Science in
Graphic Design
Certificate in Graphic
Communication
Some Courses Studied:
typography
illustration
mechanical
paste-ups for printer prep
product package design
book binding & cover design
printing press operation
use of graphic design programs, page layout
mechanical drafting
photography & dark room developing
video
editing, broadcasting,
& animation
art history
marketing
fashion merchandising
English writing
communication
philosophy
psychology
Program Knowledge:
Adobe Photoshop
FrontPage
Aldus Freehand
Outlook Express
Microsoft Word
Jobs held in the field:
graphic designer for local print shops
printed racing vinyl sticker logos for local sign shop
Own Freelancing:
painted wall murals
logo & business card design for clients
first fine art painting being an international sale
painting commissions
website design for clients
Additional Self Studies
model photography behind the lens
fashion consultant
hairstylist
makeup artistry
prop designer
location planner
photographer
writing
List Book (2 handwritten volumes to
digitize)
poems
fine art production
study & experiments of various mediums
tools & techniques
slide making
competitions
developed thick painting with texture style
website design & construction
niche themes
use of programs & tools
content site building
some E-commerce solutions
internet marketing
research
fast search engine listing
site optimization
traffic generation
email promotion
auto-responding
digital product creation
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