Student Survey
1. Where did you move from to attend the UO? And, briefly describe how you landed on the UO AAD program. Any interesting, funny, anecdotal stories/details are welcome.
I moved down from Portland two years ago to start working in non-profit arts here in Eugene, though I originally hail from Boulder, CO. I chose Arts Management as I was finishing my undergrad up in Portland after having a conversation with an alumna of my alma mater who worked in arts management. I instantly knew that it was what I wanted to do. As for this specific program, my partner is pursuing a phd here and it just so happened that this program also aligns with what I was looking for in a grad program.
2. Area of concentration in AAD?
Performing Arts Management
3. Describe your knowledge and use of technology systems. Responses should include the following:
- Computer platform you use (Mac, PC, Linux, other)
- Smart phones, tablets, other hand held/smart devices
- Digital Cameras, Video, Audio devices
- Peripherals – printers, scanners, other necessary and/or cool gadgets
In my personal life I use Mac, though in all of my professional experiences, I’ve used PCs and I’m comfortable using either. I also have a smart phone and an ipad, though I’m not much of an app monster. Otherwise, I’m competent on things like printers and scanners. Being young, I ended up being the de facto IT person at a couple jobs for simpler issues.
4. What software do you commonly use? Briefly describe purpose/application for software on your list.
Most commonly I use the Microsoft Office Suite including word, excel, powerpoint, outlook and access. Every now and then I use adobe illustrator and I have a very peripheral understanding of indesign and photoshop (based off of a few online tutorials and a bit of poking around). For a few positions that I’ve held, I’ve had to do a bit of database upkeep, so I’m comfortable working in some databases, though usually not as sophisticated as running complex reports.
On the more unusual side, I use Reason for electronic music composition as well as Finale for making sheet music.
5. Do you have any graphic design or media production/management experience? Have you taken any graphic design or media production courses?
I worked for two years as the Marketing Director for the Eugene Concert Choir. Though I never actually designed or produced our collateral myself, I did create concepts and layouts. I haven’t taken any formal courses in design though.
6. Know anything about typography?
I have opinions about fonts, does that count? In seriousness, there was part of an undergrad class that I took on book arts that focused on various foundational aspects of typography. I know about serifs, ascenders, descenders and all of that though I wouldn’t say I know typography common sense (what aspects work well for what kinds of media etc).
7. Do you use Web 2.0 apps? Name those that you use or are familiar with.
I have experience with blogger, flickr, google stuff (gmail, maps, docs, calendar), dropbox, wordpress and such.
8. Do you use Social Media (Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, Snapchat, Vine, Yelp, etc.)? Name those that you engage in.
In my personal life I use Facebook, Twitter, Snapchat, linkedin and tumblr. In my professional life I’ve used those as well as twitter.
9. Tell me something unique about yourself.
I have clubbed thumbs, I love heaters, and though I’m not religious I one day dream of being a part of a nativity scene.
10. Anything else?
I’m really excited for this course! Onward and upward!