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 lived in Washington, DC, before moving to Eugene to attend UO.  I initially entered the School of Music and Dance as a Doctoral Student with a supporting area in Arts Administration and the AAD component of the degree was the major reason that I chose to come here.  After beginning my work on the doctoral degree and evaluating the job market I would be entering with it, I had a heart to heart with myself about what I really want to do with my career, how I want to impact my community and how I can best do that.  So, I have decided to change my curriculum to a Masters in Arts Management and am now fully in the AAD 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

I have basic operating knowledge of Macs and PCs.  I’ve not ever needed to use the Mac’s software to its fullest capacity, but I choose the operating system because I prefer it to a PC and find it to be more intuitive.  I also use an iPhone and have experience with video and digital camera use.  I love my printer/scanner/copier!!!  It’s the best…and it can fax, too, but I don’t use that component.

4. What software do you commonly use? Briefly describe purpose/application for software on your list.

I use Microsoft Office for documents and excel files because it is the universally used software for those things.  I do not have experience with Adobe creative suit, Dream Weaver, etc, but I have used WordPress for various school related projects.

5. Do you have any graphic design or media production/management experience? Have you taken any graphic design or media production courses?

I have zero experience in this area other than making sure publications went to press and dealing with the financial aspect of production.

6. Know anything about typography?  No.

7. Do you use Web 2.0 apps? Name those that you use or are familiar with.

Foreign language for me!

8. Do you use Social Media (Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, Snapchat, Vine, Yelp, etc.)? Name those that you engage in.

I use Facebook and Pinterest and have used Twitter and Yelp in the past.  I honestly don’t have time to stay that engaged with platforms like Twitter, and I think, being slightly older makes these platforms less of an imperative for me personally.  Professionally, I would definitely engage with them on a regular basis if it were part of my job.

9. Tell me something unique about yourself.

I’ve been told I should be a stand up comedienne.

10. Anything else?

I’m looking forward to taking this class because it is a wonderful opportunity for me to learn a new language and skill set.