An Artist’s Reflection

Throughout the semester in my Visual Literacy class we have explored many different areas of visual art.  As the semester went on, I feel as though I have refined my skills as an artist and as someone “reading” art.  I have found what I enjoy and what I do not enjoy and that is all a part of the process.  I found that I was not as interested in the techniques of film and the motion picture, but more so photo and even more graphic design.  I have chosen to do my final project as a digital imaging poster for a campaign.  I enjoyed using the technology involved in photo and graphic design.  I have learned a lot about becoming visually literate and how a simple image can portray a more complex message. I think that i have definitely grown as an artist and I have learned to see things from a different perspective. In the fast-paced world that we live in, it has become almost required to be able to see things through the “visual literacy lens.” People are moving so fast and it is important to be able to get a message across effectively in a concise way. I have really enjoyed exploring my artistic ability and where I am most comfortable. As an artist I have gone through the uncomfortable exploration process learning through trial and error. I think that this class has helped me know myself as an artist much better.

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Jenna R. Wisotsky

jw2192a@american.edu

516.528.4297

Strong problem solver based on excellent listening skills, complex information processing and results-based decision making.  Practical, hardworking and dependable.  Strong writing skills.  Mature ability to see, understand and positively affect human resource needs. 

WORK EXPERIENCE:

 Shendell & Pollock, Attorneys at Law  www.shendellpollock.com    Boca Raton, FL                                        Summer 2008

LEGAL INTERN

Careers Through Culinary Arts Program (www.ccapinc.org)   Washington, D .C.       Spring 2008

CONTESTANT COORDINATOR

• Organized and administered registration; took photos and wrote bios for students
• Designed and Created PR materials using Word and Photoshop; liaison with media.
• Managed Relationships; liaison between sponsor and vendors.

Barnes & Noble Booksellers              Boca Raton, FL                        Fall 2006 – Winter 2006

SALES ASSOCIATE

• Coordinated merchandise stock and inventory; ordered and managed sales with other stores, reorganized displays
• Provided Customer Service; operated cash registers while taking phone orders and helping customers find and order merchandise.
• Conducted Sales; managed Children’s Area of selling floor while engaging children and increasing sales.

Camp Tel Noar (www.camptelnoar.org)         Hampstead, NH                            Summer 2006

CAMP COUNSELOR/ASSISTANT TO CAMP ADMINISTRATOR

• Managed 15 campers (ages 10 -13); identified and counseled children with Tourettes Syndrome and ADHD
• Administered Student/Parent Interactions; created formal camper reports (using excel), coordinated communications between parents, camp and campers.
• Acquired CPR and First Aid Certification

 Parkwood Day Camp                   Great Neck, NY                                  Summer 2005

CAMP COUNSELOR           

• Created and organized daily activities for 17 campers, ages 5 – 8.
• Recreated and conducted lesson plans as needed; taught reluctant campers to swim and play tennis

 

J.F.K. Elementary School              Great Neck, NY                            Fall 2004 to Spring 2005

STUDENT TEACHER

• Taught 25 second grade students; created assignments and graded exams

 Rustic Pathways www.rusticpathways.com

SERVICE & DEVELOPMENT ASSISTANT          Costa Rica                                 Summer 2004

Promoted sustainable economic development with locals by helping rebuild pathways and restoring local schools.  Used Spanish as major means of communication.

EDUCATION

American University,                       Washington, DC                                         B.A. Expected December 2008

Major: Public Communication     Minor: International Studies

 

Great Neck North High School          Great Neck, NY                Graduated June 2005

 

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