I was super excited to meet the professors and grad students I’ll be working with at JSU today. There are a total of nine grad students, including myself, and four grad professors. I’m really excited about all the new talent I get to work with and learn from. Seth Johnson and Chad Anderson specialize in web and interactive media, Christian Dunn specializes in screen printing, and Jamie Runnells specializes in illustration and book arts. It’s a really nice mix.

We made introductions during orientation, discussed some general program information and expectations that included reminders such as:

  • Be professional and set a good example for undergrad students.
  • Always be creating work.

We received some cool goodies, a nice sketchbook and a Japanese brush pen, that I look forward to playing with. We were assigned lockers and received keys to the grad building. I’m looking forward to having a space to work since my work area at home is in an indefinite state of renovation.