Intro to Alicen

 ABOUT ME

My name is Alicen, and I have returned to college after staying home with my kids for the last decade. They are 15 and 18, and I homeschooled them both up through 8th grade. Now that they both attend public high school, I have time to devote to starting a new career.

I will get my Associate's in Visual Communication at the end of this term. Last term, I worked as the Assistant Marketing Director for the Commuter, and I will continue in that position this term. Working for the Commuter has been great. Not only did I get some of my classes paid for, but I also enjoyed the work, gained experience, and boosted my portfolio. 

Just recently, I've started doing some freelance work for the Greater Albany Public Schools Foundation. I hope to be a freelance designer or do contract work when I graduate. I love to paint and draw, especially watercolor. I've taught myself with YouTube videos and trial and error. 

GOALS FOR THIS CLASS

In the photography class I took last year, I learned to shoot artistic photographs. I'm taking Photojournalism so I can capture real life and amazing moments.

I got a Nikon Z5 for my birthday last fall. I've experimented, but I haven't spent as much time taking photographs as I would have liked. Taking a class not only encourages me to get out there because I have to complete assignment, but I can also learn from other students and the instructor. 

WEEK 1 PHOTOS

    Students gather outside of the library for free
    coffee hosted by Chi Alpha

Connections are made,
and two students exchange phone numbers

Other students engage in a meaningful conversation







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