Career in Graphic Arts

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Graphic arts refers to the artistic interpretation and creation of design through artistic expression. In other words, graphic art is the art of visualizing ideas. Graphic artists use their creativity and talent to design, display, advertise, package and promote. Graphic design is seen everywhere in the world around us – from books and magazines, food products, cars, household appliances, clothing, computers, and everything in between.

A graphic artist is also often referred to as a graphic designer. He or she uses a diverse range of media to create designs and visually convey a message or an idea to the public. Since the aim of a graphic designer is to enhance the image and saleability of a product, the work profile could encompass designs for websites, logos, stationery, print material, advertisements, films and videos, posters, brochures, and other promotional materials. Responsibilities could also include overseeing layouts during printing of magazines, books and newspapers, designing sets for theatre and film and even furniture design. Many graphic designers still use traditional tools such as pencil, ink and paper but more and more now rely on computer aided technology and the latest design software to enhance their work.

Life Illustrated

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It started as a Halloween activity. Oxbow students don't dress up or trick or treat so Brita North, Equine Director, was looking for something to celebrate in an unusual way. "I thought about having the boys make banners to decorate the horses," she recalls. Then she decided to give the activity a therapeutic twist. "I started researching how Native Americans painted their horses for hunting and tribal ceremonies." Brita learned the painted horse became the brave's resume of what he hoped for. "Every symbol meant something different to them," she explains. "Circles around the eye represented better sight, suns for good hunting weather, and arrows on their feet so the horse could run faster. War horses were painted differently than hunting horses." The more Brita learned about the symbols the more she became convinced Oxbow students could benefit from painting their own ponies. During the first part of the activity, she taught the boys about Native American symbols and then had them design their own special markings. Each boy was also required to explain his symbols. The next week she gathered washable poster paints, beads and feathers. Each boy was allowed to paint one side of a horse with the symbols he had created the week before. The horses were puzzled, but compliant, and the boys had a great time. Brita says, "They liked showing each other their symbols and explaining what they meant. It was team building and friendship building. All the therapists were involved with it." "You could tell who had been in the program longer based on how deep they went into themselves. I learned a lot about them just seeing what they put on their horses." "Every time we do a new activity with these boys I learn something new," Brita says, "just how deep they are and how much they feel. You see them as individuals and their hopes and dreams and what they want to become. You see how hard they really are trying for change." Brita plans to give each boy a photograph of his painted horse to hang beside his bed. She thinks it will help them remember the story they illustrated. "It started out as just a fun activity but it turned into something educational and therapeutic. That's the whole point of experiential."

Animal Therapy at RedCliff

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"For the kids, it seems to bring a piece of home, a little bit of comfort," says Kena Frey, a RedCliff therapist. Kena is talking about having Gracie, a nine-year-old lab/retriever mutt, sit in on therapy sessions in the field. Gracie recently certified as an official therapy dog. "As I was hearing back from students who had left the program, almost every one of them were asking about Gracie," Kena says. "They would say how much they missed her and how they loved seeing her." Gracie usually tagged along as Kena visited the field. While Kena initially brought the dog along just so she could get some exercise, Kena began to realize there might be some therapeutic value to having Gracie on hand. "Gracie is really good at just recognizing when people need something. If students are having a difficult session they can sit there and pet her and get a little calming," Kena explains. Kena had heard of therapy dogs used in hospitals and rehabilitation centers. She decided to investigate the possibility of having Gracie go through the certification process as well. "I found Intermountain Therapy Animals, a volunteer program," she says. "The group doesn't have anyone in the St. George (Utah) area and they were hoping to expand. The dogs have to be very well trained, well mannered, and really good with strangers." Kena was required to attend training sessions, once without Gracie and once to demonstrate how she and the dog worked together. "They want to teach you, as a handler, how to actually use your pet." The pair will have to re-certify every two years to maintain their therapy dog status. As a licensed clinical social worker, Kena plans to look for new ways she can use Gracie in the therapy she currently provides. "I'm really excited!" she says. "I ordered some additional books and I want to look for every opportunity I can to use Gracie." What about students who may not like dogs? "Any time a student comes in I make sure they're OK with dogs in general," Kena explains. "One girl said she really didn't like dogs so Gracie sat by me. But within a couple of weeks the student was asking to have Gracie sit by her." She adds, "It's really amazing what can happen with an animal. She brings a little more comfort and security into a session. Students are opening up a little more."