My graduate study in INTO Mason is a proper bridge to have a taste of the pure western education methodology. It is the process of adaptation to transit from Chinese education methodology to western education methodology. During this semester, I broadened my horizon in the range of communication and logical thinking. This is due to the fact that I have established friendship with students from all parts of the world. Especially in my major course, since most of my classmates are international students. I believe that my three-year program will provide me with diverse social contacts which will have a great impact on my academic experiences.
Steve Jobs once said that innovation distinguishes between a leader and a follower. This I believe. In my opinion, the most important skill for graphic design is to innovate, think ahead of others and make an accurate adjustment. To be a graphic designer should have creative thinking and accurate determination. However, I have been riding in fences for so long, so it is time to stop imitating. To hit the nail on the head, I chose the specialty with regard to graphic design as my graduate study intention again. Since I cannot get over my initiate love of graphic design, every day is another chance for me to refine my enthusiasm on it, and the learning journey with a clash of cultures will not let me down. George Mason is a university of great creative atmosphere. Since this is my graduate program, I do not want to learn the basic graphic design knowledge, like graphic design theory. My potential is waiting to be developed. I hope that my graduate program will develop my innovation ability, focus on practice and the critical and creative thinking. Innovation has no limits. The only limit is my imagination. This semester I study two major courses, there are graduate design seminar and digital printmaking. In these courses, I experience the life style and way of thinking of students from different parts of the world, which allow me to widen my international field of vision and enrich my life experience. I also experience the western education methodology that focus on the students’ critical and creative thinking. These prepare for me to be a creative, thoughtful, analytical and successful graphic designer.
Steve Jobs once said that innovation distinguishes between a leader and a follower. This I believe. In my opinion, the most important skill for graphic design is to innovate, think ahead of others and make an accurate adjustment. To be a graphic designer should have creative thinking and accurate determination. However, I have been riding in fences for so long, so it is time to stop imitating. To hit the nail on the head, I chose the specialty with regard to graphic design as my graduate study intention again. Since I cannot get over my initiate love of graphic design, every day is another chance for me to refine my enthusiasm on it, and the learning journey with a clash of cultures will not let me down. George Mason is a university of great creative atmosphere. Since this is my graduate program, I do not want to learn the basic graphic design knowledge, like graphic design theory. My potential is waiting to be developed. I hope that my graduate program will develop my innovation ability, focus on practice and the critical and creative thinking. Innovation has no limits. The only limit is my imagination. This semester I study two major courses, there are graduate design seminar and digital printmaking. In these courses, I experience the life style and way of thinking of students from different parts of the world, which allow me to widen my international field of vision and enrich my life experience. I also experience the western education methodology that focus on the students’ critical and creative thinking. These prepare for me to be a creative, thoughtful, analytical and successful graphic designer.