Ryan Bridge & Bud Snead - Student Advertising Summit 2012

School of Hard KnocksEducating Yourself Outside the Classroom

Ryan Bridge & Bud Snead

biosthe �rst year ina few years ina few more years inthroughout your careerquestions?

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ryansenior developer – Larsen

adjunct instructor College of Visual Arts

4.5 years experience

bachelor of science in interactive media designArt Institutes Minnesota

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bud senior designer – Periscope

8 years experience

bachelor of science in studio artJames Madison University

Portfolio Center design graduate

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�e First Year In

school is not outget ready for some intense education

way more teachers than in school

deadlines are worse than homework

extra e�ort and outside learning is noticed

the first year in

ask for helpdo it o�en, don't be bashful

it's ok to say, “I'm lost.”

checking in, be proactive

the same problems have happened before

the first year in

getting used to “a work day”your schedule is not yours anymore

don't forget to take breaks

lunch (not just for eating)

learn during downtime

the first year in

A Few Years In

explore moreconcepts outside your comfort zone

don't get comfy

get involved with projects outside skill set

meet new faces

a few years in

change your working experienceyour desk

your work�ow

your job

your role

a few years in

A Few More Years In

taking the leadmentoringrole juggling

a few more years in

�roughout Your Career

take classesfollow online resources in your industrylearn outside of your careerhave a hobbymeet as many people as possibletravel

throughout your career

questions?

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