This week we had the poster exhibit to display some work from out internship experiences. I like creating things like this, but getting started was the hardest part. And since I am a perfectionist, everything had to be (almost) exactly how I pictured it in my head. I am happy to say that it turned out quite well and very similar to the picture I created in my head.
I really liked my title, Edit This!, because it was straightforward and to the point but also intriguing - at least to me anyway. For some odd reason, I come up with my best ideas right before I'm falling asleep, I just have to remember them by morning. But all in all, I was very pleased with the outcome of my poster and I displayed some important aspects of my experience and those which I felt I did my best work.
The judging period was interesting and it was great to see everyone else's work as well. Everyone did an amazing job and included some things that really added to their projects. Caitlin had a mason jar from a picture that she took for a back cover, I thought that was a great touch to see the jar next to the picture. Megan included a slightly disturbing, but funny photo of a woman with leathery skin from her exposure to the sun. That picture said it all, her skin looked unreal and the child's face in the back round captures the universal thought of the picture too. This time to see the work everyone has done was a great way to begin the wrap-up of our internships; and it is helpful to see just how many areas of work are available to us as professional writing and editing soon-to-be graduates.
Although no oral presentation was required, we did a great deal of talking and presenting to the judges. I found myself creating a somewhat similar presentation for each judge in order to convey the message of my poster and experience. Also, by speaking about the work that I've done, it gave me a chance to reflect on how this internship has affected and taught me. I have learned a great deal about publishing and the many steps to get to a finished product; and I've learned and applied many different types of editing to several projects. But the most important thing I've discovered is that this is what I truly want to do as a career in my life. I enjoy this type of work and gain gratification from completing a project and contributing in any way possible. This is the greatest thing I could have taken away from this experience because now I know that I have completed the right path in college and it all hasn't been a waste!
3 comments:
Just wanted to say congrats on placing in the poster exhibit! I really liked your title, too. I thought it was very creative and concisely and clearly summed up your job at the Press in two words! I wish I could do that! I'm sure I'll see you at work soon, til then, good luck on your portfolio!
I'm glad that you found the poster exhibit to be a positive experience in so many ways, Emily. I especially like your reflection on how as we compose texts (in this case, oral "texts" that you were delivering and re-delivering to judges) can actually help to spark ideas for you to compose new texts (such as the reflective piece you'll incorporate into your final portfolio). Also, I really appreciate the fact that you found the process to be educational in terms of learning from your colleagues' internships and poster presentations -- I've always thought these past two years that it's great for all of you to see each other's work not just to see what everyone's been up to but also to broaden you understanding of the possibilities available in the world of professional writing and editing. Great work on your poster and your presentation!
It's really great to hear that you took some experience from the presentations themselves. Just when you think you can't possible learn any more from the internship, the end project turns out to be like a final. YAY!
Good luck with any finals you might have.
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