Graphic Design Personal Statement

I am fortunate enough to have grow up with an American educational system which has provided me with many opportunities that inevitably lead to my passion for digital arts and technology. From an early age, I realized that it was possible to combine many of my general interests such as drawing, calligraphy, and graphic design with the digital aspects of technology to help explore new future career opportunities for myself. Realistically, it was not until high school where I selectively decided digital media would quickly become my main area of technological interest. This was a field which allowed further exploration of my interest in drawing, pattern design, and typography through the use of programs ranging from Adobe Illustrator to Photoshop.
The opportunity to majoring in the field of digital art sets the foundation for people such as myself who wish to contribute educationally, creatively, and globally in expanding the field of graphic design. Being fortunate enough to have been given a place in the American educational system, which gradually led to my interest and pursuit of graphic design, I am able to see potential in young students such as Mariam. Students who, when given the proper educational opportunities in the field of design can grow to contribute their own ideas and creative talents in the future. In conclusion, I saw myself in Mariam, a young girl with creative ideas and aspirations that seemed to overflow from her developing mindset. A young girl who went from drawing in mud to creating animations and characters on the computer. So while I hope to educate myself on numerous topics ranging from game design, to 3D animation during the course of this program, it is being able to take this knowledge and educate those around the world who share the same passion and ambition that ultimately makes the acceptance of this program fall on a personal