Blog Buddy -- Multi Media Artist/Illustrator: Larry L. Tinsley (Part 2)

What does a Multi Media Artist/Illustrator need?

Education
*Art Institute of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh, PA
*Cuyahoga Community College, Cleveland, OH
*Willoughby School of Fine Arts, Willoughby, OH
*Cooper School of Art, Cleveland, OH
*John F. Kennedy High School, Cleveland, OH

Computer Skills
*Microsoft Word & PowerPoint
*Photoshop
*Illustrator
*Corel Draw
*Mud Box 3D

Blog Buddy -- Multi Media Artist/Illustrator: Larry L. Tinsley (Part 1)

What does a Multi Media Artist/Illustrator do?

*Determine size and arrangement of illustrative material and copy, and select style and size of type

*Use computer software to generate new images

*Use materials such as pens and ink, watercolors, charcoal, oil, or computer software to create artwork

*Create two-dimensional and three-dimensional images depicting objects in motion or illustrating a process, using a computer animation or modeling program

*Make objects or characters appear lifelike by manipulating light, color, texture, shadow, and transparency, or manipulating static images to give the illusion of motion

*Apply story development, create storyboards that show the flow of the animation and map out key scenes and characters
Confer with clients, editors, writers, art directors, and other interested parties regarding the nature and content of artwork to be produced

*Submit preliminary or finished artwork or project plans to clients for approval, incorporating changes as necessary

*Maintain portfolios of artistic work to demonstrate styles, interests and abilities

Come back next week to learn more about Multi Media Art anad Larry Tinsley!

Blog Buddy--PolicyBridge Chairman: Randell McShepard (Part 2)

I would be remiss if I did not also mention that education pays in many ways that go well above and beyond a paycheck or financial status. An educated citizenry elects and holds accountable high caliber elected officials. An educated citizenry challenges school districts to be culturally competent and outcome driven. An educated citizenry also develops new solutions to old problems and does not wait for the proverbial “calvary” to come and save them….they save themselves. Therefore, I contend that the stakes are too high for our city, our region and our nation to miss the boat on the importance of educating our future generations. A failure to do so will not only erode the economic tax base of our community, but it will also unravel the social fabric that has kept our communities resilient and progressive for decades.

Simply put, education is the gift that keeps on giving. Let’s help our kids to receive and utilize the most important gift they could ever hope for.

Mark C. Batson

I worked throughout most of my high school years. I realized then that I needed to get a high school diploma and a college degree in order to be able to get a better job than those I had worked in high school. Make no mistake, those jobs paid good money for a single person living with their parents in high school or recent high school graduate, but they really were not enough for me to live alone and buy my own car. Therefore, I went to college. I have had much better job opportunities with much greater salaries since I received my college degree. You'll have choices to make too starting right now. I hope you choose the path of better opportunities and high salaries like I did.

Best of luck with your career,

Mark C. Batson
Executive Director
PolicyBridge, Inc.

Blog Buddy -- Firefighter

Anthony Nickerson-El a City of Cleveland Firefighter

Education both formal and informal allows you to have access to information. That access empowers you with knowledge which opens doors of communication. It is through dialogue with those who where at one time outside of your knowledge circle that our world expands.
Famous quote:
The world is made up of words, the more words you understand,the more you can make the world whatever you wish.
OPEN A BOOK
HAVE A DESIRE TO LEARN SOMETHING NEW

~Anthony Nickerson - El

Blog Buddy: Doctor from the Neighborhood

 I was unconvinced that I could or should stay in college as I entered the second half of the first year. In fact the dean of admissions called me in to tell me I was not suited for college. This suggestion that I could not do college level work angered me and I dedicated to work harder. I soon learned hard work pays off with excellent grades. I am forever grateful that I did not drop out as I would have missed out on a most gratifying career of becoming a practicing medical doctor. Edgar B. Jackson, Jr., MD.

Check back for more opn the story.
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Blog Buddy--PolicyBridge Chairman: Randell McShepard (Part 1)

Much has been written by PolicyBridge and many other sources about the economic impact that education can have on a person’s life and/or livelihood. It has been reported, by example, that a person with a bachelor’s degree earns approximately $1 million dollars more over the course of their career than someone with a high school diploma. As I personally grew up in a blue collar environment, and now work in a white collar position, I understand clearly that both can provide the means necessary to take care of a family and to be a contributing member of society. However, what is troubling for minority communities in this current day and age is that the blue collar experiences of the past have led many to what I refer to as a “false sense of confidence” about the opportunities that the current market has to offer. Blue collar jobs of yester-year in areas such as automobile manufacturing plants and steel mills are forever gone. Resultantly, jobs today require knowledge versus a strong back. Hence the campaign – Education Pays – Get Yours!

Come back next week to hear more from Randell McShepard.

Grand Prize for Young Blogger -- Computer !

A lucky 10 to 13 year old from Slavic Village, Mt. Pleasant, or the Central Neighborhoods of Cleveland, will win  a Computer and Printer.  All you have to do is contribute the most combined posts,  comments, drawings, music, and photos.

Grand Prize: 

Dell Dimension with Windows XP.  Harman Kardan Speakers.  LexMark Printer.  Used but in perfect working condition.   Deadline September 1st.  

Hickman Media Consultants  is donating the computer system to further the Education Pays goals of PolicyBridge and it’s neighborhood partners.   

Tell your friends .  Check put this blog every day for more prizes for Best Post, Best  Comment, Best Photos, Best Original Video, Best Original Music.  All contributions subject to release form signed by parents.  Click the comment line below this post and request a form sent to your parent's email address.  

Blog Buddy--Author, Writer: Sakinah A. Malik (Part 2)

“You’re all set?” The clerk asked Aunt with a smile.
“Almost, my niece and nephews need a library card.” She pointed to the three of us older children. That included me.
“That’s good.” The clerk responded. She gave each of us a application and pointed to the table across from the check out desk. We completed the applications with Aunt Grace’s help and turn them into the clerk. We watched her hand typed each of our names into the log that contained others who had the privilege of receiving a library card.
My excitement of visiting the main library was eclipsed, as the clerk handed me my first library card and gave me the invitation to come to the library anytime and borrow books.
The reading of books became more than just learning; it was and still is the gateway to knowledge that leads to many of my life experiences, such as how to buy a house, how to self-publish a book, enjoyment reading mysteries and detective stories. Today, in 2009, I still go to the library several times a month to explore, increase and engage knowledge. My favorite smell is the smell of knowledge.

Come back next week to hear more about Sakinah.

Check out her latest project Omari's World at http://www.omariworld.com/

Blog Buddy--Author, Writer: Sakinah A. Malik (Part 1)

Reading was mainly part of school learning for me until the fifth grade, ten years old, when my Aunt Grace who lived in Denver, Colorado came to visit us one year here in Cleveland during the summer of 1962. It was a memorable visit because she exposed me to another way of learning. It was us three cousins, Aunt Grace escorted to the library that summer afternoon. Now, I had been on field trips to the community library with my teacher and classmates before, but I had never been to the Cleveland Public Library, main, downtown Cleveland, Ohio. It was love at first sight! The library smelled of knowledge, as I looked up and up to see columns of books in neat rows. It was quiet people sat reading books, magazines, and even the newspaper just relaxing in various types of chairs. Aunt Grace walked us into the children’s section. She instructed us to pick two books each. I walked around touching books that sat in nice little organized rows at my height. I finally decided on two books. I ran up to my Aunt in excitement she looked at my choices and smiled. The three of us all had our two books. We carried the books up to the check out counter where the clerk took them to be processed for borrowing. She opened the back of each book and removed the card out of each pocket, and begin to date stamp each slip...

Be sure to come back next week for Part 2 of Sakinah's story.

For now, check out her latest project Omari's World at http://www.omariworld.com/

Welcome from Program Coordinator

Welcome, I am so excited to begin this dialogue with you. As the Program Coordinator this initiative is extremely valuable to me. Education is one of the most vital and fundamental elements to being successful. The value of education has deep roots for me. My parents made sure that I received the best education that they could provide. As it has often been said, “my parents didn’t play when it came to school.” I remember how hard they pushed me to do well and demanded that I brought home good grades. My mom once said, “that it was her job to go to work and take care of me, and the only job that I had was to go to school.” That has stayed with me and has been the source of my success. I faced many challenges that could have disrupted my path. The biggest one was becoming a mother my sophomore year in high school. Nevertheless, I was determined to give my child all that I had and more. I knew I could not do this without an education. Therefore, I completed high school, went to college and will be graduating with a Master’s Degree this August. Many of you will face the same challenges and more but there is always hope. With dedication, inspiration, role models, and motivation you too can be a success.

There is promise in grooming thinkers, innovators, entrepreneurs, and scholars. Education Pays – Get Yours is an initiative that champions that promise. Not only do we want our children to know how imperative an education is to their lives but we also want to send that message to the community at large. We welcome your comments, suggestions, and feedback. We want to know what your challenges are and what inspires you. In addition please check the website, www. policy-bridge.org/educationpays , for more information and activities.
Let’s Talk!!!

Sincerely,
Ashley R. Evans
Program Coordinator
PolicyBridge Inc.

Welcome From Blog Publisher

Welcome to the Education Pays Get Yours blog for the Central Neighborhoods of Cleveland.  

This is YOUR  blog where you can talk with friends, encourage one another, learn cool stuff,  meet successful people.  

We encourage you to post pictures, video and audio.  If you want to know how to use the various features of this blog just click on the comment link below my blog posts and I  will get right back to you.  We also invite you to help in managing these blogs.  We need writers, artists, camera, sound recorders and video people if you wish to volunteer. 

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Blog Publisher

Education Pays Get Yours!

Hey Kids, Let us know what you think about the importance of getting an education and ask any questions about your current experiences in school.

Hello, kids. I am a career journalist. My second worst education move was playing around in high school and getting low grades. I remember selling encyclopedias door-to-door one summer (ugh ! ) when I ran into a guy who offered me a paying job as a copyboy for the Kansas City Star Newspaper. It jumped started my career as a reporter and I later went on to teach at some of the top journalism schools in the country. What is the lesson here?