Helvetica is clean, clear, and straightforward. It is a typeface that can be used as a blank slate, allowing the content to shine forth. Many graphic designers that were interviewed in the documentary movie “Helvetica” explained how Helvetica can be viewed as a powerful entity; one which determines the seriousness, urgency, and importance of the message it is communicating.

To me, Helvetica is a simple tool that companies use to relay important information. It has no personality and therefore is able to take on the personality of any company that uses it. Because of the versatility of Helvetica, it is an essential part of society and will continue to be essential. I believe that Helvetica is here to stay, and that reverting back to a time without it would cause more chaos and disruption than people could understand. It is now ingrained in every persons psyche and removing it would lead people to panic, even if that panic only lasts a short while.

Gorilla

I was just looking at pictures on this website and i saw some from the zoo.

I thought this picture of a gorilla is so beautiful....

i dont normally like to be all "artsy fartsy"but i really love this.

Memoir, in 6 words

I love

Individually,

Holistically,

and Unconditionally.

FUN for your Eyes :]

I wanted to show some pictures of things that am currently being visually inspired by...

What I Really Want out of Temple

Hi, my name is Justine Musick and I am currently a student at the Tyler School of Art. I transfered to Temple after spending two semesters studying fine arts at Bucks County Community College. I choose to go to Temple for three main reasons: because I can commute to school everyday- which saves money that would otherwise go towards dorms and meal plans-, because its tuition is one of the lowest in the area, and last but not least because it is home to the Tyler School of Art.

Until recently, I had no idea what I wanted to do as a career, I only knew that art was going to be the foundation for that decision. At Bucks, I developed my skills as an artists, and thought seriously about what path I wanted to take my art. I chose painting and drawing- my current major- because that was what I found most comfortable and inspiring. By the end of my spring semester I narrowed down my path again. I started to think about art restoration and applied for a summer course on the subject. Unfortunately, the course was cancelled due to a lack of interest from applicants, but I had already made the decision that I was going to move in that direction.

After doing some research and following what sounded appealing to me, (from a standpoint of interest as well as a good financial future), I stumbled upon architecture. As I investigated architecture more and more I began to feel like I really found what I was looking for. It got even sweeter when I turned to Temple and discovered that in 2010 the Architecture program is going to introduce a degree in Architectural Preservation.

I am now constantly daydreaming and brimming with excitement to start learning as an Architecture student. The only setback is that new students are only accepted in the fall semester. As a sophomore- with limited funds- this news is disheartening slightly because I will have to be in college longer than I expected. My only chance at avoiding that problem would be to wait for drop outs and convince someone to let me in the program ahead of others on the waiting list. I carry my portfolio book in my bag everyday just in case I catch the opportunity to talk to the suggested “someone” to whom various people have directed me.

For now, I am a sophomore Painting and Drawing major in the BFA program. To my advantage, my studio courses are Foundation Computers and Foundation 3-D, both of which will be very helpful for an architect. My other courses are part of the core curriculum and will transfer with me when I switch majors. I am excited to begin the classes I am enrolled in, and plan on taking full advantage of the BFA program because I know that it is a privilege to be accepted into it.