Becca Wyant
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bwyant.com
BFA in Graphic Design
University of the Pacific
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Graduation May 2013
Qualifications:
-skill in designing book layouts, visual identity, brochures, packaging, advertising, posters
-Experienced freelance photographer for portraits, sports, social events, weddings, etc.
-Strong interpersonal communication skills
-Developed skill in printmaking, painting, and digital media
-Division One athlete, University of the Pacific Women's Swim Team (2009-2013)
Skill:
-CS5 Adobe Suite: Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, Lightroom
-Final Cut Pro
-Microsoft Office
-Book making, book-binding
-Printmaking: screen, woodblock, lithograph, etching
-Paper making
Experience:
-Visual Arts Editor for Calliope Literary and Arts Magazine (XXXXII) at the University of the Pacific-
Calliope consists of student submissions, being the visual arts editor, I designed an innovative layout complimenting individual's artwork accompanied with literary pieces. As well as creating the composition of the magazine, I also judged visual art submissions to be selected for display, and also communicated and organized with printing company for pass production distribution.
-Sports Photographer for Athletic Program at the University of the Pacific-
Being a sports photographer for the Athletic Program I demonstrated knowledge of various competitive sports in order to produce appropriate photographs for each competition as well as communicating with coaching staff and athletes. I also supplied head shots and team photographs for the Men's and Women's Swim Team. Also photographs that I produced were occasionally edited for posters, flyers and website.
-Photographer for the University of the Pacific's One-Word Project-
Being a photographer for the One-Word Project, I communicated with clients in order to produce portraits which expressed a word of their choosing describing their identity. This job required the ability to work independently, as well as collaborating with a team to construct captivating compositional photographs for on-the-wall display and website. Also, I used my knowledge for studio lighting equipment for photo shoot preparation/deconstruction, and the editing of photographs distribution.
-Designer/Photographer for Sports Media Guide at Langston Hughes Academy-
Being the designer/photographer for the Sports Media Guide, I designed compelling layouts displaying athletes and the sport in where they competed as well as photographing sporting events (such as basketball, soccer, track). Also I produced team photographs and head shots for both Men's and Women's teams. In addition, I also communicated and organized with printing company for mass production distribution.
Publications:
-Literary work publication in Calliope Literary and Arts Magazine 2011
-Photography and literary work publication in Calliope Literary and Arts Magazine 2012
-Photography publication in Calliope Literary and Arts Magazine 2013
-Literary work publication in Calliope Literary and Arts Magazine 2011