Gallaudet University, USA

Last year, I had the opportunity to meet Julie Fisher, a student from USA. My friends, Mazkuri Ong and Lim Anuar, brought Julie to LUCT and introduced Julie to me. I asked her many questions, e.g. her studies in Gallaudet University, her tutors, interpreters , deaf clubs and the American Sign Language (ASL) classes. It was interesting to know that many of the faculty and stuff members are able to sign. Julie says that she does not face many problems with her studies as there are many good interpreters to help out. Classes are conducted with both hearing and deaf students studying together. This really inspires me. If I were given a chance to continue my studies, I would choose Gallaudet University as I am really impressed with the facilities and the opportunities available for hearing-impaired people like me

Reference:

http://aaweb.gallaudet.edu/gspp.xml

http://clast.gallaudet.edu/

http://cpso.gallaudet.edu/

Academic Technology, Library, and Archive Services (ATLAS Learning Resources):

http://atlas.gallaudet.edu/

Design For Art

I was given four themes to choose from:

• Design for music
• Design for art
• Design for Social Awareness
• Design for Corporate Identitly

I chose ‘Design For Art’. Art could either be visual or performing arts form, especially painting, drawing, sculpture, dance, theatre, architecture and printmaking. My hypothesis is paintings by Malaysian artist are less abstract but more of reality type. In realistic painting, the artist tries to represent person, scenes, things and facts as they are. Abstract artworks are generally non-representational that is artworks where the artist is free to paint the object, image or scene as he seen it.

I want to narrow down my research on canvas and art paper as art Questions would help me with my research are...

The writer argues that paintings by Malaysian artists are less abstract but more reality type paintings. Discussion of this essay will take the form of the following:

1. Abstract or contemporary, which does it mean?
2. History of Malaysian paintings.
3. Malaysian artists: abstract and reality
4. What are being taught in Art schools?
5. Conclusion: Malaysian artists prefer to produce reality paintings.

I will do both primary research as well as secondary research..

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My mailing list will consist of the following websites:

• http://www.jenjobs.com
  This website advertises many types of vacancies, hence there is a lot of opportunities for job applications. The website is up to date with the vacancies available. From what I was told, customers service is very efficient and professional. The plus point about this website is that sms and emails are sent out about vacancies available

• http://www.bestjobs.com.my
  I am able to browse through the list of jobs available and also do research of employers as well. This will enable me to know about the company who is advertising. I can receive free emails regarding the vacancies available, according requirements of category and location.

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Title: Web Designer cum Administrator(Kuala Lumpur - Desa Sri Hartamas)

URL: http://my.jobstreet.com/jobs/2008/5/default/10/622377.htm?fr=J

Job Descriptions: We are an established Investor Relations and Public Relations company with offices in Malaysia and Asia–Pacific. Due to growing client demand, we are looking for ambitious, entrepreneurial professionals, to join our growing business locally and internationally.

Job Outline:

Responsibilities:

• Work with the development teams to understand technical issues, work through design constraints and exercise flexibility to makes changes to Web site/ pages based on feedback from users, clients and management.
• Being able to conceptualise & produce materials from web designs such as mock development and HTML slicing such as generating an image into HTML format.
• Being able to come out with impressive and creative unique ideas in the development of the design to fulfill the client’s expectations.
• Strong knowledge of Photoshop, Illustrator/Freehand, Flash (Actionscripting a plus) and Dreamweaver.

Requirements:

• Diploma in Arts & Design, Creative Multimedia, Advertising, Media or equivalent.
• Required skills: HTML, CSS, Flash Animation, DHTML, Javascripting, UI Design.
• At least 2 years of working experience in the related field is required for this position.
• Applicants must be willing to work in Desa Sri Hartamas.
• Applicants should be Malaysian.

If you have the talent, drive, curiosity and communications skills to excel in a fast-paced, dynamic environment, we would like to hear from you.

Short description:

I am interested in this job as it is very challenging. I m 24 years make Malaysia citizen. I have a diploma in Graphic Design and Multimedia and is now doing my degree in Professional Design in LUCT. I am creative and highly motivated. I m able to work on my own or as a team and accept challenges as part of the job. I am hearing impaired but this is not a banner for me as I can communicate by writing

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Title: Creative Web Designer / Senior Creative Web Designer (Selangor - Puchong)

URL: http://siva-my.jobstreet.com/_ads/my/jobs/2008/5/default/10/621923.htm?fr=J

Job Descriptions: Nexus's primary goal is to assist you company and organization to go beyond traditional medium of doing business by transforming you company and organization to build, market, and maintain your business to reach a profitable growth by tapping into the Digital and Internet technologies. If you don't succeed, neither will we can sustain in with our business. Nexus is one of the Malaysia's most respected and fastest-growing Internet marketing companies with the primary focus in Search Engine Marketing services. For more than 5 years in the Search Engine Marketing business, we have helped small and large companies meet and surpass their short- and long-term goals business goal by receiving more and more business enquiries from around the world. We incorporate the best practices, know-how, methodologies, and effective SEO and Internet strategies to drive thousands of qualified business visitors to your site every month to ensure you will reap the fruits.

Job Outline:

Responsibilities:

• CORE RESPONSIBILITIES:
• Responsible for web design, application UI design, multimedia content creation for website.
• Develop web layout, animation and graphical images.
• Design overall web layout design & content management flow of website.
• Develop and maintain Flash elements in websites.
• Develop and maintain websites using Content Management System.
• Web design for Internal projects, which includes Macromedia Dreamweaver, Flash, and Adobe Photoshop

• You will be provided with the following training to perform tasks and jobs listed below from Managing Consultant :-
• Develop improvements to the website that result in higher natural search listings.
• Analyze website content and architecture and make optimization recommendations.
• Manage search engine submissions.
• Optimize various site components including copy, meta tags, page title/descriptions, site architecture, etc.
• Develop target keyword lists.
• Perform competitive analysis to help drive future SEO optimizations.
• Ensuring that new site optimizations follow proper SEO guidelines with respect to coding and adherence to established copy/keyword standards.
• Monitor overall SEO program success with regard to keyword ranking, indexed pages, backlinks, etc.
• Use ever increasing SEO knowledge and research to develop and recommend new SEO strategies to management.
• Keep up date knowledge of current SEO practices; must maintain awareness of various SEO resources.

Requirements:

• CANDIDATE MUST HAVE HANDS ON EXPERIENCE IN DESIGNING CREATIVE WEBSITE
• Candidate must possess at least a Professional Certificate, Diploma, Advanced/Higher/Graduate Diploma, Bachelor's Degree, Post Graduate Diploma or Professional Degree in Computer Science/Information Technology, Art/Design/Creative Multimedia, Advertising/Media or equivalent.
• At least 1 year(s) of working experience in the related field is required for this position.
• Applicants must be willing to work in Puchong.
• Applicants should be Malaysian citizens or hold relevant residence status.
• Preferably Junior Executives specializing in Arts/Creative/Graphics Design or equivalent.
• Full-Time positions available.

Short description:

I am suitable for this job because I have all the requirements mentioned and really enjoy doing work as a Multimedia Designer. I am a Malaysian citizen, aged 24 years old. I have Diploma in Graphic Design and Multimedia and is currently pursuing my degree in Professional Design in LUCT. I am creative and highly motivated and have no problems working on my own or in a team. Although I am hearing impaired, I do not see this as a problem as I communicate by writing.

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Title: Art Director(Selangor - Shah Alam)

URL: http://my.jobstreet.com/jobs/2008/5/default/10/627600.htm?fr=J

Job Descriptions: FM Media is a multidisciplinary design agency, led by a team of dynamic young designers.Our work covers design in Multimedia and Video Production, Printed Materials, Branding and Corporate Identity, Interior Design and 3D Visualisation.

Job Outline:

Responsibilities:

• Create and produce visual communication design solutions
• Always proposes creative solutions that are innovative, fresh and value added
• Proven experience in generating sensational creative concepts that communicate clear messages to a wide variety of client audiences
• Obsessed with creative design and champions usability, with a very high level of industry knowledge
• Solid design credentials and proficient in appropriate software such as Photoshop and Illustrator
• Able to also provide direction for motion graphics and web development projects
• Passionate, self-motivated, resourceful with good learning attitude and interpersonal skills
• Fast, dynamic, flexible and able to work under pressure
• Able to inspire, provide constructive criticism to the team and act as a sounding board for the entire creative studio Good literacy, accuracy and attention to detail
• Good literacy, accuracy and attention to detail

Requirements:

• Candidate must possess at least a Diploma, Advanced/Higher/Graduate Diploma, Bachelor's Degree, Post Graduate Diploma or Professional Degree in Art/Design/Creative Multimedia, Advertising/Media or equivalent.
• Required skill(s): Photoshop, illustration, creative concept.
• Required language(s): Bahasa Malaysia, English
• At least 2 year(s) of working experience in the related field is required for this position.
• Applicants must be willing to work in Shah Alam.
• Applicants should be Malaysian citizens or hold relevant residence status.
• Preferably Senior Executives specializing in Arts/Creative/Graphics Design or equivalent.
• 2 Full-Time positions available.

We also accept CV / Resume / Portfolio in hardcopy. please send by email / mail / hand to:

FM Media Sdn. Bhd.
1-04-03 Worldwide@7,
24 Jalan Lazuardi 7/29,
Seksyen 7, 40000 Shah Alam,
Selangor

Short description:

I am very interested in this job and I have all the requirements stated in the advertisement. I am a 24 year old make Malaysian citizen and posses a Diploma in Graphic Design and Multimedia and is currently pursuing my degree in Professional Design in LUCT. I am creative, disciplined and self-motivated. I m hearing impaired but I do not see this as a barrier to my performance as a graphic design

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Title: Senior/Junior Graphic designer(Kuala Lumpur - Kuala Lumpur)

URL: http://my.jobstreet.com/jobs/2008/4/default/10/618601.htm?fr=J

Job Descriptions: Counterspace Design We provide creative brand identity and visual communication design solutions. We are looking for designers with 2 year's experience. If you have the passion and interest to do good design, please submit your resume. If you think you are good, but have less then 2 year's experience, we welcome you to submit your resume too. 2 vacancies.

Job Outline:

Requirements:

• Candidate must possess at least a Diploma, Advanced/Higher/Graduate Diploma, Bachelor's Degree, Post Graduate Diploma, Professional Degree or Master's Degree in Art/Design/Creative Multimedia, Advertising/Media or equivalent.
• Required skill(s): Good in Indesign, Illustrator and Photoshop, QuarkXpress.
• Required language(s): English, Chinese
• Preferred language(s): Bahasa Malaysia.
• At least 2 year(s) of working experience in the related field is required for this position.
• Applicants must be willing to work in Kuala Lumpur.
• Applicants should be Malaysian citizens or hold relevant residence status.
• Preferably Junior Executives specializing in Arts/Creative/Graphics Design or equivalent.
• Full-Time positions available.

Short Description:

I feel I am suitable for this job as I have the following qualifications:

• 2 years experience in this job scope
• Diploma qualifications and presently doing my Degree in Professional Design.
• Good knowledge of interior design software
• Capable of leading a group of design team in meeting clients’ needs and intentions in handling all projects of commercial, hospitality and residential fields.

I feel this job will be an interesting one as I enjoy challenges when working on new projects. The experience and knowledge which I have gained from previous experience will gain from this job will be beneficial for my development a graphic design.

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Title: Graphic Designer(Subang Jaya)

URL: http://my.jobstreet.com/jobs/2008/5/t/10/621804.htm?fr=J

Job Descriptions:At FITNESS CONCEPT, it's our mission that made us the largest fitness specialist chain store in Malaysia. We are committed to achieving Total Customer Satisfaction and providing products of excellent standards and quality.If you have a passion for health and fitness, we may have a position just for you.

Job Outline:

Requirements:

• Candidate must possess at least a Professional Certificate in Art/Design/Creative Multimedia or equivalent with at least 3 years of working experience in the related field.
• Proficient in Adobe Creative Suite, Illustrator and In-Design software.
• Creative with strong design sense.
• Able to work under pressure to meet deadlines.
• Required language(s): Chinese, English.
• Applicants must be willing to work in Subang Jaya.
• Applicants should be Malaysian citizens or hold relevant residence status.
• Preferably Junior Executives specializing in Arts/Creative/Graphics Design or equivalent.
• Full-Time positions available.

Interested candidates are invited to apply online or submit a comprehensive resume stating details of qualifications and experience, a non-returnable passport-sized photo and expected salary to

The Human Resource Manager
Fitness Concept Specialist Chain Sdn Bhd
Wisma Transmark, No.3, Jalan TP3, Taman Perindustrian UEP,
47600 Subang Jaya,
Selangor Darul Ehsan.
Email: recruit@transmark.com.my
Website: www.fitnessconcept.com.my/

Short Description:

I am very interested in this job and I have all the requirements stated in the advertisement. I am a 24 year old make Malaysian citizen and posses a Diploma in Graphic Design and Multimedia and is currently pursuing my degree in Professional Design in LUCT. I am creative, disciplined and self-motivated. I m hearing impaired but I do not see this as a barrier to my performance as a graphic design

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Title: Senior / Junior Multimedia Designers(Selangor - Petaling Jaya)

URL:http://my.jobstreet.com/jobs/2008/5/default/10/624839.htm?fr=J

Job Descriptions:Fireworks Solutions is an Interactive Web Agency that specializes in creating engaging interactive websites and application with MSC status & 4As status. We have very strong focus in both technology and advertising driven solutions to bring value added services and promising ROI to our clients.

• Interactive Web Designs
• Campaign sites like bidding sites, community sites, interactive chatroom & interactive contests
• Interactive online advertising banners
• Flash Games
• Multimedia presentations & motion graphics
• Interactive flash applications for kiosks, exhibits, desktop applications & e-learning

Currently we have our business presence in Malaysia & UK, Thailand.While expanding our businesses, we are constantly looking for enthusiastic and dynamic personnel to join us as part of our team:

Job Outline:

Responsibilities:

Applicants must have his/her own transport.Must have experience in Multimedia & Website development.Full-Time positions available.

Mandatory Requirements:

• Minimum Working Experience : 1 years
• Passionate in creating high quality work
• Design : Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Illustrator
• Web Design : Dreamweaver, HTML, FTP
• Interactive : Adobe Flash , Basic Action scripting

Requirements:

• Team player & leader quality.
• Passion in your own work
• Applicants must be willing to work in Petaling Jaya.

Salary Range:

-RM 1.6k to 5k (Negotiable & depending on your skills and ability

Fireworks Solutions Sdn Bhd
Suite 728, 7th Floor, Lobby 6
Block A, Damansara Intan
No. 1, Jalan SS20/27
47400 Petaling Jaya
Selangor DE, Malaysia
Tel: +603-7710.2995
Fax: +603-7710.2954

Short description:

I am suitable for this job because I have all the requirements mentioned and really enjoy doing work as a Multimedia Designer. I am a Malaysian citizen, aged 24 years old. I have Diploma in Graphic Design and Multimedia and is currently pursuing my degree in Professional Design in LUCT. I am creative and highly motivated and have no problems working on my own or in a team. Although I am hearing impaired, I do not see this as a problem as I communicate by writing

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Title: SkyQuestCom Global Sdn. Bhd.(Kuala Lumpur - Technology Park Malaysia)

URL: http://my.jobstreet.com/jobs/2008/4/default/10/603182.htm?fr=A

Job Descriptions: SkyQuestCom is a leading global provider of e-Learning systems. It provides a comprehensive suite of learning resources and training programs for individuals and organizations of all sizes, including Fortune 500 companies, government agencies, universities and all forward-looking enterprises. From ordinary people-on-the-street to upwardly-mobile executives, SkyQuestCom transforms them through state-of-the-art technologies, helping them fulfill their dreams, achieve success and make them useful partners in their companies, organizations and society.

Job Outline: Web Application Designer

Responsibilities:

• Artistic, creative, diligent and able to meet deadlines

Requirements:

• Candidate must possess at least a Diploma, Advanced/Higher/Graduate Diploma, Bachelor's Degree, Post Graduate Diploma or Professional Degree in Art & Design, Advertising/Media or equivalent.
• Required skill(s): Flash, Photoshop, Dreamweaver and Illustrator.
• Preferably skill(s): MicroSoft Office, Firework.
• Required language(s): English, Chinese
• Preferred language(s): Japanese, Korean
• At least 2 year(s) of working experience in the related field is required for this position.
• Applicants must be willing to work in Technology Park Malaysia.
• Applicants should be Malaysian citizens or hold relevant residence status.
• Preferably senior executives specializing in Arts/Creative/Graphics Design or equivalent.
• Full-Time positions available.

Short description:

I choose this job because I can fulfill this company’s requirements as advertised. I have Diploma in Graphic Design, good photoshop, illustrator, dreamwearver and flash skills. Also I can read and write in English and Malay language. I can work as a full time worker. However I cannot write in Chinese. I will still go ahead with this application with the hope that when the boss sees my portfolio, he would be willing to compromise about the Chinese speaking skills