{"id":3005,"date":"2015-04-21T10:03:21","date_gmt":"2015-04-21T14:03:21","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/blog.fitnyc.edu\/admissions\/?p=3005"},"modified":"2015-04-20T19:35:28","modified_gmt":"2015-04-20T23:35:28","slug":"discovering-a-major-packaging-design","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blog.fitnyc.edu\/admissions\/2015\/04\/21\/discovering-a-major-packaging-design\/","title":{"rendered":"Discovering a Major: Packaging Design"},"content":{"rendered":"

by Claudia Arisso\u00a0as told to Emily Bennett<\/em><\/p>\n

\"Claudia<\/a>
Claudia Arisso<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

I came to FIT\u00a0really interested in Packaging Design! You do have to begin with the Communication Design AAS, so there were still two years for me to make a sound decision, apply, and get accepted into the BFA program.\u00a0Communication Design prepared me for Packaging because the 4th semester is\u00a0all about taking introductory courses to things like advertising, packaging, and exhibition design so that you have a better understanding of which BFA you’d like to continue into. For instance, Packaging is so\u00a0different from the more commonly known Graphic Design major. Packaging\u00a0deals extensively with crafting a brand from the ground up. You need to create a story and a reason for the consumers to fall in love with a product. Our classes revolve around brand strategy, creative briefs, and creating brand stories. (It’s all about depth!)<\/p>\n

\"This<\/a>
This is a work in progress of a flexible packaging project for an international food brand<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

As specific as Packaging Design sounds, we come out with such a wide skill set because it requires you to wear many different hats, and grads can go into pretty diverse fields. For me, writing, research, and strategy are the aspects of Packaging that I want to take into my future career, whatever that may be. \u00a0So far I have done two internships. My first was working on page layouts, logos and identity for a design publication. This was strictly graphic design for print. My internship at the moment is for credit and is a required part of the Packaging Design curriculum. I work in a small packaging design studio that is more focused on brand strategy and how to get instant shelf impact. I have also picked up some freelance work along the way, but I wouldn’t necessarily recommend piling that on while\u00a0you’re still in school.<\/p>\n

I had to show a portfolio to be accepted into both my AAS and BFA. To get\u00a0into Packaging, I\u00a0just had to show my\u00a0best work from the AAS program in addition to my\u00a0GPA.<\/p>\n

\"This<\/a>
This was made for the Packplay<\/a> competition for the University of Quebec and Montreal. The competition is between schools from all over the world (we are the only one from the US!)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Last semester, I took a Sustainable Packaging class that\u00a0taught us how to make sustainability part of our design process, which is so important to anyone involved with making anything in 2015.\u00a0Outside of Packaging, I’ve taken everything from Crime Scene Chemistry to Bookbinding.\u00a0Picking a major doesn’t mean you have to pigeonhole yourself! I’m in a pretty specific major, but I learned that you can make it work with\u00a0whatever talents or interests you have. Your major shouldn’t restrict you – use the aspects you love about it to your advantage and play up your strengths. The different BFA programs are really just different means to an end.<\/p>\n

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To learn more about the Packaging Design major click here<\/a>! And to learn about the Communications AAS program click here<\/a>!<\/p>\n

–Emily–<\/p>\n

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by Claudia Arisso\u00a0as told to Emily Bennett I came to FIT\u00a0really interested in Packaging Design! You do have to begin with the Communication Design AAS, so there were still two years for me to make a sound decision, apply, and get accepted into the BFA program.\u00a0Communication Design prepared me for Packaging because the 4th semester … <\/p>\n

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