Indie Major: Erin O’Neill

Erin

Individualized Major: Visual Media
Graduation Date: May 2024

Why individualized? I wanted to make sure that I was making the most out of my college career. In terms of time and money, I didn't want to spend my time taking classes that weren't exactly what I was looking for/needed. Being able to design my own plan of study meant I could ensure my time was being used as productively as possible.
Most memorable course or project from your major? My most memorable course was the digital production class I took last year. It had the most hands-on approach and by far taught me the most about production and advertising. My most memorable project was probably my capstone project where I had local ex-punks come into a photo studio so I could shoot a series of portraits of them in their punk attire.
An individual who inspired you? An individual who inspired me would probably be Dan Buttery. He kind of acts as my mentor with photography, I spend a lot of time with him and he always encourages me to take my ideas over the top.
Future plans? As of right now, my plan is to move to Austin, TX and pursue some kind of career in music. I've considered positions such as artist relations, marketing and music supervising. Apart from this I plan to continue exploring concert photography and merch design as a side gig.

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