The practice of mixing pictures and words in the same piece has been done all across the world for centuries. Even if we were to examine hieroglyphics with pictures of pharaohs from thousands of years ago, the foundation of comics (and even some of the comic archetypes) have been laid quite long ago. During the
This week we spoke to Kate, who at 18 is on the horizon of graduating with a Bachelor’s in Communication from Curtin University. As a member of student council and a graphic designer, she spoke to us about her story thus far, her passions and her perspective on the world moving forward.
Millions of people’s summer plans have been derailed. Things that were set in stone and definite are suddenly up in the air. For those young people looking to make steps towards a brighter career, it’s been difficult to secure a traditional internship that gives students valuable insight in the work field. With many companies still
Comic books have followed different parts of the world and adapted to their environment throughout the years. Before the 1900’s, comic stories were mythos of the past. They were written on hieroglyphics and Roman pantheons. Early editions of important texts were printed with images to share the message with the illiterate. The invention of the
With the future in limbo currently, one of the only things we can currently focus on is ourselves. We have to be aware that we are dynamic beings. Being self aware of our emotions, our mindset and our trajectory as far as life is concerned is very important. While we may not be in control
Everyday we’re exposed to so much new information. Not only is the internet a great conduit for learning, the people we meet, the experiences we have and the things that we do all lead to our body of knowledge. Learning is a commitment that is made consciously or subconsciously. It is both the acquisition of
This week on the StudentsEra podcast we spoke with Noor, a public relations student at Murdoch University Dubai. She discussed her blog, her collaboration with 6th Street, her plans after university and how she’s finishing her semester from a distance.
With the current global situation at hand, things that were once promised aren’t as certain as they once were. The key to using our down time currently is to work around situations rather than through them. And there is no hallmark quite as important as our career. Our time, our efforts, even our sense of
Since the NBA suspended it’s season on March 11th, many professional leagues followed suit, including the Premier League, IPL and rugby leagues worldwide. How are many people worldwide filling this leisure time now? They’re using gaming as a supplement. Gaming as a social trend has continually seen growth throughout the decade, with a reported 2.5
Football freestyling has created a world of it’s own off of it’s bigger cousin’s spinoff. During the 80’s and 90’s many South American players, like Maradona, were scrutinized for their skillful tricks with the ball, deemed useless by football pundits of the time. Fast forward to the 90’s and with the introduction of Ronaldinho into
