My Accepted Art Portfolio 2019 ✿ RISD & Pratt Institute
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 25 ก.ค. 2024
- Finally, after 4 takes, I’m officially uploading my RISD / Pratt portfolio walkthrough!
Yes, 4 takes… I’ve tried since January, but since I stuttered so much and rambled (even more than this), I gave up on the footage every time. I was determined to put this video out though!! I found these videos super helpful when I was creating my portfolio, so this is my way of giving back to the community! ✧ ─=≡Σ((( つ•̀ω•́)つ
I’m so sorry for the uneven audio and choppiness because omg cicadas!!! I mean, that’s summer for you,,, I shouldn’t blame anything but my dumbass for dragging the project into summer.
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Random things to add that didn’t have a place in the video:
💖 Pratt and RISD are the only 2 schools I’ve applied to. I applied to RISD Early Decision (binding) and to Pratt with Early Action (non-binding) both on November 1, 2018.
💖 I didn’t have a portfolio teacher, nor did I go to an art studio when making my portfolio. I created most of these projects on my own time. The projects from my high school art program definitely contributed to my portfolio.
💖 I didn't take any AP courses; just took regular high school courses.
💖 RISD unfortunately does not give scholarships to international students… (╥﹏╥) I’ve never done competitions before, but I did win a merit scholarship from high school [Jason Sincarsin Memorial Scholarship].
💖 My portfolio was created from February 2017 - September 2018.
💖 My main extracurricular outside of the usual school club involvement is playing badminton competitively.
💖 I never went to portfolio day before, but I did get feedback from RISD through AICAD. www.aicad.org/
💖 Helpful video about RISD admissions: • 1 Hour Condensed Prese...
Just a friendly reminder out of personal experience: Please do not compare your art with mine or any other art TH-camr out there. Art is already so underappreciated; there’s no need to tear yourself down over another artist. I made a mistake of watching too many portfolio videos to the point where it was no longer inspirational or motivational. So, don't be like me and take care of yourself!
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Music used: “BTS - Euphoria” Piano Cover by Smyang Piano (↶They are amazing!!)
• BTS (방탄소년단) "Euphoria"...
Anyway, this is my first TH-cam video ever! Maybe I’ll make more? HEHE Thank you so much for watching! Leave questions and all comments are appreciated. Reduce plastic and stay hydrated!!
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Website: victoriajunmei.myportfolio.com/
Art Instagram: / victoriajunmei
Personal Instagram: / victori.aaaaa
Junmei is my middle name / Chinese name and it's pronounced "June-May" (◕ᴗ◕✿)
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Here are some timestamps for easy navigation. I do recommend watching the whole video through though!
0:45 Portfolio Starts
1:00 #1
1:10 #2
1:26 #3
1:51 #4
2:11 #5
2:41 #6
3:15 #7
3:40 #8
4:05 #9
4:28 #10
4:44 #11
5:10 #12
5:55 #13
6:27 #14
7:12 #15
7:57 #16
9:06 #17
9:38 #18
9:55 RISD Assignments
10:11 Verify #1
10:45 Verify #2
11:26 Grades, Test scores, Essays
12:06 Why I Think I Got In
13:27 Portfolio Presentation Tip
Hope you liked the video! Leave comments and questions; constructive criticism appreciated!
@Luis Maris Thank you! I appreciate the compliment
AHHH your verify#2 assignment ft. your mom was so so lovely. I teared up a bit when I first saw it. It's great that you have parents who support what you want to pursue! Wishing you the best of your journey ❤
Thank you so much, Victoria, for sharing that with us. You are extremely talented and creative. Your solution to the verify assignment shows your ability to versatility both artisticly and the way you interpretate the word. Loved watching this video. Good luck with your carriere. I am sure you will do great! ♥️♥️♥️🌞👍🥇😊👏
@@mariusvonhagen I'm so happy my piece evoked such emotion from u thank u so much!
@@azalea1404 thank u for ur well wishes!
those 3 pieces about anxiety are amazing!
Thank u! They're my babies and they're my trilogy,,,, :^)
it was a bummer to know that you had to photoshop that beautiful piece that was inspired by studio ghibli; it's really a shame that anime art is frowned upon in the classic art world especially considering how much time and effort was obviously put into that piece!! it's super upsetting but there isn't much that can be done, it's sort of why I'm sort of scared of art schools since I fear they'll stomp the style that I admire so much out of me but congratulations on getting in though, you really did deserve it and good luck this year!!
Well there are schools that are actually okay with that! I think mica, scad, and even calarts might like it more because they're more focused on illustration and animation but do ur research! I don't know everything
According to jordan from the school portfolio critique, he said that the figures seem very similar like eyes shape and hair colour etc.
Also, while i see the techniques are really beautiful, i cant help but feel that composition wise, it's a little cliche.
People have no real respect for anime. (｀ー´)
The dislike for anime had me genuinely shook and hurt. I don't understand. It's literally another form of art, one that has inspired a plethora of people to start drawing. It's literally my only reason to be interested in art. The style is so breathtaking and the stories told as well! Those people disgust me for making you feel the need to take out the characters. This art form is very popular among artists for a reason, stop living in the stone age! I'm so sorry about your movie poster-it was beautiful the way it was.
Hey hey! I understand your frustration - - I've been there. In defense for the people who told me to remove the characters I know they were just looking out for me because the institutions traditionally don't like it. However, I understand why not. I think anime, which as well inspired me to become an artist, has a very distinct style that stunts a lot of artists' growth in their ability to explore styles unique to them. It's not to say anime art is bad because omg I love Makoto shinkai. However, there are so many art styles and potentials out there that if you start your whole career drawing anime art, you may not develop your own voice. I think a lot of these institutions want to see more you, rather than a style adopted somewhere else. Hope that makes sense 💕💕 keep making art
@@VictoriaJunmei Well it's a different story if they were just looking out for what they think institutions may or may not like. It really depends on the person and what they wanna do with their art. At the end of the day, no matter the style anyone likes, all styles should be practiced/tried because it gives you the best understanding of art...since you're literally practicing a variety. Also, if you don't mind me asking, are you self taught or did you take classes ? I've been thinking of taking classes at some art centers but everyone keeps saying it's a waste of money and you can just learn on your own but I feel like I have need a guide to be able to do that. I can't tell these days if I'm overthinking or not. *Sigh.
20 seconds in and wow the piano ver of euphoria makes me so emotional lol
LMAO SAME I love that sooongg
Oh thats why i was like "wait that sounds familiar" lol
My audio doesn’t work. But I do love the piano ver so much
Your family must be so proud of you, you’re talented, intelligent and modest
That's very high praise thank u so much!
Ahh this is so inspiring! I looove looking at portfolios, yours is amazing. I'm 22 and still have to put together a portfolio, but we're getting there because life. Also the FLAVOR of the bgm, the TASTE, exquisité. New subscriber!
We all take different routes and at different paces so I'm sure you'll do great! And it's nice to see someone else also with great music taste
Nooo that's so sad about the movie poster hahah. I love it , I'm a huge fan of studio ghibli and when u held up the poster I immediately thought of howls moving castle
GIRL ME TOO omg high praise from u cuz I love howls moving castle it's like my fav ghibli movie
i freakin love the anxiety series
THANK U!!! THEY'RE MY BABIESS
Just subscribed,you are so wholesome and have such a wonderful heart and it shows!Love you, can't wait to see you grow as an artist!💜
This sincerely means a lot!! I definitely try and I hope I can continue being a better person and artist. Thanks for your support
You're very smart and creatively determined... It's funny how I've watched a few of these portfolio videos and I sense a commonality amongst them... I see the Art Education and even hear the philosophical approaches to Art as related themes...
You know of course, no one can teach you to be an Artist and don't even claim to, perhaps an Art School can make you as an Artist better at whatever you do but I'm not so sure...
I've noticed even in Galleries a common look and certainly grasp of their work and I'm not so sure that's a good thing but maybe...
Listen to your parents because they have your best interest at heart... Good Luck to you...
You're right! No one can teach me to be an artist or a better artist. Yet I can still learn. I find that in an environment of equally hardworking and determined artists, I have significantly improved my sense of intrinsic motivation and sense of belonging, which have together improved my work. So, I don't know... To each their own haha
@@VictoriaJunmei
Agree, they can improve your work but you are an Artist and very talented...
As an old man, I've noticed a commonality about the formally educated Artists because they are taught the same techniques and concepts...
If you were my relative, I would advise you to paint or sculpt everyday and take Engineering in College... I would be interested to see your work uncorrupted by Educators along side of your work after being formally trained or educated... It's that difference I'm talking about...
Picasso was formally trained and his father an Artist and Art Educator but still, in looking at what makes for successful Artist today, are mostly art uneducated...
Nonetheless, you do with your talent as you think best for no doubt you are very talented...
@@ClaudyArfaras thank u for ur insight!
wow this is so amazing,, it really inspires me to continue in art thank you so much for this!! (omg ur an army which makes this 10x better)
AHAHA u go girl! Don't stop creating and making
ahhhh this is so nice to see, i’m a senior and i’m thinking of applying for risd next year. i’m so scared 😖
OOOOO u have my luck!
Your work is so amazing, and especially bc you're like so young. Your work is so refined and shows so much emotion and feeling. Wow.
Thank u that's really high praise! I hope to continue so as well 🤩
OK I'm like in love, not only with your art, but with your taste in music, euphoria in the background literally killed me
Tell me how I can bring u back to life 😔 😔 😔
you're crazy good at art! you're def gonna go places, i love your work and your personality:))))
You're so sweet! I really hope ur words are true hehe! I appreciate the well wishes
OH MY GOD YOUR EACH AND EVERY ARTWORK IS AMAZING!!!!! I LOVE THEM ALL :)
Thank u for the support AHHH 💕
Bruh I’m in art school rn and I can’t do this wtf. You’re so talented omg
Lmaoo tysm! But I'm sure I can't do many things that u can
Victoria Junmei omg you’re so nice imma subscribe fam💜
@@mallory7198 I appreciate you 😤😍
Same
Also army yay
As soon as heard the Euphoria instrumental i knew your art would be amazing and I was absolutely right
good art good music? haha thank you!
for some reason i've been enjoying looking at these portfolios these days (I'm also preparing a portfolio for art college yay ) but each time i find videos where they are so stunning that I get motivations and lose motivations at the same time haha
thank you for sharing your work with us, it was absolutely amazing, especially the part where you drew 3 pieces with the topic 'anxiety'. I've been also thinking to draw something out of that topic but if just isn't easy. I love how you interpreted the meaning inside your arts. keep it up!!
I hope my pieces will motivate you on your application! Good luck and thanks for watching ❤️
I congratulate you on your acceptance. I’m going to try for art school as well. I hope everything goes well for you.
I wish everything goes well for u too :)
I was very intimidated by ur work , I think humans do tend to compare themselves, but after reading ur supporting words in the distribution I feel much better thank you for this information I really appreciate it 💗
turn that intimidation into motivation and youll be sooo awesome
honestly dk how i kept forgetting to watch this video but, all your art work is amazing! Good luck this year :)
THANK U KAT I'M SO GLAD U WATCHED IT HEHE
oooo love love love your arts! and the way you talk about your movie poster is so cute! 💕💕 would love to see you vlogs and stuff. i could just watch you talk all day long 🤣🥰
OMG that's really really really sweet ahh I'm so happy someone wants to hear me talk cuz I'll do it for u ❤️❤️
ahh I love your jellyfish and ocean acrylic piece about anxiety! You're so talented!!!!!!
THANK YOU SO MUCH! I'm happy you love it
I love the piece u made for you mother
Your art work looks so amazing and i love it all especially ur animals they weren't boring. It's just so meaningful (we Stan talented army)
HAHA! THANK U! I'm glad u don't think they were boring, but they definitely were a more comfortable and less risk-taken piece
@@VictoriaJunmei even if u say that the pieces showed ur talent in the regions that u are semi conformable with and they liked it aswell so that's the good, but in future u can do move adventurous pieces aswell ( thanks for replying 😊)
@@shiningheart3752 for sure! I'm hoping risd will push my limits and comfort zone
This is gorgeous omg
i love the editing 😩
AHHH THANKS FOR NOTICING IT TOOK FOREVER
I love it!! The self portrait reminds me of Yatora’s self portait from Blue Period
you're so cute!! I'm applying for animation at Pratt Institute for Fall 2020 I hope I get in!! This video was really helpful :)
I wish u all the luck I can give! U should visit their campus on a campus tour if you haven't already
omg you're so talented! all those arts amaze me! :D
I'm so happy to hear thank u!!
This video was actually insane, sugoiii
THANK YOU >\\\
This really helped me put together my freshman year portfolio!! thanks ❤
Wow this is one of the best portfolios I’ve seen ever I love it so much,.I’d like to go to RISD myself in the future and your portfolio really inspires me I hope to have a portfolio as good as yours some day💕💕💕
Also I see that you have a great sense in music taste 👌😤
I believe in u!! Thank u by the way
Victoria Junmei thank you sm and no problem😉
Wow, the thumbnail dragged me in I'm so happy that I clicked on this video. This vid really inspired me which doesn't happen alot cuz I get jealous. I gave up on art since I felt I wasn't good enough, I will try to draw something. Thank you so much for making me feel better as I had a tough week 💗
I spent a long time making an attractive thumbnail AHAHAH don't stop drawing! I'm glad I can inspire u to move forward artistically. I'm excited for u
Thanks 💗
this is such a nice video! you're work is so amazing and it's really inspired me! ^o^
I'm so happy to hear! I would love to see what u make
You are so nice and beautiful, it's like light within you🌞 And your works are really intresting and creative, thank you for sharing💙
And thank you for watching!
I love your works, it's amazing!
Thank you!
Such a killer portfolio!!
your art is soo good not boring, omggg
HUGGGGEEE THANK YOU
You’re so talented! I love your art! (and that doesn’t mean you don’t work hard. You clearly do and I don’t know you but I’m proud)
Omg u really know how to flatter me! Thank u for acknowledging my hard work
@@VictoriaJunmei no problem. A lot of people assume all art takes is just the talent aspect but I know it’s so much more than that :))
I really like your artwork, especially the Submission piece with the jellyfish. Would look great as a print. Hope you'll make more videos about your art journey ;)
I actually made a shirt from it so making prints is honestly a wonderful idea!!
First of all, I loved the Euphoria cover. Second, you’re extremely talented.
thank u so much!! smyang piano the goat
Amazing video btw, never knew you could do so much with art
Haha! IKR? And to imagine that there's so much more creative possibilies in this universe that we haven't discovered yet 🤯🤯
you're so talented and pretty 😍💌
That's a wonderful combination to be hehe thanks!!
Love it girl !!
Thank you hun!!
Really love your work!!!!
Hope my course transfer portfolio can be accepted this time😭
FINGERS ALL CROSSED 🤞
Wow your portfolio looks amazing😍👌
Thank u!
this was so helpful and i really love the ideas behind every piece! also, i was wondering where you get your canvases like the ones in the pieces “by fair means or foul” and “mother’s reassurance”
I'm glad this helped you hehe!! Anyway, by fair means or Foul was actually an enlarged print out that I used for an art show. The original is actually smaller on watercolor paper (Gouache on watercolor paper). For my mom, it was canvas board (acrylic on canvas board)
victoria you’re so pretty!
No u omg
I've watched a lot of accepted art portfolio videos and this is honestly my favorite - there's so much creativity in your work! congrats on your acceptance, you definitely deserve it!!
That really means so much to me! Other artists r super talented too. Hope we inspire u!!
love your Mother's Reassurance
Thank you!
thank you for sharing! this was helpful and so cute!
Thank u eheh ❤️❤️
Congrats!!
Thank you so much!
Congrats!! I wish I could go to RISD unfortunately I'm from Europe and have no chance to get a scholarship
Thank u! And ya it's a really huge bummer risd doesn't give financial aid or scholarships to international students
i realized you do a LOT of satire stuff HHAHAHA i love it!!! the chinese one i feel that too lmao my family doesnt want me to pursue art school so i did other stuff for a while & dropped out in my final semester bc i only had 0.7 cgpa (i couldnt keep up & caught depression because of all kinds of issues). now im doing design as i wished & my cgpa is waaay higher now as im focusing solely on what i like. also for the studio ghibli looking one :( if for my case i would just keep it as is. i would like to show how im able to draw cartoony/anime styles to other expressive styles!
AHHH I wish art schools were that nice about anime art. Perhaps they would've let me but I didn't want to risk it. I'm glad you're in a happier place now, and that you're being your authentic self
You are a very talented young lady. You must not put yourself down so much I think all your work is amazing. There's nothing wrong with your life drawings you are young, imagine how good you will be when you are old lol. You say you don't like drawing from photos and I laughed. I used to try and draw my horse when she was eating out of her bucket, it was impossible she was never still :) All the best for you future art career.
Thank you so much! And ya I probably sounded too negative but I definitely love my artwork. I was trying to be self aware that's all. Thank you for ur wishes!
You’re seem really sweet and humble, your artwork is so cool 🍀 (my English is bad sorry)
I understand u perfectly! Thank u
i really enjoyed watching this! I wanna thank you for the tips and inspirations, as i am applying for a couple art institutes this year, although our portofolio t&c are VERY different lmao what even @ my country
Anyway, this is both educational(?) and relaxing! kudos to ya
I'm sooo happy! I wish you all the luck. In my room tour video I gave portfolio tips and ideas so if you're still in need of extra advice or inspo, hope you'll check it out! Regardless good luck!
@@VictoriaJunmei @@VictoriaJunmei thank you!! oh sureee, I'll definitely check it out when i have the time!:)
uhm i just want to say *thank you* again for the tips. as ive got accepted into the art institute ive been dreaming of, a few days ago!
anyway, best wishes for your life and career. thanks again
you are amazing
Am I the only one who remember her work from an art prof review?..Amazing work btw!!
Yes! There was an art prof crit from Jordan!!
You have a really solid portfolio!! don’t call your work boring. They’re all beautiful and you should be proud of them❤️
Thank u!! I definitely don't think the pieces are bad, and I love them like my kids AHAH just feel they could be better 😏
Victoria Junmei I feel that. They could always be better😊 but I’m glad you love them lol.
Please post more videos, you are so talented
That's so sweet and encouraging. I will! I have new content coming soon. Not art related but it's fun!
Your art is so amazing and inspiring! And you sound so sweet. (probably heard that a million times but it's really true). But anyways do you have any tips for starting drawing? Like what to start with and how and when to branch out to different styles and genres? And like any tips of what to use? Because I'm 12 almost 13 and I really want to learn art and eventually go to art school! But for now I've only been drawing like cartoon faces and I want to branch out. 💕
Thank u so much!!! I go in depth about this in my Q and A video. In the future I might make a separate video.
Anyway, I highly recommend starting anatomical drawings like right now. Do a ton of figure drawings (don't draw from other drawings-- must draw from photo) and time urself! It will suck at first but that's the type of hand eye coordination you need. Once u feel you've grasped time a bit better and ur going faster, search around ur area for open gallery nights or something where live nude models (I recommend a mature mind for this.. Like at least 14-15 years old) and you can draw from life.
Drawing from live applies to everything. In the future when u want to have a more animated cartoon style, you must start with basics-- learn the rules before u break them! Feel free to keep asking questions
Wow, its amazing
Thank u!!
I honestly panicked when you mentioned in your description that you didn't take AP classes along with your GPA and extracurricular activity. There's always a pressure on students and almost an obligation to take as much as you can for the best result -- at least in the U.S. I hope you're doing well in RISD, and I hope to develop a portfolio as lovely as yours!
Haha ya idk I'm in Canada so like ap classes are way more optional but I did try very hard in all the required aspects so I guess that sufficed. Good luck you'll do amazing things!!
So talented💗💗
THANK YOU SO MUCH KATHY
Victoria Junmei ILYYYY😩😍😍
Hi Victoria!!! I deadass watched this before we were friends❤️❤️
AWWWWW I don't think this depicts me as accurately. Do u hate irl me more or utube famous me more 🤪
Excuse me how did I not know you had a youtube channel!!
HEY KAT YES I DOOO LEMME SUB TO U
ur so cute and I love ur art we stan!!
ooo hunny thank u!!
WOWOW😩😩
You are amazing artist :)
I am applying to colleges these days and I wish I was as good as you
Good luck!!!
@@artprof Thank you so much :)
I'm sure you have skills I could only dream of having so keep going! I believe in u
@@VictoriaJunmei Thank you for your sincere comment :)
Not at how Euphoria is ur intro song. yessssss!
Haha maybe u should do another bts song for the next video?
Amazing😍😍you are super talented 👍all the best from germany 🖐🇩🇪
Lots of love from RISD ❤️
Woahhhhh These are really beautiful!!!
Would you consider to make an tutorial or an Video about you drawing?
Yes I would! I will take any video ideas. What about art exactly do u want me to make a tutorial on?
@@VictoriaJunmei Thank you for actually seeing my comment🤣 Mhmm just draw your favorite motif with your favorite supplies while explaining how you draw it (and how you became such an amazing artist ^^).
@@l.n2644 that's such a cute idea! I think I will do that during my winter break. At the moment I have a shorter video planned due to time constraints :))
I remember in studio art 1 this girl who went to pratt told me that I had so much potential and I should apply to RISD after she saw some of my doodles. Now I’m binging portfolio videos and realizing ha I can’t do this :D
I felt the same way! I watched sooo many portfolio videos and actually I became motivated because I felt these people were so amazing that if I really want to get into the school I'm gonna have to try super hard. I didn't expect to get in, but I did expect I'd try my best. So what I'm trying to say is ahahaha You can try!! No matter what! Good luck 💕
I just love love loveee ur 3rd art piece..the one ispired from cubism...u r AMZING artist.. Though i think u hear this a lot.. Had to say anyway
We never hear nice things enough anyway! Thanks for ur positive feedback!!
One word
WOAH.
One word:
THANKS
i dont think i even have this many finished pieces :DD
Start now :))
Thanks for sharing! By the way, how did you take a picture of drawn in paper? And how long did it usually take you to complete a piece of drawing?
I just take photos with my phone and a digital camera and edit with Snapseed. Each drawings ranges... Most time spent was on 3 paintings at the end. Each was like 70 hours spanning 1 month
High five to a fellow Torontonian!!! Congrats ;))
FELLOW FROM TORONTO LOTS OF LOVE FROM RHODE ISLAND!!
your portfolio is amazing!! i really want to start applying for art schools next year but i’m really nervous because i’ve only been studying art for about a year and even though my friends and family will tell me i’m really good at it i know i’m not good enough to get accepted. do you have any advice for how to improve over the course of a year?
I talk about this more in my room tour video but yes there are exercises to improve. The best one is to DRAW FROM LIFE and to practice hand eye coordination. Check out my Q&A video..ill give u a timestamp
12:36 th-cam.com/video/XpCyiG3HFZg/w-d-xo.html
Your art work is pretty good.
Thank you!
Ahhhhhhhhhhhhhhh wHy cAnT I bE tHiS gOoD. Your art is amazing. If you don’t mind me asking why didn’t you go to art school in Canada? Like ocad or something?
I wanted to leave the country and explore further. Risd has a more well rounded experience for art and I love their campus. It's really personal preference, so it's not to say one is better than the other. I love the dynamic of American art schools that's all!
Did you end up sharing your essay? I’m not in art school I actually work in healthcare but I love art and I think it would be really interesting to read! You’re very talented btw :)
No I didn't end up sharing it!! It's not that well written but I did put a lot of heart into the topic. Here it is lol:
Four summers ago I discovered that a majority of clothing I buy is manufactured by kids working for a few nickels a day. Since then, I’ve taken steps to buy brands that are ethically responsible and made an effort to reduce clothing purchases. Although it wasn’t a solution to end child labor, I felt better knowing I wasn’t contributing to this injustice. However, that self-congratulatory feeling soon faded as, once again, I realized my lifestyle still supported people's suffering.
Earlier this spring, my philosophy class viewed a heartbreaking video of kids and adults from the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC). Poorly fed workers work all day in hand-dug mines without proper attire or safety equipment. Kids as young as four work every day of the week, rain or shine, sifting rock after rock with their bare hands and feet in search of one metal: cobalt.
Cobalt is an important mineral used to create lithium batteries found in cell phones used today. However, cobalt is a conflict mineral, meaning it’s largely mined in war-torn areas (in this case, the DRC) and then sold to prolong existing hostilities. Trade of conflict minerals has funded some of the world’s most brutal conflicts and terrorist groups. The phone that many of us hold today is a sign that we perpetuate fighting, unethical work environments, and of course, child labor.
Despite the problem being literally in the palm of my hands, I can’t bring myself to make the sacrifice to solve it. As an average seventeen-year old managing friendships, extracurricular activities, and four social media accounts, my phone is my life support (I’m only kind of joking). Everyone around me, including my grandma, uses their device regularly. In developed countries, where most people don’t have to worry about the necessities of life, many will find comfort in a cell phone.
The video prompted a heated class discussion that led to no plausible resolution as everyone fundamentally did not want to give up their lifestyle-including me. I’ve tried justifying my actions by telling myself that because these kids in the DRC have no other job than to find cobalt, I’d put them out of jobs by never buying phones again. I’ve convinced myself I’m doing them a favor by continuing to allow this exploitation. By telling myself comforting lies, I remain complacent and content. The class discussion basically got swept under the rug; we wanted to forget the problem out of our own frustration and self-doubt in our abilities to make changes. This shows how people in the first world need cognitive dissonance to maintain sanity whilst knowing their comfortable standards are detrimental to others. In other words, ignorance really is bliss.
This new school year, the whole morality issue behind cell phones resurfaced when I was looking for a new phone, prompting me to search for the most ethical manufacturers. I pulled up a list from The Ethical Company Organisation and was shocked to see how the most ethical phone brands are the least popular. Blackberry has an impressive ethical company index of 91, which is thirty-one points higher than the iPhone; however, I’m pretty sure the Blackberry doesn’t get the rave the iPhone has.
The list gave me some insight as to what measures to take in reducing child labor. First, someone needs to raise awareness that the popular phone companies are perpetuating severe human rights violations. I acknowledge it’s unrealistic to free everyone in the DRC from mine-work or to change the habits of every die-hard Samsung or Apple user; however, the companies themselves need to be heavily pressured into enforcing ethical production processes. Therefore, with a limited voice, I’m inspired to search for ways to reach and influence these companies to take a closer look at their practices. Hopefully, it’ll bring some justice to those who risk their lives every minute so we can be on our phones every moment.
OH MY GOODNESS I ACCIDENTALLY REMOVED UR REPLY BUT I READ IT
I absolutely agree that we don't talk about these things enough because it makes us question ourselves as bad people. For now unless we know how to source resources ethically, we can only be more aware of how often we buy devices and to pressure companies to be more socially responsible. Also, congratulationa that your iPhone 8 still works today haha!
Victoria Junmei my reply is not deleted :) yes.. iPhone 8 going strong but most likely converting to blackberry because of this :)
@@sodaswirls blackberry is actually pretty good lol I'm using a Huawei but I'm suspicious of it
Hi! Did u write explanations for ur paintings as well?
Omg I also went to RISD pre college, but 2019 summer.
did u enjoy it? and for what major?
Victoria Junmei i LOVED IT , honestly it was probably one of my happiest moment in life, I’ve never felt so home before, I made lots off friends, and I still talk to them as if we split up yesterday (even though it was a year ago). I wanted to sign up for illustration major at first, but since I wasn’t good at painting at all, I decided to challenge myself and out of my comfort zone, so I signed up for painting major, oil painting. It was a great experience.
@@Julia_diary1 do u plan on coming back?
@@VictoriaJunmei of course!!! I feel like I belonged there, and 10 of my friends already got into RISD !! even the people I admire goes there!
@@VictoriaJunmei precollege experience was such a impact on me, I miss everything about RISD, I miss the restaurants, especially the Ramen place, and the huge mall in downtown, they have the biggest movie theater.
I like your art work
thank you so much!
Was your portfolio critiqued by that art channel? I may be wrong but either way i’m IN LOVE with your work! Thanks for sharing
Yes it was critiqued by art prof!!
Yes, we critiqued Victoria's portfolio, she's amazing!!!
@@artprof ❤️❤️
Here's the link th-cam.com/video/qvoTrkff3wc/w-d-xo.html
You know, all I draw is anime, fantasy and semi realism. When I applied for uni I have to submit a portfolio of 10-15 original works. The one think that broke my heart is that anime is frowned upon along with Ethereal/fantasy, surreal, etc. And that's what I've been drawing my whole life. I have to submit artworks now and I don't know what to submit!!! I've never tried realism which shows I have many weak points and a limited variety of art styles I can do and I'm stressing over this... What do I do???
Oh my goodness I'm so sorry I didn't reply sooner. I hope this still helps but honestly art schools aren't seeing if you have perfect realism rendering. Submit realism anyway even if it's not perfect and maybe they'll see potential and actually accept ur application based on ur potential. Don't give up!!
I saw this portfolio on art prof and felt like I recognized it from somewhere! amazing portfolio :))
i'm auditioning for a highschool and my major is going to be visual arts. they want me to do all this realistic stuff and i've never done it before. i'm scared i won't get accepted because of my lack of skill.
omg sorry for late reply i hope everything went well! regardless of whether or not u get in, it shouldn't hinder you from continuing to pursue your craft and building ur unique style. Good luck!
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did you go to unionville high's art program? i wanted to go so badly but because of my location i wasnt able to :( i auditioned for huron and got in but then my parents didnt let me go lol
Yes I was in arts Unionville and graduated 2019. I'm so sorry ur parents didn't let u go to Huron but don't let that discourage u!!
I have a question? Art school don't like anime? Why? Hope you can answer it, thanks!!
They don't really like anime unfortunately because anime is very structured and they and they want u to make ur own style, not copy
awesome video!
(what editing software btw?)
Thank you so much! I use Adobe premiere pro. This is my first time using it actually!!
id love for you to share your response for the common app~~~
Here's the link!!!
docs.google.com/document/d/17_MubsRA0VCtcvhCA2NyqDJC9sKS3krleZF-QG7DbI8/edit?usp=drivesdk
Wow stunning keep it up wonderful
Thank u for ur kind words 😭