Meet Josalyn McMillan

Hello! I’m Josalyn, a second year Media Arts and Technology graduate student at Duquesne University.

Why Social Media & Digital Marketing?

I’m taking this class to develop a better understanding of how to engage audiences via social media and digital platforms, which has always been a challenge for me as I am somewhat of a ghost online.

The way that I approach projects begins with a detailed information outline. For me, the first step in creating something valuable is to understand what I want to get across to the audience. I need to organize all of my thoughts before I begin to create. Then, my favorite part, is the creative vision. Once I know what I’m working with, I can begin to design a look and make something that will visually engage viewers. This method is something I plan to implement throughout this class.

What I would like to get out of this class:

1. Portfolio projects - I would like to finish this semester with tangible proof of my abilities.

2. Technological knowledge - Don’t let my major fool you, I’m not nearly as technologically savvy as I’d like to be. I am hoping this class will help me improve my skillset.

3. Understanding of the industry - I wish to have a clear picture of what it is like to work in the field of digital marketing and how to connect with that community.

“I burn, I pine, I perish.”

— Lucentio, The Taming of the Shrew

I think this quote sums up how I feel about my passions. For the people and things I love, I live and die.

Do you wanna know something fun about me?

No…?

Too bad!

I love to paint! For a while, I sold custom pet portraits. People will always justify spending money for their furry friends. I think this is a skill that has helped me quite a bit in the creative aspect of my studies.

Some of my favorites:

What 2024 taught me…

The more I see, the less I know. The world is a crazy, crazy place. I want to do whatever I can to make my time here worthwhile and meaningful.

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