Justin Kalaskey Exhibits Artwork in York College's Graphic Design Senior Exhibition

2012 Apr 4

Justin Kalaskey of Lafayette will exhibit artwork in York College's Graphic Design Senior Exhibition, which opens on April 13 in York College Galleries. Kalaskey is the son of Cris and Michelle Kalaskey. Kalaskey's senior project, "Derp in Arms," is a video game he developed using flash animation, Action Script 3 and hand-drawn characters. "I have always wanted to create a flash game and when I finally got the opportunity to do so, I ran with an original concept I thought of," said Kalaskey. The game concept is for the main protagonist, Derp, to retrieve his lost arm and capture other characters arms from the game villain Mega-Evil Herper. "My senior project was very challenging to create as it required me to code in a language I have never used before. Though I am very satisfied, I was able to overcome the hurdle and finish the game on time. I feel as if my senior year just crept up and swiftly took over -- in a good way. I couldn't have had this experience anywhere else," said Kalaskey.

Graphic design majors present thematically cohesive bodies of work showcasing the skills and techniques they have acquired at the College before leaving to pursue careers as professional artists and designers. The students work collectively during their final semester to refine their creative vision and learn to present themselves and their work in a professional manner. This process culminates with an exhibition of their work and Senior Portfolio Presentations.

Located in southcentral Pennsylvania, York College offers more than 50 baccalaureate majors in professional programs, the sciences and humanities to its 4,600 undergraduate students. The College also offers master's programs in business, education and nursing. A center of affordable academic excellence, York is dedicated to the intellectual, professional and social growth of its students. The College helps them develop a concrete plan to attain academic growth and career success; encourages them to try in the "real world" what they learn in the classroom; and prepares them to be professionals in whatever career they pursue.