12/07/09 SEAN PRATT PRESENTS HIS WEEKLY ARTICLE ON THE BUSINESS OF THE BIZ

A Short Lesson in Graphic Design - Picking the Right Typeface for Your Acting Resume by Sean Pratt

Though it may seem inconsequential, knowing how to choose the right font is an important part of creating an eye-catching resume.

Yet another thing they didn’t teach you in acting school is that understanding the basic concepts of graphic design are a must to creating effective marketing materials. Since your resume, along with your picture, is one of the most important pieces of advertising you have, special attention must be given to all the elements that go into its design; the information you choose to share, its placement on the page, the possible use of pictures or color, and the typeface used to make it both eye-catching and readable. Right now, let’s look at this last element in the context of graphic design.

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Sean Pratt, (AEA / SAG / AFTRA), has been a working actor for over 20 years. He received his BFA from the College of Santa Fe, NM. Sean was a member of the resident acting company at The Pearl Theatre, an Off-Broadway classical repertory theatre and has also performed at numerous regional theatres around the country. Major films include - Gods and Generals, Tuck Everlasting and Iron Jawed Angels. Television work includes - The host of HGTV’s, Old Homes Restored, and supporting roles on Homicide, The District and America’s Most Wanted. Audiobooks - He has been narrating for over 13 years and has recorded nearly 500 books in just about every genre. He also teaches classes on and writes articles about the business of the Biz.

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