As a recent graduate of Noblesville High School, Sarenity Green is preparing to embark on an exciting new chapter. Green graduated on December 20 and spent her high school years exploring her passions, weighing options and ultimately finding clarity about the future. Her decision to major in visual communications at Indiana University Indianapolis reflects a commitment to creativity, ambition, and the courage to follow her dreams despite uncertainties.
Initially, Green faced many of the same challenges other high school seniors encounter, including balancing passion with practicality. Although Green always felt drawn to art and design, concerns about financial security in a creative field made her decision about what to pursue in the future extremely difficult. However, she realized her potential to succeed in visual communications through self-reflection and research.
“I really like designing for brands and using my creativity to influence them,” Green says. “I’ve always been into marketing, so it felt like a natural fit.”
Visual communications combines creativity with strategy, focusing on designing and marketing for specific industries like fashion and film, as well as corporate branding. For Green, this specialization offers the opportunity to channel artistic talents into a purposeful career path.
“I hope to become an art director someday,” Green says. “It’s about creating something meaningful while staying true to my passion.”
While IU Indy wasn’t her first choice, the university’s affordability significantly influenced the decision. With Green’s focus on balancing financial concerns and academic goals, IU Indy became the perfect fit.
Green is eager to immerse herself in the school’s programs while preparing for a future in visual communications. She plans to use the time before starting college in the fall of 2025 to gain hands-on experience. She has already identified potential internships, such as TBH Creative, a local company she wants to contact for future opportunities.
“Getting an internship in graphic design or working alongside someone in the marketing industry would be a great way to get my foot in the door and learn the behind-the-scenes aspects of this field,” Green says.
Her ultimate goal is to work in fashion marketing, ideally for an iconic publication like Vogue or a leading design house. Her vision is clear; relocate to a fashion haven like New York or Los Angeles, build connections, and contribute to bold, innovative projects. Green envisions herself not just as a contributor, but as a leader in the industry, shaping the future of fashion marketing with her unique perspective and bold ideas.
Fashion holds a special place in Green’s heart. Inspired by her time in a fashion and textiles course, she’s developed a deep appreciation for textures, patterns and design. But her unique take on maximalism – a bold aesthetic direction celebrating abundance and richness – sets her apart.
“Fashion today feels so minimalistic,” Green says. “I want to bring maximalist ideas to the industry and create something new and exciting. I’ve always been an over-thinker, but I’m ready to challenge myself, connect with diverse people, and grow as a person and an artist.”
As she prepares to enter this new chapter, Green is excited about meeting new people and broadening her horizons. With college just months away, Green is poised to turn her creative dreams into reality, one bold design at a time.
