Week Fifteen - Igbeare

This class has taught me a lot about necessary tools I know I will need for my future. I went through an array of emotions because of how much detail each project entailed. I can say that I took away so much from this class. I look at typefaces and fonts in a different way now. I analyze them in a way I didn't think I would. If someone would have told me I would immerse myself in all things graphics after finishing the class I wouldn't believe it. But I'm glad I had the opportunity to learn Illustrator, InDesign, and Photoshop. I feel my skills have grew enormously because of this class. Even though I wanted to yell and scream because of how tedious the projects were, I learned more than what I expected and for that I am grateful.

Stanislaus - Wrap Up (Week 15)

Before entering GRA 217, I had heard how difficult the course was. A lot of people would say it is a very time consuming course and they were right. This class is extremely time confusing however, I attained skills that have benefited me. I was able to learn how to use Adobe Suite which is something I have always wanted to do. There were a lot of times when I could not stand the course and was just so annoyed, I'm not going to lie and there were also plenty of times I questioned why I was taking the course, especially during the Magazine project. That project was definitely the hardest project. Although this is how I felt, I can understand why this class would be a requirement for most majors, it is always good to see and respect how people of other fields work. I also appreciate the skills I have attained from taking this course, I know I will definitely use them in my lifetime. Overall, this course was honestly not my favorite however, I can appreciate the skills I did attain from it.

Schwartz - Week Fifteen

Initially, I was confused as to why I would be required to take a course in graphic design. I was very nervous for this class, because I am not an artistic person and do not respond well to visual cues. I never considered myself to be someone that would have any need nor interest for graphic design in my life, and I thought that the class would be essentially pointless for my future. I am a public relations major, so I thought-- when would the application of graphic design ever come into play in my potential career paths?

Well, I was immediately mistaken as our first project was the resume design. This was the most practical project as well for my field, so right from the start I was proven wrong. This beginning just reenforces the continuation of lessons I have taken from GRA 217 throughout the entirety of the semester. As we embarked upon each new lesson and project, I found myself learning a bit of new information as we went along. I was shocked at how interested I became in a class I originally resented enrolling in. I found lectures to be informational, because I knew absolutely nothing about graphic design before this class. To take this to a new level, I was actually interested in the new knowledge I was absorbing. I have found graphics to be both interesting and important to me, as I feel a lot more confident about my knowledge of graphic design but also see the ways that it can help me both on a professional and personal level. I am leaving graphics as my favorite class of the semester.

I am a new Newhouse transfer so I hope that my other classes continue to impress me as much as this one did. By no means did I find this class to be easier than I expected, as I struggled through every project we did. I found myself spending more than half of my free time each week in the lab. Every second not spent doing other work or tending to personal needs, I was in the lab. I have put my heart & soul into every project we have completed, and although the grades may not always reflect it I have put the most effort possible into each project. My favorite, and also the most challenging, was the magazine project. I found that once I came across a topic I really liked, I was engrossed and interested in the making of the magazine. I hope that someday in the future I am able to take my graphic knowledge to the next level, but if not I know that I have learned so much as it is.

Week 15 - Rinder

Before beginning this class, I heard that it was challenging, yet a fun and creative class. I would have to completely agree. It was challenging in the respect that I had never used any Adobe design program before. However I did find this a very enjoyable class. As a journalism major, the most creative I usually get is with sentence structure or story ideas. I really liked the design aspect of this class, it was something a little different for me.

I also feel that this class taught me a lot about reading, interpreting, and designing graphics, advertisements, and logos. I found the gestalt principles and color information especially interesting. Although I may not have a future in advertising or graphic design, I think this class gives important background for anyone person going into print or web media.