tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-562076908216918846.post1996486946630420422..comments2023-06-01T10:09:37.117-04:00Comments on Please Kern: Are you qualified? Discussion #10lorem ipsum (aka Prof. Bosler)http://www.blogger.com/profile/09740226605485318167noreply@blogger.comBlogger13125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-562076908216918846.post-43194479510007435162008-05-06T10:52:00.000-04:002008-05-06T10:52:00.000-04:00This is something I never really thought about. I ...This is something I never really thought about. I have my "resume" up on sites like Monster and CareerBuilder, but it's all in that generic language like "proficient." I guess I need to spice it up a bit.<BR/><BR/>Graphics II has been great for me. I feel like I could sit down and lay out anything anyone could throw at me, regardless of the amount of type, or lack thereof. I can come up with Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-562076908216918846.post-63252446310765604062008-05-05T23:16:00.000-04:002008-05-05T23:16:00.000-04:00I feel as a designer I made a lot of progress comi...I feel as a designer I made a lot of progress coming out of Graphics II because of the schedule we were put on for the magazine and kinda being thrown into the newsletter at the end. <BR/><BR/>The magazine allowed me to really find a style I feel comfortable with. I feel it is easier to work on something you really enjoy, instead of just doing it to please a teacher. I found that I enjoy Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-562076908216918846.post-9293925558313817862008-05-05T21:53:00.000-04:002008-05-05T21:53:00.000-04:00It is funny to look back on some of my first desig...It is funny to look back on some of my first design work (shudder) from visual translation and realize how far we all have come. It is hard to pinpont precisely all I have learned, but using my early work as a reference it is easy to see how much I have improved, developed a sensitivty to desgn, and learned and implemented a broad desgn vocabulary. I can work a lot faster now; getting the conceptAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-562076908216918846.post-59040367792857305252008-05-05T20:19:00.000-04:002008-05-05T20:19:00.000-04:00I knew there was going to be a huge work load for ...I knew there was going to be a huge work load for this class and managing my time was going to be an issue. Even though I wrote down everything I needed to do I still missed things here and there. Another thing I used to do before this class was put other classes on the back burner that weren't so important. Since the beginning of the semester I figured out how to manage all my time without Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-562076908216918846.post-45991379492856385442008-05-05T18:13:00.000-04:002008-05-05T18:13:00.000-04:00I feel like I've developed many skills in graphics...I feel like I've developed many skills in graphics. My time management has improved tremendously. This semester I've only had to pull one all nighter! I also feel that I have become a much harder worker. After seeing my first draft compared to what I've accomplished after being pushed to the limit, I have an urge to work as hard as possible. That being said, I can also say that I take Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-562076908216918846.post-17166279297515535362008-05-05T02:22:00.000-04:002008-05-05T02:22:00.000-04:00The best skills that I feel I am taking away from ...The best skills that I feel I am taking away from Graphics 2 this semester are definately time management and being able to think in different lights. I often times find myself narrowing down my thoughts too quickly on a design direction and getting stuck within that design direction. During the process of designing my magazine, I quickly learned that I have to place myself aside and look at Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-562076908216918846.post-54526939665769686722008-05-05T02:21:00.000-04:002008-05-05T02:21:00.000-04:00The best skills that I feel I am taking away from ...The best skills that I feel I am taking away from Graphics 2 this semester are definately time management and being able to think in different lights. I often times find myself narrowing down my thoughts too quickly on a design direction and getting stuck within that design direction. During the process of designing my magazine, I quickly learned that I have to place myself aside and look at Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-562076908216918846.post-43260468652204617472008-05-05T00:54:00.000-04:002008-05-05T00:54:00.000-04:00the skills I have improved in would be visual/verb...the skills I have improved in would be visual/verbal synergy. I have had a lot of trouble in the past with integrating text with imagery. I have lots of practice under my belt now. I do have to say though, along with the whole "what to say on your resume" List as much as you can.. you can always take away, but if you lack in info, it's weak. Also, don't be afraid to show your personality in your Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-562076908216918846.post-51770568815417403712008-05-04T18:21:00.000-04:002008-05-04T18:21:00.000-04:00Graphics 2...Could "Stress Management 404" be a be...Graphics 2...Could "Stress Management 404" be a better name for the class? If this class and its work load didn't teach/force you to manage your time wisely, I don't think there's a class that would. It was very fast paced and you really needed to continuously show major development for each class. Also, I felt it was very close to what the "real world" would be like in terms of editorial Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-562076908216918846.post-13739745168327430012008-05-01T16:52:00.000-04:002008-05-01T16:52:00.000-04:00I have learned a lot from Graphics 2. Ive learned ...I have learned a lot from Graphics 2. Ive learned how much of a slacker I am and how much I need to work on my time management skills. I also learned how much I NEED to learn and force myself to learn the programs especially Indesign. I feel a bit more comfortable with the program now than I have before but this summer my face will be implanted inside the Indesign CS3 Book. Frankly this class Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-562076908216918846.post-91289729628499859552008-05-01T13:12:00.000-04:002008-05-01T13:12:00.000-04:00Marketing myself, well...Id say thats I adapt well...Marketing myself, well...Id say thats I adapt well to any project. I am alittle better at editorial work then logos and Im fast at comprehending a problem and finding a quick way to project and answer to a targeted group. Im a bit of a slower worker but my final projects are always well designed and thoughout. I also have a slight problem with showing progress , my progress never really shows Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-562076908216918846.post-38600235477975666712008-05-01T11:57:00.000-04:002008-05-01T11:57:00.000-04:00I learned how to tolerate text and ease it in to t...I learned how to tolerate text and ease it in to the page. I also vastly improved my work flow in dealing with InDesign, instead of taking a blind leap into a project I can get a foothold and slowly start to climb, step by step. I learned how to blend images and text better. I learned the whole duo-tone process and dealing with a limited color palette. <BR/>Of course all of the basics improved asAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-562076908216918846.post-67768445637340710802008-05-01T11:36:00.000-04:002008-05-01T11:36:00.000-04:00I feel like the best skill I am taking away from t...I feel like the best skill I am taking away from this Graphics two class is time management. I would have died if I had not made myself lists of what to get finished in a day and even figured out time frames I had to complete the tasks in. I figured out the rate at which I am able to work and how to schedule other classes' projects accordingly. I also learned a good deal more about the value of Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com