Assignment #4 (1,2 and 3)

Assignment #4 (4 and 5)

Frustrations and apology

Today I got mad. I thought that this class was a safe place to express feelings and frustrations and I was wrong. I ended up yelling and my teacher and for that I am sorry. I have a lot of other stuff going on right now in my life and I'm a little on edge. I also feel that I am behind the class as I seem to be the only one struggling with the time strains on each assignment. I find it frustrating that the only time I can work on projects is at night in which case I get started, have questions, and am left without a professor to guide me. Even now it is just after 9pm on Monday night and I was trying to work on my assignment #4. Unfortunately I am not as familiar with the illustrator program as I would like to be. I am struggling with figuring out where to find which tools. At this point I don't know how or else I can't remember how to change the weight variables. I also am little discouraged because I don't think I'm as familiar with design as I want to be. I work really hard on tasks that I am given and I feel nervous about this assignment because I'm scared to try new layouts. I'm nervous to try and be creative without creating absolute design no no's if that makes any sense. Anyway, all I can say is I'm trying.

Assignment 3 Process

My project is finished and I've handed it in! I started out a little over whelmed with this assignment as I felt like I had a lot to accomplish and little time to complete it in. As the labs tend to be booked throughout the day I tend to work in the labs when I can at night. In the mean time I was trying to get ahead by putting my ideas on a sketch pad. Therefore when I came into the labs I had ideas in mind about what to do so that I wasn't wasting time in the lab. I found it challenging trying to get all the images to work together, but I am very satisfied with the over all product. I included many shapes that are slightly hidden within the negative space, and am proud of the time and energy I put into this assignment.

Assignment #3 Triangles

Circles

Rectangles

My thoughts

Today in class we were introduced to typographical hierarchies. I found that the key rules that we were taught very insightful. Rules such as left justified text is easier to read then justified text, except for when working with columns. In the past I was taught that justified papers make your work look neater, so I have justified my papers. However after learning that it makes the text actually harder to read I will re-think this decision. What I have been taught in this course already are aspects that I never knew and feel that I am learning a lot. I feel that because of the extensive amount of information on the topic of design that I am going to have a hard time retaining it. So far I have also found the text book really helpful as it is a source to refer back to. The class blog is also a great help, especially directions, and examples.

So far I feel that the class is going quite well. I find some aspects frustrating such as the last assignment. I was really excited with my chosen images and how the final product turned out but the printing wasn't 100% and I am worried about my grade. I guess I'm frustrated because I spent so much time on this assignment when it is only worth 5%. Not that the amount that its worth gives it any less of value, but I feel that perhaps it is taking me longer to learn then others. I mentioned to a class mate how time consuming the process was for me and he said "really, I found it rather easy." I guess I shouldn't be too upset; I am taking this course along with many nmed majors, which I am not. I guess I just want hard work to pay off. It is only the beginning and I have a lot to learn.

Pictures for Assignment 2

Assignment 2

My First Thoughts

Classes just begun and I am looking forward to what this semester will bring. My professor Michael has split the class up into a smaller group that needs further direction on the computer program that we are learning and I feel that the system is working really well. I have learned new techniques in Illustrator and feel like the pace of the class is good. I like having instruction time followed by a work period with a chance to ask for one-on-one help. I also feel that the text is quite helpful, as I can refer back to examples in the text after Michael's lectures.

One factor that I have been finding frustrating is the lack of options that I have for extra time in the labs. I work on weekends and don't like leaving project till last minute. I know that it is only the beginning of the course and I'm sure that I'm just getting nervous, but right now it’s frustrating.

First In-class Assignment

Picture and quick sketch

Quick self-portrait

Data Body (Assignment 1)

A bit about me!
My name is Tamara Craft. I was born is Creston B.C and moved to Whitehorse Yukon at a young age. It was in Whitehorse where I grew up graduating from Porter Creek Secondary School before moving to Lethbridge for school. I am 21 years old and am currently in my fourth year majoring in social sciences. My three streams include anthropology, kinesiology and psychology. My plan is to graduate this spring with my B.A and go on to obtaining my B.Ed and become an elementary teacher. Outside of school I work as well as hang out with my friends as much as I have time to. I enjoy sports and generally take in a basketball or hockey game depending on which team is home.

Originally I chose to attend the U of L because of the reputation of the Education program, also because I have some family that lives here. I wanted to take this particular course because I really enjoyed the last new media course that I took and felt that I learned a lot. I also like taking courses that I enjoy as it helps make learning feel less like school and for me more beneficial. I hope to achieve new program skills and a wider understand of design. I feel that many aspects that I will learn in this class will be useful in my teaching career.
I personally don't feel that I am overly familiar with the various software programs. But I do believe that I tent to pick up on concepts quite fast. I believe that I learned a lot about Photoshop, Dreamweaver and Premiere last semester. I feel most confident with Photoshop but I am excited to learn more and discover new things. I personally don't have access to a digital camera or video, but I believe that I would be able to borrow one from the U of L library.

Interests:
on a daily basis I tent to visit the U of L website www.uleth.ca
and check my e-mail at www.hotmail.com.

Movies:
Pretty Women
Moulin Rouge
Empire Records

Books:
Tested by Fire ~ Kathy Herman
Sophies Heart ~ Lori Wick
The Negotiator ~ Dee Henderson

I don't have a favorite Magazine but tend to read 'People' and 'In Touch.'