So yes, my strengths. I think I'm pretty good at the hands-on stuff. The non-computer comping and thumbnails and stuff. At least, that's what I really enjoy. It's hard for me, though, to try and come up with ideas that I could eventually do on the computer. I think it's good to do thumbnails and marker comps, but because we do now have the technology, that it's okay to make changes on the computer if you find out something looks better a different way than the original thumbnail had it. Anyways, back to my strengths: I'm pretty stinking good at illustrator, almost a master with the pen tool and the gradient mesh tool these days :) I've improved a lot with my creativity within the design process in indesign, though I still have a lot to learn. Weaknesses: photoshop....in general. I'm just not good with photos. There's some really cool stuff you can do in this program, but I just can't seem to get the hang of it. Also, I need to work on making my stuff more interesting. My work is usually pretty straightforward, to the point, but also a little on the boring side.
Yeah, so I am dropping my viscom major....just going to stick with psychology for now, I think. I don't regret taking this class, though. I've definitely learned a lot this semester. One way I can use what I've learned here in future courses is the client interaction. 1) I may not always get to do what I think the best option may be. 2) I've learned how to give helpful criticism 3) I've learned how to accept helpful criticism from others. Also, I've just become a more creative person. I've learned how to take an idea (like chili) and come up with thirty different concepts for one topic. (Really, after thinking about chili for so long, I can tackle anything!)
It's going to be sad not to be apart of Truman's amazing art world anymore, but it was definitely fun (and a little crazy) while it lasted!