Exploring Graphic Design Semester 2 Reflection

Exploring Graphic Design Reflection

What did you do this Semester?

Art History Dada 

What was the project?

This project was in three parts. First everyone on my class had to pick out a paper from a bucket that had an art movement or person. I got the art movement Dada or Dadaism. Part one of this project was to research the topic we got and write a paper over it. Part 2 used the information I gathered to create a presentation that resembled the style of Dada.  On the right side of the screen is the first slide to my presentation. The third and final part of this project was to  design pretend posters for the Nelson Akins Art Gallery. These posters were to represent Dada. My final poster is the poster you can see below. 

 

This project took about the nine weeks to finish. My school had our server crash when I was in the middle of working on my presentation. Unfortunately the school could not get the presentation back. However I had a partially completed pdf of the presentation that I had sent to my self to practice. I was able to put the slides into Adobe illustrator and work with what I had. I learned that from this project that I need to back projects up on google drive or put a copy of the project o the desk top. I also learned lots about the art movement that was Dada. I was told that during my presentation I Sid "um" a little to much but I spoke loud and well thought out. My teacher also said she liked my sketches for the poster ideas. If I ever had to do this project again I would like to do more research into Dada becauseI only scraped the top of the iceberg. I love how my project turned out however I wish it had not taken so long to finish.You can see my full project here at:https://www.behance.net/gallery/62926435/Art-History-DADA  

Typography Quotes

I first had to do resurech over typography of this project and my blog over typography can be seen here: https://briannascott1.blogspot.com/search/label/GraphicDesignSq4Typography  After I learned how typography works I could start the project. the first  part was to find four inspirational quotes. Then using my knowledge on typography I found fonts that I felt go with each quote.The quotes I used were "Life is a ticket to the greatest show on earth"," All you need is a bit of faith trust and pixie dust", " All grownups were once children but very few remember it..", and "Some people are worth melting for." I planned the designs out. After I planed the designs I made all back designs in Illustrator. Once the all black designs were finished I added color and the photo below is the final product. This project took about three weeks to finish. I had some troubles with finding out how to place the quotes. I learned how typography is designed. I also learned that typography can inspire people.  I was told that my mock ups were well put together. I would not change anything for this project. The design process was pretty good and I loved how the final produced can out. You can see the full project here:https://www.behance.net/gallery/64314649/Typography-Quotes-project

Rebranding 

This project was to rebrand a small business or company that had a not to good logo. 

This project took about three weeks. I had chosen "The chocolate room" to rebrand. "The Chocolate room is warm, relaxing, and welcoming. I wanted to put  all of these  components into the rebranding of the logo. I had to do 30 sketches. Then I had design three in illustrator. Finally I had to pick one logo design.  This project took about three weeks. It was hard for me to come up with new logo designs after the 20th sketch. I learned that it is very difficult to make a logo and rebrand businesses. I was told my color concepts were wonderful. I would probably want to look at different logo designs some more. The design process was pretty good and I liked the way my logo came out.  You can see the full project at :https://www.behance.net/gallery/65773485/Rebranding-Project

How have you used your time in class?What do you do outside of class to enhance your work as a graphic designer or to better your projects? 

I used my time very efficiently in class. I used my time in class very well. I stayed on track and if I didn't finish something I wanted to get done in class I would stay after to finish what I needed to get done so that I would not get behind. I also stayed after to make the covers for each graphic project on bechance to make them look nice. I have very good patients to sit down and focus on a graphic for a long time. I also love to be creative that helps me when I need to design a graphic. I need to keep a more constant style on bechance. 

What are your areas of strength as an employee or graphic designer? What needs work?

I am very creative and my work ethic would make me a good employee and graphic designer. I need to have more practice in using Adobe illustrator. 

Summary

My favorite project was the Typography quotes project. I would not change anything about this semester. I will take my skills in Illustrator and over typography and apply them to future projects.  I will work more efficiently in Illustrator. I had lots of fun this semester and I can't wha till next year.

 

Exploring Animation Reflection

Exploring Animation Reflection

Through out this past sophomore year I have learned many new skills in Exploring Animation.

Technology

I learned how to use the Adobe program After Effects. My Animation teacher introduced After Effects to me. I learned how to use after effects from tutorials on Youtube as well. This program is were almost every single project I did this year was made. When I first was introduced to After Effects I had some difficulties navigating and using the tools.  After some practice using after effects, I can navigate this program much better.  I also learned how to use a new 3D program called MAYA. Mr. Nuterville, the other animation at my school. taught my class who to use Maya. I also learned how to Maya from instruction documents I received from my animation teacher. Maya was not that hard to learn the basics of, however the program some times crashed during a project and  it was a pain to get the program to open back up. The video shown below was one of my favorite projects made in Maya.

Project Management 

My project management skills were much better than last year. During the middle of the year when I was introduced to Maya and we started to get lots of small projects. I started to fall behind and had to come in  after school to catch up with the class. I learned my project management skills from my many teachers over the years and from my parents. Project Management skills are important to have so that you don't get pealed up with late assignments.

Collaboration and Communication 

This year I feel as if I improved on my collaboration and communication with others. The last project for my sophomore animation class was based on the collaboration of a team to produce an animation. The animation incorporated special effects , 3D animation, and real life film. I was able to communicate well with my group because I was able to chose the people in my group. Being able to communicate and work well with my group allowed us to  use our time efficiently and produce a successful video.

Leadership

Throughout the year I have helped other people navigate the different programs. I also helped lead the production of the final project. Leadership is important for future jobs and projects. It is challenging of we to lead large groups of people.

What are your greatest strengths/what are your weaknesses?

I am good at being creative and organized. I like making a plan before starting anything. Once the project is planed out I can start the project and put my creative spin to the outline if there is one. 

I can work on my skills in using photoshop and after effect can be improved with more practice.

What are you going to do with what You have learned?Is there anything you would change? Why?

I am going to use what I have learned  for any of my future projects. I will also carry over what I have learned in this animation class to Animation my junior year.  I would have liked to do more projects with photoshop and 2D animation because I love drawin people.

Summery

I loved  the last animation project animation. I can not what to improve my skills more in animation next year. I cannot wait for Animation class next year.