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The days in graphic design class were fun to me. I think the most beneficial part is how to use designing software, such as Indesign, Illustrator and Photoshop. To know how to use them is not just for fun, but indeed benificial for us to look for a job. My favorite project is stationary design. I actually can use the work that I've done in the future.
Thank you Darren and Nate, for your patience and kindness.

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Hey Nate. I just remembered to write this post. I really did forget. Sorry.
I am typing this blog post at Zach's apartment on Zach's computer.

I just wanted to say that you were a great TA. Graphics was a great class. I have never used any Adobe programs before, except for PDF stuff, and you were a big help.

My favorite project was the stationery project. I learned a lot of valuable skills. I love the pen tool.

Oh, by the way, thanks for telling me that little trick to make my stuff print out before everyone else's. It worked out great.

I love you.

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It feels odd that this is the last time we will all be posting on this blog. Don't get me wrong I am glad boot camp is coming to an end because I feel we all need a much deserved break. I really do feel like it was just yesterday that I was try to figure out why I picked certain typefaces for my resume. Now that the class is over though I feel like I got a lot out of it. I guess it's like Jeff said in class the other day, grad school teaches us the why. Now I feel like I am able to complete a project and understand why something looks good or bad. I am glad this class was so heavy on actual design because I really wanted to know how to get to use CS4 better. Even if at times the projects were frusterating, Nate and Darren did an excellent job of teaching us. Also, I will be see Helvetica in my sleep for probably the next 3 years. I hope everyone enjoys the break!

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Surprisingly, I had a better time in this class than I expected. On day 1, I did not think I would dig this at all, but I actually enjoyed some of the projects we did. I was not a big fan of the lectures, they were rough. I also was not that interested in the excessive studying on the different kinds of fonts. However, I did like exploring my creative side on the projects in class. I felt like the the one I aathe hardest one for me, but it was the one I most enjoyed. I really like how it turned out, and I feel like I could actually use it in the future, along with my resume. The project I least enjoyed was the website project, part of that may have been because it was the last week of class, but I also did not like working on photoshop as much as indesign. All in all, the labs were interesting, and they kept me engaged in what I was doing. I enjoyed what I learnt, and I feel it would be useful, especially since I want to design my own website.

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This has been a very challenging class. I would have liked to have had more time to learn the software and to complete the assignments. The projects were interesting I learned a great deal in a very short time, but I’m glad it’s finally over. I feel that I’ve gained a decent working knowledge of the adobe suit, though I don’t think working with them will ever be something I really enjoy. Hopefully I will be able to apply what I've learned to what I do in the future.

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I really enjoyed this class. Although I am not sad that the stressful parts of Thursday and Friday will be over, I learned so much in such a short period of time. Prior to this class, I'd only heard of the Adobe programs but had never even opened one.

I was definitely nervous about taking this class, but I felt like the projects were challenging enough to push me without being too overwhelming. I appreciated the variety of projects and feel like at this point I have at least a basic working knowledge of each of the programs.

I've learned to look at typefaces everywhere. Billboards, tv credits, labels, everything. It's pretty annoying to think "serif" or "sans serif" when I look at something, but I do feel like I've developed a better eye for design through noticing the world around me in a different way.

I've been having dreams about the pen tool and wish I were kidding. For some reason, after a long night out on a Friday or Saturday, I've been having 8 am dreams about InDesign and Illustrator, so clearly these programs have been on my mind.

I thought it was helpful to have to write rationales for everything. Because we spent so many hours on the projects, it was nice to have the chance to explain ourselves and really analyze the final product. Making the resume was by far the most stressful experience, just because I was so scared that I just wouldn't be able to complete the assignment. Four weeks later, however, I really enjoyed designing my magazine spread because I knew I'd be able to finish somehow and had grown much more confident in my design ability.

Because of this class I notice the world in a different way, whether it's a logo, advertisement, cereal box or website. At some point in my professional life, even if I am not directly using the programs --- I will need to tell someone what I need or what I like or don't like. Developing a basic knowledge of these programs was difficult but well worth it. I'm happy it's over, but so appreciative that I was able to learn what I have in just 6 weeks.

I know that we didn't have to post the interface project on here, but I wanted to. I put a lot of work into it and I'm not going to go into detail about what I did. But here are a few keep points:

1) it is for the Center for Photography of Woodstock

2) they have residencies for colored artists

3) they produce high quality work

4) check out their actual website www.cpw.org

Go NOW!