EDLD+5366+Reflections



Alberto Guia ** EDLD 5366 Reflection ** When I received the email that I was being enrolled into EDLD 5366 Digital Graphics, Animation, and Desktop Publishing I was thrilled. I have always wanted to learn how to create animations and graphics. At the same time I was also worried since those were new concepts for me and I did not think I would be able to fully grasp them and make a good grade in the class. I would later find out that the course was not what I thought it would be but still a great course to have taken and gained some great knowledge in the process. The course did give great resources and information in regards to animation but the major project was a school newsletter. At my campus we do not currently have any type of school newsletter for the teachers, parents, or students. This was a somewhat new concept for me and to be honest it had me worried and doubtful if I would be able to complete the project successfully. The course in regards to designing brought back concepts I learned in the corporate world when I used to be in publishing. I only work in the field for a few months but the knowledge in regards to page layout, design, colors, fonts, white space, etc., where the same in this course. After taking this course I was motivated to start an after school program for 5th grade students at my campus to create a monthly student made newsletter. The course gave me the confidence and knowledge to teach others on the designing aspects of desktop publishing and skills need to interview and write objectively for readers to enjoy.