So now I'm basically caught up on my blogs I'm just going to give you my opinion of the course/program up to this point.

What brought me to Charleston Southern University in the first place was the new graphic design program. I wanted the opportunity to join and grow with the program, I know it was a risk but so far, it seems well worth it.
The first semester was quite interesting and held a few suprises. I've always been interested in the software end of graphic design, as it was what got me interested in graphic design in the first place. You can bet I was kind of sad to find out we would'nt be starting out working with software. The first two classes we took in the graphic design program was Beginning Design and Drawing 1. Drawing 1 was a pretty self explanatory class, we draw and learn different techniques. This class didn't have much room for creativity but it was enjoyable, we were also required to keep a sketchbook, which was basically a drawing journal. Beginning Design was a hands on class that truly put our creativity to use and was a very enjoyable class.
What truly made my first semester a good one was the people i meet and the good times we had.
Though I like all of my fellow majormates, some of the people who really stand out are Melanie Tibayan, Morgan Simpson, Nikki Newsome and Mike Flowers. I'd just like to thank these people for being there and staying there.
The second semester is a work in progress, but i can definitely say I like it so far. I've finally got to software end of graphic design. I've always wanted to learn Illustrator, so i'm glad I get the chance to work with it. So far I've worked on projects that outline the basics of Illustrator and some logo projects.
I'm looking forward to the next three years in the CSU graphic design program. Thanks to everybody and a special thanks to Prof Speyers for keeping it interesting.

Low-Go part. 2!

So our second Logo project was to make a logo for either South Carolina Corrections Associations(SCCA), Southern Associations of Colleges and Schools(SACS), or for a pediatric. I chose to do the logo for SACS
My second logo project:
SACS
When you think of SACS, what do you think of? You think about that....When I think about SACS I think knowledge, knowledge the tree that will bear you many fruits in the future, and SACS plants that seed, for my logo I wanted show that idea. I want a head with a tree growing out of it to represent knowledge. I agree with my professor one this one, my logo is mad creepy. Maybe if I took a little more time and went through a few more ideas, I would've got it. What use could this logo possibly have? I guess a cult or an organization that wants to take over the world could use it, but for now....this logo is trash. I chalk this up as a failure, but a learning experience...
Peace!

Guess I lied part 2

...well, here's the next post(took a while didn't it?) but this post is just a continuation of the last one, just catching you up on my past projects.

History of Computers Presentation-Ram:

This goal of this project was to explore the history of computers. Now the history of computers is very broad and would be kind of hard to present at one time, so each student in my class was to choose one topic dealing with the history of computers, such as vacuum tubes, microprocessors, operating systems, monitors etc etc. We were then to research the topic and compose a 10-12 minute-PowerPoint presentation on our topic and how it relates to the history of computers. My topic of choice was RAM, random access memory. While working on this project I learned a lot about both computer memory and computers. I enjoyed working on this project and presenting it,though it was much too long, it's all good though. On to the next one!
Two fingers til next time

Guess I lied...

I know I said I'll be posting everyday but once again I've been caught up working on my Math Project, finishing my English Paper, Studying for Art Appreciation, but now I'm good, now its back to business.

First of all I neglected to post about a few projects

The tutorial Project:

The project was just what it is: A tutorial. I downloaded the base file from Blackboard and I followed

an Illustrator tutorial, which was outlined in the textbook.

The basics of the tutorial were color swatches and creating shapes and masks. It was pretty much straightforward.

Difficulty-Easy

Time To Complete-Two Classes

The Next Project I neglected to post....will be in the next post

Playing Catch-up

Haven't posted in a while, and it's affecting my grade. I've been up to a lot, studying, tests, homework, family-time, lady time, with little time for leisure. As the semester draws nearer and nearer to a close, I'm really hitting the books and focusing....too bad I kinda forgot about my blog. As far as Art goes, I've done plenty of work since the last time I posted. Logos, presentations, and some of my own work on the side. I even got a new laptop since my last post; an HP G61-429wm 15.6" Laptop PC with AMD Sempron Processor & Windows 7 Home Premium. It's pretty good, it has yet to dissapoint me. I'll update you on all my work in the next posts.
P.S. I'll be posting everyday from now on.