For this project we were tasked to create a panorama with pictures we have taken. I chose pictures from my trips to Brazil and Paris. This project took a while to complete, about two weeks. I hit a snag about halfway through when I couldn't get the right blending work. Then, I discovered the eraser tool and it fulfilled my blending needs. Throughout this project, I learned how to use the eraser tool to create a natural and effective blend. The biggest feedback I received was regarding my blending. Once I was suggested to use the eraser tool, everything looked much better. I truthfully wasn't sure where I was planning on going in the first place. I knew the pictures I wanted but that's about all. Once I started working, everything began to fall together. I feel like this may have been my strongest graphic. I really loved the outcome and the process was fun as well.
Nature man
In this project, we had to combine nature pictures to create a natural looking nature man. This project took about a week to complete. I had trouble finding colors and images that I liked for this project, but I eventually found some decent ones. I learned all about contrasting images and how to do basic blending. I was told to maybe work on his hair to make it blend better, which I did. I once again didn't really have an original image idea, I just went with the flow. This project was pretty good but it definitely wasn't my best. I feel like if I had had more time then I could have made it better and a more pleasing overall look.
Infographic
For this project, we were supposed to create an infographic about anything we wished. I chose to make mine about the zodiac signs and what they mean. In this project, the only struggles I have come across were which colors would look best. I have learned how to master the art of using the pen tool. I haven't received very much feedback except for toning down three of my colors which I did. Once again, I didn't have an original plan for this project but I am very happy with wherever it is going. I love this project and I'm having a great time doing it.
Time management
I never get finished early in this class because I work until the last minute, perfecting and tweaking my project. I will constantly be adding or changing things. Something can always be better and in my mindset, you should use that time.
Strengths
I think my strengths include my creativity and how I always work to better my project. I am good at taking criticism and using it to make my work better. I always have an idea once given my boundaries and work outside the box. I also am good at communication skills and bouncing ideas off someone else.
Areas of improvement
I think I could definitely be a little better with time management. I usually am a little carefree and don't work as hard as I should towards the beginning but when the deadline comes around, I get it done. I also could be a little more driven at the beginning to get my work done faster.
Summary
My favorite part about this semester was getting to meet new people in our class and getting to do some fun and collaborative work. The fact that we are aloud to get advice from a friend and have a good time really contributes to the positive environment that our graphic class has. My favorite projects would either be the panorama or infograpahic because we had a lot of freedom and creativity. I personally wasn't a big fan of the pop art project but it was a great learning experience at the same time. I learned a lot this semester, not only how to use adobe photoshop and illustrator but also with colors and advertising. Next semester I hope to better myself even further and become an even more experienced graphic designer.
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