I am truly grateful to have taken GRA 217 this past semester. Coming into the course I wasn't sure how I was going to perform or how difficult the assignments were going to be. I didn't think that graphic design was an art form in the beginning, I really didn't know what it was. After this class however I realize that it is an art form and a science all rolled into one. Knowing your audience and how they are going to react and what is going to draw them in or away is such a key component of the business, and I never really realized that aspect of graphic design before. In finishing the class I feel more confident in my artistic abilities and feel like I have a greater understanding of the principles and rules behind graphical design.
In reference to the five projects I found the resume, logo system, and website the most enjoyable and beneficial. Not only did these projects help me get off to a great start as a professional, but also helped me explore my personality and the career fields I am trying to pursue. While I didn't enjoy the poster or magazine projects as much I still thought they were helpful lessons that I needed to learn in going into communications.
I believe that graphic design is an essential course for anyone looking to get into the communications business, and one of the most beneficial courses I have ever taken. Prof. Hedges and Danya were excellent guides into the graphical world and I hope that they can continue bringing people in. My only gripe with the course was the time spent in lecture and the mandatory labs. I feel that only one lecture a week, that was two hours would be more effective than two one and half hour classes. The labs I thought were pointless, my instructor was not very helpful and seemed more obsessed with her own personal issues rather than teaching the class. I think labs should be optional rather than mandatory.
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