We covered a lot in digital media this semester, but I didn't feel particularly challenged. Considering it was a 101 course, I understand why we don't go into these things in depth, but I'm excited to do so in second year RTA.
Showing examples in lecture helped inspire me and give me an idea of what can be done through different media. The tutorials were helpful but seemed pretty redundant at times.
This course should offer more instructions and possibilities when it comes to programs. More importantly, programs like Fireworks which aren't used by professionals should not be bothered with. There is no reason not to start with Photoshop, as this course should be an introduction anyway. I think this was the most frustrating part of the course, since Fireworks is rather crippled software and you would never use it again outside of class.
I have always been interested in digital media, and am definitely considering a career in the field. However, I wish we had a better idea of what these careers would be, specifically. This isn't covered in the course and would introduce ideas student previously hadn't thought of in occupations related to digital media.
The most important thing I learned in this course is how to use Flash and all the information about the web. We're on the internet everyday, but we generally don't spend time analysing it or thinking about its effects. It's important to think critically in this digital age and this digital media course helped me do just that.
See you next year!
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