Course Reflection

As the semester flies by I realize that it is time to take a break and evaluate how I am fulfilling my course options. At the end of the semester, I need to meet with Dr. Spotts, Dr. Waecter & Dr. Hanley and articulate exactly what I have accomplished in my “courses.”

As I reflect upon what I’ve been doing, I realize that I need to step it up a bit! In the blog, not only am I going to outline what I’ve been working on, but ALSO I will create a list of assignments that coincides with my course options.

English 400

This blog. I have never done a real blog like this before. I’m learning how to keep my audience interested as well fulfill the requirements that Beth needs out of me. It’s hard to bridge that gap I’m realizing.

The podcasts. For the audio tour group, we are writing podcasts, which prove to be quite a challenge. We must orient people through the museum, inform people about the room, inform people about the object AND keep them awake…. It’s a tough job actually.

Room for improvement: update my blog more often. I’m really slacking on that.

English 299

I’m going to be honest…. I have no idea what this class is. So I’m going to say that this class is my PR class.

I have been working on planning the showcase. It’s coming along slowly but surely. The entire group has really been focusing on content for the Web site so other projects have been put on the back burner for now.

I’m going to write hometown news releases for each student. This is HARD. I’m trying to find the news value and the focus for these stories. I really need to sit down and pump these out.

I’m making a media kit/ programs/ invitations for the showcase. Still working out the details but I’m pretty excited! I’m hoping to make some neat materials.

Room for improvement: get my booty working! If I don’t start this stuff soon I’m going to drop the ball.

ITGRA 286

Basic Photography. I’ve been picking Loretta’s brain about cameras and I have picked up a wealth of knowledge from her. I’ve learned about ISOs and aperature settings and all kinds of fun stuff! I will continue to pick her brain.

I am taking pictures for the audio tour of the Web site.

Room for improvement: play with the camera more often.

ITGRA 282

Digital imaging. I’ve been playing on photoshop a lot. It’s fun! I borrowed Loretta’s portfolio from when she took this class to learn more about specific elements of photoshop.

I will be producing materials for the showcase to fulfill this requirement.

Room for improvement: play around with dreamweaver, photoshop, indesign and illustrator more often.