Semester Reflection

This semester I learned not only the skills needed to be a graphic designer, but how to apply them. Illustrator was so fun to work with once I got the hang of it. At first I would get so frustrated with the pen tool, but now I love using it! Photoshop was so interesting. Working with the layer masks was really cool because I could manipulate pictures and even create  flying cow. There were endless possibilities. Learning about the different typefaces was interesting too because when I used to pick fonts I usually don't think about the different classifications of characters and symbols, I just picked them because I thought they were pretty. Now I notice the difference between san serif and slab serif, and what kind of fonts to use for body type and display type. I learned how I can use things like unity/variety, repetition, and figure/ground to create amazing designs. I can't wait to see what i'll learn next semester!