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Digital Graphics Reflection EDLD 5366

Self Assessment:

Digital Graphics was a course I found to be more challenging but one that I looked most forward to. Completing the assigned newsletter demonstrated to me that in order to be truly effective it has to contain certain elements such as contrast, alignment and proximity. According to Yearwood (2009), “Contrast is the single most important element in a design, usually. Properly done, it makes the design come to life”(p. 8).I realized that readers need order to a newsletter in order to process the information and access it easier. I learned that there are specific ways to post headlines with certain elements in order to show priority. I do feel that I gained a more professional method of creating newsletters that can be applied to any job.

Learn as a Learner:

Branding myself with a logo really brought many reflections to mind. Alcatnra (2009) states “An identity system that includes the logo and colour scheme is typically the starting point of a brand, but it can branch out to exactly how you word things to customers, to what type of people you hire, to what furniture you even want to use”. When thinking about everything a personal logo should embody this became an assignment that I struggled with a lot. I wanted to make sure that was sending the right message about myself. Goldsmith (2007) claims “It can be quite a dilemma for people to brand themselves successfully without losing their real selves in the process”. Hopefully what I came up with clearly defined what I represent as an educator. I had never been asked to do that before and it was very challenging to put what I represent in a small logo. I realized what my priorities were and how I wanted to be perceived. We are all unique and have our own strengths and styles of learning and teaching. Seeing as how we are in a global world where internet requires some form identifying yourself I can see where branding myself can be very beneficial. Students should learn this self branding process because they will have many completed projects to share with the world.

Life Long Learning Skills:

I always tried to pace myself and do a little at a time when it came to this course. However, there were times when life got in the way. I learned to keep moving forward through it all. I would find any little piece of time I could to complete my work. I often went to work the next day very tired because I had stayed up very late the night before. Looking at examples and tutorials was a great help as well as hearing from my colleagues on the discussion board. I know I have a lot of room to grow but I am learning to break large tasks into small tasks and take one step at a time. Leaning on my colleagues will also help me to improve my work ethic.

Dr. John Yearwood, Ph.D., Assistant Professor, Lamar University, 2009, Design Principals. Alcantra, L. (2009). The Art of Self Branding. Retrieved from [] Goldsmith, M. (August 2007). Authentic personal branding. Retrieved from http: //www.businessweek.com/managing/content/sep2009/ca20090929_228578.htm