Week 12- The end....Or The beginning!

Week 12 already? …..
This last week has flown by faster than others, and sadly it marks the end of digital media. This class has been a joy to be a part of and I have learnt many new aspects to digital media. When I first started in the earlier weeks of school, I thought this class was going to be a bunch of internet creations and systems I wouldn’t understand. After going through the past twelve weeks, it has actually ended up being quite the opposite. In the lab portion of the class I really enjoyed the hands on portion write after our mini lecture/ explanation of our assignments. This allowed me to be able to try out whatever we learnt while it was fresh on my mind and get help if needed. I found the first hour of our class to be very helpful as well. By recapping the lesson from last week and then learning about the assignments and/or what we would be using. I was able follow along in steps, which I believe is key to working with Digital Media.
Bright and early lectures every Tuesday at 9 proved to be a very worthwhile class. What made lecture so interesting to me was the combination of colorful slides, examples, and Lori. The different colour schemes used in slides help to bring them to life. Watching examples in class, on clips, posters etc. also worked as a refreshment tool that helped me to connect the concept and how it was used. Lastly, having Lori as a professor was a bonus. She was able to talk to us and capture my attention. Her moving around the room kept me engaged and her general passion for these topics showed.
Learning about digital media has helped me learn about the programs as well as myself. In week one and two, I wasn't completely sure which path I wanted to go down. Digital Media has helped me with ideas and paths to where I may head in this industry. The assignments we worked on played a major role in the journey to what I may do after RTA. I was able to explore my own creativity and find what I was passionate to work on.
Throughout the years and day to day life I always seemed to know what I liked in media and my own work. The thing I never asked myself was why. I would say “ok this looks good with that and this should go there” but never have a reason. In digital media I was able to learn about CRAP principles, typography, web 2.0, target audiences and how they all work together. With lessons like these I have been able to feel more capable of designing my own work and contribute help to others. This knowledge acts as a tool under my belt that boosts my confidence in this area and open doors to what I know I can do.
Looking at everything I have learnt in these labs and lectures I can’t help but mention my favorite assignment and the skills I learnt from it. Animation was a joy to me because of the different elements I was able to use. Motion tweens, buttons, animated videos, and pictures were some of the main tools I used. When designing this interactive assignment, it was also a chance to go back and use things we have already learnt like CRAP principles and Typography. Learning how to use Adobe Flash was the biggest skill I gained this semester. Not only am I able to do the assignments we had for class but I can use what I’ve learned to make opening credits, short clips, and anything else my mind can think up. Adobe flash is a tool that you give you what you put into it. If you have a good idea and spend time working on it, it is easy to come out with a great ending project. With all of these great assignments, fun classmates, and Professor, Digital media or BDC 101 sec 32 has been an amazing experience and start to the RTA program.