21 January 2009

Two sessions of class and we are well on our way.

The first class gave you an idea of where we are going and this second class let's you know exactly how we will get there.

Each class will generally follow this same structure.  The first half will be theoretical, conceptual, topical and/or historical while the second half will involve engagement with new communication technology and design.  There will be several classes where we spend the entire time immersed in working with the technology.

I appreciate everyone actively working with Illustrator.  That is why the class takes place in the lab.  Next week we will start working with Photoshop.  We will learn an array of basic photoshop skills and integrate what we have learned in Illustrator.

We will also talk about fundamental telecommunication technologies.  How they operate and connect people locally and globally.

Finally, remember that you need to have your auction groups of two formed and you need to create a blog and post your first entry on what you will sell.  This year we have one interesting variation on this assignment as one group will be selling a second hand book on Amazon.  This will an interesting new experience for us all to share and demonstrates that you have the opportunity to take advantage of the most consistently profitable business on the Internet: Amazon.