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Continue reading →: Celebrating Milestones in Cancun
A Birthday & Graduation Abroad Have you ever been somewhere exotic to celebrate an accomplishment? I haven’t, but we’re changing that this December! Two concurrent milestones are happening for us. We are celebrating my husband’s 40th birthday and my graduation from Washington State University with a master’s degree in Strategic…
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Continue reading →: Can AI Improve Your Mental Wellness?
Have you experienced stress and burnout lately? It’s no secret that modern conveniences, while beneficial, also tax our lives. But what if you could harness the latest technology to add tranquility to your day? Read on… While trendy and intriguing, Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools are a powerful way to communicate…
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Continue reading →: Project Reflection Assignment
Revised Unit 2 Project: Original Unit 2 Project: It was satisfying to have the opportunity to revise one of my previous projects. Since I turned it in, I’ve wanted to go back and rework our unit 2 Project. I enjoyed working with Photoshop, InDesign, and Illustrator, and feel my skills…
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Continue reading →: Final Video Project
The final video draft project was challenging yet rewarding. Editing was most time-consuming because we had just begun to learn Adobe Premier Pro and had to combine the skills we’d learned over the semester within the Adobe Creative Suite. Before shooting commercial footage, I began by utilizing the logo I…
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Continue reading →: Draft Video Story
The final video draft project was challenging yet rewarding. Editing was most difficult because we had just begun to learn Adobe Premier Pro. Shooting footage was intricate, as many shots and angles were necessary to create the final videos. I began by utilizing the logo I created for a fictitious…
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Continue reading →: Final Audio Interview
The Final Audio Post is a culmination of the audio skills and exercises we have completed in multimedia content creation. This was my first foray into Adobe Audition or working with audio equipment. I had a lucky find when searching for an inexpensive lapel microphone set and found a fancy…
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Continue reading →: Draft Audio Interview
The Draft Audio Post was my first foray into Adobe Audition or working with audio equipment. I had a lucky find when searching for an inexpensive lapel microphone set and found a fancy one discounted at 93% off (I love a deal!). Once I had the mic, I started playing…
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Continue reading →: Final Layout and Continuity Project
The Final Layout and Continuity Project turned out better than anticipated due to excellent peer feedback. This assignment was particularly challenging as it required us to apply our knowledge of all three Adobe programs we have learned: InDesign, Illustrator, and Photoshop. The inspiration for my fictitious business, Regal Rock Co.,…
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Continue reading →: Draft Layout and Continuity – Photographic essay and social media campaign materials
Our unit two assignment was challenging because we utilized all three of the Adobe programs we had learned: InDesign, Illustrator, and Photoshop. My process began with simple pictures taken on a cellphone. I chose a rock and gem shop (Regal Rock Co.) as my fictitious business and photographed several obelisks…
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Continue reading →: Final Graphic Design Project
Following a detailed design process, peer review, and editing, I am thrilled to present the final version of my inaugural graphic design project. The captivating photographs of the Shaw Center for the Arts served as the inspiration for the overarching theme of this assignment. My strategy was to accentuate these…