Blog #5 Graphic Design

Today, everything is being done via computer. Virtually every person is involved with computers in some way. Graphic design and page layout is how everything is presented on the computer.
Whether you are taking a class like the one we are in or selling something on Ebay, graphic design and page layout is involved. This blog is also a type of page layout and graphic design.

In the course I teach, everything we do is on a computer. If the design of the course is not easy to use and understand, it is very difficult for the students to learn. Today's youth is totally computer oriented, and anything that is properly graphicially designed, then the students will get more out of it.

Properly presented lessons make learning easier and more fun.



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Blog #4 Page layout and Newsletters

My Networking class recently hosted the sophomores in our school district, hoping to lure some of them to take our class next year. Each program in our school is also recruiting. My students thought it would be good if we could showcase our program. We decided on publishing a color brochure to give to the visitors. The students had some experience with Microsoft Publisher as had I. After some discussion, we came up with some ideas. They each took pictures of some of the projects we were working on, then we came up with a write up to add to it. When we put it all together, we showed it to our Director and he approved it, and also said that we should consider doing it for the other programs.

We added color pictures, articles on how our program certificate will help when they go on to college and a list of the schools that are affiliated with our school. I think the upcoming students were provided with enough information to keep them interested in our program.

Newsletters and brochures are a great way to sell a program or product. It is something that anyone can use in whatever career they choose.

Digital Photography Website

I recently purchased a new Nikon D80 SLR digital camera. I chose the Nikon because I already had lens for it that I use on my Nikon film camera. During my search, I ran across a website that has vast information about digital photography. The site is http://www.kenrockwell.com.

He discusses many aspects of digital photography and has good information whether it is for point and shoot digital cameras or slr's. Give it a look-see!!

Mark

Another Picture Added for Week 4

I just posted a photo of our 78 CJ-5 after a trip through a local mud bog. The Jeep is under reconstruction and I will post another picture of it soon. Hope you enjoy.

Well back to Photoshop project.

Mark

3 Weeks In!

Well, we all have made it thru 3 weeks of Photoshop and after viewing other students work and hearing their comments, I feel a little bit better about the class. I never have seen so many ways to do the same thing as can be done in Photoshop!!!

I am in class this morning with several empty seats. The cold and flu season is upon our school. It is supposed to snow some this weekend in Eastern Ohio, so maybe I will get some work done on my projects for 623. Have a good weekend.

My First Picture to the Blog

My sons and I are all involved in our Jeep/Dodge habit. My father passed away in April of 2006. He was a truck driver his whole life, and my boys decided that they wanted to do a tribute build in memory of 'pap'. After several weeks of searching, we came across the Dodge truck in the picture. It was originally a dump truck, but when we purchased it in Central Pennsylvania, it had a flat bed on it. We bought the dump bed to install on the truck after we paint it. The picture was a Photoshop project for this class. It gives us an idea of how it will look. The truck will be painted white with black fenders, a paint scheme that my dad's trucks were many years ago.
Restoring old trucks is a great hobby, although it can get quite expensive. It also takes up a lot of room in the garage, but we are very lucky to have such a garage.
I hope to post other photos of some our projects very soon.

An Old Dog?

I am beginning to think that it is easier to restore an old truck than it is to work with Photoshop!!
Then again, maybe I am the old dog, you know too old to learn a new trick.
I did manage to accomplish one of the 3 assignments so far, and I may post the picture later, but the other 2 have been giving me fits! Layers, copy, cut, etc.... I am so confused...

More later.

Mark

The First Blog

I am Mark Masters. I am a computer networking instructor at Swiss Hills Career Center in Woodsfield, Ohio. I am 'blogging' for the first time because it is part of a multimedia course I am taking at The Ohio State University as a part of my work toward a permanent teaching license.
I am in my 3rd year of teaching and my 30th year of computers. I started out my career with IBM, but unfortunately was terminated.

My real love is anything Mopar, especially trucks, and Jeeps.

If you don't know it now, you will know that I am a Mopar Person. I love all things Mopar; Dodge, Plymouth, Jeep, Chrysler. I will be posting pics of our fleet very soon.