The Unburnt, Breaker of Ice

What is your previous computer experience?

I've been using computers since the early 90's and haven't stopped since! I spend the majority of my time at my desk writing code or playing games. If I haven't used a program already, I will learn it quickly. I spent a lot of time in my previous career writing documentation and tutorials for software so I am comfortable learning software.

What do you hope to get out of this class?

I would like to explore the world of graphic design to better my own career as a web developer and designer. I am very comfortable with the coding aspect of web development, but find myself wishing I knew more about the philosophy and concepts of visual/graphic design.

What is your experience with Photoshop and Illustrator?

 Some understanding of the concepts like working in layers and the standard tools used in similar applications, but I've never actually used PS for more than a minute or two. I've never used Illustrator.

Do you have a computer at home? If so dose it have Photoshop and Illustrator?

Yes, I built my own PC and will probably fork up the money to buy PS and Illustrator. Honestly, I probably should have done this already being a web developer...

Do you use a Mac or PC?

PC but I'm interested in being PC-MAC ambidextrous. I Like PC more because I game a lot, but I don't really care. If someone gave me a MAC I would love it, just like a PC. 

What do you hope to do with your major?

Freelance web design and development. I mean... I'm doing that now, but I hope to do it better.

Who is your favorite artist?

 You know I don't dabble much in the art world. But there is a youtube show I watch frequently called Drawfee and I love the style of Julia Lepetit. Every episode I find myself just waiting for her turn to see what she comes up with.

Who is your favorite musician? 

Claude Debussy for classical, Sia for modern.

Tell me something interesting about yourself?

Good music usually makes me cry. One of the greatest experiences of my life was sitting in a church basement in Austria listening to a concert pianist playing Clair De Lune.

Write a five line story?

I read your ratemyprofessor profile 

I think I might like your style

Although one student seemed

To liken it to a fever dream

I hope to be here for awhile

I leave you with a terrifying image of "garfield." Enjoy...