Do you know the answer marc? (eek!)

So far, the CSS work has been rather daunting. Getting my head around some of the concepts and meanings has been hard, although I am comfortable with changing colours, headings, fonts and inserting images. Basically all the easy starting work. Some of the terms used I feel I will begin to learn as we use them more. I feel ashamed that I was unable to answer some of the questions John asked me throughout the presentation, although it gave me the chance to say that I misunderstood. Perhaps he knew and asked me on purpose. I am glad that he asked me though, as he explained things again when I was unable to answer. I totally agree with his methods of learning, and I look forward to having seminars with him again (if they are to be continued this year).

I was also quite surprised to find that my task 1 was unable to open. I think that this is because I used InDesign CS3. I should of thought about using the right version. This means that my feedback on task one will come through late. To make up for this I will be pasting my work into the correct version (CS2) and Emailing it to John. This way I can get the work completed for next week without falling behind.

The team project I feel is at a low. I am displeased with the fact that I am no longer the designer, although being the developer means I will be practicing more CSS. One thing I have enjoyed on this course was the corporate identity elements and I was hoping to continue this work in our team project, however, this was completed by another member. I disagreed with the role changes but as I am not the PM I had no choice. I do hope that my developing skills are good enough for the team. I don't want to let them down. I feel it is too late to change the roles again so I will just have to try my best.

Self study in the first 2 weeks was a bit hectic but things are starting to calm down now that our corporate identity is complete and we have our client.

I am quite pleased (though should I be?) of the summer assignment. I know I referred but the errors were only minimal. Hopefully my work will get better and soon pass first time, or even better!

I am looking forward to learning more CSS and I hope that the concept clicks soon. I am also looking forward to building the CSS websites that are planned throughout this term. The one thing I am still looking forward to the most is the Flash assignment. Maybe it's a bit early but I have been thinking about my portfolio and the layouts and features I could include within it. I want to do so well in Flash, hopefully one of the best because I feel I am at the bottom right now. I haven't used Flash for a while but I will start using it more towards the project. I want to do well but I also want to keep it simple. Overdoing myself wont make thing's better. Some thought that have crossed my mind are: A simple but lengthy movie, webpage/site, or even a small game. I have not touched actionscript as of yet but I intend to learn it throughout the learning progression assignment.

One thing I will miss from the first year is the Sketchblog assignment. I am going to still use the implements that we learned from this assignment today, although for personal use, as Steve wants much less paperwork.

Even now I still seem to indulge myself in sketchbook work instead of progressing smoothly. I have seen some of the designs other peers have created and am looking forward to seeing their final designs.

One thing which I enjoyed today was the group feedback on designs. Receiving feedback I have always enjoyed and have always gone around the class demanding feedback often, although I seem to be the only person that does this. Am I doing it wrong? Should I just move on and choose my own designs rather than spending time gaining feedback?

This morning I didn't feel as creative as I usually am. Maybe it was because it was still early? I am glad we got the chance to work on our ideas in the afternoon though, as I felt I got a lot more done.

I have gone through over half of my sketchbook already, although I have not thought so much about inspirational work. I want my sketchbooks full of inspiration and colour. Maybe it will help me in the future? I know it isn't necessary, but it is enjoyable and helpful should my mind ever feel limited.