Blog#6.5 - "The Art Gallery"

Every artist whether musician, painter, dancer, or poet all have something that drives, motivates, or inspires them to create. We get our ideas and visions from all aspects of life. Experiences we encounter while on our creative journeys become our blueprints for what we create. Art gives me a way to express myself without having to say a word or ever feeling misunderstood. Theres no right or wrong, just art.

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My inspiration comes from many places but mostly from what I analyze and interperate as the world around me. Music has been a major passion in my life because of the art form itself, but creating art allowes me to provide a clearer, more detailed vision . What can be better then welcoming someone into my "minds eye"(so to speak) to get a better insight into  my love, pain, joy, saddeness, and every other human emotion that ties us all together as human beings? I want my art to reflect life, and life to reflect in my art. Im striving harder everyday to be better and hope that one day I can share my visions with the world.


                         "I see life through  pixels"







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Blog #3- "The Search For Knowledge"

Many students today fail projects, assigments, and classes in general due to lack of resource research (or resources they dont realize or even knew they had/have access to). This year I've decided to take up "Digital Media Arts" at T.C.I.. Now, for any student taking this course you can make the ride alot smoother by simply having the proper resources. There is strength not only in numbers, but information as well. The difference between an A and an A+ paper or project is usually the substance of information that is given or lack there of. The internet is a great source for information and can make a HUGE difference in the amount of intelligence you gather for your research. If you are a Digital Media Arts student and could use some guidance or would like more information on some of your classes, below are a list of web links that lend assistance with any questions or concerns that you may have on any of these paticular courses.

Intro to The Major:DMA-

http://www.docstoc.com/docs/15702982/Introduction-to-digital-media

(This website containes information on the Introduction to DMA and answers pretty much any questions you might have about digital media.)

http://www.slideshare.net/tonywh/introduction-to-digital-media
(This web site comes with a slide show that explains in full detail exactly what difital media consist of.) *It even has a Q&A chart at the bottom of the page that would make for a great study tool.*

DMA 102/Color And Graphic Design-

http://graphicdesign.about.com/

(This site is filled with information about graphic design and even has an "ask search" to assist you with any questions you may have.) 

http://iit.bloomu.edu/vthc/welcome.html

(This sites offers various tutorials for graphic design,photoshop and many more similiar  graphic design pograms.)

DMA 103/Fundamentals Of Digital Design-

http://www.digital-web.com/articles/principles_of_design/
(This site includes the basics of digital design and also provides related resources and references)

English 101:

http://www.ehow.com/how_4415889_write-paragraph-essay-english-composition.html

(This site shows you 5 easy steps to writing a great essay and offers tips on essay writing.)

http://grammar.about.com/od/developingessays/a/quicktips.htm

(This site explains 10 steps to essay writing and gives sample essays and writing guidelines.)

Computer Drawing-

http://desktoppub.about.com/od/creategraphics/a/how_to_draw.htm

(This web site answers questions on Computer Drawing and has several tutorials and step by step guides for computer drawing and related fields of interest.)

CMP 101: Introduction To Computers-

http://www.fayette.k12.il.us/99/Intro2Comp/introduction_to_computers.html

(This site provides information on the basic functions and components of a cpu)

http://en.wikiversity.org/wiki/Introduction_to_Computers

(I found this site to be the most informative because it provides the reader with text book information about the ins and outs of a cpu,its components, and all of its functions.)

*Hopefully these websites can provide you with answers to any of

 your course questions and help guide you along your way to

being the best student possible.*

Information

                     Is
                                                                                                         POWER!!

Blog#2: "In The Bigtime Now"

My first time in college was the most eye opening experience of my life to date. I came in fresh out of high school and thought there wasnt anything I couldnt do. Two weeks into it I realized how different it from high school.The courses were lot more demanding and the pressure to perform was alot more intense. By the time I realized I was in over my head it was too late to drop classes or withdraw without penalty.

The financial aspect of it was another thing I forgot to consider. I had no idea the financial stress it could cause if you werent financialy prepared to take on such a responsibility.I wasnt even sure how i was going to pay the loans back after college let alone while i was attending.That became a stress all its own.

Another mistake I made was taking the wrong major for the wrong reason and found myself disinterested and fustrated very early. I decided to stick with it for all the wrong reasons as well and paid for it with alot of lost time and a "stain" on my acedemic record.

I clearly wasnt ready,but that was then. I am a student at T.C.I. 10 years later and today i feel like I have the maturity and the mindset along with the fundamentals to get the job done. Im learning to manage my time better and make sure I make time to study (something i havent done since junior high!). I take time to go over what was taught that day on the day it was taught to reinforce the information I've learned.

Networking with classmates was something I didn't welcome in the past, but these days I find myself in the mix of plenty of lively discussions that all relate to our field of study,each classmate with a prospective I might not have thought of. Student discussions open the door for creativity to expand and reach higher peaks. Another thing I want to take advantage of is the workshops and networks that go on outside of the classroom. I realized that "school doesnt have to end just because class is over".

 

The difference was simple. Now, I prepare notes that are easy to read. I follow up on current information and I always make sure I have a clear understanding on what my instructors expect and demand of me as a student. I make time to get plenty of rest and research time along with study time. I try my best to get projects done in advance so I can go back and change things as I gather more information. My approach is totally different and hopefully it will become a pattern that I can incorporate in life. Still, it all starts with college.

"Welcome back to the real world!"

Note: Below is a website link for any college students who feel they may need advise on there first time in "Real World".






http://www.stevepavlina.com/blog/2006/05/10-tips-for-college-students/http://www.stevepavlina.com/blog/2006/05/10-tips-for-college-students/