BDC 192 Digital Media had a lot of pleasant surprises. Although the course requires a lot of patience and time management, the countless hours spent towards projects were all fun and worth it. I felt the labs always provided great basics for any user new to a particular program. Adobe Flash and Dreamweaver were not as complicated as they originally appeared, after attending the weekly tutorials. A vocal introduction, followed by a short and efficient run-through booklet, was the perfect combination that allowed me to succeed in the course.
However, I do have a complaint. Although I understand there's only a certain amount of time given in the curriculum, I often felt sometimes the "basics" weren't always enough. If you didn't have prior background to the program, your success was limited. Spending time in the lab, on your own time, practicing the techniques you learned in labs are beneficial. However, perhaps an optional lab class could be held every two weeks that teaches advanced tips with the particular programs.
Lectures, on the other hand, were great. Not only was the content incisive, but I truly admired the effort put into the Powerpoint presentations. Instead of writing simple text on a slide, pictures and words were always artistically displayed. This helped me be engaged with whatever Laurie Petrou had to say.
This course changed me in a number of ways. As I mentioned in my first blog, I had no clue what digital media was about. Now I look at designs and am able to analyze them better than ever. Also, although I was always a fan of Adobe Suite, learning Flash and Dreamweaver made me appreciate the software even more. It's satisfying having the ability to be able to animate movies and create personal websites. I will continue to use these skills throughout the rest of my life.
The most important thing I was able to take away from this Digital Media course was learning that it's alright to try something new. I have always been intimidated in programs I'm not familiar with, and this course allowed me to conquer the things that I normally wouldn't attempt. It has brought a new sense of confidence in myself that none of my other courses have pushed me enough to do. This semester was hard work, but it was worth every second. I will definitely take a digital media course in the years to come.
Additional Sources
Petrou, Laurie. "Digital Media in RTA". Lecture. Ryerson University, Toronto. 24 Nov. 2009.
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