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Week 13 Summary

Posted on November 23, 2010 by admin

Students brought their paper mock-ups with limited visual design complete. For some odd reason unknown to anyone half of the class was not in attendance. While this benefited the students who did show up—as they were able to receive longer … Continue reading →

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Week 12 Summary

Posted on November 16, 2010 by admin

Today I showed up earlier than I typically would have. I wasn’t too concerned about the students final projects although I should have been for some of them. The reason I was early and anxious was because I was presenting … Continue reading →

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Week 11 Summary

Posted on November 14, 2010 by admin

This week I found myself out of commission for 3 straight days as I battled a fever. While fever is just a symptom I hear, I couldn’t figure out what the real problem was. I had no other conditions to … Continue reading →

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Week 10 Summary

Posted on November 7, 2010 by admin

Class is on the home stretch. Students presented their sketches this week for part one of the final project, a car ad series. I say “presented” but I still consider this one of the areas for improvement in this class. … Continue reading →

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Posted on November 1, 2010 by admin

While the course is not required for faculty to participate in, there is a set number of meetings each faculty member must attend each year. This course would count towards that requirement. Therefore, there is an opportunity to capture the … Continue reading →

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Week 9 Summary

Posted on October 31, 2010 by admin

This week students came to class for the first time since the semester started without any assignments due. You could sense the refreshed and rested spirit of the group as they waited for their next assignment. Without too many formalities … Continue reading →

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Week 8 Summary

Posted on October 24, 2010 by admin

This week was a final critique class. It’s still surprising to me the difference of engagement between students towards the course. I understand that students share different passions but AGD1 is really a pivotal course in the degree program that … Continue reading →

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Course Development

Posted on October 19, 2010 by admin

In addition to sitting in on 17 weeks of Advanced Graphic Design 1 at Valencia Community College and playing as co-instructor for the class I am responsible for creating the syllabus for a design course. The internship requires 150 hours … Continue reading →

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Week 7 Summary

Posted on October 17, 2010 by admin

It seems as though the class has fallen into a routine. I wonder if most teachers feel this way about there classes half way through. Ours is as follows. Walk into class. Find seat. Make small talk. Gather at one … Continue reading →

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Week 6: No Class

Posted on October 8, 2010 by admin

This week I was unable to join class as I was visiting the great north. Visiting family and enjoying the Indian summer was a much needed refreshing break.

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