ONW Now 

This was by far my favorite project I've had in video. This was what all of our other small feature news stories have allowed us to build up to. I've been watching ONW Now since I was an incoming freshman browsing youtube in attempt to learn some things about my future school. The process to making this piece wasn't at all how I anticipated it. Though I wasn't working on a feature piece, I still thought our class did a great job choosing topics that were relevant to our viewers attention. The laptops for example are a great way to keep students attention. As for the actual filming process, I didn't realize how many people were actually needed to shoot ONW Now. I was working audio which is just adjusting mics and muting the anchors when needed, but it actually was a somewhat stressful job. There was an abundance of people in the filming room and the back room where all the magic happened had even more people. My specific role in this production was word from the halls, even though this wasn't what I originally wanted to do it turned out to be a lot more fun than I anticipated. Our team got really festive with some Christmas onesies when we hit the halls! It was kind of embarrassing but I had Holly McCormick alongside me to make me look slightly less crazy. Overall, I really  am proud of our class. I feel we all put forth our best effort and I am excited to see our final product.

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Final Exam

Fall Leaves 

 We were assigned to use adobe illustrator to create 9 intricately detailed fall leaf icons. This project took approximately a week to a week and a half. I faced some minor challenges when creating this project because this was one of our first times working in Illustrator . I learned that it's okay to ask for help if you're struggling, I tried to problem solve a lot when I would face difficulties and asking for help proved to be a lot more affective. The teacher said she liked my unique color scheme. 

I personally really liked this project and loved the final result. I worked fairly diligently and efficiently. When I thought I was finished I would go back through and play with the lay out as well as color scheme. Outside of class I pay close attention to graphics and critique their designs and color schemes. I personally think I am strong at design and layout skills, and knowing how to over all appeal to the eye. I think I could work on focusing more in class and spending my time more wisely 

Raccoon

We were assigned to work in adobe illustrator  to create a Raccoon. We were given about a week and a half to create this project. I faced some issues when making the tail have curved lines but once I asked for help I was able to teach others how to do it! I learned a lot about layering order. My teacher didn't really give me much feedback on this, but from my peers I received a lot of positive feedback. I had so much fun with this project and I really loved adding my personal touches and making him ready for the halloween season! 

Info Graphic 

 This is what all of the other projects have prepared us for. We have had a lot longer to prepare for our infographic, in fact the final draft isn't due until after break. I am not currently finished but I am pretty far along. The teacher has helped me to improve my color scheme so it was easier to read. Ironically enough the hardest graphic to make was one of the smallest ones, the flexed arm. I problem solved though and figured it out. So far I have really enjoyed this process and feel that my true skill level is exemplified in my work.

  

Summary 

Ive loved getting more comfortable with these software and getting to become more creative during the infographic process. To improve my work I plan to focus more in class as well as trying to find some endorsement work to practice my skills. My goal is to keep improving and keep showcasing my creativity. I really hope that as our year progresses that my skills will keep improving.
 Overall, I have enjoyed graphic design a lot more than I did last year and I'm very glad I chose this as one of my two strands!