Sk-etchbook

I've come to the conclusion that I'm just not supposed to be on time. Was supposed to get the Ident project in on Thursday and did try but don't think I could of done it without having a breakdown. Have also decided that I most definitely do not have the patience to do some of the more time consuming tasks involved when it come to using the Adobe software ie. tracing, masking and precise adjustments. Can't really say this surprises me and I'm much happier coming up with ideas, learning new things, resolving problems and bossing other people about.

Had to work today so my Ident project is gonna be another day late. As video is one of the least relevant parts of this course for me I'm not gonna cry about it and as long as it passes I'll still be happy.

Have also been thinking about this course. Although I've definitely benefited from some areas and have made vast improvements to my design skills I'm left with the feeling the course is just too generic for someone who already knows where they want to specialize. The other problem with me is I've already been studying web design for some time and some of the areas where I have specific questions cannot be answered by college staff. This is a problematic issue especially in the New Media field, it is an area which evolves at such a rate as soon as you stop working in the field your knowledge is out of date. I have found myself registering in chat rooms and finding the answers on there or just looking up tutorials on line (something I could have done at home anyway). I've no problem with this but sometimes it does leave the students wondering what the fees are actually paying for?

On the plus side I do believe the college has some really good facilities, there is a good atmosphere between the students, the staff in general are friendly and approachable (although there is some communication issues between departments).

Think I've analyzed enough for one day. Going to sit somewhere else and contemplate life, the universe, eggs and chips...