Orientation Quiz
A. What is something that is going well in your life?
Getting an education.
B. What are your specific goals for this class?
To enrich my views and designs with computer programs.
C. What was your first experience with design, computers, and imaging technology like?
My first experience was Fireworks and Photoshop, in class.
D. Do you usually work on a Mac or a PC and why?
I work with Windows Vista. The desktop was bought for me and I enjoy using it.
E. What is your experience level with any of the other image editing
or vector programs available?
I took a class in InDesign CS3.
F. What is something you liked about your day today?
The days are getting longer, it was above zero, I completed a chapter in another class.
G. How do you plan to use what you learn in this class?
I plan to use my learned skills in the work force and personal creativity.
H. What would make this class go very well for you?
Frequent feedback from the instructor, good or bad. Communication with other students, giving suggestions, and supporting each other’s achievements.
I. How do you plan to make this class go very well for you?
Work every assignment, learn the basics. If any questions, use the help query.
J. What do you do for creativity on an on‐going basis?
Photography, woodwork, drawing with chalk, pencils during the winter. In the summer, I enjoy organic gardening. Growing several varieties of herbs, lettuce, and other vegetables, it is wonderful to make a beautiful and tasteful salad by walking out to the garden and choosing what we want.
K. Who is Milton Glaser? Saul Bass?
Milton Glaser is a graphic designer, best known for the I Love New York logo.
Saul Bass was an American graphic designer and Academy Award - winning filmmaker, but he is best known for his design on animated motion title picture sequences.
L. Do you own or have access to a color image scanner?
Yes
M. What software application will you be using for the course?
InDesign CS3, Photoshop CS3.
