Technology... How a Computer works

We are on our final projects for graphic design... we must describe how a computer starts and design the article type instructions in a way that is appealing to the eye.
Requirements:

This project requires you to write a 1000 word essay (Roughly 7-10 pages) on how a desktop computer works. You will trace the entire process from the time the power button is pressed to graphics being interacted with on the screen. This process takes only seconds but hundreds of different systems have to work in sync in order for computers to work properly.
This essay will be graphically laid out. You should include many different pictures showing what piece of hardware is being used.
Processes that should be included (but not necessarily in this order):
- Power Supply, - Motherboard - CPU - BIOS
- Ram - Video Card - HardDrive - Operating System - Monitor (LCD or CRT)
All these main points should be covered but this should not be all the points you include in your essay. Most points should have photos or illustrations demonstrating what they are. This essay should be graphically laid out. That is, do not hand in a typical black and white document with a few pictures inserted. Make a creative title. Choose professional, readable yet interesting fonts. Insert pictures with text wrapped around. Use image captions. Feel free to use illustrations you create in illustrator. You are also free to to use Photoshop or InDesign but no instruction will be provided in those programs for this class. A good example of effective design layout is your Illustrator textbook.
- Total word count should be between 750 – 1200 words. (Roughly 7-10 pages) - Be careful to use plenty of pictures but make sure picture content does not overlap (ie do not use 3 different pictures of RAM). - Also make sure pictures are understandable but not too big so as to take up too much room.
- Feel free to use linework, recessed picture or borders as you see fit.

Yes, this project is very intricate... I do not think I've had an assignment with so many details... definitely gonna get started on this one early!
:)

New Opportunities

A couple of days ago I was on facebook... the most popular website in the world right now, and a friend of mine messaged me... She asked me to do a logo for her husbands business. They are opening up a photography business and I am going to hopefully be designing their logo for them. I have started sketches and have sooooo much creative room for this project, I really feel like this is the perfect first assignment!
I am so happy that this is going on.
Am I nervous... oh yes... but can I do it... OH YES.
I am not sure if she would like it if I were to say names so I will keep that on the DL (aka down low) but I am so very excited.
It is well known... the feeling of the fear of failure... but you know, I really feel like it will all work out.
It is a challenge that I am willing to win! :) hopefully

Create a MONSTERRRRR

The cutest assignment EVER!
Create a monster was the most fun assignment that we have done by far!
We were able to create this cute fuzy little monster that you just want to put in your pocket and be your friend forever yesterday. I named mine alfred.
I am so fasinated with that name for some odd reason.
But anyways, I was able to learn how to make an object look like it has fur on it. It was a lot fun and yet another new thing to add to my list of things to learn in illustrator.
So COOL!
But ok ok, I have to go. But have an amazing day all of my one follower! :D

Stickem Up

The other day in class, we were working with distressed text.
Stressful it was...
We were to create a wood burned look and then create the distressed text to give it a 1800s shop sign look. GREAT idea, but the directions were written for CS3 when if fact we are working with CS4.
Some may not see the problem in this, but indeed, there is a problem, I wrote the text, and when I went to get the wood look for the background all wood chips broke loose and it just would not work. EPIC FAILURE :)
SO, we could not figure out how to fix it, so I went to the next assignment, hoping I could just forget the disappointment, I did and created a 1960s background, the lava lamp returns.
So I finish the project and look over and they figured out how to fix the western project to work with CS4, :(
I was disappointed, because if I had just stuck it out I could have worked with something pretty incredible that would have been amazing, not to say my 60s project was not insanely cool, but I guess that's what ya get when you give up on something, lesson learned that is for sure!
But for now, I am about to finish up the semester so I'm gonna do what I can!

new. Assignment.

Graphic design assignment #1 after spring break:

TODAY in class we started our new assignment.
We have to take two logos most common ones in the 90s and add or change them up a bit to make them updated and more appealing to buyers.
The ones I chose are Godfather's Pizza and Irish Springs.
I'm excited because of the creative liberties in even the names. I am going to research the different companies and get the show on the road because frankly this is going to be an interesting assignment :)
We even used this new program to open the files to view which logo to use more closely. Adobe Bridge.
It is quite interesting to test out the programs one by one. I love graphic design.
:-D

the. next. step.

Today in technology for graphic design we discussed the new that Obama passed on Health care. Do I agree with it...? Absolutely not... But must I love and pray for him... Absolutely.
This isn't going to be a long blog I just wanted to share what I feel because I feel like so many people are going to bed with a nauseated feeling when they put their heads on their pillows at night. Is this bill going to ruin America? What is the next step? What is this country coming to? Will anyone please see what is going on?
All of these questions are running through the minds of not only the graphic design students in my class, but all Americans.
All I can say please DO NOT worry although this bill is one that is not the most beneficial God has got us. Pray for Obama don't speak against him, pray for the senate don't wish horrible things on them, pray for our country don't give a hopeless cry.
Call me ignorant, call me stupid, even call me an optomistic, but I just know everything will be alright.

MONDAY

So it was the monday right after spring break and as you all know I had so much to do with this powerpoint presentation on microchips. Did I finish it? yes to answer the quesiton, but after loooooong hours in the lab. I had worked on the design aspects of the presentation before spring break, but did not finish. As soon as I got back on the monday though I started at 11 am and did not leave the lab until 11 pm. Yes, I stopped to eat, but I spent so much time on the design that I did not realize how much information I needed to get for microchips. I got it all done, but it took FOREVER. I remember that after I finished the last slide I simply looked at the only other person in the lab and said with bloodshot exhausted eyes "I'm done" those were the only words I could find after such a long time in the lab. Needless to say, all of the hard work paid off. I presented in class the next day and whether or not I passed is to remain unknown, but what I do know is I worked extremely hard and what's done is done. :)