Grad School Spring 2010
I’m starting up grad school again this coming week. I’m taking 15 hours – which translates into three intense classes over a 9 1/2 week schedule. I posted my schedule on my grad studies page. I am taking two classes from my core curriculum – Interactive Media and Game Design – and one class from the Graphic Design program.
In ITGM I have ITGM-709 Visual Interface/Info Design and ITGM-715 Interactive Web Design. ITGM-709 shouldn’t be too difficult – you’re focused on the problem of interface design more than the actual creation of the interface itself. ITGM-715 is a scripting class. The first 4-5 weeks are devoted to Dreamweaver/HTML/CSS and the last 4-5 weeks are given to Flash. The curriculum is a bit outdated – so I’m curious to see how this will play out.
GRDS-709 Typography Studio I is my graphic design class. We’ll have four major projects and a process book to do in that class. I’m looking forward to it – especially the section on designing your own typeface. I’ve attempted to design my own typeface in the past, but didn’t get too terribly far.
I came out of the first semester with a 3.5 and I think I can improve on that GPA this semester. But we’ll see. I’m excited to get into it, but glad I have a break this weekend before the madness begins.
March 22nd, 2010 at 7:20 pm
Hi Philip, I’m in your Typography II class. I am working towards my MFA in Graphic Design but I plan on taking electives in ITGM to beef up my database and scripting skills. I spend most of my day developing websites but I am very passionate about design. Anyway, I would love to hear about how your ITGM classes are once you get through so I can judge whether they are worth my time (and money). Take care!
April 21st, 2010 at 2:30 pm
I’m kind of curious, as to how your creating your type face Mr. Likens. I would love to see a video or photo progression of the process. I am starting to really become intrigued with Typography and it’s use with web. I am thinking about following in your footsteps for Grad School with the institution that your currently enrolled in. After graduation, I’d take a small sabbatical, but ultimately would like to strengthen my programming skill set and learn more about graphic design and animation for video!!
P.S. – I am in your class right now learning JavaScript haha