When this class first started, I was terrified I would never understand HTML, CSS, and web design. While it took a while to get used to, I definitely learned a lot! After creating two websites, I feel confident in my abilities, even if it’s only basic web publishing knowledge. Technology will only become more important and I know it will be important to any job I have in the future. PR revolves around the newest technology, media or device.
I think that knowing HTML & CSS will give me a competitive edge when applying for jobs. I may not feel confident creating a company’s website from scratch, but I know that the skills I’ve learned this semester will help me maintain or add to a company’s website. My friend is creating a website for her music and I’ve been helping her with the design, which I now understand much better than I did before. The design skills I’ve learned can carry me farther than web design, like in creating advertisements, marketing materials, etc.
PR encompasses so many things, and I think web design is becoming more and more relevant. Websites are so important to a client’s success, so my ability to help will make me more successful in my career. I know that I will have to build on my portfolio website to keep everything fresh in my mind. I don’t want to forget everything I’ve learned, so I’ll need to stay on top of that. The portfolio project is wonderful to have, especially when applying for internships and jobs. There’s a lot of potential in web design, so I’m very happy I know more about it!