Category Archives: Musings

All in all, I have always had a passion for visual aesthetics…however, I think this class has truly helped me to refine my taste and improve my process. Storyboarding was a major design element that I have never before valued. … Continue reading →

Since I came to the program with zero software and design skills (other than art), everything we learned impacted my view on design. I think I already had an eye for color and composition, and the class has given me … Continue reading →

I think an understanding of visual aesthetics is a crucial part of our education.  No matter what direction we each decide to go with the degree, an understanding of visual design will lend us credibility.  I like that we used … Continue reading →

We are officially halfway done with our Master’s degree in Interactive Media. Why does time dislike stretching itself out on a hammock in the Caribbean just to sip piña coladas and take everything in? Why does it have to rush … Continue reading →

Wikipedia defines Aesthetics as a branch of philosophy dealing with the nature of art, beauty and taste, with the creation and appreciation of beauty.. LOL I have always wanted to quote Wikipedia. On a serious note Wikipedia isn’t wrong Visual … Continue reading →

When I arrived into this program, I had long felt like an odd man out in terms of professional designs and applications. I had little knowledge of Photoshop, and had not a clue of what software capabilities Adobe Illustrator and … Continue reading →

Out of all the classes that I’ve taken this semester, this was probably the hardest class for a number of reasons. Yes there are basic rules to art, but there are no right or wrong answers. If your able to … Continue reading →

What have I learned? I honestly can’t say that I learned that much about aesthetics in the pure sense of the word. But I did learn a lot about supporting resources, websites and books that will be helpful for me … Continue reading →