My Advice to All Incoming Students

I was really nervous at first to be taking this course, especially since I don’t know too much about computers. But relax! This class isn’t tough at all, as long as you pay attention and keep up with the work. Ms. Belisle is an awesome professor who’s kind and patient so don’t feel bad if you need help. Also, don’t worry too much if you do poorly on an assignment or two. Unlike most college classes, this course includes numerous assignments that, if done correctly and on time, will only boost your grade. Get to know the TA for the class too, because he/she is a big part of your final grade. My best advice to you seems obvious but I stress it nonetheless- Do attend class and Do all the assignments. It is important to get to class, because a lot of the assignments can only be done in the lab and not on your own computer. The assignments that are meant to be done on your computer are great practice for the exams. Just remember that.
Good Luck and Don’t Sweat It!

My Top Website Picks

Unfortunately I was unable to attend class and see the website presentations first-hand, but I was happy to see the other blog postings with website links at the bottom. Not everyone had completed his/her blogs when I made mine, but I think I saw a fair amount to make my judgments. It was exciting to see them and how everyone used their own personalities and creativity to create their websites. Everyone did a fantastic job! It was hard to pick just three top products, but by the end, I chose Adam, Tash, and Jen for their unique and interesting websites. Adam’s website had a very clean, professional look and was very easy to navigate. I thought his pictures showed off his personality and were funny, and I also thought his image map was very well done. But my favorite part was definitely his interests page, where Adam included thumbnails to his graphic art gallery. I really really enjoyed that. He has a real talent I might add. Tash did a wonderful job too. My favorite part of her website was her home page with the moving animation that included three pictures of her. I’m not sure if I would be able to create one for myself. I also loved her travel page (especially the picture of Tash holding a Koala!) and the work she did with other photographs to give them interesting effects. Lastly, I thought Jen had a unique home page that told the viewer all the things she was interested in accomplishing in her life. I liked the Glacier National Park page for its map and many thumbnails, and I also enjoyed her postcard of Austin. Reading some of her entries and comments made me laugh too. The thing I liked most about her website, though, was her use of page transitions. It was the only site I saw that used cool effects like fading out and granulizing to move from page to page. I would love to show off my website too, but at this time it is currently unpublished and unavailable. Once I get that figured out, I will definitely attach the link in a new post.