LEARNING IS ACTIVE
Tell me, I forget.
Show me, I remember.
Involve me, I understand.
Chinese proverb
This proverb illustrates well the importance of getting learners mentally involved in learning activities, generating connections between what they already know and what they are being asked to learn and constructing meaning from their experiences. When students become active participants in the knowledge construction process, the focus of learning shifts from covering the curriculum to working with ideas (Scardamalia, 2002). And using technology tools "to think with" facilitates working with ideas and learning from that process.
Base Skills Required for Graphic and Web Design
Raw artistic talent and solid design techniques. Strong design is more than just learning a software tool; trainees must have artistic ability first and foremost. A solid foundation in the techniques (color, typography, layout) and theories is critical. While software tools change, design principles tend to remain constant.
Always keep your words soft and sweet,
just in case you have to eat them.
A knowledge of the entire development and production process, not just an individual job. Firms need graphic, web and user interface designers, producers and production artists to understand both print and interactive processes. Web/interactive jobs need to understand the functionality of both “front-end” and “back-end” interfaces, and graphic designers need to understand the press process, its constraints and capabilities in order to accurately prepare the product for the next step in the production process.
Drive carefully. It's not only cars
that can be recalled by their maker.
Strong communication and teamwork skills in an environment where the success of a project is dependent on many people. Both verbal and visual communication skills are key to all of the occupations in web and design. Each team member must be able to communicate messages through design and technology to an outside audience.
If you can't be kind,
at least have the decency to be vague.
An understanding of the business strategy behind the design. Knowing how designs fit into a business solution is important for any creative job. Those people who see the big picture and the business position tend to do well.
Always read stuff that will make you
look good if you die in the middle of it.
Ability to problem-solve and think on their own. Employers want to see individuals with problem solving ability—creative thinkers who are able to see the big picture and keep the end goal in mind when creating, designing and producing. Employers want workers who can move from design/concept to product and have the ability to conceptualize.
You may be only one person in the world,
but you may also be the world to one person.
The enthusiasm to continually learn. Technology tools are constantly changing. Employees that base their careers on one tool will find themselves phased out of jobs as new standards are introduced. Therefore, companies recommend that students learn the theory behind tools as well as just the tools themselves.
Have an awesome day, and know
that someone has thought about you today....
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