U-Blog 6

If I could learn anything related to technology, it would be graphic design. When I first thought about switching to a technology-related major, it was from a desire to design websites- which I am teaching myself- and make pretty things- I haven't had as much success at that.

I have always liked art, but I lack the ability to draw a straight line (or much else). I love using bright colors, playing until you get the final result- something beautiful. Since I can talk to computers, I hoped I could combine this passion with skill, and make art in a new way.

I have had some success with making videos- combining favorite scenes in a new way and setting them to music. It usually takes me a long time (I am something of a perfectionist) but I end up with a result I am proud of.

But more practical art, like editing pictures, eludes me. I can crop, resize, and take redeye out- that's about it. I can't make a totally new product with text and colors, like others can. I want to make pretty pictures to put on my websites!

I'm not sure if it requires an innate art talent that I do not possess, more technical knowledge that I haven't acquired, or both. I wish I could take some specialized classes in this, but my degree program doesn't cater to that, and I don't have time for electives.

Still, maybe one day I will manage to teach myself...