Journal Entry 3

        So it is time that I get busy on my project for this studio class. Honestly I am having a hard time setting time aside to do so. It seems like the other class I am taking this semester and the portfolio for graduation are consuming my time. However, I was able to create some sketches of my project. I took the advice my professor; Dr. Kopcha gave us. He suggested sketching a prototype in crayon. He said that it will give us a better idea of the real estate we will have to work with on the computer, while also being an outlet for stress. I must say that it was beneficial. Not only did it help me relax by coloring, but it also got me going on creating my project. I was able to layout a basic outline of the interactivity of my project. Parrish (2006) states, “the most critical ID skill is the ability to step outside one’s own perspective and see the design through the learner’s eyes” (p. 72). I agree with this statement because I can create a project that I absolutely love, but if I do not have my learner in mind, then the project will serve no purpose. I honestly think by creating my prototype, I am able to see the outline of my project through a learner’s perspective. I can get a basic idea of what will happen when someone clicks on different parts of the main screen.

         I am looking forward to the group desk crit this week. I think it will be beneficial in giving me some much-needed feedback.  The members of the group will be able to look at my prototype from a different perspective than mine and offer valuable advice. I am curious to see what suggestions they have to offer. I plan to be able to use my project at school with my students, so I want to make sure all perspectives are taken into consideration. My goal this week is take the advice I get from the desk crit and apply what I feel is necessary. I would like to get a good sketch of the main screen scanned and imported into Photoshop. I think by setting small goals each week with this project, I will stay on task and not fall behind on the completion. If I am able to do more than my goal for the week, then that will be a bonus. I think setting goals is important anytime a project is created, however, I feel it is necessary in order for me to create my project on time.

           

References

Parrish, P. (2006). Design as storytelling. TechTrends, 50(4), 72-82.