I’ve
had two years studying graphic design at DCTS. I can say that my experience at
DCTS was a fun one. My teachers and peers were humorous. Since I was already
proficient in computers, Photoshop and Illustrator came naturally. I am still
in the process to completely master Illustrator when it comes to visual
effects. One of the best tools on Photoshop is the cloning tool. It allows
people to make duplicates of any area on a photo. The filters are interesting
as well. My first teacher was very supportive I couldn’t wait to get to her
class everyday. I knew that I was going to be doing more than work. I was doing
something that I was passionate about. When our projects were completed we
would gather as a class for critiques. Critiques helped us improve our work by
hearing what we did well. Also by hearing what we could have done to make it
better was helpful as well. The critiques were a essential part of the class. Towards
the end of my first year my teacher had departed permanently from our school
and we had a new teacher. Not much has changed since my old teacher departed.
The teacher I graduated from last year with was a Dj as well as a graphic
designer. So he had experience in music and graphic design. The projects that
were given in class presented multiple opportunities for money. There were contests
ranging from one hundred to thousands of dollars. I made a hundred off of a
logo for a company and fifty dollars off of a invitation. I recommend Delaware
County Techincal School to any high school students interested in the graphic
design field. The curriculum is set for creative artists to succeed.
