Reflection:

This week we were put through PR Pubs “bootcamp.” For our assignment, we were asked to watch videos regarding Photoshop and InDesign. In each video, it gave us tasks to complete in order to enhance our learning/skills with the particular programs. After completing the tutorial videos, we were asked to complete a “Typesetting Assignment.” This assignment allowed us to practice our InDesign skills by building an actual newspaper. In addition, we had to find a newspaper and mark the major text elements that we could find. I thought this particular assignment was very helpful when we had to create our own newspaper with InDesign. By marking on an actual newspaper, it made me understand why texts were placed in their specific spots. It also helped me recognize the key terms faster and easier.

When I first watched the InDesign and Photoshop videos, I was very overwhelmed. After I figured out how to open the programs on the Gaylord computers, I felt much better about the assignment. I did not realize how much time this section would take so I felt myself getting frustrated towards the end. Overall, I enjoyed learning about the programs but I wish that I had started this section earlier due to the time frame.

I was honestly shocked when I realized what I had just accomplished. I was pumped that I was able to follow the videos and teach myself how to use the specific programs. In addition, my assignments turned out way better than I had expected them to. After I was done, I was relieved yet excited that I knew how to work both InDesign and Photoshop!

I think my reaction was “shock” or “excitement” because I had never used these programs before. I always heard about people working with them, but personally never knew how. I am so excited that I got to learn more about these programs because I think they are very useful tools in the Public Relations work field. Overall, I believe my reaction was “shock” because I wasn’t sure if it was possible to teach students how to work these programs online. I was definitely proven wrong and I am eager to keep using these programs in the future!