31/1/2011

Today i have kept on working on Atomic learning, i have gone through a lot of it, and have learned many things you can do on Elements Pro. Furthermore i have not understood properly the part with the playback, i tried doing it but it did not recorded. I also had trouble uploading a video, i was not able to download one from my computer, i had to find one that was already in the computer. Furthermore next lesson i will still work on Atomic learning, , it will be easier for me because i already worked with premiere elements, and elements pro is just a bit different. Furthermore once i am comfortable with Elements Pro i want to work on After effects, i really want to learn how to use this program, and make different effects. This will be my goal for the end of the year.

27/1/2011

Today i worked on Adobe Premiere Pro, i have followed a tutorial on atomic learning. I already have experience with this kind of programs, because i have used Adobe Premiere Elements a lot. Premiere Pro is similar to Elements, but better, there is much more settings on Premiere Pro. I have looked through the beginner tutorials, which i think i could of have found by my self (because its similar to Elements). Furthermore i want to get started with after effects, because i'm pretty much comfortable with Adobe Premieres, and i want to use After effects. I will have to go through the tutorials because i have never used it before.

Initial Questionaire

Initial questionnaire for Computer Applications
January 2011

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When did you come to AIS?	i came to AIS in 2010
Where were you in school before AIS? For how long? Was the school a one-to-one laptop school?	I was in a British international school in Shanghai, no it was not a one to one school, it was a paper school we used books.
What computer/technology courses have you taken previously?	i took ICT in my previous school, they showed you how to use computers. last year i also took a course in AIS which helped you improve your typing and computer skills.
How much time do you spend on the computer at home on a typical school day? What are the three most common applications that you use?	About 2-3 hours, i use, power point presentation, microsoft word, and movie maker.
What is your typing speed. Usehttp://www.typingtest.com/ to find out. Do a few tests to warm up.	55 words per minute
Do you need to look at the keyboard when you type? How many fingers do you use? Do you make a lot of mistakes? Are you satisfied with your keyboarding performance?	I look at the keyboard when every couple of words, i use all my fingers, if i type fast then i usually make some mistakes. i am satisfied with my performance. I am able to type fast, with no problems.
Information Technology How would you rate yourself as an information technology user. Which of the following best describe you. What would you add to give a more complete picture of your IT usage? A. I use IT all the time. I'm a very confident and competent user who can figure out how to solve pretty much anything. I like to experiment with new applications. B. I use IT when I need to use it. I see myself as competent and confident in the areas that I need. I have no real interest in spending time with IT unless it serves my needs. C. I tend to lack confidence with IT. My experience is a bit limited and I feel that I have quite a lot to learn.	I think that i am B because i am pretty confident with my work, and i know what i am doing when using technology.
Computer Science: Do you have any prior experience in computer science for example programming languages (Basic, Logo, Java, Scheme, C++), robotics etc. DO you think that you might be interested in taking AP computer Science?	I have no experience with computer science. I don't think that i'm interested in computer science, i am more interested in video production, digital arts.
Publishing: Do you have any prior experience using publishing applications such as In-Design. Are you enrolled in journalism or yearbook.	I have never published anything, i wouldn't like to be in journalism because my english is not very good, and i am not a good english writer.
Digital Arts: Do you see yourself as a creative type? What art classes have you taken and will be taking this year? What experience do you have with... Bitmap graphics (ex: Adobe Photoshop) Vector graphics (ex: Adobe Illustrator) Audio (ex: Audacity) Video (ex: Adobe Premiere) Special Effects (ex: Adobe After Effects) 3D Design (ex: Google SketchUp) Animation Anything else?	Yes i do see my self creative, i have been enrolled in Digital photography which i have enjoyed using Adobe Photoshop. i have also used Audacity for some projects, and i have Adobe Premiere installed in my laptop because i enjoy making videos. I used Google Sketch Up in my old school, it is a fun program but you need a lot of patience for it.
Web Design What experience do you have with.. HTML? Site design applications (ex: Dreamweaver) Web Graphics (ex: Fireworks) Web Animation (ex: Flash) Web programming (ex: PHP)	I have no experience on web design and i am not interested in it.
Business Applications: What experience do you have with.. Spreadsheets, Presentations or Data Bases.	I have used power point presentation and spread sheets, a lot in school.
What other computer experience do you have that has not been explained above.	I organize documents in my computer properly so i can always find them with no problem.
You will be required to keep a learning log during this course. How would you describe yourself in these kinds of tasks. A. I hate writing about what I have done or what I am thinking or feeling. I tend to forget to do it and when I do I tend to be minimalistic and monosyllabic. B. I don't mind doing this kind of writing. I am usually pretty thorough. C. I welcome the opportunity to write and reflect about what I am doing. I see this as an integral part of my learning.	I think i would be a B, it depends in the mood im in, and the place, because if i can concentrate then i can write it well and fast, if not then i have difficulties writing it.
Take a look at the Course Connectionspage. What would you like to learn in this course?	I would like to focus on Digital arts, video, i really enjoy making videos, and i would like to improve my skills on it.
Do you think that you understand how your performance on the course will be assessed? See assessment guidelines. Do you have any questions about this?	yes i understand, but is this course similar to video production?
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