Exams and such...I'm going to be going to Queens University on a one-week program in May - I have to select one course to follow for that week, while staying on campus and stuff. I'm between computer sciences and photography. I'd really like to take photography, but it's digital as far as I know - not ideal for me, but then again selecting and preparing a subject is the same no matter what the camera. I'd also get to use lighting techniques and a huge array of equipment that I don't have access to otherwise.
Computer programming, on the other hand, is my near certain future - that next to web development and graphic design.
Actually, that brings me to another point (the chances of me getting to those photos is getting slimmer... haha). I've been talking to a lot of teachers and professionals about web and graphic design next to programming. As much as I love programming with Java and such, I also love creating websites. I love being able to get creative with coloring and graphics. Most programmers focus on the hard-core stuff, not the surphace. There are far too many web developers out there that are fluent in PHP, ASP, .NET, etc. but haven't got a solid base when it comes to design. For the designer, it's ideal to be able to develop the inner workings as well as the interface - that way they can have full control over the way things turn out, cosmetics-wise. I think the bottom line is that I have to be fully fluent in both - tThe problem is that it's rare that designa nd programming are fully laid out in university courses.
I guess I've got some searching to do.
If you're in the field of graphic and web design or programming or know somebody who is, please leave a comment (or email me at airborne_cow[+at+]sympatico.ca)! I'd really love to hear about your educational experience, even if you're still in college/university. It'd be greatly appreciated.
Right. I have photos to review. Thanks for reading this entry and supporting my gallery!
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I'm a web-designer, though I haven't done any official courses in the subject.
I'm fluid in most types of HTML.
I know a bit of PERL, and CGI scripting as well as Java.
I know flash, and thats probably most of it.
You are right that most programmers don't have teh first idea about design, and most designer don't know the first about programming.
I guess it depends on whether you are looking for a career in the field, or you just wanted to design websites.
If you are looking for a career, you will either need some awesome websites online, or you will need a course in web-programming. (Thats what the Employers look for)
If you just wanted to design websites, then all you need is a good eye for design and some HTML and programming skills to make the workings behind the design happen. Either that, or you can develop your design methods and read lots of '... for dummies' books. Then make a few good websites and plug the hell out of them.
Programming is relatively easy, it just takes time and experimentation.
If you want to know anything, drop me a line.
- Nath
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"I think, therefore I am" - Descartes
But yeah, been doing it a LONNGG time. I'm more of a designer than programmer though :/
- Nath
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"I think, therefore I am" - Descartes
What kind of languages do you work with?
[link]
I'm currently in the process of updating it.
As for design wise, its a pretty simple website. Its predominantly designed to be quick loading and mainly an HTML page. I've used flash and complex stuff before, but with band websites, you have to cater for all bandwidths, as well as the layout has to serve certain purposes and a LOT of information has to be easy to access and find.
SO yeah, not a website that exhibits awesome programming or anything, but it serves its purpose well.
Let me know what you think!
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"I think, therefore I am" - Descartes
So, what did you think of the website?
- Nath
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"I think, therefore I am" - Descartes
The website looks pretty good, sctually, perfect for wht it needs to be. The layout says that you know what you're doing and know when to use certain techniques. The contrast between the colorful/grunge-ish background and black 'n white foreground is nice, and it's definitely cross-browser compatible. Good work.
What do you think of [link]? It's not my best design either and is meant purely to introduce the user to my work (leading into my DA profile).
The only thing I don't like about it, is its similar colour scheme to deviant art.
Like mine: Its a simple and easy to understand layout, which serves its purpose but shows that you know what you're doing.
- Nath
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"I think, therefore I am" - Descartes
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