The Tools We Have

            In Communication Graphics we have several tools at our disposal. We have the internet, and three excellent programs including InDesign, Illustrator, and Photoshop. Each program has strengths and weaknesses.
So far InDesign is my favorite of the three to use. InDesign seems to be the most professional of the three because there’s so much you can do with it. I really enjoy how you can add multiple without any real issues. I've personally spent the most time with InDesign so I think that’s another reason why I prefer to use InDesign.
Illustrator on the other hand, not so much. Initially we used Illustrator for our exercises. The book has a weird way of describing the instructions to us. One minute you’ll be following along with the directions, and then they’ll suddenly stop you from what you were doing to tell you some background information. I think they should give you all the background information, and then get into the exercise. I honestly think that causes a lot of confusion.
Photoshop is the only program that I fooled around with during my high school years. I don’t know really how to use it, but I definitely want to learn some advanced features of it. I initially used Photoshop to re-size images for my cell phone wallpapers, but that’s all I did really with it.
I also mentioned the internet as a tool as well because without it, our projects and assignments would be much tougher. Just imagine having to go out and physically take photos for your magazine layout. That may or may not be fun for the rest of the students. I also love having a digital copy of the book online. I have having to carry a ton of books to each class so knowing that I can carry one digital book makes me a happy college student.