I had an epifanny today. I realized that the one thing I was missing out on at Canisius, was hard criticism and a challenge to blow away all that you have done before. Aside from a few classes, namely 3D and fine art studies, I was never fully challenged at Canisius, and my work suffered. At AIP, no one is afraid to tell it like they see it, and as harsh as that might sound, it is the most helpful thing one could wish for. My current design teacher's key phrase is get your money's worth! Meaning, don't come to class hopeing it will be canceled, don't be silent, PARTICIPATE, "get your money's worth!

My first assignment for Intro to Game design was to brainstorm 50 ideas for new hopscotch games, It was fun and rewarding at the same time. Afterwich I was required to complete a rule set for the game. i came up with things I never knew I could dream of!!!

And, as ab added bonus, the school has resources (physical people) that will send me freelance design and print jobs.!!

The only thing I wish that I would of received from Canisius while I was there was a few bad grades from some dfesign instructors or my intro teacher. We all need to be told about our creations' downfalls. It is a more enriching experience that way!

Paul, I love the new fall look of (e:strip).com!

I am currently doing some design homework, I need to define and illustrate theelements and principles of art. I am having trouble illustrating form and unity!Anyone have any suggestions???

I also have a hw assignment to create a work of art using only the most creativelines possible. My only solid idea is to put a line on the edge of the pper, thatis creative. Color and contrasting lines is only considered semi-creative. I likethe class, it makes me think in a different way! But I am always open tosuggestions, they always foster new ideas!

I just finished my first class at the Art Institute of Pittsburgh.
I must say that this school is full of the most interesting looking, diversified students I have laid eyes on. My first class was GAD101. Basically, we are going to learn what constitutes a good game and how a game is created and the process from start to finish; including the roles each plays! All course materials are online, and the instructor has worked for EA on Battlefield and Rome. Super cool guy, he is only 1/2 year older than me.

I am blowing time, because I need to go to ENG101 at 6pm. For some reason, I have to take it again???

We (Cassie and I) have recentley received an early christmas gift. His name is Pugsly. He is a Westie-Poo. As in, a mix between a West Highland Terrier and a Poodle.

I start my new job tomorrow at PetCo, I hope it leads to a great discount on pet supplies. Maybe I will even be able to start that reef tank I have always wanted!!! The job will by no means cover my monthly expenses, but I hope I will have a steady amount of work from RR Donnelley to suppliment $6.50 AN HOUR. Yes, I have a B.S.

On a happier note, school starts on Oct.3. Can't wait. I have to retake ENG101. haha how funny! have a great weekend estrip!