In the summer of 2003 I took it easy and also veered from the program a bit. I took Applications of Database Software, I learned Microsoft Access. However, I was preparing myself for the following semester.

In the fall of 2003 I studied Web Database Development. This is where my knowledge of MS Access came in handy. Although we never integrated a database into a Web site, I learned the architecture, concepts, design approaches and designed one on paper. Again, I needed to satisfy my creative side by enrolling in Intermediate Graphic Design. This also concentrated on design for print and layout purposes. I used both Photoshop and QuarkExpess on my projects. This was enough to receive the Certificate in Web Site Development, which I did. But why stop there? I had other goals to reach so I continued on.

In the spring of 2004 I had two additional goals. The first, an Associates Degree in Web Site Development and an Intermediate Certificate in Web Site Applications. I decided to take the Media Arts Practicum. This was only required for the Bachelors Degree but I decided to take it anyway. I thought it was time to get real world experience. This is when I did my internship at Tulane University. I learned a lot there, I saw how the team worked together and how a large organization worked. I also enrolled in Designing Web sites, because I wanted to!

From the fall of 2004 to the summer of 2006 I took the required core classes for the Associate’s Degree and a couple more for the additional certificate.