Starting out advice needed

[BFCTom]

It was a broad range Multimedia course but most of my projects were focused on web because we could choose our own area.

Maybe branding my time at Uni "a waste of time" was a little harsh. What I was trying to say is that whilst I did learn a few things, the rate in which I'm learning now (in real life client situations) is a lot higher.

 

[DTWD]

BFC...you didn't go to Stafford did you?

I did Multimedia at Staffs and feel the same as you, I know far more now afterwards than I did then. Still I have a degree to my name and as long as you know the stuff it's all good.

 

[BFCTom]

I went to Sheffield Hallam mate.

Don't get me wrong, I'm glad I got a 2:1 and everything. But when I think now it wasn't that useful to me in what I'm doing day to day.

 

[analog]

It could also be worth looking into flash and learning some action script.

Other than that i have little to add over what has already been said, good luck and enjoy i suppose.

 

[Range]

Ah, the ambition of youth! I admire and envy it

[Graphic] design, eh? Have a read of this:

http://www.andyrutledge.com/the-employable-web-designer.php

... and see how that aligns with your perceptions of working as a web designer.

It's not easy. It's not just about knowing Photoshop or HTML. Being a designer is arguably a way of life; an attitude. You need to be constantly curious, asking questions of the world and coming up with stronger answers than other people have done. You need to be able to solve problems, communicate with people and do lots of research; it's not just about making things shiny and colourful.

Good luck

Thanks for that, reading now.