What Skills do I use in my work?

In my 20 years of study and work in design, creating effective learning materials and the virtual world, I have learnt about all of these tools and technologies, and they continue to have an influence on my work.

• Layout
• Typography
• Colour psychology
• History of Art
• Design, Graphic Design, Computer graphic design
• Photography / Photoshop
• Vector drawing programmes
• File transfer formats and how they work: jpeg, mpeg, mp3, video codecs…
• Powerpoint, and extensions. The Office suite
• Rapid E-learning Development environments: Articulate Storyline, Adobe Captivate
• Programming elements, JavaScript, SCORM compatibility
• Animation with various tools including Flash
• Film editing and processing using Final Cut pro and other Video editors.
• 3D environments and film production using virtual environments
• Storyboarding, scene direction, media
• Sound editing, compression, timing
• User feedback gathering techniques including eye-tracking and observation
• Writing in plain and simple international English. Freelance proofreader
• Competent voiceover artist. Clear and accent-free speaking voice

Plus there are these MOOC certifications via