Through completing this media course, the student learned to use several new technologies including memory sticks, Mac computers, Photoshop, and various web 2.0 tools. The student's skills with Photoshop improved in areas like cropping photos, adding effects to text, and laying out magazine pages. The student also learned how to use the blogging platform Blogger to store and present coursework, including embedding images, videos, and presentations. Additionally, the student gained experience with professional cameras, learning about settings, shots, lighting, and spatial awareness when taking photos to include in a final product.