TOP TEN THINGS I LEARNED

ABOUT PUBLIC RELATIONS

By Sara Davis

PRCA 3339

#1. HOW TO DESIGN AN EFFECTIVE BROCHURE

I learned how to use contrast, repetition, alignment, and proximity to create a

brochure that will appeal to my client’s public.

#2. HOW TO USE INDESIGN

I learned how to use InDesign. Before this class, I had never used InDesign. I think it is a great way to design publications.

#3. HOW TO DESIGN A

LETTERHEADI learned how to design a letterhead that

my client can use. I learned that letterheads need to be simple and

appealing.

#4. HOW TO DESIGN A

BUSINESS CARDI did not realize that designing a business card could be so challenging. It needs to have the necessary information with an

appealing design.

#5. HOW TO BLOG

I had used wordpress before this class, but I was unaware that blogging can be a

great way to share your work and opinions.

#6. PHOTOGRAPHYAfter taking “The Language of the Image”

online course, I learned that photography is an extremely important part of PR.

Photographs can make or break a publication.

#7. HOW TO ADD PICTURES

TO A BLOGI knew how to write on a blog, but in PRCA 3339 I learned how to add

pictures to my blog.

#8. HOW TO BE A BETTER

PUBLIC SPEAKER

I am always extremely nervous when speaking in front of people. However, this class helped me become more confident.

#9. HOW TO DESIGN A FLYERI did not realize that designing flyers is extremely

complicated. Since this class I notice flyers all over town that should be re-designed. This class helped

me learn how to design clear, appealing flyers.

10. TO APPRECIATE

PUBLICATIONSBefore taking PRCA 3339, I did not realize all the work that goes into designing brochures, flyers,

letterheads etc. Now I appreciate the publications I see around me everyday. I really learned a lot in

this class.