The New Media Certificate has offered me the opportunity to take a deep dive in creative web development. I decided to pursue this certificate my sophomore year of college in hopes of gaining actual knowledge and skills that are applicable to my area of study. I started this journey by learning the general history of emerging media along with details of how technology works and communicates. Next, in New Media Production, I gained a basic understanding of numerous web development programs including HTML, CSS, Bootstrap, JavaScript, and WordPress. I also took Digital Brown Bag which addressed real life topics such as finding a job and understanding a credit score. Then, I ventured into the world of New Media Design where where I learned the fundamental elements of design. I also expanded my skills in apps including Photoshop, Illustrator and Adobe XD. Next, I embarked on my New Media & TED journey, where I learned how to create an engaging presentation from a big idea. I finished my New Media Certificate journey in New Media Capstone, where I worked in a group to develop a native Apple Watch and iOS app, WatchDawg. This journey has taught me so much about technology and creating sites that are responsive, user friendly, and aesthetically pleasing.