i agree completely. i don't understand why people "teach software." i studied architecture and industrial design starting in high school and we learned theory, engineering standards, how to draw, materials, etc. we didn't "learn autocad." even after i switched to comp sci, i never concentrated on a single piece of technology.
i don't know how many programmers and designers i've met that can only work in one ide. a designer should be able to communicate regardless of software involved, and a programmer should be able to write their code down on paper.
i wouldn't hire any professional that says, "i only work in dreamweaver..."
teach them about design theory. teach them about programming. who cares what software is available.
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i agree completely. i don't understand why people "teach software." i studied architecture and industrial design starting in high school and we learned theory, engineering standards, how to draw, materials, etc. we didn't "learn autocad." even after i switched to comp sci, i never concentrated on a single piece of technology. i don't know how many programmers and designers i've met that can only work in one ide. a designer should be able to communicate regardless of software involved, and a programmer should be able to write their code down on paper. i wouldn't hire any professional that says, "i only work in dreamweaver..." teach them about design theory. teach them about programming. who cares what software is available.