Final Exam Preview Assignment

1)    The first thing I watched was a video using the second link. The video taught  me how to use iMovie. Also, it showed me how to get started and the best things to use. 

        I also read about the basic editing in iMovie using the last link. It showed me where everything is located. It also taught me important things like trimming, splitting a clip, and more. 

2) One thing that I already knew about iMovie was how to choose a theme for the project but the websites did a good job of explaining it.

3) One new thing I learned was how to trim the clips.

4) I'm concerned about the audio part of the project. 

5) I'm confident that I'll be able to get all the pictures done early and ready to use.

6) I was thinking that for my video I can do the process of sister's swim meet and how she prepares for it. 

Baltimore Riot

Being a photographer during the riot in Baltimore would be challenging. Trying to capture everything  would be a difficult task because there was so much happening. Also, if I wanted great photos I would have to put myself in the position where I'm up close and personal which could be dangerous. 

Portfolio Analysis

Part 1 - Portfolios

a. Alyssa Schukar
b. stories
c. 1- missing emotion 2- each picture is kind of similar 3- most pictures weren't optimistic
d. 1- They liked the background of the picture of the man sweeping 2- They also really liked the picture of the girl that fell during a track meet
e. My overall impression is that the photographer could have done better showing the emotion in the stories

a. Travis Haughton
b. stories and sports
c. 1- too much photoshop in some images 2- too tight 3- can't tell what the message is
d. 1- they liked the first picture because it didn't look staged 2- they also liked the sports image of the baseball player coming after the ball
e. My overall impression is that the photographer should have captured the entire frame for most of the pictures.

a. Justin Mott
b. stories and photo journalism
c. 1- bad selective focus 2- portfolio building needs work 3- about 2 of the images didn't really tell a story
d. 1- good point of view and good use of composition 2- interesting and unique stories
e. My overall impression is that the photographer did a really good job of trying different things which captured very interesting pictures.

Winning Portfolio:
a. The judges liked how Dustin was always in the middle of everything that was happening. They also liked how everyone was doing something in one of the pictures.
b. I liked how creative some the pictures were and how the photographer used a lot of good composition. I didn't really see that many weaknesses.

Recap Video:
a. The judges ended up narrowing it down to 2 portfolios and were looking at the structure of the portfolios and which photographer had the most outstanding pictures. The winner had 15/15 great photos and good editing skills also.

Part 2 - Individual Images

1. I agree with the judges that the picture story of the dogs tells the entire story.
2. I dont agree with the judges that the goose picture is the best picture because there were so many other pictures that I feel were more interesting.

Student of The Month Full Story

It was just a normal A day at Bowie High School when Kathleen Nguyen got a note calling her down to the office. Little did she know all her hard work was about to be recognized as Mr. Kane announces her as the 2015 April Student of The Month.

Kathleen worked very hard and her teachers wanted her to be recognized for her ambitiousness and leadership. The Student of The Month award displays just how hard working she is.

“It feels really exciting to be The Student of The Month but also very nerve racking because there’s a of pressure on me,” Nguyen said. She also received an award from our principle, Mr. Kane.

“I received a certificate and a $50 gift card,” Nguyen said. Kathleen was awarded this for many reasons.

“I worked very hard and never gave up,” she said. Kathleen has always been determined to get the best grades.

“I usually study for about 1-3 hours for quizzes and test,” she explains. On top of all the studying, Kathleen is in 2 clubs at Bowie.

“I’m in the National Honors Society and Key Club,” Nguyen said. Although these clubs make school more exciting there are more reasons why she likes coming to school.

“I definitely like seeing my friends on a day to day basis because I know that when high school ends I won’t see them as much,” she explains.  After high school Kathleen has her own goals in mind.

“My goals are to be more independent, go to a good college, and get my own job,” Nguyen said.

Student of the Month Story

Who -  Kathleen Nguyen

What -  became Student of the Month
When -  April 2015

Where - Bowie High School 

Why - she worked hard and her teachers and the principle recognized it

How - her mom received an email and then she got called down to the office to receive a certificate

Nut Graf

      A "nut graf" is a paragraph in a feature story that explains the news value of the story. It's a slang term used by editors at newspapers and magazines. The nut graf summarizes the most important parts of the story. 

      It also puts the entire story in context and allows the readers to know why the story matters. The nut graf is the most important section of a story because it tells the reader why they should be reading. It "hooks" the reader to the story to make them want to keep reading.

Inverted Pyramid

Learning how to Interview Step 1 - Assignment 2 / My First Interview

Assignment 2: Student of the Month

20 questions -
1) How does it feel to be Student of the Month?
It feels really exciting but also very nerve recking because there's a lot of pressure on me.
2) Were you surprised? Why or why not?
I was surprised because I don't have the best GPA or grades in the entire school.
3) How did you become Student of the Month?
I'm in a lot of clubs and do a lot of volunteer work.
4) What did you achieve to receive this title?
I worked very hard and never gave up.
5) Do you have good grades?
Yes, I have mostly straight A's. 
6) Are you taking Pre- AP classes?
Yes, I take pre-ap math, english, and geography.
7) Are you in any extra curricular activities? If so what are they?
I'm not in any extracurricular activities. 
8) What is your favorite class? Why?
My favorite class is geography because because the teacher grades easily and the work load isn't too bad.
9) How long do you take studying for quizzes and tests?
I usually study for about 1-3 hours.
10) How did you find out you're Student of the Month?
My mom received an email and I got called down to the office.
11) Are you in any clubs at Bowie? If so which ones?
I'm in NHS and Key Club.
12) What are your goals for the future?
My goals are to be more independent and get my own job.
13) What do you like most about school?
I definitely like seeing my friends on a day to day basis because I know that when high school ends I won't see them as much. 
14) Did you recieve anything for being Student of the Month?
I received a certificate and a $50 gift card.
15) On average, how many hours of homework do you have each night?
I have about 2-3 hours of homework each night. 
16) What time do you go to sleep each night?
I got to sleep between 12 and 1am. 
17) Do you take a LOTE? If so which one?
I take French 1 and plan on continuing it through high school. 
18) What is your least favorite thing about school?
Projects are my least favorite things about school because they are very time consuming which is especially hard in high school. 
19) What electives are you in?
I'm in photojournalism, band, french, and pre-drill.
20) What is your worst subject?
My worst subject is english because the stories we read are boring. 


I interviewed: Kathleen Nguyen 

Learning How to Interview Step 1 - School Uniforms

Assignment 1: School Uniforms

3 different sources - 

1) a teacher

2) Mr. Kane

3) a student leader

20 questions -
1) Do you think having uniforms is a good idea? Why or why not?
2) What are the pros of having uniforms?
3) What are the cons of having uniforms?
4) How do you think students will react to having uniforms?
5) Do you think having uniforms is taking away freedom of expression?
6) Will all grade levels be expected to wear these uniforms?
7) Why is this being enforced now?
8) How do you think parents will react to this?
9) Do the teachers agree with this new policy?
10) What will the uniforms look like?
11) Do parents/students have a say in this decision?
12) How will the dress code rules change now that there are uniforms?
13) Starting when will the uniforms be enforced?
14) How long has the idea been in place?
15) Do you think students will rebel against the new policy?
16) Would the staff also have to follow this policy?
17) What are the penalties of not wearing the uniforms?
18) What is the purpose of the uniform?
19) Will the uniforms be given to the students through the school or would you have to buy them?
20) Would piercing, hair color, etc. be against the new dress code? 

Architecture Shoot

Detail

Light

Pattern

Angles and Shapes

Surrounding

Architecture Shoot Preview 2

Building: La Pedrera 

1) Details - This picture shows detail because it shows some character of the building. Also, you can see all the little designs that went into creating these beautiful structures.

2) Light -  This picture shows light because you can see how the light interacts with the building. Also, it created an amazing scene that made the building look like it was glowing.

3) Patterns - This picture represents patterns because the architect used the same wavy pattern over and over again. The pattern gives the building a unique look. 

4) Angles and Shapes - This picture represents angles and shapes because it shows the variety of shapes the building has. This spiral looking structure is very interesting and makes the building even more unique.

5) Surroundings -  This picture displays surroundings because it shows where La Pedrera is located and what goes on around it. Also, it shows how things around the building might have changed since it was built in 1906. 

Warm Up - Sensory Overload

1. I think that the statement shares a valid point and I agree with it. As an aspiring photographer this makes me feel that photographers should take more pictures of the environment to show how important it is.
2. When I saw the images, it made me want to visit that place and take pictures to show how people are only surrounding themselves with materialistic things instead of their environment outside.
3. I would find that it would be interesting and fun to be able to play with all the toys but would probably get tired of being indoors all day.
4.  My favorite photo is the one with all the stuffed animals because there is a lot of color and it caught my eye.

Warm Up - iPhone Photos

1. Although all the pictures were amazing, I really enjoyed the 5th picture from the top. I love the angle it was taken and how all the white leading lines stand out. Also, I think that making the image black and white made the picture more interesting. This picture defiantly caught my eye.
2. No, these images look like they were taken on professional cameras not iPhones.
3. The apps they used probably enhanced their image.
4. 2 tips I would use for my own photography would be to try different perspectives and to create depth.

Architecture Preview

La Pedera,Spain

1.  The architects were Antoni Gaudí and Josep Maria Jujol.

2. It was built in 1906.

3. It's located in Casa Mila, Spain.

4. You can visit it but the only areas that cannot be visited are the private homes and offices that remain in the building.

5. The cost is unknown but researchers say it was very expensive. 

6. It was built because Pere Milà had seen another house and was intrigued by its beauty, so he asked Gaudí to construct a large building of rental flats on his new land.

7. I picked this building because the architecture in Spain is so beautiful and I've always wanted to visit Spain. Also, I had heard about this building and wanted to learn more about it. This building is amazing and so interesting to learn about. 

Kunsthaus Graz, Austria

1.  The architects were Sir Peter Cook and Colin Fournier.

2. It was built in 2003.

3. It is located in Graz, Austria.

4. It is an art museum that is open to the public. 

5. The exact cost is unknown but in the end the total cost was way less than they expected. 

6. It was built as part of the European Capital of Culture celebrations in 2003.

7. I picked this building because I've always wanted to go to Austria.This building has become very well known and I wanted to learn more about what is inside. Also, the pictures looked very interesting. 

Habitat 67, Canada

1. The architect is Moshe Safdie.

2. Construction began in 1967.

3. It is located in Montreal, Canada.

4. You can visit it but most people that go live there.

5. It cost $140,000 per square unit. 

6. It was built to help overpopulation but still have the same atmosphere as a regular suburban city. 

7. I picked this building because the pictures looked interesting. I like how different it is and it is cool to learn about how other people live in different parts of the world. 

Burj Al Arab, Dubai, UAE

1. The architect is Tom Wright.

2. The constructions finished in 1999.

3. It is located in Dubai, Jumeirah Beach.

4. Open to the public but you have to pay to get in. 

5. It cost $650,000,000 to build. 

6. Tom Wright wanted Dubai to have an iconic building.

7. I picked this building because I love the beach and the pictures looked interesting. Also, I never heard of a building like this in Dubai so I was curious. It's always cool to learn about places you don't know that much about. 

Eden project, United Kingdom

1. The architect is Nicholas Grimshaw. 

2. It was built in 2001.

3. It is located in Cornwall, England.

4. It is open to the public.

5. It cost 86.5 euros to build it. 

6. It was bolt to connect nature to humanity. 

7. I picked this because the picture is very different from the other buildings I've seen. Also, I really like the reason why it was built. I would want to visit this place in the future.