Architecture Preview Photos

Details- I believe this is details because you can see the texture on the designs.

Light- I think this is light because of the way the light is coming off of the building.

Patterns- I think this building is an example of patterns because of the designs on the outside.

Shapes- I believe this is shapes because of the way the roof is shaped.

Surroundings- I believe this is surroundings because there are objects around the main focus of the photograph.

Writing news leads

New York Times article

Lead: 
Hidden for most of their childhood years during the cold war, and sons of the Rosenbergs who were convicted of leaking atomic bomb information, Michael and Robert Meeropol have spent most of their lives trying to clear their parents name. 

Who: Michael and Robert Meeropol, children of Julius and Ethel Rosenberg.
What: Michael and Robert want to attempt to clear the name of their parents who were convicted of sharing secrets of the atomic bomb to the Soviet Union in 1953. A confession by Morton Sobell confirmed their conviction and debunked a lot of what the brothers believed in. 
When: September 16, 2008
Where: United States, Northeast area
Why: With the confession, the Meeropol brothers could no longer attempt to prove their parent's innocence, negating a lot of the work they had done most of their lives, and what they believed in. 
How: The confession revealed that Julius Rosenberg was in fact a spy, and had shared non-atomic military and industrial information.


CNN article

Lead:
A recently rediscovered copy of a first "Action Comics No. 1" comic book, introducing Superman and his story, is resurfacing in an auction with a projected value of $400,000.  

Who: An unidentified seller is auctioning a copy of the first issued Superman comic book.
What: The seller is auctioning the comic book--one of hundred original--at a condition of "fine," projected to be valued at 400,000 dollars.
When: Friday, February 27, 2009 
Where: United States, West Coast
Why: Because of its age, condition, and its status as the first "superhero" comic, the comic is expected to have a ranged value of 400,000 to 750,000, like some other Action Comics sales. Since Superman was the first superhero of the time and of the industry, it is said to have an increased value.
How: When the seller obtained the comic book, it was 12 years after it's issue. Until 1966, the owner forgot about the comic book. When he rediscovered it, the held onto it to attempt to witness its increase in value.

Photo Illustrations

News Briefs

Who: A senior, Travis Logan
What: won a DECA competition
When: Two weeks ago
Where: Union college
Why: To qualify for nationals In Florida
How: By getting first at state.

Summary lead, version 1: Senior, Travis Logan wins a DECA competition at Union College two weeks ago. Travis try's to qualify for nationals in Florida by getting first at state.

Summary lead, version 2: Two weeks ago at Union College, Senior, Travis Logan won at a DECA Competition, Which is going to lead him to Florida for the next step in the state competition.

Summary lead, version 3: A win at the National DECA competition Sends the Senior, Travis Logan to compete at state.
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Who: Girls in grade 10-12

What: Color Guard tryouts

When: to be held Tuesday, May 25 - Thursday, May 27

Where: on school campus at west side of parking lot.

Why: Skills needed: dance, coordination, rhythm, flag-twirling ability.

How: compete for 16 positions.

Summary lead, version 1: 16 spots are available for 10-12 graders who can; dance, flag twirl, has good coordination, has good rhythm and would like to be a color guard. Try outs will be held Tuesday, May 25 - Thursday, May 27 on the school campus at west side of the parking lot.

Summary lead, version 2 : 10-12 Graders who want to try out for color guard; Try outs will be held on Tuesday, May 25 - Thursday, May 27 on the school campus at the west side of the parking lot.

Summary lead, version 3: Can you twirl a flag, and Dance? Do you have good coordination and rhythm? Try out to be a Color Guard. Try outs will be held Tuesday, May 25 - Thursday, May 27. Only 16 spots are available so try your best, and try to impress.

Merger Photo

Architecture Photos

 Lights

 Patterns

 Details

 Angles

Surroundings

Architecture Preview

1. Who is the architect (the person who built it)? The Taiwanese

2. When was it built? in the 1800's

3. Where is it located? Sanjhih, Taiwan

4. Is it a private building or can you visit it? You are able to visit there.

5. Is there information on how much it cost to build? 

6. Is there a reason the building was created or the history of the building itself? It was meant for a vacation, for tourist.

7. Why did you pick this building? The reason i picked this building was because it had the word UFO in it and it just caught my attention.

1. Who is the architect (the person who built it)? Moshe Safdie

2. When was it built? 1967

3. Where is it located? 2600 avenue Pierre-doupuy

4. Is it a private building or can you visit it? yes you can visit it.

5. Is there information on how much it cost to build? about 14 million

6. Is there a reason the building was created or the history of the building itself? It was a thesis project for his architect program.

7. Why did you pick this building? When i saw the picture i thought it was so fascinating. it made me think of the at-at walker from Star Wars.

1. Who is the architect (the person who built it)? Santiago Calatrava

2. When was it built? 2005

3. Where is it located? Malmo, Sweden

4. Is it a private building or can you visit it? You can visit it.

5. Is there information on how much it cost to build? 1.5 billion Swedish crowns

6. Is there a reason the building was created or the history of the building itself? its based on a sculpture called twisting torso.

7. Why did you pick this building? I picked this building because it is one of the tallest buildings in the world and I have studied this building before so i new some of the facts.

1. Who is the architect (the person who built it)? Andre Waterkeyn

2. When was it built? 1958

3. Where is it located? Brussels, Belgium.

4. Is it a private building or can you visit it? You can visit it.

5. Is there information on how much it cost to build? 

6. Is there a reason the building was created or the history of the building itself? the love that the Belgians have for an extraordinary structure symbolising a frame of mind that wittily combines aesthetic daring with technical mastery. 

7. Why did you pick this building? I picked this building because it reminded me of a ferris wheel, and it just looked shiny.

1. Who is the architect (the person who built it)? Antoni Gaudi

2. When was it built? 1912

3. Where is it located? Barcelona, Spain

4. Is it a private building or can you visit it? You can visit it.

5. Is there information on how much it cost to build? 

6. Is there a reason the building was created or the history of the building itself? It was built for a married couple.

7. Why did you pick this building? I picked this because it had a ethic name, it made me wonder how fancy this place was.

The Inverted Pyramid

Elements of News

Proximity: http://www.cnn.com/video/#/video/us/2012/04/17/austin-police-officer-shoots-dog.kxan
Prominence: http://www.cnn.com/video/#/video/living/2012/02/12/iri-michelle-obama.cnn
Timeliness: http://www.cnn.com/2012/04/19/tech/mobile/draw-something-app-updated/index.html?hpt=hp_c2
Oddity: http://www.cnn.com/video/?hpt=hp_c2#/video/bestoftv/2012/04/18/dnt-fl-publix-car-crash.wjxt
Consequence: http://www.cnn.com/video/#/video/us/2012/04/16/cnn-presents-faith-and-fury-2.cnn
Conflict: http://www.cnn.com/video/#/video/politics/2012/04/18/pkg-moos-dog-eat-dog-politics.cnn
Human Interest: http://www.cnn.com/video/?hpt=hp_c4#/video/us/2012/04/19/mxp-police-car-gas.hln

Basic Newswriting and News Values - 2 part blog

1)Who? Jim Tilmon
Who is involved? Airplane Pilots
Who does/did the situation affect? Airplane Passengers
Who said so? The news reporter


What? Airplane
What is happening? It's doing a nose dive.
What did happen? Pilot thought he saw Venus.
What are the consequences? Almost kills passengers
What is different about this? Never heard of pilot nose diving due to Venus.
What are the choices? Thought Nose diving was the best choice.


When? 2011
When did or will this happen? 2011
When was this discovered? 2011


Where? Toronto Canada airport
Where did or will this happen? Canada.


Why? Because pilot saw "Venus".
Why did this happen or will it happen? Because he saw "Venus".


How? There was an oncoming plane
How did it or will it happen? Pilot woke up dazed from nap.
How much does it cost? Not a cent
How many people does this affect? All the passengers
How do you feel about this? It is shocking.


2)Who? Salecia Johnson
Who is involved? Principal
Who does/did the situation affect? The principal and students
Who said so? Dray Swicord


What? Kid throws tantrum
What is happening? Kid throws tantrum
What did happen? Kid threw tantrum
What are the consequences? She got arrested.
What is different about this? She was 6
What are the choices? She decided to hurt principal and destroy property


When? 2012
When did or will this happen? 2012
When was this discovered? 2012


Where? Creekside elementary
Where did or will this happen? Creekside elementary 


Why? Family problems
Why did this happen or will it happen? Family problems


How? She started breaking things
How did it or will it happen? She started breaking things.
How much does it cost? unknown
How many people does this affect? The school
How do you feel about this? I feel that this is strange

3)Who? Austin Fisher

Who is involved? Austin Fisher
Who does/did the situation affect? Austin Fisher
Who said so? News Reporter


What? They let him walk
What is happening? they let him walk
What did happen? he missed to much school
What are the consequences? they didn't want to let him walk
What is different about this? he had a reason to miss school
What are the choices? miss school and care for his mother who has cancer


When? 2011
When did or will this happen? 2011
When was this discovered? 2011


Where? Ohio
Where did or will this happen? Ohio


Why? Because he missed to much school
Why did this happen or will it happen? He missed to much school


How? For taking care of his mother
How did it or will it happen? for taking care of his mother
How much does it cost? Nothing
How many people does this affect? The whole community
How do you feel about this? It's very touching.

Student of the month Q & A

How does it feel to be student of the month?
It feels great!

Does it make you proud?
Yes, I didn't think that I would have done it.

Does it make your parents proud?
Yes, they think they pushed me hard.

Are you going to put it on your fridge?
Yes, but most likely in a frame.

Is this the first time you've been elected as student of the month?
Yes, but I want to be student of the year.

Do you appreciate this moment?
Very much, I feel greatly honored

Is this a big moment of your life?
In my teenage years, yes.

Do you get your picture anywhere?
No, i just recieve the award.

Can I take your picture?
Yes, you may.

Are you the first to win this award?
In my family, yes.

Is there a list of students of the month?
I'm not entirly sure.
 Who grants you this award?
The principals.

Does it look good on your resume?
Yes, it will make me come off as hard working.

Could it help you get a scholarship?
Yes, because colleges might like that I impress the principals.

What did you have to do to get this award?
Do everything the teachers asked me to do and basically be an outstanding student.

Do you deserve this award?
Of course, I tried my hardest.

How did you find out that you had won this award?
The principals announced it over the intercom.

Are you being treated differently now that you have won?
No, not really.

Do you think you will win again?
Yes, if I try hard.

Student of the Month

1. How does it feel to be student of the month?
2. Does it make you proud?
3. Does it make your parents proud?
4. Are you going to put it on your fridge?
5. Is this the first time you've been elected as student of the month?
6. Do you appreciate this moment?
7. Is this a big moment of your life?
8. Do you get your picture anywhere?
9. Can I take your picture?
10. Are you the first to win this award?
11. Is there a list of students of the month?
12. If so where is it?
13. Who grants you this award?
14. Does it look good on your resume?
15. Could it help you get a scholarship?
16. What did you have to do to get this award?
17. Do you deserve this award?
18. How did you find out that you had won this award?
19. Are you being treated differently now that you have won?
20. Do you think you will win again?

Student of the Month

1. How does it feel to be student of the month?
2. Does it make you proud?
3. Does it make your parents proud?
4. Are you going to put it on your fridge?
5. Is this the first time you've been elected as student of the month?
6. Do you appreciate this moment?
7. Is this a big moment of your life?
8. Do you get your picture anywhere?
9. Can I take your picture?
10. Are you the first to win this award?
11. Is there a list of students of the month?
12. If so where is it?
13. Who grants you this award?
14. Does it look good on your resume?
15. Could it help you get a scholarship?
16. What did you have to do to get this award?
17. Do you deserve this award?
18. How did you find out that you had won this award?
19. Are you being treated differently now that you have won?
20. Do you think you will win again?

School Uniforms

1. Do you like the idea of uniforms at school?
2. Would you be mad if they passed this law?
3. Why do you think they are doing this?
4. Would it help you focus in school more?
5. Would you consider moving?
6. Is it reasonable for them to do that?
7. Would teachers agree with this?
8. Would you get used to it?
9. Should the teachers have to wear a uniform as well?
10. What should the uniforms look like?
11. Should the uniform also change the pants/shorts?
12. Do you think some people would be happy with the uniforms?
13. Would it keep people out of order?
14. Have you ever had school uniform?
15. If so, what did you have to wear?
16. Was it fair to students?
17. Did the teachers also have a uniform?
18. Would it cost more money for your parents?
19. Would your parents agree with having a uniform?
20. Would it change your school behavior?

Sports/Action shoot finale

  Daniel running toward the camera. He is preparing for track.

  Frankie running the track. She is running for gym.

  A blurry shot of Frankie as she was picking up a tennis ball off of the ground.

Emilio walking across me on the side walk on his way to class.

My Yearbook Spread

Caption and evaluation practice

Add caption

Horses grazing among the land on an early Sunday morning in New Zealand . The farmer has to hurry to get over there  and put all the horses in the barn because there is going to be a tornado.

Enraged man is holding a Molotov cocktail In the parking lot , the morning of March 3rd. While he is to protesting, because  they are overpricing everything. 

Hundreds of Catholic people are gathered around in Baltimore, Maryland. They are there to support the priest of the  church that is dying from cancer.

African minor that digs gold in Kenya, Africa every day. He is constantly dehydrated and  tired due to the sever working conditions. 

Touching people

1. What do you think about this project and photo essay? I think this project is so amazing. I wish I would have thought of this because the way it brings people together. It is telling you that it's not bad to get to know a stranger. I would love to do this myself.

2. What would you do if someone approached you with a camera and asked you to participate in a photo shoot and then asked you to touch a stranger? I would definitely do it, it is a one chance in a life time to participate in. I wouldn't mind doing it at all.

3. Think of an unusual photo shoot similar to this one that you think would be fun to go and shoot. Get 2 strangers and have them play a game together and bond, as you take pictures of the emotions and actions they do together.

4. Finally, tell me what you thought of the photography, did the photographer think about the rules of photography that you know about? What types of photos did he take?  They only rule of photography that I noticed him use was simplicity.

Sports Photography continued

Nick Adam
LIKE=The judges liked how the person tried to do a close framing. 
They liked how he chose his pictures.
DISLIKE= They thought some pictures were useless.
My opinion= I think his pictures were great, but he would've done better if he didn't use some of those that didn't seem important.

Josh Birnbaum

LIKE=The judges liked that some pictures were funny.
DISLIKE=They didn't like how he organized his photos. They didn't like how the pictures didn't draw them into the story line.

My opinion=  The pictures were good but they didn't tie into the story so well.

Jordan Murph

LIKE=They like how the pictures are framed,
The person had some action sport pictures, but not much more than that. 
DISLIKE=They didn't like how he started off strong but then weakend. They didn't like his choice of pictures.

My opinion= Good framing, his pictures had some elements of photography.

Sam Adams

LIKE= They liked the pictures that he had chose for his portfolio.

They also liked that his pictures had action in them.

DISLIKE= They didn't like how the pictures weren't perfectly framed.

The judges didn't like how it didn't follow a good story.

 My opinion= I liked the choice of pictures that he used.

I thought his story followed well with the pictures but the judges don't agree.

Dustin Snipes

LIKE= They loved the pictures he took.

They liked how the pictures were framed.

DISLIKE= They didn't like how the pictures took to long to transition.

My Opinion= I completely agree with the judges. I like that he won.

Earthquake warm-up

 Peoples Cars are squashed and clumped together due to the Earthquake.

 Soldiers have to cover and carry the dead bodies of their people.

People stand and watch their city burn.

My Newspaper Design

Newspaper Notes

• Two types of papers- Braud sheet (eagle's eye) and Tabloid (half of Braud Sheet)
• Front page
• A teaser directs you to a different page to get the full story
• Folio- information about the newspaper, "W. Charles Akins High School. "Everything That Concerns You." Monday 11.14.11
• Masthead/Flag- Name of the newspaper, located under teaser box
• Headlines
• Sub Headlines
• Byline- Name of person who wrote it and that person's position
• Story 
• Pictures
• Caption- Must be 2 sentences, photo byline
• Info Graphics
• Jump- Directs you to a different page to see the rest of the story
• Table of Contents
• Issue and value Number
• Staff box- credit to newspaper staff

Newspaper Design Exploration and Activity

Three different newspapers from different states in the US:

Wall Street Journal, New York, N.Y

The Daily Post, Palo Alto, California

The Record-Courier, Ravenna, Ohio

Two Newspapers in New York:

Wall Street Journal, New York, N.Y

The New York Times, New York, N.Y

Two Newspapers in Texas:

El Paso Time, El Paso, Texas
Houston Chronicle, Houston, Texas

Two Newspapers in Europe:
Liberation, Paris, France
La Citta - Teramo, Teramo, Italy

Two Newspapers in Asia:
The Japan Times, Tokyo, Japan
China Daily, Beijing, China

1. What is your favorite newspaper front page? Why?  The Repository, Canton, Ohio
2. What is your favorite headline from that newspaper? Why are you interested in it? "Why Did This Happen?" It makes me want to keep reading so i can find out.
3. How many stories are on the front page of your favorite? The Shooting In Ohio
4. What do you  notice that all newspaper front pages have in common? They All Have Headlines
5. What are things that vary on the front pages of different newspapers? The Pictures They Have and The Layout.

Yearbook Spread

Yearbook Introduction

School name-Vista Ridge High School

School location, exact location- Cedarpark/ 200 South Vista Ridge Blvd. 

School size- Large

How many pages is the book?- 279

How many sections are in the book?- 6

List the sections in the book - Student Life, Academics, Activities, Sports, People, Ads/Index
What sports are played at that school?-Baseball, Basketball - Boys, Basketball - Girls, Cross Country, Football, Golf, Strength & Training, Soccer - Boys, Soccer - Girls, Softball, Sports Medicine, Swimming, Tennis, Track & Field, Volleyball, Wrestling, Rangers Lacrosse 


Give me a list of some of the clubs a student could join at that school?-

What are the school colors?- Red, White, Black.

What is the theme of the book?- Imagine.

What thematic elements are present throughout the book?- This Weird Scribble Drawing, And Imagination.

How many years has the book been published?- 3 years

Who is the editor-in-chief of the book?- Kaileigh Smith

Who is the advisor?- Ms. Jamie Ray

What  is your favorite spread in the book?- The Car Spread.

What do you like about this book?- The Sections They Had In The Yearbook.


What would you change if you were working on that book?- I Would Change The Drawing Because It Is Just Scribbling.

Would you like to go to that school?- Yeah

Why would you or would you not like to go to that school? - It Seems Fun, They Have A Good Sports Team And It Is A Big Shcool.