car raid preview

1. My subject will be Douglas.
2. I will most likely do this car raid today.
3. What is your favorite part of your car?
    How hot does the leather interior get?
    Have you picked up a lot of chicks in this ride?
    Can you drive this bad boy pretty fast?
4. I should write down some details on specific experiences in this car and what he keeps in his car to          
    get a real idea of what this car says about him.

Graffiti/Found objects

merger

HDR Photography

1. You need to use Auto Exposure Bracketing.
2. You will use a DSLR Camera and a computer.
3. Someone might take a HDR photo to capture the full range of beautiful colors.
4. We will see all the best parts from each photo put together.

pals & elementary schoolers

damn daniel

political campaign

Final Exam Warm-Up: Planning

For my final exam I have much excitement. I went out and bought a gopro and I am already in the process of getting footage, as well as photos using checked out DSLR camera, of different adventures I go on and I will put it all together to make a big creation of my life and what's been going on lately. I will show pictures and footage all mashed together with a song that fits the feel. I will throw it narration somewhere in there.

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Create line charts

Opinions Story

The question of gun control is a hot topic in the U.S. currently due to the 2016 presidential campaign: should we place more or less guidelines in obtaining a gun in America? Well, if you ever watch the news at all and you don’t live in your own personal bubble, I’m sure you could understand that there is a pressing issue with the misuse of guns.

What is the proper use of guns though, really? Some people believe in sending our troops to war, hunting for sport, giving our police forces complete liberty to fire their arms whenever they feel necessary; but all of these things coincidentally end in the murder of living creatures.

You may call it liberal but I believe it is common sense. People that kill another living creature with no guilt, even enjoy it, is a more concerning topic than most people are willing to consider.

If people are unable to obtain guns then there are no guns to defend your self from. If the only individuals with guns are the ones with necessary purpose for them (such as police officers, secret service agents, etc.), then there would be less mass shootings, suicides by gun, and murders.

To anti-gun control individuals who use the 2^nd amendment to the U.S. Constitution in defense of their stance: this amendment that states the right to bear arms was ratified in 1791. At a time when you could own slaves, women couldn’t work, and men were judged upon if they owned a lot of land or not. The ideals this nation was founded upon such as freedom and acceptance are relevant, but society has changed astronomically and the constitution can no longer be followed exactly.

Gun violence costs tax payers money through the cost of court cases and health care for those involved, so the use of guns affects every tax payer whether they think about the effect guns have on them or not.

With guns in your home, you can never be sure that they are safe from causing harm. If you have children, they can gain access to them and do wrong. Guns can be used in suicides if you have any family members who suffer from depression. If other people find out that you have guns, you can be robbed and they can be stolen from your home.
            We are far too along in society to still be dealing with mass shootings, murders, and deaths in general. To change issues as large as this, precautions have to be taken.

Peer Review SoM

Katrina's Student of the Month Story
Paragraphs- 50 pts
Quotes- 25 pts
Inverted Pyramid- 20
Total- 95

News Values

Prominence

http://www.nytimes.com/2016/03/29/world/europe/isis-attacks-paris-brussels.html?ref=world&_r=0

How Isis Built the Machinery of Terror Under Europe's Gaze

This story involves a very concerning subject of terrorism, which the people need to know about. It is also revealing of a surprising topic.

Proximity

http://livesmarterdaily.com/?id=584&pid=s1&eid=101&subid=600&&utm_medium=usatodaydemo&utm_title=%24%7Bregion%3Acapitalized%7D%24+Drivers+Are+Stunned+By+This+New+Rule&utm_thumbnail=http%3A%2F%2Fcdn.taboolasyndication.com%2Flibtrc%2Fstatic%2Fthumbnails%2F1b900af2e1970b52136ec775a1c0c6f8.jpg

Why Did No One Tell Drivers with No Tickets in 3 Years About This New Rule?

This story is relevant to the people near the publication because it concerns Texas Drivers. If the rule concerns everyone then they need to read this article.

Human Interest

http://www.usatoday.com/story/news/nation-now/2016/04/12/pig-manure-exposure-leads-clyde-man-dead-death-ohio/82941002/

Pig manure exposure leads to man's death in Ohio

This story pertains to human interest because it has to deal with the death of an innocent man. Not only does it touch emotions, but it also concerns anyone who might be exposed to manure as well.

Human Interest

http://www.usatoday.com/story/news/nation-now/2016/04/12/police-arrest-suspect-after-missing-moms-body-parts-found-recycling-bin/82925890/

Police Arrest Suspect After Missing Mom's Body Parts Found in Garbage

Student of the Month Story

      For the month of March, the staff of Bowie has chosen freshman Alina Hearn to be the student of the month. The staff considered all of the different candidates during their staff conferences over the last week. These measures were taken to ensure that the right student was being awarded this honor.

      This student of the month award shows excellence and predicts a bright future. "I want to travel for a year after high school and then go to NYU," said Hearn.

      Being able to do all your schoolwork and keeping up with your grades may not allow students to work a job; the student of the month rarely has time. That doesn't mean you don't have time to give back to the community though. "I volunteer by teaching kids about God," Hearn said.

      Many might guess that music can have an effect on the quality of your work. Like if you listen to classical music it may allow you to use your brain more effectively, or maybe even other types of music. "I like to listen to rap music while I study," said Hearn.

School Uniforms

For my sources I could interview the superintendent of the school district, or I could interview two students that would have to deal with these changes: Douglas Smith and Harrison Louis.
1. What clothes would you miss wearing most when you are required to wear a uniform?
2. How do you feel about being told what to wear?
3. Will you obey without a struggle or will you continue to wear your own articles of clothing?
4. Why was this policy created?
5. What will the new student uniforms consist of?
6. Will the uniform be provided to students or will they have to purchase their own clothing items to match the criteria?
7. 

Inverted Pyramid

Travis Haughton

School
Bad: Back of head dominating photo, pictures of signs, and blocked important faces
Good: strangeness and activity
I did not like the photographer very much. His style was uninteresting.
Josh Birnbaum
wheelchair sports
Bad: no moments captured, no story, not good quality
Good: in some he had a good opportunity and some looked professional
I was not impressed with this photographer either. Nothing special to me.
Melissa Golden
home life
Bad: important part out of focus, no story, messy
Good: some effective photos, some good focus
This photographer had some good photos, but overall I didn't love her.
Dustin Snipes
best eye for photography, thought of all aspects
his photos just look very clean and well thought out
Contest Recap
It seemed like the judges already had picked their winner beforehand, but they went back and did an overview of every photographer individually and after going over Dustin Snipes' portfolio, the winner was pretty clear.

Learning How To Interview- Part 1

Assignment 1

1. For this topic I could interview: Douglas, Harrison, or my friend Henry Spinach who goes to school here.

Assignment 2

1. What have you done this month that sets you apart from the other students?
I volunteer by teaching kids about God.

2. Why do you deserve this honor of Student of the Month?
I deserve this award because I'm perfect.

3. What kind of study habits do you practice?
I take my notes and re-write them to make sure they stick in my head.

4. If you do any type of community service, what do you like to do to give back?
I like to feed the homeless and give money to people on the streets.
5. What teacher inspires you most to do more?
Mr. Reeves inspires me because he yells at me and scares me to do more.
6. What are your plans after high school?
I want to travel for a year and then go to NYU.
7. What kind of music do you listen to while doing schoolwork?
I usually listen to rap music.
8. What kind of TV shows do you follow in your free time?
I watch the Vampire Diaries, 90210, Austin & Ally, and Gossip Girl.
9. How do you balance having a job on top of doing well in school?
I don't have a job.
10. What subjects do you enjoy most in school?
I enjoy English and Geography most.

Architecture

details

patterns

 light

 shapes

 surroundings

Architecture Preview

Sculptured House, USA

1. Charles Deaton

2.1966

3. Genesee, CO

4. Private

5. $100,000

6. It was not built for a certain reason. It has appeared in movies and TV shows, though.

7. I picked this building because it has a certain look that I like. It's a very retro, cool place and all the windows give it a certain feel. 

Turning Torso, Sweden

1. Santiago Calatrava

2. August 2005

3. Malmö, Sweden

4. There are offices and apartments inside the building.

5. I could not find information on how much it costed to build.

6. It was built to enhance and enlarge a public area.

7. I picked this building because it is very unique in the way that it is a curved and twirling building. I like how it has many floors and it is big, but doesn't take up a lot of space because it is skinny. 

The Crooked House, Poland

1. Szotynscy & Zaleski

2. 2004

3. Sopot, Poland

4. This building is open to tourists.

5. It does not specify the building price.

6. It does not specify why it was built.

7. I chose this building because it looks kind of like a house you would find at Disneyland, but at the same time it is pretty modern colored and styled. I like its uniqueness. 

Action Photos

Sensory Overload

1. I agree with this statement because it is true that we surround ourselves with the things we own in our personal lives and our personal environments wouldn't be the same without it. As a photographer I feel that taking pictures of the objects we surround ourselves with is just as important as taking photos of the earth.
2. As I looked through the images, I didn't really find an interest from a photography standpoint. I don't think I would want to take pictures of these things.
3. It would most likely be super exciting and fun for a child to have a parent that worked at one of these places.
4. My favorite photo out of these was the one of all the flowers. It is a pretty photo.

Outside Prompt Shoot- High School

Please Do Not Publish

newspaper page

Front Pages of the World

1. My favorite newspaper front page out of the ones I saw was the Bakersfield Californian. I like this one because it has a big photo for the main story, similar to a magazine.
2. My favorite headline from this front page is "Pot shops still popping up". This is the most interesting out of the headlines because it isn't just simply a news story about something that happened, it could possibly be controversial and I like that.
3. There are 5 stories on the front page of this newspaper.
4. All of the different newspapers' front pages are similar with their headlines and pictures, but the sizes and styles vary.
5. Some of the newspapers, depending on where it is stationed, have a different vibe to them. For example, Hawaii has a groovy theme.

yearbook spread

King Pica Yearbook Spread

Magazine Cover Peer Review

1. The name of the magazine is Wander. Yana made this magazine.
2. The picture is cool and I like the title font.
3. I think the text being a little more organized could have helped the cover look better overall.
4. I picked this cover because it was pretty cool.
5. There is a barcode and it is a good size.
6. I don't think I would pick this magazine up at Barnes & Noble, just because it doesn't catch my eye.
7. It looks like a portrait.

Yearbook Introduction

• organizations & clubs
• student pictures
• senior quotes
• favorite musical artist of every student under their picture
• flowers
• title
• name of the school
• volume number
• school year
• school address
• index
• table of contents
• voted most likely, etc
• art
• culture
• accomplishments of organizations
• student commentary
• cover picture
• cover design

1. It's Not Just Black And White...

2. Jefferson High School

3. Throughout the whole yearbook, students' interests and what they are known of are a big topic.

4. This book has 14 sections.

5. My favorite spread is the one about Alpine Skiing. 

6. There is an index in my yearbook.

7. There is photos of many clubs and organizations.

8. There is sadly no table of contents.

9. Approximately 1,890 students go to this school.

10. This school is located in Minnesota.

Prompt Shoot Peer Review

http://rebeccasphotojournalismblog.blogspot.com/2016/01/prompt-shoot-3.html

1. The photo I like the best out of these is connected. It just looks the most professional out of the four.
2. My least favorite of the photos would most likely be the photo of the sign. It's just not creative and was simply to fit the prompt before time ran out.
3. The photos are visually appealing and the angles that were chosen to take the pictures from were successful.
4. I am having a difficult time thinking of an area that this person could improve upon. These photos were pretty solid.
5. In my opinion, the picture of the chairs connected by the chain captures the prompt the best.
6. I think the picture that did the least effective job of capturing the prompt is the 'yummy' picture because the sign itself probably wouldn't be very tasteful.

Prompt Shoot 3

eight

 footprints

 pose

 the end

magazine covers

Review of 2015

Favorite Photos of the Year

 This photo is pretty touching because losing a father would be hard for anyone and you can really see the emotion from him just laying there with his face covered.

 This photo really shows the awful reality of terrorists/shooters and I think it's amazing that this event was captured in a photo.

I think it is so rare that this person was in the exact right place at the exact right time because if they were further up the road, they would've been hit by the plane. If they left the house 1 minute later, they wouldn't have seen it. Also, they got their phone out in time to snap this photo? I just think it's pretty crazy how unlikely this photo is.

Best Songs of 2015

Bad Habits by FIDLAR; 

Sandra's Smile by Blood Orange
Bad Habits is off of FIDLAR's second album which came out in 2015. I personally don't like their new album as much as their first, but this particular song is pretty dang good. Sandra's Smile is a single that Blood Orange released a couple months ago, which is going to be on his third LP coming soon! He is very into what's going on in the lives of young African Americans and this song is about a young woman who was wrongly killed.

Best Movies of 2015

6 Years;

Dope

6 Years is a movie that was put on Netflix a couple months back and I'm pretty sure it skipped the theaters, but I really liked it for its cinematography, the love story in it, and it was also very sad and for some reason I like sad movies. I saw Dope in theaters and going into it I didn't expect much, but it was a very good movie and I think it had a good message.

Most Important News Story

Mass Shootings

Person of the Year

Bernie Sanders

Biggest Sports/Entertainment Person

Mr. Reeves

My Break

1. Something during my break that I will remember, is eating Chinese food on Christmas day. I thought it was kind of funny because Christmas is supposed to be this big thing but it just felt like some other day.

2. My resolutions for the year 2016 are pretty much just to enjoy myself more. I did not really make any official resolutions because personally, I think a bunch of people making resolutions and carrying them out for under a week is pretty ridiculous.

3. In 2016, I am looking forward to turning 18, to finding more music and movies, and changing my life a bit.