If you're looking for a little boost to your grade (an excused missing homework, or if you have all of your homeworks, 5 points added to your lowest article grade), complete this extra credit over the holiday break:
For 24 hours straight, I challenge you to have absolutely no interaction with any electronics. That means no computer, no cell phone, no T.V., no iPod, no radio-- nothing. If you can't make it 24 hours, take note of how long you lasted, and then write a paragraph on your blog detailing the experience. You'll want to address the following questions:
-How long did you last without any interaction with electronics?
-What difficulties did you experience while avoiding these devices? How did you feel?
-Did you find any surprising benefits from the experience? If so, what?
-Which piece of electronics did you find yourself having the hardest time ignoring? Why?
-What did you learn about yourself from this experience?
This must be completed on your blog no later than Sunday, January 2, 2011. Happy Break! :)
Wednesday, December 22, 2010
Tuesday, December 21, 2010
Creating the Photo Essay
You should have your five photos chosen for today that all relate to a certain topic or theme. Your photos shouldn't just show pictures; they need to tell a story. What are you saying about your topic?
Today, you have a few things to work on:
1. In what order are you putting your photos? There should be a logic to this. What comes first, and why? What's the last picture the viewer will see in the photo essay? Why leave that one for last?
2. Write your cutlines. These should be about one sentence per photo, and should address the 5 W's and the H. Don't worry about using names in your cutlines if you don't know the actual names of the people in your photos.
3. Write your artist's statement. This should be one paragraph, and it should address the questions posted in the Photo Essay document in my last blog entry. Write the artist's statement below the photos you post.
4. Title your photo essay with something original.
Here is a sample photo essay, titled "Hard Times in Brooklyn":
Sample Photo Essay
And here's how I'm grading your photo essay:
I. Photos:
At least five photos: ________/5
All photos pertain to one topic with a clear and meaningful theme: ________/5
A wide range of photos is used (informational, emotional, angles): ________/5
Logical, explained order to the photos: ________/5
Each photo contains a cutline that follows guidelines discussed in class: _______/10
II. Artist’s Statement:
Answers all of the questions in complete sentences: __________/10
Time and effort is apparent: _________/10
Today, you have a few things to work on:
1. In what order are you putting your photos? There should be a logic to this. What comes first, and why? What's the last picture the viewer will see in the photo essay? Why leave that one for last?
2. Write your cutlines. These should be about one sentence per photo, and should address the 5 W's and the H. Don't worry about using names in your cutlines if you don't know the actual names of the people in your photos.
3. Write your artist's statement. This should be one paragraph, and it should address the questions posted in the Photo Essay document in my last blog entry. Write the artist's statement below the photos you post.
4. Title your photo essay with something original.
Here is a sample photo essay, titled "Hard Times in Brooklyn":
Sample Photo Essay
And here's how I'm grading your photo essay:
I. Photos:
At least five photos: ________/5
All photos pertain to one topic with a clear and meaningful theme: ________/5
A wide range of photos is used (informational, emotional, angles): ________/5
Logical, explained order to the photos: ________/5
Each photo contains a cutline that follows guidelines discussed in class: _______/10
II. Artist’s Statement:
Answers all of the questions in complete sentences: __________/10
Time and effort is apparent: _________/10
Monday, December 20, 2010
Photojournalism
View pictures here: New York Times Lens Blog
Please answer the EVEN NUMBERS ONLY on your blog. Specify which picture you are answering the questions for first (describe the picture in detail before you answer the questions):
Critical Lenses
Please answer the EVEN NUMBERS ONLY on your blog. Specify which picture you are answering the questions for first (describe the picture in detail before you answer the questions):
Critical Lenses
Friday, December 17, 2010
Homework for the weekend of 12/17
1.) If for some reason I did not get your review in class today, please e-mail it to me no later than tonight!
2.) Read 14.2 (photojournalism) in your textbook.
3.) Last set of 15 questions/facts!
4.) Blog assignment from class if you did not finish:
-Research the following and write the answers on your blog:
-What is photojournalism? (put it in your own words, please)
-What is a photojournalist's job?
-Then, do a Google Image search for "photojournalism." Choose a photo that grabs your attention. Save it to your computer and upload it to your blog. Explain what story you think that photo is telling, and why you think it makes a good photo. Be specific!
See you Monday, but keep your eye on the weather reports! ;)
2.) Read 14.2 (photojournalism) in your textbook.
3.) Last set of 15 questions/facts!
4.) Blog assignment from class if you did not finish:
-Research the following and write the answers on your blog:
-What is photojournalism? (put it in your own words, please)
-What is a photojournalist's job?
-Then, do a Google Image search for "photojournalism." Choose a photo that grabs your attention. Save it to your computer and upload it to your blog. Explain what story you think that photo is telling, and why you think it makes a good photo. Be specific!
See you Monday, but keep your eye on the weather reports! ;)
Sunday, December 12, 2010
Review Writing Assignment
Review Writing Assignment
• Choose a book, movie, CD or band, television show, musical, play, restaurant, etc. that you would like to review.
• Write a review (no more than 1000 words).
• Follow the criteria for writing a review. Reference handouts, class discussion and use newspaper reviews for models:
• www.nytimes.com
• www.nymag.com
Rough draft due: First thing Wednesday, 12/15
Final draft due: First thing Thursday, 12/16!
• Choose a book, movie, CD or band, television show, musical, play, restaurant, etc. that you would like to review.
• Write a review (no more than 1000 words).
• Follow the criteria for writing a review. Reference handouts, class discussion and use newspaper reviews for models:
• www.nytimes.com
• www.nymag.com
Rough draft due: First thing Wednesday, 12/15
Final draft due: First thing Thursday, 12/16!
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