The Big Day

     The story is about a young man rushing to get to the love of his life on her wedding day to object. He sped across a long distance through winding roads and across train tracks in his Volkswagon Jetta so the wedding could be stopped. He got stuck behind every obstacle which caused him to shriek in distress then continue his trek to the church. The bride looked happy to be married to her fiancé until the awkward interruption.

Who: Bride Brooke, Fiance Lucas, and intruder Julian
What: Julian intrudes wedding
When: June 20, 2014
Where: Charlotte, North Carolina
Why: Julian does not want to be late
How: Travels with Jetta across state to stop wedding.


Julian Baker rushes to get to his best friend Brooke Davis before vows are exchanged. Glancing at his watch, Julian speeds through the countryside and into the city before making it to the chapel, where he is greeted with blank stares.

Julian promised Brooke to make it on time, which left everyone disappointed with his no show. Some were angry, some were sad, and others just felt the awkward in the moment.

Stuck behind trains and cars Julian screams in distress.

"I couldn't let Brooke down" Julian said. "But life sure wasn't making it easy"

Brooke definitely couldn't hide her shame as Julian barged in to the chapel.

"I begged him to leave early." Brooke said. "This day was so special to me, he shouldn't have even come inside."

But no one felt more anger than fiancé Lucas Scott.

"He ruined our wedding. Friend or not, Brooke didn't deserve this." Lucas scolds.

 In an attempt to please Brooke, dad John Davis even took the effort to push back the wedding 10 minutes.

"I kept the peace hoping maybe Julian would show up on time, but after staring at my watch for what seemed like a lifetime, I realized this wedding had to go forward." John Davis said.

Feeling defeat, Julian stood unable to speak in the foyer of the church.

"I didn't know what to do, all I could do was apologize and continue to support my friends no matter what." Julian said.

However, things look like they may pick up from here.

"He's my best friend."Brooke said, "We must always forgive our friends."

Preview Assignment

1.   In the tutorials that I watched and read, I learned how to create an iMovie and edit it. They showed how to start a new movie, place clips in it, edit it, and save it. You can change the length of each clip and add transitions, effects, and a title.
      In the example, the woman added lightning and a title with a colored background. You can edit each of these things to make it how you want. Some examples are fairy dust, ghost trail, lighting, etc. These effects can be subtle or change your whole story.

2. I knew you could choose a theme and that there were multiple clips that combined to make a final project. I used iMovie for the iPad for a project in eighth grade.

3. I learned you can add effects or a title and change the time for each clip.

4. I am concerned about finding a original yet interesting topic for the project. I also hope the iMovie will be easy to use and not confusing.

5. I am confident that I will be able to use an appropriate amount of effects and transitions without overpowering the story.

6. Some ideas I have would be focusing on my Grandmas illness or something more simple like a typical family weekend to the lake, park, etc.

Portfolio Analysis

1. Three Portfolios

First -Alyssa Schukar

B. Dark instances which deal with people’s everyday problems

C.–Not enough emotion

-Awkward switch from sad to happy through baseball photo

-Too depressing

 D. They liked the sweeping man.

-Also they liked the action of the photos

 E. I like how it focuses are hardships but wished the stories were      more connected. Some pictures felt awkward and random.

Second-Anthony Souffle

B. Emotional moments

C. Photographer didn’t show enough detail.

D. There was a story mixed with emotional pictures.

E. I like the different settings the photos take place in. They are all in different areas with different stories.

Third-Melissa Golden

B. Youth or Eldery problems/activities

C. Photo stories were unoriginal, unclear in story behind them, and objects blocking or distracting from subject.

D. Good portrait, Good emotion in up close photos.

E. I like the use of black and white and elements of composition used. Like balance and lines.

2. Dustin Snipes

·      A) Good color composition. Photographer stays with action and follows subjects

·      B) Some strengths were how he angled and photographed his action photos. Photos where everyone involved is doing something. Some weaknesses were the too much use of photoshop.

3.  To become the winner, the portfolios needed to show difference and not have a similar portfolio. They also needed a common theme yet with diversity. They must have a good use of editing.

Part 2

1 .I agree with the judges on the photo of a girl rejoicing her tennis win. You can see the act of happiness without even having to see her face. the photo also has simplicity and includes the girl and her tennis racket which is all that is needed.

2. I do not agree with the judges opinion on the photo of a girl in an orange jersey jumping in the air. They state that the photo is basic, but I disagree. The photo shows a great amount of emotion and rules of composition including rule of thirds. 

Nut Graf

     A Nut graf is a second paragraph explaining the rest of the 5 W's and H that the first paragraph didn't cover. This adds additional information supporting what the first paragraph couldn't fit. This information is less important than the first paragraph.

Student of the Month Story

Who: Ashley Smith
What: Won Student of the Month
When: April, 2015
Where: Ted Selvidge High School, Austin, TX
Why: Dedication brings her to victory
How: Grades and extra curricular activities


Ashley Smith takes home a great Ted Selvidge High tradition and becomes April's Student of the Month during an election held in the courtyard.
 
Smith's rode to success was influenced by her parents, but most importantly her homeroom teacher. She can't only thank determination though, Smith also claims to being on Silver Stars and taking two AP classes.

Still striving for success, Smith believes there is always room to improve.

"It has given me the push to work harder" Ashley Smith states of the victory.

But her win was definitely not dull. Smith was presented the award in front of family, friends, and staff.

"I felt a rush of excitement!" Smith boasts.

The road to the award was anything but easy. Ashley places herself in higher level AP classes.

"I take two, English and Geography" Smith says proudly.

Afterward she spent the night celebrating the honor with some family fun.

"I went to Double Dave's Pizza with my family, it was great." The young student says with a smile.

However this excitement might be short lived. Smith has low hopes for adding this to her college transcript.

"It's an honor, but it won't get me ahead in life."

The future seems bright for young student who already has plans of success.

"I want to graduate from college and get a good job."

   

School Uniforms

-Principal
-Class President
-School Board

1. What influenced you to create the uniform policy?
2. How have students reacted to the news so far?
3. What will the uniforms look like?
4. Is there any freedom to how the uniform is worn?
5. Are the uniforms the same for every school?
6. When was this decision  made?
7. Who suggested the idea?
8. How have parents reacted to the news?
9. Was the vote unanimous?
10. What problems did you face before the uniforms?
11. Are the uniforms made revolving comfort?
12. How will you deal with the weather changes relating to the uniforms?
13. How did you announce the news to the students?
14. What are the consequences for those who don't follow the uniform dress code?
15. Will children be sent home if not in uniform?
16. Can the uniform policy be overruled or changed?
17. What events lead to this drastic decision?
18. Will teachers and staff have a uniform?
19. What problems were faced before and after the new policy?
20. Will there be any new changes to the schools?

Inverted Pyramid

Architectural Photos

Light  

Surrounding

Details

Shapes and Angles

Patterns

My First Interview

1. What is your biggest achievement?
Becoming Student of the year
2. How did you feel when you became student of the month?
I felt a rush of excitement
3. What advice do you give to other students striving to become student of the month?
Always turn in your homework and be on time to class
4. Has becoming student of the month changed how your peers see you?
No, they still see me normally. 
5. Are you in extra-curriculars?
Yes, Dance
6. Did you think think you were going to win before it was announced?
Totally
7. Do you feel deserving of the award?
Very much so
8. How has your  school life changed since winning?
It has given me the push to work harder
9. How informed were you of the award before winning?
My spanish teacher informed my class about it
10. What are the requirements for becoming student award?
You must have a 3.8 GPA or higher and be in at least one club
11. What help, if any, did you receive any help in becoming student of the month.
My homeroom teacher encouraged me and also my parents
12. What sports, if any, are you involved in?
Silver Stars
13. What are your goals after high school?
Graduate from college and get a good job
14. How important is this award to you?
It's an honor, but it won't get me ahead in life. 
15. What do you think impacted the decision the most?
My motivation and grades
16. Do you take AP classes?
I take two, English and Geography
17. How competitive are fellow students for this achievement?
Very competitive
18. How did you celebrate your win?
I went to Double Dave's with my family
19. How did your friends react to you winning?
They gave me candy and were very happy for me
20. What is your best quality?
My determination

Architectural Preview

Details: (Kunsthaus Graz)

This has details because it focuses on a small part of the building. It's zoomed in so you can see a section clearly. Now we are able to see each bolt that mends the structure together.

                                                               Lights: (Kunsthaus Graz)

This represents light because the glow is peaking out from the structure near the top left of the photo. Light is also used to reflect off the mirror which makes up the entire building.

                                                              Pattern:(Kunsthaus Graz)

This shows patterns through lines on each side of the photo. A symmetrical zig-zig  runs through the wall and window. A line also runs along the ceiling which corresponds with the lines which frame the women sitting down. Circles are also a common theme on the floor. 

Shape:(Kunsthaus Graz)

This represents shape because it shows not only the curve of the main part of the building,  but also shows another cylinder which is another section of the building. Also circles are repeated as lights throughout the structure.

                                                       Surroundings:(Kunsthaus Graz)

This shows surroundings by having the Kunsthaus Graz shown in half the picture while part of the surrounding city takes up the other half. You can see all the way back into the mountains while getting many other buildings including a tall prominent building. The sky is reflected on the building. 

Warm up: iPhone Photos

1. My favorite photo is of a smiling, little boy playing in the water. The water is splashing around him, and the photo is in black and white.
2. No, because they capture such high speeds and have high definition for just an iPhone.
3. The apps must have greatly affected the photo because these photos look nothing like a regular photo taken on my iPhone 5s.
4.
-Use rules of photography
-Take pictures of interesting subjects with interesting colors. Also have spontaneous emotion in each photo.

Select 5

Atomium:

1. Andre and Jean Polak

2. 1956

3. Laeken, Belgium

4. It is open to visit by the public.

5. There is no information on the cost to build

6. The structure represents an elementary iron crystal enlarged 165 billion times. 

7. I picked this building because it was built into a shape I've never seen before. Its fully functional and you're able to go into the top sphere. I would like to visit this building in the future and do the activities available. 

Nautilus House:

1. Javier Senosiain

2. 2006

3.Mexico City, Mexico

4. It's a private home to a family

5. N/A

6. The family wanted to be closer to nature an built their home based on a shell.

7. I chose this building because it is shaped like a shell and incorporates many bright colors. Its also unique in that it's separated into chambers like a real shell and also has many amenities based around nature. 

Kunsthaus Graz:

1. Built by a team of architects (White Cube)

2. 2003

3. Graz, Austria

4. It is open to the public.

5. N/A

6.The architects wanted to unite the historical setting to the Urban district.

7. I choose this because it had an interesting shape with spikes through the top which I found out were windows. I would want to visit here because it's a museum with a twist which can interest a younger audience. 

Sculptured House:

1. Charles Deaton

2. 1963

3. Colorado, USA

4. It is privately owned.

5. Sold for 3.8 million

6. The architect wanted a house unlike the other "rectangle" houses of the 1960's

7. I chose this building because I had seen it on a television show about insane houses. It was also used in a movie which was high grossing. It's shaped differently and is in a hidden, serene forest area.

Nord LB Building:

1. Behnisch

2. 1997-2002

3. Hannover, Germany

4. Open to public

5. 244 million

6. This building serves as an eco-friendly tourist destinition. 

7. I like how this building has other sections elevated in off the main structure. It is not a certain storied building because it's almost as if different buildings were just added together and held by thin stilts. It looks beautiful when lit up at night.