My group and I have taken time out to begin planning out our final interview, and am still waiting to hear back from 2 art teachers, and if they aren't interested, we're going to ask Mrs. Saddler for maybe a district level contact for our final interview.
The first person that came to my mind when I read that question was Marie Currie. I don't remember how old I was when I watched the film on her work but, I just remembered feeling so inspired. Not necesarily to become a physicist or find something as revolutionary as radioactivity but, just to follow your passion. Marie Currie loved caring for people, and where there's a will there's a way. She found something so important that, what would we do without it?! Also, the fact that she's a girl kicks ass! (So much for girls being the housewife right, whose bringing home the bacon now?!)
Thursday, February 24, 2011
Wednesday, February 16, 2011
Documentary Blog # 7
Trailers were presented today, enough said :) We got some okay feedback from the class, and now we're waiting on respsonses from 2 more interviewees, then we will start editing very soon!
I know this might seem a little silly but, someone that I've seen make a huge social change is actually Lady Gaga. I say this because she has become a movement. Her latest single "Born This Way" is really empowering. It shows that regardless of your shape, size, color, gender, or sexual orentation, you were born they way you were for a reason, and we're all special. She inspires her fans like me, to be proud of who you are. She isn't average either, she makes a statement with whatever she does, or wears for that matter. She seems meaningful to me because it brings me back to, what does it mean to be human? and the class conversation at the beginning of the year of being accepted into communities, and she makes everyone feel accepted in this world. Like I said previously. That to me is, insane. No other artist these days creates music so relatable and inspring.
I know this might seem a little silly but, someone that I've seen make a huge social change is actually Lady Gaga. I say this because she has become a movement. Her latest single "Born This Way" is really empowering. It shows that regardless of your shape, size, color, gender, or sexual orentation, you were born they way you were for a reason, and we're all special. She inspires her fans like me, to be proud of who you are. She isn't average either, she makes a statement with whatever she does, or wears for that matter. She seems meaningful to me because it brings me back to, what does it mean to be human? and the class conversation at the beginning of the year of being accepted into communities, and she makes everyone feel accepted in this world. Like I said previously. That to me is, insane. No other artist these days creates music so relatable and inspring.
Thursday, February 10, 2011
Documentary Blog # 6
Me and My group are a hop, skip, and a jump away from finishing our trailer. I'm really pleased with it, and the concept we came up for it! We have our title in mind but, I'll leave it as a surprise for the whole class! Today, we expirenced some audio problems with our interviews in the trailer but, no need to fear, John was there to guide us! I'm so excited for my group and I. We're doing great.
A group that I belong to, is the Fashion Board at Nordstrom. What allows me to be part of the group is, the other girls and I all share a passion for fashion, in one way or another, some of them want to be designers, buyers, stylists, you name it. We all come together to expirence the industry first hand, learn from people higher in the Nordstrom company, and get to occasionally work Nordstrom events. A group that I don't consider myself part of, is probably the Senior Clique at school. I don't stick to one group of friends, I go outside the box and am friends with many different kinds of people. I'm a floater I guess. I don't tie myself down and not get to know anybody else, everybody has a story and I'm willing to hear them out, if they're willing to hear me.
A group that I belong to, is the Fashion Board at Nordstrom. What allows me to be part of the group is, the other girls and I all share a passion for fashion, in one way or another, some of them want to be designers, buyers, stylists, you name it. We all come together to expirence the industry first hand, learn from people higher in the Nordstrom company, and get to occasionally work Nordstrom events. A group that I don't consider myself part of, is probably the Senior Clique at school. I don't stick to one group of friends, I go outside the box and am friends with many different kinds of people. I'm a floater I guess. I don't tie myself down and not get to know anybody else, everybody has a story and I'm willing to hear them out, if they're willing to hear me.
Thursday, February 3, 2011
Documentary Blog # 5
I liked this reading, I read it last year in Ms. Matera's class I believe, or I've read it before. I liked that it isn't something totally documentary related, but I'm sure it relates somehow.. You're sneaky Ms. Hodge! Anyways, So I wasn't sure if we were supposed to answer the reflection question on the back, but I will. I don't think there's ever been an instance where someone has gotten me, right. I don't think anyone has really experienced that. You're never to judge a book by it's cover, but let's face it.. We all do. Most people generalize my generation, or the age I'm in as, the wreckless, irresponsible, partying, age. I don't like sticking to the status quo.. in any sort. I like to think I'm really mature for my age, and when people do get to know me. They see that. I just thought of something I get a lot, shy! It takes me awhile to warm up to people, but then when I become comfortable with you, I open up.
I'm coming to the conclusion my group is invincible! (Knock on wood) Yesterday, before we got the interview with Mrs. Saddler, which was awesome. Me and Emily noticed Mariah was gone, and she had our tape. We also had to return our camera, and Emily had no gas. So we worked together, and figured out a plan. But then Mariah showed up! So we got our interview, got our camera back just in time, and finished uploading our film to the computer. I'm so happy that we're conquring over these problems, and keeping our eye on the prize! We need to figure out our title though!
I'm coming to the conclusion my group is invincible! (Knock on wood) Yesterday, before we got the interview with Mrs. Saddler, which was awesome. Me and Emily noticed Mariah was gone, and she had our tape. We also had to return our camera, and Emily had no gas. So we worked together, and figured out a plan. But then Mariah showed up! So we got our interview, got our camera back just in time, and finished uploading our film to the computer. I'm so happy that we're conquring over these problems, and keeping our eye on the prize! We need to figure out our title though!
Tuesday, February 1, 2011
Documentary Blog # 4
Although we already have 2 interviews down, this article helped me personally think over the questions we have prepaired for our interviews, what to tweak, and what types of things will keep our interviewee talking, rather than getting a short ended, yes or no answer. Be creative, and put yourself out there with your questions. Don't be afraid of what answer you might get, because it might just make your documentary a whole lot better!
Tomorrow, my group has an interview with Mrs. Saddler, so far so good! One problem we might have is deciding weither we should get someone at district level to be in our documentary, or if it will just take up too much time in the documentary, because we already have great footage on the way. So the time limit of 10 minutes might set back on that idea.
Tomorrow, my group has an interview with Mrs. Saddler, so far so good! One problem we might have is deciding weither we should get someone at district level to be in our documentary, or if it will just take up too much time in the documentary, because we already have great footage on the way. So the time limit of 10 minutes might set back on that idea.
Documentary Blog # 3
This article was a mind full! There were a lot of questions to comprehend. But, they did help! I will admit I was thinking about some of these pin points before I read this article (and found solutions to them, I will add :D) which makes me feel really confident, I learned from the PSA unit, don't waste any precious time. My group is rocking this project! This article was the most helpful thus far!
As I said before, We're rocking this! We have 2 interviews, one more scheduled with Mrs. Saddler, we've already begun uploading our film, and deciding what has to get cut. I'm really proud of us. We're working so well together as a team. I'm excited that this time, my project will be able to be on the big screens with everyone else :)
As I said before, We're rocking this! We have 2 interviews, one more scheduled with Mrs. Saddler, we've already begun uploading our film, and deciding what has to get cut. I'm really proud of us. We're working so well together as a team. I'm excited that this time, my project will be able to be on the big screens with everyone else :)
Documentary Blog # 2
Recently, my group got an interview with Mrs. Meyers, also we got some B-roll of her choir classes, and some student interviews from Varsity Choir. We're in the process of getting an interview with Mr. Carter and Mrs. Saddler, we also want maybe one more in school interview with a visual arts teacher, and maybe someone at the district level, or an expert on arts funding. We haven't heard from the Spring Board, so we're trying to find a plan B.
When reading this article, the first thing that came to my mind was the movie Paranormal Activity. I was so hesitant to see that movie because everyone I knew that saw it was saying "It's a true story! I couldn't go to sleep after!" and around the lines of that. Maybe 2 months after that movie came out, I was watching some MTV awards of some sort, and in the flesh, the main characters of the movie. Now, at the end of that movie, he was thrown at the camera and was dead, because she became a demon and killed him.. So this article showed me how paraphrasing in trailers such as "Based on a true story" can really uphold an audience, make millions, and be straight bologna. I enjoyed this article a lot.
When reading this article, the first thing that came to my mind was the movie Paranormal Activity. I was so hesitant to see that movie because everyone I knew that saw it was saying "It's a true story! I couldn't go to sleep after!" and around the lines of that. Maybe 2 months after that movie came out, I was watching some MTV awards of some sort, and in the flesh, the main characters of the movie. Now, at the end of that movie, he was thrown at the camera and was dead, because she became a demon and killed him.. So this article showed me how paraphrasing in trailers such as "Based on a true story" can really uphold an audience, make millions, and be straight bologna. I enjoyed this article a lot.
Documentary Blog # 1
For my documentary, Mariah, Emily, and I are taking on the topic of lack of funding for the arts programs. Mostly we are focusing on the impact within South High because for me it feels like, this is the time in my life where you take time to decide what you want to do for the rest of your life, and me being artsy and creative, I realized South doesn't have a lot to offer in that aspect. We wanted to get to the bottom of the budget, find out what exactly goes on in the checkbook, and also, to see how students feel about the arts, what they want to see change.
What I learned from the reading was ALWAYS plan ahead. Also, to not narrow your topic down to something that might seem easy, or is more recent, which might make it seem like it would be easier. Dig to find a topic that is enjoyable, and go for it. There's a whole world of voices who want to be heard, so think outside the box!
What I learned from the reading was ALWAYS plan ahead. Also, to not narrow your topic down to something that might seem easy, or is more recent, which might make it seem like it would be easier. Dig to find a topic that is enjoyable, and go for it. There's a whole world of voices who want to be heard, so think outside the box!
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