Thursday, April 23, 2015
Monday, April 20, 2015
MSJMC Week Story
Every year during Multicultural Week, the school has an assembly to wrap up the end of the week.
During this one hour period, students get the chance to see songs and dances from a variety of cultures.
There are performances that vary from Tae Kwon Do to Bollywood.
There is always an explosion of color and movement on the stage.
In the beginning of the assembly period, students from half the classes line up to find their seats in the gym.
Those that perform together will usually sit together, or meet outside.
On the sides of the gym, L2 students and performers can be seen working hard and ensuring the assembly runs smoothly.
If students look up, they can see the flags from numerous countries strung up above everyone's heads.
During the assembly, equipment is laying on the ground as students wait for their chance to perform.
The colorful costumes of the performers can be seen after the assembly as they exit the gym and rest.
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Here, a Bhangra dancer twirls after her performance, showing off the colorful outfit.
Thursday, April 16, 2015
Story with a Photo - 103 Floors Up
This is the Willis Tower (popularly known as Sears Tower) in the heart of Downtown Chicago.
The building is 108 stories tall.
I traveled in an super fast elevator to the 103rd floor where there is an amazing view of Chicago and almost the nearby states.
There are three observation decks that are made completely of glass.
There are three observation decks that are made completely of glass.
It was a little unnerving stepping on the glass floor and imagining falling to your death.
After a couple of seconds, I got used to it and sat on the glass floor.
I even laid on the floor and took a selfie with the smaller skyscrapers underneath me.
My father refused to step on the glass.
Wednesday, April 15, 2015
MSJMCW Story
Every year, the students of Mission San Jose High School participate in an event called Multicultural Week. It is an event where students explore a variety of cultures, primarily through food and clothing. The clubs and individual classes use it as a fundraiser to raise money for their events.
Planning starts weeks in advance as students in the leadership committee set up the structure for the week and all of the necessary rules to follow. There are limits on where food is from and how it can be served for the safety of the students. There is a layout for where each club is set up.
This year, it is my final year as a student participating in the event. I fondly remember the past years when I participated in helping set up the booths for clubs and buying food. It is nice to see so many of the students dressed up in their traditional ethnic clothing as well. The past couple of days, I have enjoyed walking up and down the horseshoe and enjoying the food from the club.
It has been an enjoyable experience participating with so many others in my school, regardless of grade. The feeling of unity is nice.
Planning starts weeks in advance as students in the leadership committee set up the structure for the week and all of the necessary rules to follow. There are limits on where food is from and how it can be served for the safety of the students. There is a layout for where each club is set up.
This year, it is my final year as a student participating in the event. I fondly remember the past years when I participated in helping set up the booths for clubs and buying food. It is nice to see so many of the students dressed up in their traditional ethnic clothing as well. The past couple of days, I have enjoyed walking up and down the horseshoe and enjoying the food from the club.
It has been an enjoyable experience participating with so many others in my school, regardless of grade. The feeling of unity is nice.
Friday, April 3, 2015
Principles of Design - Unity
Edits: increase exposure, decrease blacks significantly, increase the clarity significantly, increase highlights, slightly increase saturation
This shows unity as it feels as though your eye is drawn to the center and everything is complementing this.
Thursday, April 2, 2015
Shutter Speed and Everything After
Partner: Judith Silverberg-Rajna
1. The shutter speed is very fast. The trucks on the right must be moving quickly as it drives down the highway. However, in the photo, it appears to be still as it was captured at an instant.
2. The rule of composition seen here is perspective. As the photo was taken in the center of the highway, the lines of the side of the highway are drawing your eye into the center. The second rule of composition is the use of diagonals. The lines of the sides of the freeway are diagonal to the rest of the photo and help draw your eyes to the focus. There are many diagonal lines in the photo that stand out against the relative emptiness of the background.
3. An element of art seen here is space. Only a third of the photo has subjects while the rest of the sky and roads provide a simple background. The focus is therefore on the trucks.
4. An element of design seen here is balance. The photo is very balanced with the vast sky and large highway, with almost strategically placed trucks that your eye is drawn to.
Tuesday's with Farley's Kids
1. The shutter speed is very fast. The trucks on the right must be moving quickly as it drives down the highway. However, in the photo, it appears to be still as it was captured at an instant.
2. The rule of composition seen here is perspective. As the photo was taken in the center of the highway, the lines of the side of the highway are drawing your eye into the center. The second rule of composition is the use of diagonals. The lines of the sides of the freeway are diagonal to the rest of the photo and help draw your eyes to the focus. There are many diagonal lines in the photo that stand out against the relative emptiness of the background.
3. An element of art seen here is space. Only a third of the photo has subjects while the rest of the sky and roads provide a simple background. The focus is therefore on the trucks.
4. An element of design seen here is balance. The photo is very balanced with the vast sky and large highway, with almost strategically placed trucks that your eye is drawn to.
Tuesday's with Farley's Kids
Shutter Speed: 1/1400
Edits: slightly inc exposure, inc contrast, dec highlights, inc whites, inc sharpening
Principles of Design - Variety
Edits: inc temperature, slightly decrease the contrast, decrease the exposure, slightly increase shadows and blacks
Principles of Design - Rhythm
Edits: increase saturation, increase contrast significantly, decrease highlights, decrease shadows, slightly increase exposure
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