Japan's tsunami - 2011

What are your worries or concerns about helping Japan recover from the tsunami, and do the nuclear plant issues of possible leaks concern you?

Adding comments to another classmates blog

Each of you will comment on two other DMA student blogs from the last week. Be considerate and thoughtful. Add the two students as followers of your blog. Also, please add two "new" photos you shot to your own blog with a comment on what you wanted to portray in the photo.

Evaluating a photo

Each of you has now had training with photography and/or video. Plus you have learned the elements and principles of design. Give me 3-4 sentences minimum describing the pluses of this photo of La Sagrada Familia (church) in Barcelona. Don't forget the other features you have learned about too.

Public Art work - see PSSC example (a welding class piece)

Do you think the government should support art work financially in public buildings? Why or why not? What about supporting art in schools?

Field trips or immersion experiences!

Give two strong reasons why field trips, like the one today to see America's Got Talent at the Paramount Theater are critical to learning about our digital media industry.

The OSCARS were on last night!

Comment on the OSCARS from last night. If you did not watch, what do you think about awards for movies?

Improvement in photography and video

What are two things you see that have improved in your photography or video so far this quarter?

Valentines Day!

What do you think of Valentines Day? Is it one of those days we celebrate that is outdated or tough on too many people? Give me your school appropriate thoughts. Then comment on two other posts.

What's in a photograph?

List and give an explanation which element(s) are found in this photo of the colliseum.

Green Bay Packers are Super Bowl XLV champs!

Well, whether you cared who won or not, i am sure most of you watched some of the game for various reasons. Please comment on any of the following; national anthem, commercials (favorite), use of social media technology during the game, half time show, or the exciting game which went down to the wire.

Super Bowl weekend 2011!

Sunday is the largest sports spectacle in the USA yearly. Who will win, tell me why?

Egypt is in turmoil

What do you think this picture is showing?

Photography

What type of pictures taken by photographers catch your eye the most? Is it ocean beaches or what?

Photography

Describe with two different points why you like or are looking forward to photography in DMA.

Thoughts about the Digital Media curriculum for 2nd semester.

Each one of you has a different view of where you wish to be at the end of the second semester. Write a sentence or two after thinking of your response first about EACH of the following:

* photography continued with higher level skill sets
* videography continued with higher level skill sets
* web design skill sets
* graphic design skill sets

You may wish to search this online prior to answering.

Pompeii

Please comment on the picture with a principle of design (not rule of thirds).

Social Media Revolution

Read about the "Social Media Revolution" paraphrased from the videographers...  At Social Media Energy, we have a five-step process to develop your social media presence.  Its not just about having a Facebook fan page or twitter account, but about having a voice within these social media outlets and maintaining a sense of purpose.  Its not enough to just do it anymore, but doing it strategically and with reason.  This is a fluid process that takes time and energy and is continuously evolving. 

Listen  - Socialize -  Reach  - Change - Adapt. - Measure  

Contact us TODAY: http://www.socialmediaenergy.com/

After watching the video http://vimeo.com/18896638

Comment on the following:
A) Two positive things from the video about the social media revolution.
B) What is one thing not mentioned in the video you think has been overlooked?

Originally a private villa in Corfu, Greece; now a museum

Comment on the line  and size elements of design used in this photograph.

SNOW

Comment on your like or dislike of snow in Seattle.

Pompeii in the summer

Please state one element of design and one principle of design displayed in this photo

The bridge in Avignon, France

Please comment on how this picture could be improved as a photo. Secondly, write specifically two 'elements of design'are evident in this picture.

Shot across the canal in Venice

Please comment on the Elements and Principles of Design for this 2007 Venice picture.