News Paper Design #1

Lone Star Dispatch Issue #4

Story #1: School Evaluations Strike Concern

Summary: Recently there has been a shock brought from School Evaluation Scores. The new method of scoring schools, completely changes standards and rankings that were originally put in place. The higher expectations of the scoring system has caused havoc and creates a growing concern for Bowie High.

Who?: The Austin Independent School District 

What?: Concerned about the School Evaluation Scoring

Where?: Texas School Districts 

When?: 2017-2018

Why?: It completely changes the rank of Bowie High School

How?: By creating higher expectations that schools cannot reach

Who was quoted in the story?: AISD Super Intendent Paul Cruz

What quote was the strongest in your opinion and where did that quote appear in the story?: "Some of the same schools that received an academic distinction for post-secondary readiness were given a D or F for that category. Under this system, a school can have a 90 and still be failing." 

Did the lead sentence make you want to keep reading?: Yes, the first sentence of the article created distress and urgency to the topic, it made me care about what the article was talking about.

Photo Critique: I think that the picture in very informative and relevant to the article. I think that the picture being colorful allows for the reader to be drawn to the image. It was a little hard to understand.

Story #2: Alternative Facts Should Not be the Country's New Normal

Summary: Donald Trump is a well know Celebrity that was recently elected president. Through recent events, Trump's campaign manager was quoted on calling the lies that Trump said to the people of America to be "alternate facts". This article communicates that the people of America should not put up with the idea of having "alternative facts" apart of the very serious topic of their future.

Who?: Donald Trump

What?: Justifies lies

Where?: In the White House 

When?: 2017

Why?: To keep his power in America

How?: By calling them "alternative facts"

Who was quoted in the story?: President Donald Trump

What quote was the strongest in your opinion and where did that quote appear in the story?: "Alternative Facts"

Did the lead sentence make you want to keep reading?: Yes, I think that the topic of Trump and a controversy is enough to keep anyone reading an article.

Photo Critique: I think that the Photos that the writer created was very humorous. I find it very smart how he connected Trump's tweeting addiction to the topic of the article. I enjoyed the colors, formats, and jokes that he used on the tweet pictures.

Story #3: Woman's Rights are Human Rights

Summary: This story goes along the Woman's Rights Parade in Austin Texas. 

Who?: Woman's rights advocates

What?: Went to a woman's rights protest

Where?: Texas Capitol

When?: The day after the presidential inauguration in 2017

Why?: To protest woman's rights and to come together as a community

How?: By making "pro rights' signs and phrases 

Who was quoted in the story?: Bella Lufschanowski

What quote was the strongest in your opinion and where did that quote appear in the story?: "Democracy is a system of government based entirely on the people, and to actively participate in something so peaceful and large-scale is important for everyone who really believes in something"

Did the lead sentence make you want to keep reading?: Yes, the first sentence of the article allowed me to get interested in the topic of  the rally, and allowed me to get interested in the information that the article was giving me.

Photo Critique: I think that the photos and captions were extremely successful in conveying the entire message of the article. I thought that the colors and variety of people showed to reader the people and the meaning of the march as a whole.

Intro to Newspaper Design

• What is your favorite newspaper front page? Why?  

My favorite newspaper front page was "Express", published by The Washington Post. I was drawn to it because it was the only page that was covered by a picture of a cute panda.

• What is your favorite headline from that newspaper? Why are you interested in it? 

My favorite newspaper headline was "Bon Voyage, Bao Bao" because it was about a panda departing from China's zoo.

• How many stories are on the front page of your favorite? 

There were 4 stories on the front of the cover page.

• What do you notice that all newspaper front pages have in common? Look at design, size of photos, size of story text, etc.

All of the papers seemed to share the same idea of having a vocal point with the main story, usually having the main picture relate to it, and then other side stories.There is always a prominent Title (of the newspaper) on the top of the page catching all attention, and then the small, but relatively large, headlines. Most of the papers seem to use the same "Times New Roman" type font.

• What are things that vary (or are different) on the front pages of different newspapers? Look at design, size of photos, size of headlines, etc. 

The layout seems to slightly change throughout the cover designs, there are different stories, some of the papers like to use pictures for every headline on the front page. Very few of them put the main headline picture taking up the entire cover like a magazine.

Outside Prompt Shoot

Return with the Elixir

For You

The Path of Trials

Safe Haven

Call to Adventure

Deep in the Heart

This photo represents the "Call to Adventure" in the way that I look this photo before climbing the "Sun Temple" in Mexico. This was my call to the adventure of conquering my fear of hights.

Website Review

   I visited the “DIY Photography” website. My first impression was that the website is extremely clean and allows you to easily find what you want to find. The intention of the website is very innovative and interesting. The purpose of the website is to create amazing photos using cheaper methods, and other forms of tips and tricks. They write about what other photographers do to create photos, tips and tricks, and other articles that might interest the viewer. For example, “This is Your Last Chance to Shoot the Eiffel Tower Without a Hideous Wall”. By looking through this website you are able to find out ways to make amazing quality pictures, using cost effective techniques. In the future, I predict that I will bookmark this site when I enroll into commercial photography next year. I also feel like I would visit the website to find out new news on photography and to see ideas that I will consider using.  I would recommend this website to anyone that enjoys making good quality pictures. I would rate this website a five out of five due to how amazing the idea of this site is. It creates a platform for different photographers can be praised and showcased for using creative methods while still maintaining a sensible budget. This website also gives relevant news on photography and other forms of visual art like film. The website is easy to navigate and has a thought out layout. It is neat and does not give the viewer a feeling of claustrophobia.

  On this site I learned that a wall will be built along the supports of the Eiffel Tower. This was news that I was not aware was happening to the beloved landmark. So many photographers will not have a chance to photograph such a magnificent structure without an ugly wall strung around it. I chose to share this website on my blog because I believe that the concept of the website is quite revolutionary for any photographer. Photography is an extremely expensive hobby or job. Cameras can range anywhere from 200 to 12,000 plus dollars. Professional photography requires up to date technology in order to create good quality of photos… Or does it? This website creates a different more creative point of view to change to norms of professional photography. Nobody “needs” to have expensive equipment to create amazing photos, and vice versa. Having expensive equipment doesn’t automatically make your photos into a ground breaking masterpiece. I am excited to see what this website does for innovations in photography.

Yearbook Spread (Final)

Yearbook Spread (Test)

Phobia Project (Final Photos)

Achluophobia– Fear of darkness.

Cacophobia– Fear of ugliness.

Agraphobia– Fear of sexual abuse/ abuse in general.