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Final Exam Planning

1. When will you shoot this assignment?

I will shoot this assignment on the 5th, 6th, and 7th of May. If the shots are not completed by then I will create one the following weekend

2. Where will you shoot?

I will shoot in the art classroom, or I will shoot in my house

3. What will you be documenting or telling your "story" about?

My story will be about creating a piece of art.

4. What equipment needs will you have to get this finished?

- iMovie

- my iMac (at home and at school)

- my Cannon Camera

5. Make sure to describe the process, by this I mean, where will you use the video portion, 

I will take pictures gradually as I start to add shape and detail to the art piece. Then I will add "b roll" of my hand scribbling or drawing on the paper from different angles. Then when the product is finished I will create a video showcasing the art work.

6. Where will you use still images, where will your narration be, etc?

I will use the still images in parts of the movie that will show the most amount of progress. My narration will be at the end or beginning describing the process and mediums used in the art work.

Final Exam Preview Activity

1.) Summarize what you watched and read about - let's say 2-3 paragraphs of 3-4 sentences

    I began with learning how to open the application, you do this by searching the application after clicking the magnifying glass in the upper righthand corner. To begin the editing process you choose a new file, or you begin a new project by pressing cmd+N. Then you name your project than begin the basic properties of your iMovie video.

    You can then select the aspect ratios or the screen dimensions of the video. There is the wide screen display (16:9), a standard display (4:3), or a display especially suited for an iPhone (3:2). If compatibility with the familiar SDTV (standard definition TV) format is important, choose the standard (4:3) ratio. Next you choose the appropriate frame rate for the project. The default frame is 30 fps. Using a slower frame rate can help to be supported in international video standards.

    After editing, you can choose a theme that is best suited for your project. By selecting this theme, iMovie automatically fills in transitions and titles that apply to that theme. However, if you want to add your own transitions and title by manually deselecting these unwanted titles and transitions. There is also an option to create movie trailers in the iMovie application.

2.) Tell me one thing that you already knew about iMovie that the website explained

I already knew that you could select themes and has the ability to manually apply titles and transitions.

3.) Tell me one thing that you learned new today that you didn’t know before.

I did not know that you could choose the format and screen dimensions for the movie.

4.) What are you concerned about with this final project?

The concept of cutting and creating a good flow in the video.

5.) What are you confident you can complete early and have ready to use?

I know that the pictures and the video won't be an issue, but I just have to come up with a successful idea that I will enjoy shooting.

6.) If I asked you today, what do you think you will do for your video?

I honestly am still brainstorming what I would like to do.

Opinion Story

   In 2017, there have been many positive changes taken to support the LGBT community. A recent and heart breaking issue has come into the light recently. Many transgender men and women are feeling threatened and unsafe when deciding what bathroom they should go in. This issue being brought up in social media has uncovered a disgusting reaction from people who claim that the transgender community has alternative motives than just using a bathroom.

   In Texas a transgender bathroom bill has come to reach the senate. This bill was created to restrict transgender people's access to public bathrooms, which is just another thing to add to the emotional struggle of transitioning. Conservative Americans have now pushed the line farther than they ever should have. Americans are now yet again found targeting a minority group.

   The transgender society has been abandoned by all people who disagree with their decision to do something to their body, why should we add more to their life of struggle and pain? What a person identifies as should not restrict them from being able to use a bathroom. What are they supposed to do? Public urination? They are humans, not animals.

   The obscene argument that conservatives have is that transgender people have transitioned just for the intention to rape or sexually assault women in public bathrooms. Transitioning takes thousands of dollars in plastic surgery, voice and emotional therapy, and hormones. Why would someone spend that much money, time, and emotional strain to target women in public bathrooms?

   It is clinically proven that people who transition do not identify as the gender they were born with and just want to be accepted by society as the gender they want to identify with, and don't have other malicious motives. Even if someone who was transgender was caught in a situation like inflicting sexual assault, why should the entire transgender community be blamed for one person's actions. That is exactly like saying because one black man killed someone, every single black man in the world should be seen as a murderer.

   The only way to resolve this hate and bigotry is to become more open minded and to support those who are different from you. The United States is full of so many beautiful people and cultures from all around the world, and our diversity should be celebrated and supported as a united nation. Bigotry and selfishness has become the most prominent issues in this petty argument. People the LGBT community need to be supported politically and socially, if they are not politically involved then how is it possible for the transgender community to be fighting this injustice towards them?

   As an American woman, I do not feel threatened by any transgender person that I may encounter in or out of a public bathroom. Any woman should be welcome to feel safe and comfortable in any space they are in, but in order to do that, this unwelcoming society needs an alternative motive; to fight the hate they have caused to women who are stronger than any other.

Opinion Writing 2

1. What was one idea that the writer gave in the Wide Range of Topics section that you can use as you start deciding on a topic?
One idea was to write about something that not only you are passionate about, but something that you can make a person passionate about through what experiences you have had.
2. What was one idea the writer gave in the Opinions Pieces section that you should remember as you are writing your piece?
One idea a writer gave was to always have factual information to back up your opinion. If there is not fact, there is not meaning for the reader
3. List three suggestions the writer makes in the Personal Essays and Crafts section that you will use as you write.
- Writing essays in a great way to get your opinions off your chest, but avoid philosophical rants which make no connection to your reader’s experience. Again, keep it personal while relating to a wider world.
- Make connections. If you’re writing about a global theme (poverty, unemployment, child abuse) bring the subject closer to home by relating it to specific, individual examples. If you’re writing about more mundane subjects (left-hand turn signals, the search for the best French Fries, your daughter’s graduation) again, set your views against a wider backdrop or perspective so the reader can relate to it.
- No extra points for the number of facts you include. Academic essays contain more facts than opinion, personal essays contain more opinion than facts. But ensure the facts you use are accurate. Check names, spellings, numbers. Two sources of confirmation are better than one.

Options Writing Preview Activity

Story No. 1

1. Who wrote the story?

Editorial, Author not stated.

2. What is their story about?

The story was about how the change in political leaders has caused immigration laws to become overwhelming and an excuse for bigotry.

3. What is their direct opinion about that topic? Please quote it directly from the story or do a really good job of paraphrasing.

"The United States is the "melting pot" of the world. We should be doing everything that we can to reach out to the world's immigrants in an effort to continue to the the world leader that we have been for so many years"

4. Did they address what the other side might think about their topic?

They mentioned it, but then quickly shut down the concept of them being correct like a persuasive essay.

5. Were they wishy-washy with their opinion? By this I mean did they every go back and say well maybe if this were to happen, then their opinion wouldn't be valid. Support your opinion.

I think they they were very clear on their motivations and their ideas. There was not a time where they considered the other side of the topic to be correct.

6. Are there any quotes in the story?

There were some indirect quotes, but not stated as an actual quote.

7. What point of view did they write in (1st, 2nd or 3rd)?

They wrote the news story in first person point of view.

Story No. 2

1. Who wrote the story?

Ian Miller.

2. What is their story about?

The story was about the importance of saving the Bowie Campus Tree.

3. What is their direct opinion about that topic? Please quote it directly from the story or do a really good job of paraphrasing.

"This tree really is worth saving, even if it will cost our school some money. It holds the memories of many past-graduates, and so many people are working hard to make sure this tree gets well again. It's everyone's best benefits is our tree is saved."

4. Did they address what the other side might think about their topic?

Yes he did, but he then quickly stated the benefits of saving the tree.

5. Were they wishy-washy with their opinion? By this I mean did they every go back and say well maybe if this were to happen, then their opinion wouldn't be valid. Support your opinion.

No, his opinion was always clear and very easily understood.

6. Are there any quotes in the story?

No, there are no quotes in the story.

7. What point of view did they write in (1st, 2nd or 3rd)?

He wrote in first person point of view.

Story No. 3

1. Who wrote the story?

Reagan Wallace.

2. What is their story about?

Her reasons on why she thinks that Betsy DeVos is unfit to serve as a conservative in politics.

3. What is their direct opinion about that topic? Please quote it directly from the story or do a really good job of paraphrasing.

"As a conservative woman in politics, DeVos will need to assert her views in order to be heard. She will need to take a stance on important issues in order to be heard. she will need to take a stance on important issues in order to be taken seriously by those that oppose her. She is an influential woman, but she has to be given an opportunity to leas a sector of politics she is unqualified to lead."

4. Did they address what the other side might think about their topic?

Yes, but she quickly provided a counter argument successfully. 

5. Were they wishy-washy with their opinion? By this I mean did they every go back and say well maybe if this were to happen, then their opinion wouldn't be valid. Support your opinion.

No, her opinion was clearly stated and backed up by important facts and information.

6. Are there any quotes in the story?

No, but there are indirect quotes.

7. What point of view did they write in (1st, 2nd or 3rd)?

She wrote in first person point of view.

Story No. 4

1. Who wrote the story?

Jake Brian.

2. What is their story about?

The importance of having physics as a credit shown on college applications.

3. What is their direct opinion about that topic? Please quote it directly from the story or do a really good job of paraphrasing.

"It's not about starting to study the night before a test; it's about self-perseverance and a determination to succeed beyond the norm."

4. Did they address what the other side might think about their topic?

No he did not.

5. Were they wishy-washy with their opinion? By this I mean did they every go back and say well maybe if this were to happen, then their opinion wouldn't be valid. Support your opinion.

I personally think they were very direct with their opinion and backed it up very well with accurate facts and information.

6. Are there any quotes in the story?

No quotes.

7. What point of view did they write in (1st, 2nd or 3rd)?

He wrote in first or second person point of view.

Story No. 5

1. Who wrote the story?

Abby Ong.

2. What is their story about?

Her story was written about the importance of having physics for college

3. What is their direct opinion about that topic? Please quote it directly from the story or do a really good job of paraphrasing.

"...but don't brush off physics just because you don't want to do the work. It may not be a required class anymore, but students should still consider it."

4. Did they address what the other side might think about their topic?

Yes she did, but quickly showed the positive side to taking physics.

5. Were they wishy-washy with their opinion? By this I mean did they every go back and say well maybe if this were to happen, then their opinion wouldn't be valid. Support your opinion.

No the entire story she had a direct and clear opinion stated in all statements.

6. Are there any quotes in the story?

Yes, one quote.

7. What point of view did they write in (1st, 2nd or 3rd)?

She wrote in first person point of view.

A. What do you think the major differences between a hard news story and an opinions piece? Come up with at least three.

- hard news has quotes

- hard news has more facts

- hard news does not state any based opinions 

B. Why do you think there aren't very many photos on this page?

Because photos are not needed in this type of journalism.

C. What are three topics you think would be good to write an opinions piece on?

- politics 

- stories that cause emotion

- stories that are closely related to the area the audience is in.

Peer Review SoM

Ashton's Photo Journalism blog

Paragraphs - 45pts
5 Quotes - 25pts
Inverted Pyramid - 10pts
Extra Credit - 5pts
TOTAL = 85pts