last day of this class 2008 (full house)
Thursday, June 5, 2008
Tuesday, May 20, 2008
Interested in a FREE Laptop?
The Digital Reporting after school program is giving away 10 laptops to our students. Students have to do to just a couple of things to become eligible. The first is fun and easy, just be an active member of our class. The second is pretty easy too, when picking up your free laptop we will need copies of your report cards for the year. We will keep this information very private. This information helps us measure how we are improving your academics. If there are more kids on the list than we have laptops to give away the students with the better attendance records will receive the computers. Ask to be on the list below if you are interested.
Faytavia *
Jaliya *
Ladaja *
Isidoro *
Anissa *
Jaymie *
Bria
Ashley*
Brian*
Armani*
Sara
Kenney
Jia
Courtney
Tuesday, May 13, 2008
Thursday, May 8, 2008
Election 08 Muir High School
A quick video snapshot of who the students at Muir High School like for president.
Friday, April 25, 2008
Yoga Class at Muir
This was a project that was produced entirely by the students of the Digital Reporting program at John Muir High School... WAY TO GO! You guys really captured what the Yoga Class is all about.
Monday, April 21, 2008
Chalk Haikus on John Muir Campus
Students documented 5 English classes writing Haikus around the John Muir Campus. The link below is an example of a video project completley produced and self published by a single student showing off his photos and new video editing skills.
Take a look at the rest of his blog by clicking on "Previous Posts" on the right hand side of his blog. AWESOME STUFF!!!
Chalk Haikus on John Muir Campus Video
You can find the other class blogs on the right hand side of this page.
Take a look at the rest of his blog by clicking on "Previous Posts" on the right hand side of his blog. AWESOME STUFF!!!
Chalk Haikus on John Muir Campus Video
You can find the other class blogs on the right hand side of this page.
Friday, March 28, 2008
Perry's Joint (1st Class Project)
This is the first collaborative class project that shows off all of the skills that the students have been learning such as digital photography and videography, computer editing and manipulation, photojounalism techniques, how to create and manage a blog, and so much more!
The students are creating films like this one on topics of their choosing all by themselves. Keep checking out this blog for the latest and greatest from our awesome students..... great things are coming soon!
Wednesday, March 19, 2008
Awesome Panorama
Click to EnlargeThis stunning panorama was taken by Shadow47 and really shows off the sophisticated photography many of the students are producing in our Digital Reporting class. Many pictures were taken at Villa Park and put together in the computer using advanced Photoshop techniques.
Click Here to check out the rest of Shadow47's Blog
Monday, March 17, 2008
Special Assignments (Unfinished)
This is the list of articles that the students are developing to be full fledge photojournalism articles. Most postings will be in progress until the end of the semester.
Life at Muir -
Nature at Muir, by Shadow47
Family at Muir, by Flirtyjr727r
Kick Spots, by Kenie-Sama
First Robotics -
San Diego Regional Competition, by SpiegelBebop
Parry's Joint -
Jazz at Parry's Joint, by Shadow47
Nature
Orphan Squirrels, by 1Casper1
Mustangs on the Move -
Sarge's Physical Fitness -
Yoga -
Anime -
Shoes -
Jewelry -
Life at Muir -
Nature at Muir, by Shadow47
Family at Muir, by Flirtyjr727r
Kick Spots, by Kenie-Sama
First Robotics -
San Diego Regional Competition, by SpiegelBebop
Parry's Joint -
Jazz at Parry's Joint, by Shadow47
Nature
Orphan Squirrels, by 1Casper1
Mustangs on the Move -
Sarge's Physical Fitness -
Yoga -
Anime -
Shoes -
Jewelry -
What Students Will Learn!
Students will learn:
FUNdamentals of Digital Photography:
What Photojournalism is: Video Definition, History
How to create and manage a Blog:
How to upload and manipulate photos in Photoshop:
Basic Computer / Internet Skills
Writing and Grammar:
How to combine all these skills in a photojournalism piece:
Field Trips to Local Cultural Venues:
How to promote other community programs:
Most importantly undrstanding that their story is important and that with their new skills they can have an impact:
Thursday, March 13, 2008
What is Photojournalism?
This video was presented to the class to explain what photojournalism is all about. Be sure to check out their comments below.
Tuesday, March 4, 2008
Digital Reporting Class Critique
Picture Taken By: Kenie
Title: Gabriel-Kun
Quick Comments:This photo shows great angles and lines. The subject looks like he is confused and is looking out into the world. The lighting on his face reflects his inner hapiness. The placement of Gabriel being off to the side also makes the photo more interesting.
Picture Taken By: Kenie
Title: Brian-Chan
Quick Comments: The simple background allows his green shirt to really stand out. His posture funny and gives the picture a goofy feel. The shadow behind his body is developing without much light. The picture doesn't look as plain as it would have been straight.
Picture Taken By: Gabriel-Kun
Title: Karen-Sama
Quick Comments: The light coming through the hair looks very vibrant. The simple background allows the viewer to block out distraction. The expression of her face give the picture sadness. The closeness of the picture allows us to focus on her.
Wednesday, February 6, 2008
What is this class all about?
This class is ALL about YOU!
Whether you want to save the planet, fight for social rights, promote your favorite band, or just show what a crazy Kobe fan you are.... this class is for you. We know what you have to say is important and want to give you the skills and technology to get your message out. You will learn to make blogs about stuff that inspires you.
Students will be able to take digital cameras home, around campus, and around town to take pictures of their daily life and special interests. Students will then learn to alter these pictures and make graphics with the classes computers so they can put them into their own personal blogs, websites, and social networking (Myspace) profiles.
The only way this class will be boring is if the students are boring, which is pretty unlikely!In addition to all the positive feedback students will get during the class and exhibition, students works will be submitted for publication in local newspapers and their favorite magazines, submitted to various writing and photojournalism contests, and to major news networks like CNN and MTV under the sections for “citizen journalism” or “i-reporting”. What are you into? Have something to say? Who are you? Sign up and let the world know!
Class Perks and Bonuses!!!
-Students will be able to check out digital cameras for personal use to document their daily lives and special interests.
-Class will have access to the computers and internet
-Social Networking (Myspace) is part of the class
-Topics are based on student interests
-Students will create website/blogs about whatever they are passionate about
-Class will go on 2 Field Trips to cool locations
-Class will be FUN.... not too acedemic
-Class is excellent for educational and professional resume
-The student's work will be submitted to many photojournalism contests with prizes.
-Students will have their work submitted to their favorite news sources in all types of media: tv, radio, internet, newspaper, and magazine for publication.
My Digital Reporting Project Proposal
My Digital Reporting
Consulting Package : One Word One Vision Overhaul
The overall success of the “Image and Word: Photojournalism Program” is dependent on the successful marketing of the class to the students. This marketing effort would begin with a renaming of the current class to something that is a little more hip and engaging. This could be settled on very quickly and should be designed to be descriptive of the course and entice the high school mind. For the sake of this discussion let’s settle on “Digital Reporting” for the time being. This proposal has 3 key concepts:
1. Re-Brand hip image
2. Minor change to curriculum
3. It’s all about the students because they are worth it
The re-branding of the class is a little more than skin deep. With a small change to the curriculum students will be much more excited to sign up and get much more out of it. The students will already be producing amazing collections of work for public display, so why not help them publish them on the web in ways they can get excited about. They are already ecstatic about capturing and sharing their daily life with pictures, videos, and writing on the web (Myspace/Youtube). Let’s tap into this enthusiasm and give them their dream class, Digital Reporting, where they can take these skills to the next level.
The actual curriculum would not be altered that much, just the emphasis on the web publication. The teacher for the previous class created a gallery website that displayed the students work on a shared class page for all to enjoy. With minimal effort we could have the students create their own personal blogs to show off their stellar photojournalism projects that they are creating anyway. Not only is this a great way for students to view, critique, and comment on each other’s work, it’s also a great way to give them ownership of their work so they can have a permanent place to house their work and invite friends, family and the community to share in their newfound pride in having a voice.
The final key component of Digital Reporting is that it’s all about the students and what they have to say is VERY important. Students need to know the projects are about them and the stuff they are currently into: friends, family, music, entertainment, fashion, sports, community, causes they are passionate about etc. In addition to all the positive feedback students will get during the class and exhibition, students works will be submitted for publication in local newspapers and magazines, submitted to various writing and photojournalism contests, and submitted to major news networks like CNN and MTV under the sections for “citizen journalism” or “i-reporting”. Their work WILL be that good because we expect it to be. They’ll stretch to impress us because we have faith in them. Letting the students know that they can do projects on topics that they are already excited about, the potential exposure with hip news sources, and the realization that people want to hear what they have to say all should prove to be a major attractors during the recruitment process.
Recruitment would hinge on a well designed one page flyer that would be displayed around the potential student’s school and time spent campaigning face to face on the campus. The flyer would have to be hip, graphically rich and let the students know that this is not your ordinary after school program. The poster would bullet point much of the information above and include specifics like:
-Instruction on how to use a camera, fundamentals of photography, effective photographic displays, and how to curate an exhibit
-Instruction on the history of photojournalism, including major movements in history (e.g., desegregation, Depression era, Vietnam, Iraq)
-Introduction to blogs and learning how to create and manage one
-Field trips to local venues that have cultural and/or social significance
-Weekly skill-building photojournalist assignments, such as researching a social movement or issue, writing a reflective essay, or capturing an image that represents a specific perspective.
- Teaching students how to curate and promote a public exhibit.
- Great for college and professional resume
- Will be FUN, FUN, FUN!
Special focus will be spent on soliciting key people at the school site who will assist in the recruitment process. This includes faculty as well as student leaders who may be able to get people excited about the program.
Let’s MAKE this happen!
Matt Moran
Consulting Package : One Word One Vision Overhaul
The overall success of the “Image and Word: Photojournalism Program” is dependent on the successful marketing of the class to the students. This marketing effort would begin with a renaming of the current class to something that is a little more hip and engaging. This could be settled on very quickly and should be designed to be descriptive of the course and entice the high school mind. For the sake of this discussion let’s settle on “Digital Reporting” for the time being. This proposal has 3 key concepts:
1. Re-Brand hip image
2. Minor change to curriculum
3. It’s all about the students because they are worth it
The re-branding of the class is a little more than skin deep. With a small change to the curriculum students will be much more excited to sign up and get much more out of it. The students will already be producing amazing collections of work for public display, so why not help them publish them on the web in ways they can get excited about. They are already ecstatic about capturing and sharing their daily life with pictures, videos, and writing on the web (Myspace/Youtube). Let’s tap into this enthusiasm and give them their dream class, Digital Reporting, where they can take these skills to the next level.
The actual curriculum would not be altered that much, just the emphasis on the web publication. The teacher for the previous class created a gallery website that displayed the students work on a shared class page for all to enjoy. With minimal effort we could have the students create their own personal blogs to show off their stellar photojournalism projects that they are creating anyway. Not only is this a great way for students to view, critique, and comment on each other’s work, it’s also a great way to give them ownership of their work so they can have a permanent place to house their work and invite friends, family and the community to share in their newfound pride in having a voice.
The final key component of Digital Reporting is that it’s all about the students and what they have to say is VERY important. Students need to know the projects are about them and the stuff they are currently into: friends, family, music, entertainment, fashion, sports, community, causes they are passionate about etc. In addition to all the positive feedback students will get during the class and exhibition, students works will be submitted for publication in local newspapers and magazines, submitted to various writing and photojournalism contests, and submitted to major news networks like CNN and MTV under the sections for “citizen journalism” or “i-reporting”. Their work WILL be that good because we expect it to be. They’ll stretch to impress us because we have faith in them. Letting the students know that they can do projects on topics that they are already excited about, the potential exposure with hip news sources, and the realization that people want to hear what they have to say all should prove to be a major attractors during the recruitment process.
Recruitment would hinge on a well designed one page flyer that would be displayed around the potential student’s school and time spent campaigning face to face on the campus. The flyer would have to be hip, graphically rich and let the students know that this is not your ordinary after school program. The poster would bullet point much of the information above and include specifics like:
-Instruction on how to use a camera, fundamentals of photography, effective photographic displays, and how to curate an exhibit
-Instruction on the history of photojournalism, including major movements in history (e.g., desegregation, Depression era, Vietnam, Iraq)
-Introduction to blogs and learning how to create and manage one
-Field trips to local venues that have cultural and/or social significance
-Weekly skill-building photojournalist assignments, such as researching a social movement or issue, writing a reflective essay, or capturing an image that represents a specific perspective.
- Teaching students how to curate and promote a public exhibit.
- Great for college and professional resume
- Will be FUN, FUN, FUN!
Special focus will be spent on soliciting key people at the school site who will assist in the recruitment process. This includes faculty as well as student leaders who may be able to get people excited about the program.
Let’s MAKE this happen!
Matt Moran
Tuesday, February 5, 2008
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