Assignment #6

What is My Flavor?...New Blog!!!

We are seeking an "authentic" web-presence and style; images, and content that represent THE BEST VERSION OF YOU!  Your writing and posts have revealed a great deal about you...the nuances of your voice, tone, style and interests.

Description:
As we view your fashion post, record student responses using the questionnaire below.  The questionairre will serve as a general guide to create your new Blogger blog-site, and eventually, web-site (separate from your current site!)  

examples:
http://izzyjohnson21.wix.com/photography
http://littlelaxman13.wix.com/cory-nelson-music
http://kbuck13443.wix.com/masters#!cvcvvg|mainPage
http://sheltonshawn12.wix.com/shawnspot
http://kristinaponte.blogspot.com/
http://shannon-petersen.blogspot.com/2013/05/to-risk.html
http://www.hitched01.blogspot.com/
http://dannilikesmoosic.blogspot.com/


X is your name.

What kinds of images would expect to see from X?

What kinds of color schemes reflect X?

Is there a discernable texture that would best represent X?

Would a specific theme best reflect X?

Would X's site be best served with videos, images, writing, instruction, demonstration?

Is the feed back a fare representation of X?

What would X add, subtract or modify to responses about X's brand?

Assignment #5

Web-Sensibility

Post a link to the each of the following types of sites:

1.) -BAD The most horrific, terrible, poorly designed site you can find.

2.) -GOOD Effective, simple and clear.

3.) -INTERESTING Interesting, fun site that does not communicate the message.

4.) -SHAZAM Freakin' sweet!!!!!!!

Assignment #4

Feedback!!!

Please offer each student in class CONSTRUCTIVE feedback for EACH of the first assignments. Just a few helpful suggestions for each.

Assignment #3

DreSS Up

Brooke Cheney 13’

For my assignment, students will look online at different clothing and select a few items that will comprise their Ideal Outfit. Once the outfit is chosen, then students choose the event or situation that they will wear that outfit in.

This assignment would promote a positive web presence through this assignment. Personal style is very telling of a person's taste and aesthetic. Also, by choosing an event, students reveal their priorities and interests.

Grading Criteria:

·       -At least 3 clothing items

·       -At least one accessory (jewelry, shoes, hats, etc.)

·       -Photographs and citation of designer/brand for each item chosen

·       -Write up of event/circumstance you would attend and what you would do there

·       -Write up of how the outfit reflects your personal taste and personality

       Due Monday Oct. 7th

Assignment #2

My Backpack

Several years ago I elected to buy and carry a backpack to school everyday.  I had not owned a backpack since I was a student many years ago.  Since organization has always been a struggle, I wanted a "home" for things I had commonly missed-placed; coffee cup, snacks, keys, day planner, loose mail, important notes, sketchbook, bible, pens and pencils, etc...

I don't buy things too often, but when I do I tend to by things of quality that will last a while.  The aesthetic of the thing (like a backpack) happens to be important to me as well.  After several trips to local stores that carry backpacks, I chose a fancy NorthFace brand backpack from Eastern Mountain Sports.  The backpack was originally $130 dollars, but I bought it on sale...40% off I recall.  The backpack was sporty-looking, and was very well designed.

The pack was waterproof, with loads of zippered compartments.  The outside of the pack had holders for my coffee and water, a weather tight compartment (and hole) for my iPod, big zippers that did't catch, a waste buckle to distribute the weight and an air/mesh design to prevent nasty back sweat!  To my surprise, the pack also had a sweet whistle....win.

I have now owned the pack for four years, and I can honestly say has become a comfort to me!  I take it everywhere, even if nothing is in it...just in case.  :)  In a weird way, my backpack is an extension of me.  We have been cross-country, on planes and trains and cars and trucks, and bikes and hikes.  I packed a full week of clothing and supplies to California, and carried-on the plane!

I knew I chose well when I was watching the show "River Monsters" on the Discovery Channel and noticed the host was traveling the WORLD with the same bag!  Is my affinity for my pack superficial?  Odd?  Delusional?  Maybe....but I do love my backpack!

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Assignment #4

My Backpack

Description:

Write a description about your backpack. The length of the writing is up to you, but it should be interesting and authentic.  1-3 well composed photographs must accompany the writing.

Due: Wednesday

Assignment #1

This i Believe

Based on the National Public Radio's (NPR) popular program, This i Believe, offer insight into what YOU believe. Write a meaningful post on your blog describing your point of view, on a topic close to you.

No less than 400 words!!!
No less than 1 photograph taken by you specific to this post!!!!

You will share your post in class.

We are developing an ability to create a positive web-presence...this presence is centered on your emerging voice. You are polishing your abilities to communicate succinct ideas that reflect your uniqueness!

Deadline: Friday, Sept. 12