Architecture Preview

Habitat 67, Canada

1. Who is the architect?
Moshe Safdie
2. When was it built?
1985
3. Where is it located?
Marc-Drouin Quay on the Saint Lawrence River at 2600, Pierre Dupuy Avenue in Montreal, Quebec, Canada
4. Is it a private building or can you visit it?
You can visit
5. Is there information on how much it cost to build?
No
6. Is there a reason the building was created or the history of the building itself?
It was designed to integrate the variety and diversity of scattered private homes with the economics and density of a modern apartment building
7. Why did you pick this building?
I picked this building because of its architecture that creates the uniqueness. I also picked this because it was designed to create affordable housing and to illustrate the new lifestyle that people would live in in such crowded cities. I like the fact like its build as if thousands of boxes laying on top of each other. One of the most interesting facts to me is that there is a garden equipped to each of the private houses which is very cool.

Guggenheim Museum, Spain

1. Who is the architect?
Frank Gehry
2. When was it built?
October 18, 1997
3. Where is it located?
Abando, Bilbao, Spain
4. Is it a private building or can you visit it?
You can visit.
5. Is there information on how much it cost to build?
NO
6. Is there a reason the building was created or the history of the building itself?
it is intended to resemble a ship. the building has been hailed as a "single moment in the architectural culture" because it represents "one of those rare moments when critics, academics, and the general public were all completely united about something."
7. Why did you pick this building?
I picked this building because I feel that it is an aspect of education.The fact that it is a museum, it is a place where people learn about other things around the world. It's a place for people to come and obtain knowledge from. The most interesting thing is that it shapes like a ship and it looks very modernized in nowadays compared to new technologies around the world.

Atomium, Belgium

1. Who is the architect?
André Waterkeyn
2. When was it built?
1958
3. Where is it located?
Brussels, Belgium
4. Is it a private building or can you visit it?
It contains exhibit halls and other public spaces where you can visit
5. Is there information on how much it cost to build?
NO
6. Is there a reason the building was created or the history of the building itself?
It was originally built for Expo '58. The monument was originally planned to stand there for six months. However, it became a symbol not only of the World's Fair, but of modern architecture and the city of Brussels and of Belgium. It received monument status and stayed on the former exhibition grounds for over 50 years. It is now one of Brussels' main attractions.
7. Why did you pick this building?
I picked this building because of the fact that the spheres connected together to form a unit cell. This is very unique and special because it proves how great of the technology in Belgium is and that no one should miss it. This would be a cool place to visit because I wonder how it looks inside and how you could walk around inside of the spheres.


National Centre for the Performing Arts, China

1. Who is the architect?
Paul Andreu
2. When was it built?
July 2007
3. Where is it located?
Beijing, China
4. Is it a private building or can you visit it?
Can visit
5. Is there information on how much it cost to build?
2.688 million Renminbi
6. Is there a reason the building was created or the history of the building itself?
Not really. The building is an opera house.
7. Why did you pick this building?
I picked this building because it shapes an egg which is really cool. I also like this building because it is an opera house where major performances in China are held. It would be amazing to be in such a place like this and to experience its techniques and structures. The most interesting part of this building is that it is surrounded by an artificial lake.




La Pedrera, Spain

1. Who is the architect ?
Antoni Gaudí
2. When was it built?
1912
3. Where is it located?
Passeig de Gràcia in the Eixample district of Barcelona, Catalonia, Spain.
4. Is it a private building or can you visit it?
Can cisit
5. Is there information on how much it cost to build?
No
6. Is there a reason the building was created or the history of the building itself?
It was built for the married couple, Rosario Segimon and Pere Milà
7. Why did you pick this building?
I picked this building because it is very antique and vintage. The fact that it was built in 1912 makes it a valuable property in Spain. I think it is very cool to have a building which still exists from many years ago. This might be one of the most treasured heritage of Spain. It would be a great place to visit at. I also like this building because of the history behind it. There is actually a story behind it about a married couple.

Writing a news lead

Article 1

Who - 2 orphans
What - lied about their parents were spys
When - 1953
Where - America
Why - They wanted their family back
How - They confessed to the public

Lead - They were the most famous orphans of the cold war, only 6 and 10 years old in 1953 when their parents were executed at Sing Sing for delivering atomic-bomb secrets to the Soviet Union.

Lead in own words: Two 6 and 10 years old boys became the most well known orphan during the period of the cold  war in 1953 when their parents were executed for delivering atomic-bomb secrets to the Soviet Union.


Article 2

Who - Comic book collectors and fans
What - a copy of the original "Action Comics No. 1" comic book is being released after many years hidden and will be auctioned
When - Feb 27th, 2009
Where - in America
Why - Because people want the untouched copy of this comic book
How - by auctioning. people even gave up their prized possessions.

Lead: After being hidden away for years, a copy of the original "Action Comics No. 1" comic book, featuring Superman and friends, will make a comeback -- to the tune of about $400,000, a comic expert told CNN Thursday.

Lead in own words: A copy of the original famous comic book "Action Comics No. 1" worth about $400,000 will be releasing after being hidden for many years. 

Inverted Pyramid

WARM UPP CAPTION!

Ian Loyd is enthusiastically exercising his goat, Dexter, on a sunny Friday afternoon in the backyard at Akins High School. His goat was very exciting especially when Ian did the skipping around the yard.

Photo Compositions
Merger
Leading lines
Balance

Caption Writing Practice

Caption Rules

1st sentence

• There's only 2 sentences in a quality caption
• Caption answers Who, What, When, Where, Why and How
• It needs to be in present tense as in the action in the photo is still happening

2nd sentence 

• Past tense
• should have info that you cannot get by looking at the photo 
• If there are 3 people or less, must identify who they are 

Ex: Courtney is having fun at the football game with her friends on a friday night. She was wearing shorts with a black jacket when the weather was pretty cold.

Ex: Brandon Watson looks intensely trying to throw the ball into the basket against team Bowie. He scored a 3 points at the last minute which lead to their victory.

Aspects of photograph:
This picture is cropped to where only the main subject is visible. The background is simple because there's nothing that's blocking the view of the subject.

Ex: An amateur artist concentrates intensely on his tremendous piece of art with little detail by detail.

Ex: A baby owl is sitting in the palm of an anonymous person's hand in science class. The anonymous person was trying to examine the owl

This picture consists of merger because the lady in the back is growing out of the owl. There is also leading line. The little leaf is leading toward the owl.

Spring Photo Shooooot

Spring

Blue 

Angle

Open

 

Africa Black and White

1. I think the photos are great, both subjects and photo compositions. It is pretty impressive how the photographer was able to take the pictures of all kinds of animals everywhere.  I like how he made them black and white because it develops emotional appeals.

2. My favorite photo was the back of the giraffe standing next to the tree. I really like this picture both its subject and composition. The photo looks great. It created feelings when I was looking at the picture.

3.
a. wide angle lens
b. He loves animals
c.  He wants to reveal animals' personality. He believes that animals deserve the right to live.
d. "This world is under terrible threat, all of it caused by us"

News Elements

• Proximity:
 http://www.statesman.com/blogs/content/shared-gen/blogs/austin/blotter/entries/2011/04/05/woman_killed_in_hays_county_mo.html













• Prominence:
 http://omg.yahoo.com/news/christina-aguilera-i-can-laugh-about-messy-personal-life/59817
 
• Timeliness:
 http://www.statesman.com/blogs/content/shared-gen/blogs/austin/highereducation/entries/2011/04/05/acc_tuition_rising_15_per_cour.html


• Oddity:
 http://www.nbc.com/news/2011/04/04/the-celebrity-apprentice-breaks-series-record-with-over-16-million-raised-for-charity-in-a-single-no/
 
• Consequence:
 http://health.yahoo.net/experts/healthieryou/7-secrets-slim-people


• Conflict:
 http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20110405/ap_on_re_as/as_japan_earthquake
 
• Human interest:
 http://health.yahoo.net/experts/healthieryou/7-secrets-slim-people

5W1H

Who? OBAMAAAAAAAASAN

What? Obama launches bid for re-election

Where? Chicago

When? He will host his first re-election on April 14th

Why? Obama wants to run for president again.

How? Obama's team has been fund raising.

Basic News Writing

Austin district holds community budget forum tonight

• Who?

Who is involved?  
School board, parents and employees
Who does/did the situation affect?
Employees and schools
Who said so?
School board, officials

• What?

What is happening?
The district's cutting 1,153 jobs. The state could cut Austin's funding by more than $79 million
What did happen?
we approximately have $94.4 million shortfall
What are the consequences?
 Many people will lose their jobs. There will also possibly be school closures.
What are the choices?
Cut jobs, close schools

• When?

When did or will this happen?
 2011-12 budget will be presented to trustees on April 11.
When was this discovered?
Since the economy was down.

• Where?

Where did or will this happen?
State of Texas

• Why?

Why did this happen or will it happen?
Jobs will be cut to help close an anticipated $94.4 million shortfall and to balance the proposed $688 million 2011-12 operating budget

• How?

How did it or will it happen?
School board will propose 2011-12 budget.
How many people does this affect?
1,153 because those are the ones will lose their jobs.
How do you feel about this?
Sad people many people are gona lose their jobs and that could lead to family financial issues. 

Velarde testifies he received HGH injections from Bonds' trainer

• Who?

Who is involved? Barry Bonds, Randy Velarde, Greg Anderson
Who does/did the situation affect? Barry Bonds
Who said so? The court

• What?

What is happening? Barry Bonds has been using performance-enhancing drugs
What did happen? Barry Bonds was tested positive for the steroid Tetrahydrogestrinone in 2004
What are the consequences? Barry Bonds is charged with four counts of lying and one count of obstruction for telling a grand jury in 2003 that he didn't knowingly use performance-enhancing drugs

• When?

When did or will this happen? March 30th

• Where?

Where did or will this happen? San Francisco

• Why?

Why did this happen or will it happen? Because Barry Bonds used performance enhancing drugs

• How?

How many people does this affect? Barry Bonds and Greg Anderson
How do you feel about this? Barry Bonds is cheating for using the drug because he's supposed to use his own skills and talents he has.

 

Tens of thousands of evacuees can't head home for months

• Who?

Who is involved? People, government, Chief Cabinet Secretary Yukio Edano
Who does/did the situation affect? Japanese people who live near the radiation affected areas
Who said so? Chief Cabinet Secretary Yukio Edano

• What?

What is happening? People who live near the radiation affected areas will have to stay away from homes longer than expected time. The evacuation period will be longer. There are concerns about radiation levels on beef, seawater and groundwater.
What did happen? People have evacuated but the time has extended.
What are the consequences? The disaster could get worsen. Radiation has been found in beef from Fukushina prefecture. Cesium are spreading through out the ocean waters which will affect the fish.
What are the choices? Meat will not be sold and will be tested

• When?

When did or will this happen? After the earthquake in Japan
When was this discovered? Recently

• Where?

Where did or will this happen? Japan

• Why?

Why did this happen or will it happen? Because of the earthquake and tsunami in Japan

• How?

How did it or will it happen? The radiation is spreading around. Cesium 137 levels have spiked in ocean waters off the nuclear plant. Once the cesium is exposed under water, plankton will absorb cesium which will be eaten by fish.
How do you feel about this? This will be a tragic event because the radiation affects so many things that could cause death to people.