Friday December 10th, 2010

Posted: December 9, 2010

Broadcast Journalism- Period #1- Students are working with Mr. Martin writing class to construct stories through audio software. The audio software will enable them to make effective radio programs, documentaries and create an environment for their video stories. Tomorrow students will group themselves and develop a proposal for their short story. Script will then be written and recorded next week.Note: Katie Hill and Shannon Bolan are on announcementsNote: Mike Tucker needs to take camera and film the car drawing at 8:30 am. Period #2- Multimedia- Photoshop Assignment:Create a poster or Cd cover that uses all the elements that you have learned through photoshop.I will be looking for evidence of the following:1.       Pictures2.       Background with colour.3.       Text (Font type)4.       Filters5.       Symbols that help push the message of the poster.6.       Colour and Hue changes7.       Visually appealing8.       Clone stamping9.       Layering- at least 7-10 different layers10.   Evidence of brushes, cut-outs and other toolsYou will have 4 days to accomplish the task.Due on Wednesday 15th December 2010. Period #3-#6- Ancient History- Students will look at the island of Crete and the Mycenaean culture. We will examine why these two cultures conflicted and how this is significant in our time. Miss Breau will be there for period 3. She will discuss Mycenaean culture and give notes. Then watch the Minoans and Mycenaean video. If there is time finish up with Athenian video on the same VHS. For period 6, have students read the mycenaean section page 134, discuss and write down the five most important facts. The finish with Athenian video.