Senior Moments

Do have any moments to remember so far during your Senior Year?

A generation of nincompoops?

Please read the whole story and post your comments.

Second-graders who can't tie shoes or zip jackets. Four-year-olds in Pull-Ups diapers. Five-year-olds in strollers. Teens and preteens befuddled by can openers and ice-cube trays. College kids who've never done laundry, taken a bus alone or addressed an envelope.
Are we raising a generation of nincompoops?

Read more: http://www.bnd.com/2010/09/28/1416886/with-basic-skills-downgraded-are.html#ixzz10pOkcIX0

AP Photo - This image provided by Penguin shows the book cover of "The Dumbest Generation" by Mark Bauerlein. The book contends that cyberculture is turning young people into know-nothings, and Bauerlein says "the absence of technology" confuses kids faced with simple mechanical tasks.

Read more: http://www.fresnobee.com/2010/09/27/2094774/are-we-raising-a-generation-of.html#ixzz10pQDP51w

Famous Photojournalist Presentation

I. Early Years/Background and photo of your photojournalist
II. Professional Years and their photos
III. Significant and impact of their work (awards? Accolades?)

Include Bibliography with 2 different sources of information used (internet, books, magazines) Include author, internet address, copyright date & place

Photographing Concerts

Check out this website:
http://www.jeadigitalmedia.org/2010/09/11/concert-photography-part-1/

1. What concert would you love to see and photograph?

2. What would you do with your photos?

Photographing Concerts by Bryan Farley, Fresno High, Class of 86

3. Would you consider creating a on-line photo gallery? Why or why not?

Do you have what it takes to be a photojournalist?

First of all, what is it like to be a photojournalist? (textbook pg. 403) What  traits do you think a photojournalist needs? ( pg. 382)  Would you like to be a photojournalist? Why or why not?

Photographic Fakery

Iranians photoshopped an extra missile into this photo. American newspapers inadvertently used this photo in their newspapers.

Comment on the issue of honesty and truth in photojournalism. How can photojournalists protect their credibility?

Your 1st Impressions of School So Far

Write a couple of paragraphs and include a photograph.