School Uniforms

Talking about the dress code I would interview
1. AISD Superintendant
2. A teacher
3. A student

Questions:

1. How will enforcing school uniforms change the environment at school?
2. What is your opinion on school uniforms being enforced?
3. Who does the school uniform help in the classroom?
4. How strict should school uniform be?
5. Why uniforms?
6. Do you think school uniforms will be effective?
7. Why or why not should school uniforms be enforced?
8. What problems are dress code violations creating in schools?
9. How do students feel about the school uniforms?
10. Is it really worth it to change dress code to school uniforms?
11. What positive effects will school uniforms have on students?
12. What Negative effects will school uniforms have on students?
13. What positive effects will school uniforms have on teachers and the classroom?
14. What negative effects will school uniforms have on teachers and the classroom?
15. Will enforcing the school uniforms make the students unable to be comfortable in the learning environment?
16. Will enforcing the school uniforms make the classroom better or worse?
17. Will enforcing the school uniforms make the students less motivated to learn?
18. Do you think the current dress codes are effective?
19. What about the school uniforms do you like?
20. What about the school uniforms do you not like?

Architecture Shoot

Angles and Shapes

Details

Lights

Patterns

Surroundings

Phone Photo

Architecture Preview Part 2: What You Will be Shooting

Details:

This photo is showing detail because from other photos the viewer couldn't tell that the balls were made of metal paneling and the viewer also couldn't see the design on the spheres. By getting up close the photographer was able to capture aspects of the building that you wouldn't have been able to see if you look at a photo taken from a distance
Light: 

Light is present in this photo mainly because of the reflective qualities that metal the sphere is made of has. Because of this, The sphere is able to reflect the lights of the city below. The spheres are also equipped with lights.


Patterns:

Patterns are present in the photo because of the light designs of the spheres having the same reoccuring pattern on each one. The symmetry of the photo including the street lights, also contributes to the pattern.



Angles and Shapes:

This photo really emphasizes the geometry of the architecture because it is taken in a way where you can see the different angles the building creates. There are also shapes present through the spheres, cylindrical poles holding them together, and the shapes the stairs make in the bases.


Surroundings: 

I think this photo is a little bit ironic. Right next to the building, is a park full of replicas of historical and famous architecture. Because of this, the Automium fits right in with it's surroundings.

Warm-Up: IPhone Photos

1. What is your favorite photo? Either describe it, or figure out a way to post it on your blog.

2. Does it seem like all of these images could have been taken with a phone?
Not all of these photos look like they could've been taken with a phone because of the vibrancy of color and clarity of the photo. Some of these photos look like they were taken with DLSR cameras they're so good.
3. How much do you think the apps some of the photographers used impacted the image?
Although apps are very helpful, I don't think they impact the picture very much. I think they just add a bit of color to the photos and don't/shouldn't drastically affect the photo.
4. List two tips you think might help your own photography with a phone.

-Try to take photos in places with the maximum amount of light as possible

- Try to rethink the angle at which you're taking a photo

Architecture Preview

Habitat 67, Canada

1. Who is the architect (the person who built it)?

Moshe Safdie

2. When was it built?

1967

3. Where is it located?

Montreal Canada

4. Is it a private building or can you visit it?

Private. People live there. 

5. Is there information on how much it cost to build?

$22 Million

6. Is there a reason the building was created or the history of the building itself?

It began as a thesis project for his architecture class in college but he decided to make it.

7. Why did you pick this building? (write at least a paragraph on this question)

I chose this building because it intrigued me. It look like at any given time, the building could fall apart and crumble yet it seems to defy gravity. I really enjoy the look of the buildings and I would totally live there too. it sort of reminds me of an adobe house like the ones the native americans used to live in, but it's a modern home. When you look at it, it just seems so surreal and cool! 

Eden Project

1. Who is the architect (the person who built it)?

Nicholas Grimshaw

2. When was it built?

2000

3. Where is it located?

Cornwall, England

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?

86 Million Pounds

6. Is there a reason the building was created or the history of the building itself?

To house plant species

7. Why did you pick this building? (write at least a paragraph on this question)

I really didn't know what it was at first but I think it looks so cool. Their purpose of the building is pretty amazing too because they want to preserve plant life and create natural biomes. I think the main goal of the building is what makes it so unique because it's not just there to look cool, it's there to serve a purpose. 

Krzywy Domek

1. Who is the architect (the person who built it)?

Szotyńscy & Zaleski

2. When was it built?

2004

3. Where is it located?

Sopot, Poland

4. Is it a private building or can you visit it?

You can visit it

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?

inspired by the fairytale illustrations and drawings of Jan Marcin Szancer and Per Dahlberg.

7. Why did you pick this building? (write at least a paragraph on this question)

I picked this building because I like the way the two buildings bend. It really make the building look special and draw the attention of anyone who it looking at it. It reminds me of the reflection you see when you look in a fun house mirror.

Atomium, Belgium

1. Who is the architect (the person who built it)?

 andré and jean polak

2. When was it built?

1958

3. Where is it located?

Ville de Bruxelles, Belgium

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?

No reason for it being built.

7. Why did you pick this building? (write at least a paragraph on this question)
I really like the way the building is fully even on both sides and incorporates the light on the street with it's evenness. I also really like that the building haves designs on each of the balls made with light because it really adds cool detail to the architecture. 

National Centre for the Performing Arts, China

1. Who is the architect (the person who built it)?
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?
It is a performing arts center so it's public

5. Is there information on how much it cost to build?
CNY3.2 billion

6. Is there a reason the building was created or the history of the building itself?
Built as a place to hold concerts and performances

7. Why did you pick this building? (write at least a paragraph on this question)
I really like how the light hits the building in this photo. The building is big and strong but the glass that it's made of makes it look fragile and weak. I also really enjoy the different color this building has in different pictures and overall this building is very appealing to the eye. 

Action Shoot

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