cool new stuff...

be sure to check outside the room on your way in and out. homework and assignments can now be downloaded directly to your phone or electronic device by scanning the QR code posted on the wall.  

download one of the free scanning apps like RedLaser, NeoReader, or Optiscan and try it for yourself.

its really cool. really. i swear... 

alert! daemen college 2012 high school art competition...

BIG NEWS!

check the linx section for information on the 2012 high school art competition sponsored by daemen college in buffalo.  


entries are due no later than february 10th...


i smell prizes!

class picture [pho1]

in this next unit we will be embarking on a long-term investigation of the 'soul' of southwestern high school.  your assignments, whether directly or indirectly, will involve photographing different aspects of trojan life.

our journey begins with a set of simple questions to be answered on your blog:

1] in 25 words or less, define southwestern high school.

2] without being derisive, list five different "groups" within S'western.

3] which group do you most closely identify with? why?

4] what do you think influences the groups people join? 

5] what is the 'best thing' about our school.where do we lack?
6] how can be a better school?
7] describe a typical day; from bed to bed...

almost grown [pho1]

in the investigation of the photos of joseph szabo [almost grown] we looked at high school life through a 35 year old lens- we saw images, which although they depicted big differences in clothing and hairstyles, also depicted an 'average' teenage life. what i need you to attempt on your blog is to answer some questions about these photos so that we can proceed on our own investigation of high school life...

1] what is the first thing that comes to mind after viewing the photos?

2] is it similar or different from what you see today?

3] do you think the photos are 'honest, or 'fabricated'? explain your answer.

4] if you were to give this assignment to someone else to shoot, what would you   consider the key ideas and areas to photograph?

better late than never...

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