Media Collage

1) Picture One – What did you include in this picture? Do you have to document everything to tell the whole "truth" about this classroom? What did you exclude? Why is this important to note about documentary film and media in general? 

I chose this first pic which is located in the green pit at school. I chose this picture because this was a place that I always hung out with my friends at lunch. In addition, I also met some of my new friends here as well. I had many great memories here in grade 9 because this was a spot where I always studied before tests and hung out with my friends. The green pit also changed over the course of four years as they added furniture and charging spot for phones. As the green pit went through changes, I also went through drastic changes since grade 9 as I matured into a better person.

2) Picture Two - Is there truth in this picture – despite not providing all of the details of the room? Is there bias in this picture? How do your emotions impact the picture you have chosen to take?

Truth is evident in this because it showcases a valuable message that I can apply to my life and that others can apply to their own life. When I come to class everyday, I always see this picture and it helps motivate me each day to improve on myself and to strive to succeed in my life.  There are many significant messages from this piece of artwork such as that we cannot change the mistakes that we made in the past, but instead we can learn from them and become better people. In addition, the quote “Everything affects everything”, is also significant because it demonstrates how every choice or action that we take in our life can have a positive or negative impact on us.

3) Picture Three - How does one set up the composition of a beautiful photograph to connect with the audience? How does this beautiful photograph impact the audience's perspective of this classroom? How does this connect back to our discussion of social media accounts in Unit Two? 

I took this picture in the classroom and it depicts a composition of a beautiful photograph because it showcases how words are a form of art. The different fonts, colours, and styles of the words showcase the beauty of words and how they are a piece of art.  The classroom is filled with words throughout the classroom and the many words such as quotes and messages reveal all the wonderful moments and experiences that previous students endured in the classroom. This impacts the audience’s perspective of the classroom because when one walk into the classroom, they will feel welcomed and happy seeing how vibrant classroom is with all kinds of art portrayed throughout the room. This photo connects back to our discussion of social media accounts because as one would share their stories and lifestyles through their social media accounts, the writing on the ceiling and walls throughout the classroom reveals many memories that students have experienced over the course of many years while in this classroom.