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Dear Morgan;

You young, naive and innocent little grade nine. Right now, you don't have a job, you barely have any homework to do after school and you have a bunch of time to spend with your friends. If you knew how much busier and more stressful life in grade 11 would be, you'd probably cherish your grade nine life a little bit more. Looking back, I even realize that grade nine was my favourite year, which I don't think you realized then. If you had realized it, again you probably wouldn't have taken a lot of the year for granted.

You got 80's in almost every subject while barely even looking at your homework most of the time, and it is DEFINITELY not like that now. If I didn't do my homework for a day in math class this year... I would fail. Thinking back, grade nine was amazing, and I don't think a lot of people can say that about their first year of high school. But I know that one day I'll end up looking back on grade 11 and probably realize how immature  and naive I am this year, so it won't be very different from how I look at my grade nine self.

In the end though, things would have been a lot more different for you had you realized how much you'd end up missing good ol' 2009.

From, grade 11 Morgan :)

MY COLLAGE

Inside thought bubble:

- Child represents innocence and carefree times

- Barely any homework

- Person laughing symbolizes the carefree laughter

- Smiley face coffee cup represents addiction to coffee and being happily unaware how bad my addiction was.

Outside thought bubble:

- The books show how important this school year is, and how much it will affect my future

- University is nearing

- Graduation cap symbolizes how close high school's end is approaching

- Happy face represents that even though grade 11 may be more stressful than grade nine, its still fun :)



Stop Animation - It Was Only Just A Dream

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Owsn1RBeEK8

Are We Digital Dummies?

Yup. We are. I completely and totally agree with everything that was said in this video. It's a generation full of technological gadgets, and in all complete honesty I don't think it'll ever go away. Some people may disagree and say that they aren't addicted to their smartphones, but unless they have never had a smartphone in their entire life, then they're lying. Some people agree and say that they are addicted, but are they doing anything about it? No. I'm definitely the latter because I can say that I'm addicted to my phone and admit it, but I'm doing nothing about it. If I don't have my iPhone with me at all times, I feel like I'm missing a part of myself, and I'm sure that so many others feel the exact same way. That is how I know that technology has taken over, and why I agree with this video.

Opinion: Don't Follow Your Dream

I agree and I disagree with the author of this article's point of view. In Harrison Solow's opinion, the phrase "Follow Your Dream," horrifies and disgusts him. He thinks that children who are raised hearing this supposedly inspiring phrase, don't exactly follow their dreams at all. Instead, he thinks that being told to follow your dreams is simply a different way of saying, "if you want something, you'll get it." I agree with what he thinks in that sense, and do believe that in this generation we are constantly wanting something and never fighting for it, but I also disagree. To me, it seems like Solow is putting all the blame on the phrase itself when really, the way that the phrase is interpreted is a matter of perspective. Some children may hear it and grow up thinking that all they have to do is want something, and it might one day be handed to them. But others may interpret it differently and grow up to truly follow the dreams they had once envisioned, and work hard to achieve it. In my opinion, it depends on the person who hears rather than the words being said.

Car Encounters Stop Sign

RUN AWAY FROM THE SUN, SUNBURNT MAN

Bouncing Balls - Assignment One

Script - 3-D Animation

It Was Only Just A Dream – Script - By Rachel Costa, Amanda Giunta, Morgan Lucas

*Candy Shop by 50 Cent*

*Edwardo and Filisina open the scene by approaching the sunset together, walking romantically*

Filisina (in love): You make me smile like the sun, Edwardo. I think you should meet my father, Allitor, you need his approval (girly giggle).

Edwardo (in love, bashful): Oh Filisina, that sounds like a great idea! I can’t wait to meet your father tomorrow. (sudden yell) I love you!

*Candy Shop by 50 Cent continues where left off*

 *Edwardo and Filisina separate*

*Filisina goes home*

*The next day*

Allitor (with authority): Filisina! I need to meet this boy of yours. I don’t like what I hear about him. You must get my approval or else you will NEVER see him again. (Evil laugh)

Filisina (infatuated): Daddy, I’m so excited you’re going to love (emphasized) Edwardo.

*Edwardo enters*

Edwardo (overly confident): Hi pleasure to meet you, hey Fily! (tongue click, attempt at flirting)

Allitor (disapproving and condescending): Hello boy.

Edwardo (sounding almost bored): Sooo.. I want your daughter. What can we do?

Allitor (confident): You are not worthy, we will have a battle! (Angry scream)

*Filisina screams in fear*

Edwardo (eager and confident): I will meet you in the forest!

*I Get Money by Drake*

*Allitor and Edwardo exit the scene*

Filisina (disapproval): I refuse to watch this, it’s awful.

*Edwardo enters new scene with his sidekick, Optimus.*

*Allitor enters new scene with his sidekick, Bonez.*

Allitor: This is Bonez. He’s ready for battle.

Edwardo (brave): And so is Optimus!

Allitor (exuding authority): The only way to handle the situation is in three rounds. (Signature evil laugh)

Edwardo (excited): Let’s begin!

*Edwardo and Allitor exit scene*

*Camera switches to a new scene with only Optimus*

*I Can Transform Ya by Chris Brown*

*Optimus shows off his battling moves*

*Bonez shows off his battling moves*

*Optimus and Bonez battle*

*Bad Romance by Lady GaGa*

*Bonez dies, Optimus celebrates*

*Allitor and Edwardo enter the scene*

Optimus (proudly): I won the battle, I did it for you Edwardo. Congratulations, you can have Filisina.

Edwardo (grateful): Oh thank you so much Optimus! I finally get the girl of my dreams, you’re my hero! Yay!

Allitor (boiling): OOOOOH MY GOODNESS! I’m so disappointed that you killed my allie Bonez, I thought he was stronger than you but I guess not. Whatever Filisina, take Edwardo and get out of here. I never want to see either of you ever again.

Filisina (in love): Optimus, you’re my hero! I’m already falling in love with you. My savior..Thank you so, so much.

Edwardo (devastated): FILISINA NOOOO! I THOUGHT YOU LOVED ME!

*Allitor approaches Edwardo, and begins to eat him*

Allitor (happy): I guess everybody wins!

*Your Love by Nikki Minaj plays as Optimus spins with Filisina, and the scene ends*

Flash Animation - Lesson Five

Flash Animation - Lesson Four

Flash Animation - Lesson Three

Flash Animation - Lesson Two

Flash Animation - Lesson One

MSNBC Photo Analysis # 6

Mother and child stare at the broken glass in their destroyed home.

RULE OF THIRDS - Eye is automatically drawn towards the little boy and his mother, making the picture portray a lot of emotion.
CONTRAST - The vibrant shade of red placed against a dull overall colour like brown really makes the focus of the photo pop.

MSNBC Photo Analysis # 5

Husband and wife are re-united after being seperated for more than two months. Husband was trapped in a mine.

BALANCE - The main subjects of the photo were placed off-center, leaving room in the picture to see the people in the background clapping.
VIEWPOINT - You can tell that this photo was taken at a more worm's eyeview angle, and this adds to the overall effect.

MSNBC Photo Analysis # 4

Playfight tackle by opposite members of a children's football team.

SIMPLICITY - The photograph's main point of focus is on the little boys, and nothing else.
DIRECTION OF MOVEMENT - The children appear to be moving right into the photograph.

MSNBC Photo Analysis # 3

Children in Romania enjoy the fall leaves.

CONTRAST - The black coat against the warm colour of the fall leaves stands out brilliantly.
FRAMING - The leaves in the air capture the position of the little boy and appear to be falling right into the photograph.

MSNBC Photo Analysis #2

Little boy running to re-unite with his mother.

CONTRAST - The light colouring of the boy's coat is brought out over the navy colouring of all the women's coats.
DIRECTION OF MOVEMENT - The little boy's movement is caught extremely well in this photograph in my opinion, it has an emotional feel to it.

HT Portfolio Assignment

Original (left) -- Edited (right)

Exit Photo - Contrast

Garbage Can Photo - Simplicity

Staircase Photo - Viewpoint

Two Locker Photo - Contrast

Elevator Photo - Simplicity

Paper in Locker Photo - Point of Interest & Contrast

Locker and Locks Photo - Viewpoint & Point of Interest

Football Field Photo - Rule of Thirds

Backpack in Hallway Photo - Point of Interest & Contrast

Water Fountain Photo - Direction of Movement & Simplicity

Downward Staircase Photo - Viewpoint

MSNBC Photo Analysis # 1

Baseball player collides with a fan in attempt to catch a foul ball.

CONTRAST - The blue in the background accentuates the white in the player's uniform.
RULE OF THIRDS - Eye is drawn to the baseball player's legs in the air, due to this rule.