March 15 - Journalism Assignment -- Humans of Kennedy

So here is the model if you are not familiar with this work.

This is due on March 23 during our short week.

The goal is to make Kennedy more human for us. To see past the tough exteriors and get to know the strangers in our halls.

NEXT WEEK you will be photographing students and staff at Kennedy High School to compile into a feature called “Humans of JFK.” We will mimic the style of "Humans of NY." Here is what you will need to do: Photograph and interview four students (one per grade) and one adult at Kennedy.

Ask each person only one question, or talk to them to find out what matters most to them.

That might be the best question:
“What matters most to you, and why?”

Others could be “What is your greatest struggle right now?” or, “What inspires you to be a better person?” or “What’s the best advice you’ve ever received?”

Email the photo and the quote (with their name/grade) to the new email: JFKhsnewfrontier@gmail.com.

Turn your work in starting 3/21 thru 3/23. The subject line should read “Humans of Kennedy.” You may use your cell phone for this project. Keep in mind all photographic elements of a great pic!

Here is an example to check out done by another school.

For more resources, check out this link.

Rubric:

Project has four photos
Photos follow all rules of good composition
Text is surprising to the reader reflecting good interview skills
Reader will be rewarded with a new view of the person interviewed

Possible points: 40 (ten per "Human")

Be sure to follow the protocol about how to turn in the material.

Ms. Greer
Silver Spring, Md.

Mar. 15 TV Production Assignment- (15 pts)

In light of our huge fail for the media festival, let's look at some videos on making video/film.

1. Look at every frame in this 3:51 min. film. See how much info is packed in about emotion and relationships.

2. Check this out. How did it get it's message across? Write that up.

3.We learn from the best. Check this out. Who is this guy? What does he do? What is he famous for? Look him up/Write it up.

Journalism -- March 7 -- Noted Photos

Check these out. They are awesome.