ENGRD101. Fall 2024. Sections 27 & 31.
Bag: Functional? Yes. Stylish? Also yes. Chargers and cords: Always tangled—the curse of modern tech life. Laptop: My portable office and movie theater. Water bottle: It’s like I carry it for moral support more than hydration. iPad: It also makes me look like I have my life together (I don’t). Portable charger: Without it, I’d […]
Read moreNature’s Boost The inspiration for this triptych came from my love of running and a common observation among runners (including myself) that our times seem better when running in nature than on a treadmill or track. I wanted to create a comedic commentary on this idea. The triptych punchline highlights the humorous side of crediting […]
Read moreRebloom, Recycle, Repeat Sketch 4: Combophoto Uses picture from: Üstün, Esin. “High-Key Flowers.” Flickr, Yahoo!, 22 Sept. 2024, http://www.flickr.com/photos/pamas/38241931004/in/photolist-21giTL1-2aKWHto-24dtGDB-26vJXFb-235fWF6-9mPRPS-2ffyTvc-SoZRVy-24HP9T6-2edvv3W-J3xNv2-26kWhVn-23rq9UB-2cQDKC2-2bybHak-2fkyDsx-25cPJPo-2cn6CFQ-23fRC3j-2eDg9KQ-2egGEHf-RYBQnb-RUrbHX-27LDJnv-2fKbxv3-JjSzji-29ntvPf-261T8zW-2frBtPd-2chxer1-Hi5FVv-25ANRYr-2fDjSR6-Fz1fwJ-21Jduyi-2fAjtVq-uwmDAt-2dwHcA8-27Wsvk6-ybxKWC-YWxQv4-eb1oc1-KuVf2r-29RxjX9-2cQ4nGy-YWmqY7-27hwxCB-2aTKsKs-LjHASv-GjXuqf. When choosing the two images for my combophoto, I noticed a recycling bin next to me and began thinking about how I could creatively repurpose it or what it reminded me of at first glance. The thought of […]
Read moreVisual Note Taking: Film 101 The Grand Budapest Hotel Regarding my process for this project, it is important to understand my notes first. We spent a class period watching The Grand Budapest Hotel and jotting down quick notes as we watched. Following our viewing, we each had to write a short reflection on the film’s […]
Read moreReflection on Turning Pages My narrative captures a small yet pivotal moment, beginning with academic struggles that quickly turned into self-doubt before changing into personal growth. As a student, it can be challenging to accept that learning or thinking differently and at various paces is okay. In the midst of uncertainty, Mrs. Walters helped me […]
Read moreWeaving Time: My first thought after looking down at my watch was that it would make a great starting point for my Sunday sketch. The idea clicked as I sat in class and reached back to braid my hair. I glanced at my watch again and noticed how the braid I had made looked similar […]
Read moreAlex Pool’s Avatar: Explained For my class avatar, I chose a design that represents different aspects of me, reflecting my many tastes and interests. I selected a polar bear to represent my avatar as it is one of my many favorite animals and one I find very cute in a cartoon style. This choice reflects […]
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