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Jurnal Entry 5

joeymurace — Mon, 25 Aug 2008 08:30:52 +0000

What influences your values about issues relating to your life?

My family and friends.

Do you ever compare images/values presented by the media to those of the bible? If so why? If not why not?

No, because it should not have happened in the first place.

Has this project challenged you to examine your values? Why / Why not

No, because it was about how the media portrays tha social justice issue.

Journal Entry 4

joeymurace — Mon, 25 Aug 2008 08:28:07 +0000

*How do you feel the media portrays social justice issues?

The media portrays social justice issues by showing it on TV getting people to donate money to help.

*Has it been difficult to find articles on social justice issues why/why not?

No, because it happens every day and is everywhere on the internet.

*Do you think that the media operates from a moral framework? Give evidence by using your research.

No, they don’t care about anybody eles except themselves and thir money.

Journal Entry 2

joeymurace — Mon, 25 Aug 2008 08:18:35 +0000

Find a current media topic which you consider to be social justice or moral issues and answer the following questions for that media topic.
1. Name the issue

Discrimination

2. Describe one media account of this issue
The olympics
3. Where did you get this media account from?

http://www.prwatch.org/taxonomy/term/73/9

4. Is this media account correct or reliable? Why?

Yes, because it was also in the newspaper.

5. Where else might you be able to find more information about this issue?

THE OLYMPIC WEBSITE.

Reflective Journal

joeymurace — Wed, 06 Aug 2008 12:01:26 +0000

1. Describe TWO things that you have learnt during this lesson.

I have learnt how optical illusions work and the different types of light tansmissions.

2. Outline THREE things you know about optical technologies.

That they use mirrors to reflect the image to the eye piece. Light travels and reflects off the perspex glass. A glass piece increases the lenght of view.

3. Identify ONE aspect of the project you feel uncomfortable about and really need to know. Explain the BEST way this could be resolved.

How to make a 3D prototype on photosop. Help from teacher.

Reflective Journal 1

joeymurace — Tue, 05 Aug 2008 06:41:12 +0000

1. Describe TWO things that you have learnt during this lesson.

I have learned how to criticize articles and how to analyse weather information is true or false.

2. Identify TWO areas you want to concentrate on during this project that you think need a greater improvement from the last project.

Teamwork and completing the task on time.

3. Discuss TWO ways in which your group could resolve any disputes during this process.

To set work so that it is done on time and to use blogs to show work and get each other opinions on it.

Journal Entry 5

joeymurace — Sun, 22 Jun 2008 05:32:01 +0000

1. Has your image of Jesus changed during the project? How or Why not?
Yes, because of the different time periods which jesus is portrayed in.
2. What do you feel is the best way to portray an image of Jesus and why?
Portray Jesus as you would see him in the 21st Century. You would do this so it can relate to young people as they are learning about Jesus.
3. What have you enjoyed about the project so far and what would you do differently?

I have enjoyed changing the pictures to the time periods. I would change having to write the words for each pictures.

Journal Entry 4

joeymurace — Sun, 22 Jun 2008 05:10:40 +0000

1) What form of medium (music, art or literature ) allows you to best connect with Jesus and Why?
Art, because it is easy to understand what Jesus is doing in each art.
2) Why has Jesus been portrayed in so many different ways throughout history?
Because different religions see Jesus differently and people also see Jesus as a person from their era.
3) How is Jesus portrayed at Parramatta Marist?
Jesus is portrayed as a person who loves and cares for others and helps those who need help.
4) What artistic time period do you think best represents your image of Jesus and why?
Contemporary, because it is how i see Jesus in 2008.
5) Identify one image of Jesus that appeals to you. What do you like about the representation?

This image appeals to me because it show what jesus might look like it also gives me an understanding of how jesus shows love and compassion for other people.

6) What factors currently shape your image of Jesus and why.

Love, compassion, friendship, help, kindness.

Journal Entry 3

joeymurace — Mon, 09 Jun 2008 06:58:31 +0000

1) What words and or images come to mind when you hear the word Jesus.

Jesus on the cross, a man with a beard, white cloak, long brown hair.

2) Why might it be important for young people to identify with an image of Jesus?

To understand who jesus is and what he looks like.

3) Where in your life do you most associate with images of Jesus?

Church, at home.

Journal Entry 2

joeymurace — Mon, 09 Jun 2008 06:46:53 +0000

1. How many rubrics are there for this project?
There are 3 rubrics.
2. Describe the purpose of the rubric?
To help guide you on the right track to getting full marks.
3. How can you use the rubric to get the best possible mark?

You can use it by just completing every thing under the ‘A’ Column

Journal Entry 1

joeymurace — Mon, 09 Jun 2008 06:41:24 +0000

1. List TWO problems that could occur from students selecting their own groups.

People will choose their friends, which don’t work.

People will be left out and feel lonely.

2. Which type of student do you think would be selected first?

The cool students who have more friends.

3. Why do you think they were selected first?

Because they are their friends and don’t want to be with a nerd.

4. Which type of student do you think was selected last?

The uncool people like dorks, and nerds. But they are the ones that can help you pass.

5. What beneficial characteristics can you offer to your group?

Good work ethic

Assistance to those who need help

Complete the work with help from the rest of the group

6. List THREE things you personally would like to improve on during this project.

Working well with the people in my group.

To do more work at home.

Do the work to the best of my ability.