Charles Coorey

This clip is people dancing in different countries with Matt being in all of the countries where the people were dancing.I still do not have a clear idea of what this means and what it has got to do with our project but a few suggestions came to my mind when I reflected on the clip.

I thought this clip might of had to do with the Beijing Olympics as he was in all of the countries who were participating in the Olympics.Even though it showed a meaning of familiy,that did not really give me an idea of why it was suited for this particular time of this project.Also it would cost a lot for Matt to get to each country so that is something to consider when watching this film.

• What influences your values about issues relating to your life?

• Do you ever compare images/values presented by the media to those of the bible? If so why? If not why not?
  I do not compare images presented by the media often because I do not refer to the bible in my life enough which is a negative thing for me.I often think that the media gives me relevant and updated views unlike the bible which is unmoral for me.

• Has this project challenged you to examine your values? Why / Why not
• It has challenged me to look for my values because I have just realised that a lot of my views are shaped by media and I need to change that and think from a different point of view as what we did today with comparing the two pictures.One of them being happy Africans while the other was unlucky boy from Australia who has had a bad past.

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

I believe the media portrays most social justice issues in a negative aspects always reporting that bad that is goin in the world today that is a social justice issue.

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

it actually has been pretty easy to find social justice issues because social justices issu.es revolve around our society

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

The media does not report from a moral framework because they do not care if the stories they provide are moral or not.They just care about the money they get by enticing the viewers to view their side of the story.One example is the Tim Smith Saga that went on earlier this year.It was stated that Tim Smith was in a pub with letting the people making their own judgement which most people would of thought he was drinking beer.

1. Open and read the “How to write a critique” document in the resources menu.

Describe what is a critique.
A critique involves identifying critical things to say about an article and resisting the temptation to describe rather than analyse.
2. Outline the FOUR stages in a critique.

·         An introduction (which directs the reader’s attention to the publication and your response to it)

·         A summary of the article

·         Your analysis or critical commentary on the original text

·         Your evaluation or conclusion

3. Can a critique be positive? Discuss.
The aim of a critique is to point out the factors in a particular article.By that it does not always have to be negative because their might be some positive aspects of the artice which we can state in the critique.
4. Critique the accuracy of the following articles:

Sonny Bill Williams leaves NRL

1. Name the issue

Sonny Bill Williams leaves NRL.

2. Describe one media account of this issue

 This news story was reported to have been on ABC Grand Stand Radio.

3. Where did you get this media account from?

http://www.abc.net.au/news/stories/2008/07/26/2315417.htm

The ABC news website.

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

I believe this media account is reliable because it is a goverment funded media not a website create dby an anonymous person.I saying that does not prove that they twist their stories around to get attention.

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

http://www.bulldogs.com.au/main.php?page=article&id=1824

1. Name the issue

Man charged over gangland murder

2. Describe one media account of this issue

 This story was reported to have been on previous current affairs.

3. Where did you get this media account from?

http://www.theage.com.au/national/man-charged-over-gangland-murder-20080729-3mo5.html

The Age News Website.

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

I believe this media account is not fully reliable because it is written by random people we are not sure about.

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

http://www.abc.net.au/news/stories/2008/07/29/2317453.htm

1. Describe TWO things that you have learnt during this lesson.
Two things I have learnt in this is the way the media change parts of stories so tha we believe what they say word for word in the media’s opinion.The other thing I have learnt is that different media portray different sides of stories as was it shown today when changing the stories and seeing which one was true and which one was false.
2. Identify TWO areas you want to concentrate on during this project that you think need a greater improvement from the last project.
One area I will need to concentrate on in this project is to always refer to the need to know list because if we refer to it we get all the answers we need to know that would help us complete the project.The other thing I need improvement on is completing all my individual tasks as in the other project I did not which costed me critical marks and denied me a better mark.
3. Discuss TWO ways in which your group could resolve any disputes during this process.

We can resolve disputes and arguments in the group by tasks always being completed on time causing no fuss and the other is that evryone has to work as a team while if someone is not that is when trouble and the arguments start to come.

1) What words and or images come to mind when you hear the word Jesus.
When i hear the word Jesus the first thing that pops up in my mind is that he is our saviour and he saves us from sin and evil.
2) Why might it be important for young people to identify with an image of Jesus?
It is important for young people to identify an image of Jesus because when containing an image of him you grow as a person.
3) Where in your life do you most associate with images of Jesus?
I associate Jesus in my life when I am in dought and need a helping hand with something.

1) What form of medium (music, art or literature ) allows you to best connect with Jesus and Why

The best type of medium which allows me to connect with Jesus would have to be literatue because I have never really been a big fan of Art and music is not always clear so reading passages off the bible and praying is the best way for me to connect with Jesus.

2) Why has Jesus been portrayed in so many different ways throughout history?
Different people have different thoughts about Jesus so therefore they exprees him in different ways they feel like.
3) How is Jesus portrayed at Parramatta Marist?
Jesus is portrayed as a father figure at  Parramatta Marist where we have him as  role model and we respect that as a Marist community.
4) What artistic time period do you think best represents your image of Jesus and why?
I believe todays contemporary Art period is the best way because today we know more about Jesus then we ever did because of Scientifical research.All this new knowledge is used for art.
5) Identify one image of Jesus that appeals to you. What do you like about the representation?
An image of Jesus that appeals me would have to be the picture of the Sacred Heart which shows Jesus with his heart being shown which is the Sacred Heart Of Jesus.This represents the Great Heart  Jesus has.
6) What factors currently shape your image of Jesus and why.
Loving- he loved everyone

Determination-He was determined to make this world a better place.

1. Has your image of Jesus changed during the project? How or Why not?

My image of Jesus has changed during the project because at the start my image was originally just a face of Jesus but now i know I can use other characters to represent Jesus as my Image which opens more doors for me.

2. What do you feel is the best way to portray an image of Jesus and why?

The best to portray an image of Jesus is not to show a picture of him in person but to show his characteristics using specific methods and techniques.

3. What have you enjoyed about the project so far and what would you do differently?

I hav enjoyed the project so far and what I have enjoyed about it the most is that I can express Jesus the way I want to using art.

1. How many rubrics are there for this project?
Their are four main rubrics:

• Assessment Calendar Resource
• Group Task 1 – Rubric Word document
• Individual Rubric Word document
• Group Rubric

2. Describe the purpose of the rubric?
The purpose of the rubric is to give us guidelines on what we have to do to get a possible outcome whether an A,B,C or D.
3. How can you use the rubric to get the best possible mark?

I can use the rubric to get me the best possible marks by setting out good guidlines and following the work i have to do to get the best possible mark which is an A.