Grade 11 - Arts Reflection - Photography Final Project

This year in photography I completed many different projects. I learned how to better use my SLR camera and expand upon my knowledge of photography. Before this year I had only experimented with this art form, but Photo 11 was differnet. I was able to release my creativity and create photographs I was truly proud of.

The final project this year was an independant proejct. I could decide what the outline would be and execute it on my own time. This was different for me because I was used to being told the outline of the project and what was expected then simply completing the required photographs.  For this project, I chose to do macro (extremely zoomed in) photogrpahy of raw food found in the kitchen. For example, almonds, dry pasta, various fruits, and crackers.  This project allwoed me to express myslef and show the type of photos I wanted to to the class .I was very excited to have the independace of this project and was very proud of the results :)

This is the link to my flickr page from the year and below are some photos that were created through this final project.

Grade 11 - Arts Highlight - Yearbook

This year I participated in the yearbook class. I really enjoyed being a part of this stressful and rewarding project. There are so many aspects to it and I love both the creative and artistic aspect as well as the the technical.  Unfortunately I cant post a picture yet as it will give away the theme!

Grade 10 - Arts Reflection - Photography

This year I have really taken an interest in photography. Although I wasn't eligible to take the course in Collingwood's timetable this year I always seemed to make time for my hobby in my spare time. I love to take photos of nature, so Vancouver is a great place to enjoy taking pictures!

My love of photography started when my Grandfather left me his Nikon film camera.  I was 9 and loved to experiment with this new gadget. I loved the anticipation that came with waiting for the film to be developed, but soon realized that in order to take more pictures and have them more easily accessible to show my friends and family, I would need a more reliable camera. Two christmases ago, my Dad bought me a Canon Rebel T1i camera and I have been in love ever since!

Photography is a great way for me to express myself and I am so excited to continue with it in the future!

Grade 10 - Arts Highlight - "Winter Song" Dance Piece

During the first term this year, we were working on our pieces for the student choreography show.  I was a part of three pieces one of which was to the song "Winter Song" by Sara Bareilles. I was very worried at the start of the piece because it was very advanced choreography and I had trouble with some of the solo movements. Throughout the time we had to practice our piece I worked very hard to perfect my movements and add feeling into them.  By the night of the show I felt confident in my ability and I performed the dance without few mistakes, which I was very proud of.   Now I know that with commitment and determination I can accomplish anything I set my mind to.