Scott’s blog…

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

No, it hasn’t changed because i haven’t learnt anything that has influenced me to change my image of him.

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

I think that the best way to portray an image of Jesus is through a poem. Poems have lots of expressive and descriptive  language. This allows readers to visualize his image.

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

So far, i haven’t enjoyed anything in the project. I find PBL a waste of time. Incorporating photoshop was to me,  the only thing that has kept me working in this project.

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

I think i best connect with Jesus though artworks and visual representations because i have an interest in art and look for symbols or signs in the pictures that help portray the artist’s feelings.

2) Why has Jesus been portrayed in so many different ways throughout history?

I think he was portrayed in many ways because different people in different religions from different cultures and backgrounds had different perspectives about God and Jesus. There was no official picture or standard so many started to wonder what he looked like and imagine his facial features.

3) How is Jesus portrayed at Parramatta Marist?

In Parramatta Marist, Jesus is portrayed as A crucifix in the classrooms. He can also be portrayed though the emblems on our shirt and bags.

4) What artistic time period do you think best represents your image of Jesus and why?

I think the Renaissance best represents him because that was an art movement that was strongly affected by the Catholic Church. The artworks made at that time were very realistic and symbolic.

5) Identify one image of Jesus that appeals to you. What do you like about the representation?

i enjoy the artwork Last Supper. The artwork shows the feast Jesus had with his disciples before he was betrayed by Judas.

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

My school and religion help shape the image of Jesus. When i enter sacred areas such as church, i see images of Jesus which influence the way i imagine him.

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

images such as the cross, white dove, bright light, bible, crucifix, thorns, pain. blood, red, throne, heaven, miracles, healing and love hearts come to my mind

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

It is important because it allows us to relate to Jesus and shows us that we were created in the same form as he was.

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

In my religion and at school, a lot of images of Jesus are portrayed and constantly remind us of him in our school.

1. How many rubrics are there for this project?

There are three rubrics for  this project

2. Describe the purpose of the rubric?

Th rubric allows us to see what we are marked on and tell us what topics will be needing further improvement or research

3. How can you use the rubric to get the best possible mark?

By looking at the ‘a’ column we can see what we need to do to gain top marks

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

I think that problems such as the choice of the same student more than once or having leaders abuse the ability to choose other students by purposely picking different people

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

i think that the students who get good marks or work hard will get chosen first

3. Why do you think they were selected first?

They were selected first because they know that they will help the group achieve higher marks

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

I think the lazy students were picked last because they wouldn’t contribute to the team

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

I can offer my artistic abilities and knowledge of photoshop to the team. I will also work hard.

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

I would like to improve my time management, typing and photoshop skills