[HUR1] Sustainability Project - Board Game

For the next part of my Sustainability Assignment we did a project that shows our personal skills and interests. I decided to have a partner with this project, we created a board game on the website Tinkercad on the topic Deforestation. My partner had more experience with Tinkercad so they decided to make the board game, they took inspiration from the widely known board games Monoply and The Game Of Life. While my partner was designing the board game, I was making the pick-up cards and rules. Once I finished the cards my partner the board game more "pretty" by adding trees, signs etc. We got this done in a few lessons, I enjoyed my time making this board game. Overall, I think that my partner and I did a great job and would do this again!

Tinkercad: https://www.tinkercad.com/

Essay Writing!

The numbers of our animals are reducing by the time everyday animals are becoming endangered
and even extinct. Most species all around the world are endangered to us ignoring their need for their habitat. Animals lose their habitat due to our waste, pollution, hunting etc. 

Destruction of their habitat, Humans destroy their habitats with their waste, pollution and much more. One of the biggest problems is Deforestation, forests are the richest habitats on land are also the most threatened habitat over a third of the world’s birds rely on the forests as the forests get destroyed all the species face a tough fight for survival. 

Species like: The great spotted Kiwi, Tuatara, Hector’s dolphin and New Zealand sea lion are all gradually declining in numbers. These animals are very important to this earth and our daily lives. Once they’re gone, they’re gone forever, there is no going back. Losing one animal can make a big impact on the ecosystem because the effect of losing an animal can affect the food chain. We rely on the animals too much.

Most of our resources are given to us by animals, for example, blankets, clothing, food and most importantly our Ecosystems. When an animal becomes endangered or extinct, It’s a warning that our ecosystem is slowly falling apart. Us humans depend on Healthy Ecosystems. Without healthy forests, rivers, oceans and other ecosystems, we will not have clean air, water, or land. 

In Conclusion, Endangered Species is very important to Sustainability because it affects the Ecosystems, if it affects the ecosystem it affects our grasslands, oceans, air, water etc. We’re already doing enough damage to our ecosystem, so why ignore these animals and let them go extinct and ruin our ecosystem even more.

Workshop 5: Creating the illusion of the Other Mother

Workshop 5: Creating the illusion of the Other Mother

1. 

★ looks like the normal mum but with button eyes

★ dresses like the real mother

★ softer/rounder edge - hips, head, knees, elbows

★ clothes are basic designs, no patterns, covers most of her body

2. 

★ head & nose get sharper

★ sleeves get shorter

★ addition of red to the colour palette 

★ starting to get Beatle shape from the apron

★ long baggy pants to keep the idea of softness

3.

★ weight has moved to hips/bum - accents Beatle shape of dress.

★ red, black, white, more pattern, better/tighter fit, more skin showing

★ getting longer & pointer, stretched neck, pointed elbows, shorter hair, pointed hair & nose

4.

★ scissors/twig like - very skinny

★ huge height increase - compared to the oven

★ pointy head, elbows

★ high heels

★ full black outfit - red shoes

★ little/no fat left on her body, lots of skin showing

5. 

★ skinless, needle-like, looks like a spider, no face, paper-thin

★ has grown extra legs, fractured bones

★ looks alien - not human-like

★ clothes are more like tattered rags

★ very tall

★ has become hunched over

Gradual changes over time:

★ takes more time to notice

★ looks can be deceiving 

★ changes as Coraline's perception of her changes

★ Start - colour is warm, inviting, by the end is green, unnatural & creepy

Workshop 4: How does Music enhance the story? ★

Music

Chords:

★ Major - written in major key, happy tone

★ Minor - written in minor key, sad/creepy tone

Tempo: [Speed]

★ Fast - makes it feel energetic, gives movement

★ Slow - makes it feel lethargic, boring

Dynamics: [Volume]

★ Loud (forte) - feels intense, shocking, builds emotion

★ Quiet (piano) - draw in viewers focus, background

★ Changes - quiet to loud - builds intensity/energy 

     - loud to quiet - drains intensity/energy

Diegetic Sound - sounds added to a film eg music exp

Non-diegetic - sounds that occur naturally

1st Song - happy, uplifting, calm

2nd Song - slow, sad, mysterious

Coraline Opening Scene

Chords: 

★ Minor - unsettled, creepy, insecure

Tempo:★ Moderate/Fast - gives energy, movement, 

Changes dynamic often - focus, builds intensity

Mouse Circus

Chords: 

★ Minor - unsettling, creepy

Tempo:

★ Fast - furious, energetic

Dynamics:

★ Loud - happy, playful

Ghost Children - behind mirror

Chords: 

★ Minor - tone creepy, low - works well with the ghost howls and scattering rats sounds

Tempo:★ Slow - moments where it picks up, lazy, lethargic

Dynamics:

★ Loud - swells loud, quiet - creates focus moments

Healthy and Unhealthy Relationships

Healthy and Unhealthy Relationships

What is a healthy relationship?

Healthy relationships allow both partners in that relationship to feel respected, appreciated, supported and connected but still feel independent and comfortable in the relationship. In a healthy relationship with good communication, both partners in that relationship should treat each other with respect. 

What is an unhealthy relationship?

An unhealthy relationship is a relationship one or both partners show behaviour that is not healthy and doesn't have any respect for each other. An unhealthy relationship is bad for you. It can be unhealthy in many ways. If you or your significant other is aggressive or physically threatening the relationship is unhealthy.

Different types of relationships:

Friends

Boyfriend/Girlfriend

Family

De facto/Marriage

Parents - Caregivers

Siblings

Teachers

Classmates

Workmates

Pets

Healthy Relationships:

- Respecting the others in the relationship beliefs.
- You’re able to express yourself to the other without feeling scared.
- You can feel safe and comfortable with the other person.
- You don’t worry about violence in the relationship.
- Respect and take interest into the other hobbies

Unhealthy Relationships:

- Feeling pressure to change yourself for the other.

- You have a lack of privacy.

- Yelling or physical violence during an argument.

- Lack of fairness and equality.

- Feeling pressure to leave behind the things you enjoy for the other.

- Other talking about you behind your back.

Literacy Task [Wananga] - The Predator

The Predator - Pobble 365

A deep growl could be heard from deep in the forest. The growl travelled into the city, causing a slight shake to the ground. The cat strutted slowly showing off its soft white coat, big milky grey eyes, long white whiskers and soft spots on its face. Its eyes looked deep into every person’s eye as it walks down the cities street, it felt like as if it was grabbing onto your soul. Fear filled the air as the cat walked with pride.

Workshop 3: How does ‘Lighting & Colour’ enhance the story?

Workshop 3: How does Lighting & Colour enhance the story - Coraline Film Study

atmosphere - feel, the energy around

mood - how you feel, emotions

location - where something is happening

Lighting: 

natural - produced in nature, often sun, moon, stars, lightning

artificial - man-made light, usually electrical, light bulbs, LEDs, lamps

warm - yellow, orange, makes you feel warmer 

cold - white/blue tone, makes feel clean, clinical

bright - fills the room, makes feel happy, safe, warm

dull - fills part of a space only, often creepy/murky

colour palate - predominant colours used in the scene

BrainStorm: Color/Lighting

What's happening? 

- Coraline & her parents are having breakfast in the real kitchen.

        - they look depressed, dull, lifeless

Technique - lighting 

- cold

- natural - from cloudy window

- dull

Colour 

- cold 

- dark, washed out, faded, muted

- off-whites, creams & yellows

Effect on viewers - feel/think

- feels boring

- don't want to be there

- boring, dull, lifeless

Director Purpose - set the mood

- real-world is boring & empty

- makes the other world more appealing 

- looks can be deceiving - is not actually a bad place to be

Other Techniques - costume/shots/music/setting

Costume

- real parents in simple plain colours & fabric

- dull fabric

SEXXXY PARAGRAPH:

In the real world kitchen scene, lighting and color are used effectively to show looks can be deceiving. We see this when Coraline and her real parents are eating in the kitchen. The room is naturally lit from the cloudy window making the room feel dull and uninviting. The color in the room is grey and this yellowish-white. It is used effectively in this perspective for Coraline sees this place more as a place to stay instead of a welcoming and loving home. 

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What's Happening?

- Coraline & Other parents having dinner in the Other Kitchen 

- Characters seem vibrant & appealing 

- Good food in an offer!

Technique - lighting 

- artificial - ceiling lightbulb

- warm - yellowish tone

- dull - parts of the room still in shadow

Colour - yellow/oranges/black palette

- warm - makes us feel safe/comfortable

Effect on viewers 

- happy, want to be there

- welcoming, colourful, joyful

Directors purpose - looks can be deceiving 

- looks nice but in reality, it is unsafe 

- makes Coraline feel comfortable 

- huge improvement from the real world

Other Techniques - Costume:

- colourful, cuddly, friendly-looking, lots of blacks

- more fashionable, comfy, warm

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SEXXXY PARAGRAPHS:

 

 In the real world kitchen scene, lighting and color are used effectively to show looks can be deceiving. We see this when Coraline and her real parents are eating in the kitchen. The room is naturally lit from the cloudy window making the room feel dull and uninviting. The color in the room is grey and this yellowish-white. It is used effectively in this perspective for Coraline sees this place more as a place to stay instead of a welcoming and loving home. This makes the audience feel like Coraline doesn't really want to be where she is. The director did this to show how Coraline feels in the real world.

  

In the other world kitchen, lighting and color are used effectively to show looks can be deceiving. We can see this because we see the Other Mother stirring a mixture in the bowl. The room has a warm artificial light coming from the lightbulbs making the room feel safe and comfortable. The colour palette in the room is a oranges, yellows and little tints of pink. In Coraline's perspective, the other kitchen is a place she'd rather be than the real world. This makes the viewers feel that it's a welcoming home and Coraline is going to enjoy it. The director did this to show how Coraline feels in the real world compared to the other world because in the other world the colours have a light and warm tone whereas the real world has a cold and dark tone. 

In Coraline's other world bedroom, the lighting and colour are used effectively to show that looks can be deceiving. We can see this because Coraline is standing in her other world bedroom. The bedroom has a warm light coming from the lamps, this makes the bedroom feel comfortable. This makes the viewers feel that Coraline feels more loved and welcomed in the other world than the real world. The director did this to show that Coraline feels more comfortable to be in the other world bedroom other than her real bedroom.