Photo Study 4: Storefronts
The focal point of Guadalajara is their large sign with their logo on it. The red and yellow colors definitely stand out from the street and catch your eye.
The focal point of this storefront is the Jock’s Nitch sign. The all-caps and large, readable letters make the name really stand out.
The focal point in this photo is the Madill’s Mattress Gallery sign. The letters are very readable and your eye is drawn straight to it. The blue also stands out very well against the white background.
Reflection 3: Unity
The puzzle pieces I drew are connected because they ends of the pieces flow from one panel to the next. The repeating shapes create unity and balance. The pieces are also of high contrast from shading in alternating pieces.
Design Exercise 3: Panels
The panels are balanced because they connect and have contrast in value.
3 ways to minimize procrastination in college
I feel that almost every college student in the world, even the one’s with the perfect 4.0 GPA, struggle with procrastinating on their assignments on a day to day basis. It is insanely hard to keep up with five or six different classes and all the assignments and due dates that come with it. And if you want to actually enjoy your time in college and have some fun, balancing a social life with schoolwork can be challenging. As someone who has learned their lesson many times when it comes to putting off assignments, I have found a few ways that really help me stay on top of things.
- Keep a planner
Planners are probably the most important step to stop your procrastination habits. Take it to class with you and write due dates down as soon as you hear about them. You make think you will remember later, but do not take that chance. It is also important to actually check your planner often. Writing things down will not help you if you never look inside your planner to see when they are due. Keeping a planner can also be a great stress reliever. There are tons of stickers you can buy to stay organized and have fun with, you can doodle in the empty space, and write some words of motivation down to help you later in the week.
- Motivate each other
One of the biggest problems I have had is wanting to hang out with friends instead of doing homework. Odds are that you all have some sort of homework you can be working on, so do it together! If your friends are wanting to hang out and you know you have things to do, suggest you all go to the library. I have found that I accomplish a lot more work and have a lot more fun doing so when I’m having a good time with my friends.
- Set small goals
Instead of trying to write a three-page paper an hour before it is due, set a schedule for yourself throughout the week to accomplish an amount by a certain date. For example, if you have a week to write the paper you could say you want the first page done by Monday, the second by Wednesday, and the third by Friday. Then you have the paper all written and plenty of time to edit and make changes before submitting, while minimizing your stress levels.
I realize it is easier said than done, but if you really put your mind to it and stay organized, the assignments will not seem so overwhelming. Do not allow yourself to get a bad grade simply because you forgot about it or didn’t have enough time. Relax, stay organized, and stay motivated through the tough weeks in college.
Making sporting events more enjoyable: 4 simple tips
As much as it pains me to say, I understand sports are not everyone’s cup of tea. Many find them boring, loud, confusing, long, and the weather just never seems to be on our side. I have been to a lot of sporting events in my lifetime and have experienced just about anything the day can throw at you. So no matter if you love sports like me, or quite frankly don’t like them at all, next time you find yourself in the middle of one, remember these tips to get the most fun out of it.
- Dress smart
You would think this should be simple. Just throw on a team t-shirt for the games in the summer and a coat and a hat for those December games at Arrowhead Stadium, right? Not exactly. One thing I have learned at my many sporting events is that the weather is so much more extreme when you have to sit in it for three hours. 85˚ and sunny may not seem that bad when you are outside for 10 minutes, but imagine an entire Royals baseball game in the sun. It gets hot. Bring an umbrella for shade, dress comfortably, and wear sunglasses. In those 20˚ winter games, you are going to need as many layers as you can physically put on your body, hand and feet warmers, hats, ski masks, 6 pairs of socks, and I promise you will still be cold, but at least you won’t be dead. If your team is winning the weather doesn’t seem all that bad anyway.
- Arrive early
Even non-sports fans know sometimes the most fun part of the day happens before the game, so you do not want to miss out. After you find a nice parking space, spend an hour or tailgating and talking with friends, then head to the stadium. There will be some pre-game fun inside at pretty much any sporting event you go to. Leave yourself plenty of time to get to your seats so you don’t miss things like the tomahawk chop at Arrowhead Stadium, or the beloved hotdog races at Kauffman Stadium.
- Go with enjoyable people
Once again, it sounds simple. But to have fun, you need to be with people who are easy to get along with and won’t ruin the day for you. Take it from me, I went to a Royals game with a group of people and ended up having beer spilled down the back of my head which ruined my entire experience (and my hair.) Save yourself some stress and go with people whose company you enjoy.
- Participate
Maybe it’s your first time at a professional sporting event and you don’t feel like a “true fan,” but honestly just act like you know what’s going on. The pre-game traditions, chants, and activities are there for a reason. They make the game experience more enjoyable so do not be afraid to join in and have fun!
So get some tickets, grab some friends, cook some hamburgers, and have a great time watching your team (hopefully) win. Don’t take it too seriously because after all, it is just a game.
Comparison of Visual and Audial Rhythm
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