Final Video Upload
Complete with 3 interviews, real footage of Downtown Seattle, and an action sequence.
Filmed mostly by Julia
Edited mostly by Bryttani
Favorite Audio Slideshow
I like this audio slideshow because it has really great photography and is a unique subject. The visuals of glass blowing are very striking and the progression of photos is natural. I like it because it covers the stories of 3 different people with the same job and the audio and visuals sync up perfectly and the audio has lots of applicable sound bytes. It's also inspiring because it was made by high schoolers. I didn't like how the transitions between the 3 people were very abrupt, and the ending was abrupt; but it was still my favorite!
Noise Walk
I Heard:
- Airplane
- Freeway Cars
- Shoes on Rubber Door Mat
- Bird calling
- Trees dripping
- Rain
- Running feet on the concrete
- Girls laughing
- Someone sigh
- Door shut
- Storm Drain running
- Gutter flowing water
- Male Conversation
- Door squeak
- Door bounce/rattle
- High-pitch buzz
- Shoes squeaking on grass
- Car driving though water
- Distant siren
- Professor talking
- Swivel Chair
- Door opening
- Door closing
- Typing
- Whispering people
- Male foreign accent on phone
- Printer humming
- Car honk
I was surprised at all I could hear that I never noticed before. I was also surprised at how when I was blindfolded, I could hear a lot farther away, like sirens and someone honking far away. I was confused about all the people whispering and laughing, I hope it wasn't at me! There were so many water noises, it was hard to describe some of their sounds. It makes me feel like I need to increase my vocabulary.
Professional Interview - Lisa Robins
What is your professional position, and how long have you had this position?
I am a church graphic and web designer, but I get paid as an office administrator. I have had this position for almost 6 years.
How did you get involved in the field you are in today?
I have always attended and been involved in the local church, and I have always had a passion for art and graphic design, so when I offered my skills to do both, and studied under my predecessors to understand the church culture, I was hired on.
What educational experience have you achieved to attain the position you have today?
I graduated in Business from CWU, did internships when I was younger, as well as studied under several people who did the job before me.
How is communication important in your business?
Communication is important in the church because we use it to not only communicate with church members but also to the community. The community is drawn in by the culture we promote through communicating though our website, visual flyers, banners, and mailers, and also by the interpersonal communication of the members and staff when they come into church events. Everything is about communication here, because ministry is a people business.
How do you personally, or others you work with, use media and branding, and how does it benefit the business?
I personally use media in my work as visual and technological media. Branding is very important because it creates a consistent culture that our staff believes is the most strategically positive atmosphere as well as biblically based. In all my work, I follow the current branding of our church, so as to, again, create a consistent and positive atmosphere for people to feel welcome.
Does your business utilize media technology, and do you hope to use more advanced technology in the future?
We use media technology a lot, in the forms of our website, as well as social media through Facebook and Twitter. People can also access sermons in the form of podcasts. We have done question-asking through smart-phones, and we also have a media booth for those who want to help with audio and visual media. We hope to become more advanced as technology progresses and becomes more widespread. I am excited to grow my skills and use them more as every day life, especially in the church, becomes more high-tech.
Professional Interview - Amanda Gilliam
What is your professional position, and how long have you had this position?
I am the Director of Business Development and P.R. for the North Idaho Sports Complex in Coeur d' Alene, Idaho.
What does your position entail?
The complex is under development and planning right now, and ground has just been broken so construction will start soon. It will be 80 acres, multi-sports fields, with future commercial development along the sides for sports shops, gyms, club houses, and restaurants. Right now, I handle the coordination of all the "teams" involved which include; a land planning and design firm, our contractor, a corporate sponsorship assistant, a sports marketing firm, a grant writer, and a fundraising committee. I have to keep track of their projects and guide decisions, make sure they are all in sync, and ensure that all timelines are parallel. Now that everything I mentioned above is going smoothly I've started to focus on the PR and communications. I personally: manage the website, which I designed and set up, write press releases, handle the social media, communicate to the public and different groups about the fundraiser, keep communications updated about the development of the project, write newsletters, communicate with the media/press, etc.
What educational experience have you achieved to attain the position you have today?
I majored in Public Relations and Marketing from Gonzaga. However, I think that internships have a way bigger impact than classes. When I lived in Peru, I was an intern at the US Embassy in the Public Affairs Section (PAS), I was the PR manager for Gonzaga's Orientation, where I communicated to over 5,000 people over the course of 6 months. In addition to PR, I really love anything that involves creativity, and have also done a lot of event production - which I really enjoy.
How did you get involved in the field you are in today?
When I majored in Public Relations and Marketing, I knew that I wanted to work in those fields, and not market research. However, I got my current position though networking. In college I worked/volunteered in the Career Center and had the opportunity to meet a lot of professionals from the Inland NW. One of my mentors, a GU alum, mentioned to a friend, another GU alum, that I would be great for the project he was working on. So the friend reached out to me, and then I had a few chats, informal interviews, and a group interview.
How is communication important in your business?
If people dont know about our complex...there is no reason for it to exist. On a more serious note, I've slowly learned that communications actually is an art and a serious field of study. So many problems that people or organizations have is bad/lack of communication, and they dont realize that even though there may be a simple solution, aka communicating, it still takes a lot of effort to communicate properly.
How do you personally, or others you work with, use media and branding, and how does it benefit the business?
The complex is fun because I have been able to start from scratch with everything. I have to be extremely mindful that all communications that go out are making a huge impression, because there is no previous impression to go off. Building and molding the complex brand and image is a big priority now. It is a huge benefit to creating this image and controlling it so the community interprets everything the right way. This complex will bring huge economic impact and traffic to the city and this could cause controversy. Right now it's about creating an image, keeping people informed and excited, and avoiding any bad PR that you can't always control.
Does your business utilize media technology, and do you hope to use more advanced technology in the future?
We use website, e-newsletter, social media, email, etc. for now. However, while designing the complex we have made a big effort to make it a "smart" facility. So things are going to be really "techy." Like interactive maps and updated tournament brackets at kiosks a the complex and via mobile apps. Also there will be built in recording systems so games can be live streamed and recorded. All I know is that technology is going to be a big part of this complex on the interactive features side and communication side.
Do you have aspire to have a different position in the future? If so, what steps must you take?
I understand that a lot of hard work goes into new positions and promotions, but I really prefer to be in leadership-like roles. I know I want to stay in the PR field. Anything creative is always welcomed, and I love doing event production. Right now all I know is that I really need to expand my network, especially in a community that I am new in. Word of mouth is unbelievable.
I am the Director of Business Development and P.R. for the North Idaho Sports Complex in Coeur d' Alene, Idaho.
What does your position entail?
The complex is under development and planning right now, and ground has just been broken so construction will start soon. It will be 80 acres, multi-sports fields, with future commercial development along the sides for sports shops, gyms, club houses, and restaurants. Right now, I handle the coordination of all the "teams" involved which include; a land planning and design firm, our contractor, a corporate sponsorship assistant, a sports marketing firm, a grant writer, and a fundraising committee. I have to keep track of their projects and guide decisions, make sure they are all in sync, and ensure that all timelines are parallel. Now that everything I mentioned above is going smoothly I've started to focus on the PR and communications. I personally: manage the website, which I designed and set up, write press releases, handle the social media, communicate to the public and different groups about the fundraiser, keep communications updated about the development of the project, write newsletters, communicate with the media/press, etc.
What educational experience have you achieved to attain the position you have today?
I majored in Public Relations and Marketing from Gonzaga. However, I think that internships have a way bigger impact than classes. When I lived in Peru, I was an intern at the US Embassy in the Public Affairs Section (PAS), I was the PR manager for Gonzaga's Orientation, where I communicated to over 5,000 people over the course of 6 months. In addition to PR, I really love anything that involves creativity, and have also done a lot of event production - which I really enjoy.
How did you get involved in the field you are in today?
When I majored in Public Relations and Marketing, I knew that I wanted to work in those fields, and not market research. However, I got my current position though networking. In college I worked/volunteered in the Career Center and had the opportunity to meet a lot of professionals from the Inland NW. One of my mentors, a GU alum, mentioned to a friend, another GU alum, that I would be great for the project he was working on. So the friend reached out to me, and then I had a few chats, informal interviews, and a group interview.
How is communication important in your business?
If people dont know about our complex...there is no reason for it to exist. On a more serious note, I've slowly learned that communications actually is an art and a serious field of study. So many problems that people or organizations have is bad/lack of communication, and they dont realize that even though there may be a simple solution, aka communicating, it still takes a lot of effort to communicate properly.
How do you personally, or others you work with, use media and branding, and how does it benefit the business?
The complex is fun because I have been able to start from scratch with everything. I have to be extremely mindful that all communications that go out are making a huge impression, because there is no previous impression to go off. Building and molding the complex brand and image is a big priority now. It is a huge benefit to creating this image and controlling it so the community interprets everything the right way. This complex will bring huge economic impact and traffic to the city and this could cause controversy. Right now it's about creating an image, keeping people informed and excited, and avoiding any bad PR that you can't always control.
Does your business utilize media technology, and do you hope to use more advanced technology in the future?
We use website, e-newsletter, social media, email, etc. for now. However, while designing the complex we have made a big effort to make it a "smart" facility. So things are going to be really "techy." Like interactive maps and updated tournament brackets at kiosks a the complex and via mobile apps. Also there will be built in recording systems so games can be live streamed and recorded. All I know is that technology is going to be a big part of this complex on the interactive features side and communication side.
Do you have aspire to have a different position in the future? If so, what steps must you take?
I understand that a lot of hard work goes into new positions and promotions, but I really prefer to be in leadership-like roles. I know I want to stay in the PR field. Anything creative is always welcomed, and I love doing event production. Right now all I know is that I really need to expand my network, especially in a community that I am new in. Word of mouth is unbelievable.
Professional Interview - Jason Deuman
What is your professional position, and how long have you had this position?
The Executive Pastor at Creekside Church. I have been at Creekside for 7.5 years and have had my current position for about 1 year.
The Executive Pastor at Creekside Church. I have been at Creekside for 7.5 years and have had my current position for about 1 year.
How did you get involved in the field you are in today?
I felt called into ministry when I was in Jr. High and I pursued a Biblical Literature Degree and Northwest University and then got a job at a church right out of college.
What educational experience have you achieved to attain the position you have today?
A B.A. and M.A. in Theology and Culture.
How is communication important in your business?
I preach and teach a lot so I need to be able to clearly communicate in front of people. I also work on how to raise awareness of what we are doing as a church.
How do you personally, or others you work with, use media and branding, and how does it benefit the business?
We use facebook, twitter, and our website to promote our church events and activities.
Does your business utilize media technology, and do you hope to use more advanced technology in the future?
Yes we do, and we hope to continue to grow in the media that we offer.
Week 13
WEEK 12 TOTAL HOURS: 27.5
Sunday August 26th:
5 hours: Sermon PowerPoint [graphic design/media technology], Sermon Notes [typing/graphic design], Note Cards [typing/graphic design], Communication Cards
3 hours: Cafe Training [Visual Communication/Interpersonal Communication]
2 hours: Media Booth [youth service], Photography [visual communication], Spotify Radio Configuration [media technology], Announcement slides, Video/Lighting
Monday August 27th:
3 hours: Blog Updating
Thurs (8/30) - Sun (9/2)
Interviews / Annotating: 4.5 Hours
Sunday September 2nd:
5 hours: Sermon PowerPoint [graphic design/media technology], Sermon Notes [typing/graphic design], Note Cards [typing/graphic design], Communication Cards
3 hours: Cafe Training [Visual Communication/Interpersonal Communication]
2 hours: Media Booth [youth service], Photography [visual communication], Spotify Radio Configuration [media technology], Announcement slides, Video/Lighting
Work Samples From This Week:
Sunday August 26th:
5 hours: Sermon PowerPoint [graphic design/media technology], Sermon Notes [typing/graphic design], Note Cards [typing/graphic design], Communication Cards
3 hours: Cafe Training [Visual Communication/Interpersonal Communication]
2 hours: Media Booth [youth service], Photography [visual communication], Spotify Radio Configuration [media technology], Announcement slides, Video/Lighting
Monday August 27th:
3 hours: Blog Updating
Thurs (8/30) - Sun (9/2)
Interviews / Annotating: 4.5 Hours
Sunday September 2nd:
5 hours: Sermon PowerPoint [graphic design/media technology], Sermon Notes [typing/graphic design], Note Cards [typing/graphic design], Communication Cards
3 hours: Cafe Training [Visual Communication/Interpersonal Communication]
2 hours: Media Booth [youth service], Photography [visual communication], Spotify Radio Configuration [media technology], Announcement slides, Video/Lighting
Work Samples From This Week:
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| New Presentation Design |
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| CSM Website Page |
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| Snack Bar Price Board |
My Thoughts:
This week is my final week of practicum, I am getting all my hours done including my interviews and I am including Sunday the 26th in this week, as well as Sunday September 2nd as my last day. Both Sundays I did the usuals and did some extra stuff like the CSM web page and a new presentation design. I spent a lot of time updating this blog as well as getting everything finished up like getting the interview from my supervisor and having him fill out the evaluation link. Now that the practicum is over, I will continue to do the duties that I regularly do, but perhaps on a lesser scale since I am in full-time classes now and no longer have time to go into the office mid-week. I hope to get more involved in a broader sense after I finish up my senior major classes that apply, like video production, multimedia, and web design. These things will really help me with my work in this area of the church. When I get my degree, I know that I will have a lot to offer. This practicum really helped me and gave me a more professional sense of time management and what it really takes to run a service and the print and digital material that goes along with that. I will continue to work on this more and more, growing in my skills as I apply my future media courses, and my degree overall. :)
Week 12
WEEK 12 TOTAL HOURS: 10.5
Sunday August 19th:
1.5 hours: Shopping at Cash and Carry
1 hour: Designing Snack Bar Display
5 hours: Sermon PowerPoint [graphic design/media technology], Sermon Notes [typing/graphic design], Note Cards [typing/graphic design], Communication Cards
3 hours: Media Booth [youth service], Photography [visual communication], Spotify Radio Configuration [media technology], Announcement slides, Video/Lighting
Work Samples From This Week:
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| Announcement Slide |
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| Sermon Slide |
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| Worship Slide |
My Thoughts:
Sunday the first thing I did was go shopping at Cash and Carry to pick up supplies for the Snack Bar displays and inventory. After that I designed the snack bar prices display. I needed a whiteboard or chalkboard, but had none, so I had to improvise, found a large unused frame, and fitted it with blank white paper, and wrote out the prices display on that with whiteboard markers on the glass. The whole display turned out nice and I used what I learned in Visual Communication to appeal. After that I did the usual printing and the usual service media booth. I recently enrolled in video production for fall so I am excited to apply that to this position, which I hope to carry out even after the practicum hours are over. My hours are winding down so I am just trying to be diligent by recording them and a portion of my work samples. The rest of the week I had Leadership Training for the Talon so the Sunday hours are all I can record this week.
Week 11
WEEK 11 TOTAL HOURS: 17
Sunday August 12th:
2 hours: Youth internship meetings
5 hours: Sermon PowerPoint [graphic design/media technology], Sermon Notes [typing/graphic design], Note Cards [typing/graphic design], Communication Cards
3 hours: Media Booth [youth service], Photography [visual communication], Spotify Radio Configuration [media technology], Announcement slides, Video/Lighting
Tuesday August 14th:
2 hours: Blog Updating
3 hours: Preparing for First Impressions meeting (outlining message/preparing room/shopping for supplies)
2 hours: First Impression meeting
Work Samples From This Week:
My Thoughts:
Sunday I did the usual printing and updating of the service stuff like the PowerPoint and other print stuff, except I started exceptionally earlier than I usually do. This made me work longer than usual, but I managed to get all of my stuff done well without rushing and even make a service statistic binder than can be analyzed at the Tuesday staff meeting when the staff are going over youth service statistics, which I think will be very useful to the communication between ministries. It was also the last day of the summer youth internship so now I will not have the kids to delegate my boring work off to, like cutting and copying. Which I don't really mind, more hours for me. I have been having a hard time finding the hours to publish weekly updates on my blog, even though I have been keeping close tabs on my hours. For some reason I have been putting off publishing my hours and thoughts, but I will try hard to make it happen in the few following weeks of my internship. I have also agreed to be a part of the first impressions team which involves in and out of service new guest/congregation communication. I believe a lot of branding will immersed into the new vision for the team. Anyway Tuesday night we have a communication dessert meeting, so I am spending the rest of today outlining the main points for the speaker and shopping for desserts for the reception.
Sunday August 12th:
2 hours: Youth internship meetings
5 hours: Sermon PowerPoint [graphic design/media technology], Sermon Notes [typing/graphic design], Note Cards [typing/graphic design], Communication Cards
3 hours: Media Booth [youth service], Photography [visual communication], Spotify Radio Configuration [media technology], Announcement slides, Video/Lighting
Tuesday August 14th:
2 hours: Blog Updating
3 hours: Preparing for First Impressions meeting (outlining message/preparing room/shopping for supplies)
2 hours: First Impression meeting
Work Samples From This Week:
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| Statistic Binder Cover |
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| Orders of Service / Statistic Pages |
My Thoughts:
Sunday I did the usual printing and updating of the service stuff like the PowerPoint and other print stuff, except I started exceptionally earlier than I usually do. This made me work longer than usual, but I managed to get all of my stuff done well without rushing and even make a service statistic binder than can be analyzed at the Tuesday staff meeting when the staff are going over youth service statistics, which I think will be very useful to the communication between ministries. It was also the last day of the summer youth internship so now I will not have the kids to delegate my boring work off to, like cutting and copying. Which I don't really mind, more hours for me. I have been having a hard time finding the hours to publish weekly updates on my blog, even though I have been keeping close tabs on my hours. For some reason I have been putting off publishing my hours and thoughts, but I will try hard to make it happen in the few following weeks of my internship. I have also agreed to be a part of the first impressions team which involves in and out of service new guest/congregation communication. I believe a lot of branding will immersed into the new vision for the team. Anyway Tuesday night we have a communication dessert meeting, so I am spending the rest of today outlining the main points for the speaker and shopping for desserts for the reception.
Week 10
WEEK 10 TOTAL HOURS: 20
Sunday August 5th:
2 hours: Youth internship meetings
4 hours: Sermon PowerPoint [graphic design/media technology], Sermon Notes [typing/graphic design], Note Cards [typing/graphic design], Communication Cards
2 hours: Media Booth [youth service], Photography [visual communication], Spotify Radio Configuration [media technology], Announcement slides, Video/Lighting
5 hours: Youth Overnight Event Leading
Monday August 6th:
1 hour: Social Media Updating
3 hours: Graphic Design for Print Material
3 hours: Cafe Communication Training
Work Samples From This Week:
My Thoughts:
This week was pretty stressful. Sunday I did the usual printing, editing, and media during service. We also had a guest speaker who needed a video so I had to learn how to upload, edit, cut, and embed a video into the presentation, which took a long time because PowerPoint on Macs are not as easy as on a PC. Sunday night we had an overnight event with the interns that I agreed to lead at. It was good because it was at the church and I got an early start the next morning being able to get to work as soon as I woke up. I have been putting off updating my blog, I guess I just feel really burnt out from doing so many things over the summer and taking full-time credits. I will be glad to be out of school because I will not have to share so many other duties with my real job. Right now it is hard to fit in my practicum hours, update the blog, and also I am on a deadline to make a whole new website for the Talon newspaper before school starts. I kind of dropped the ball on a couple things this week, I was supposed to update the church website youth page but I never got around to it.
Sunday August 5th:
2 hours: Youth internship meetings
4 hours: Sermon PowerPoint [graphic design/media technology], Sermon Notes [typing/graphic design], Note Cards [typing/graphic design], Communication Cards
2 hours: Media Booth [youth service], Photography [visual communication], Spotify Radio Configuration [media technology], Announcement slides, Video/Lighting
5 hours: Youth Overnight Event Leading
Monday August 6th:
1 hour: Social Media Updating
3 hours: Graphic Design for Print Material
3 hours: Cafe Communication Training
Work Samples From This Week:
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| Guest Speaker |
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| SLS Summer Interns |
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| Worship Team |
This week was pretty stressful. Sunday I did the usual printing, editing, and media during service. We also had a guest speaker who needed a video so I had to learn how to upload, edit, cut, and embed a video into the presentation, which took a long time because PowerPoint on Macs are not as easy as on a PC. Sunday night we had an overnight event with the interns that I agreed to lead at. It was good because it was at the church and I got an early start the next morning being able to get to work as soon as I woke up. I have been putting off updating my blog, I guess I just feel really burnt out from doing so many things over the summer and taking full-time credits. I will be glad to be out of school because I will not have to share so many other duties with my real job. Right now it is hard to fit in my practicum hours, update the blog, and also I am on a deadline to make a whole new website for the Talon newspaper before school starts. I kind of dropped the ball on a couple things this week, I was supposed to update the church website youth page but I never got around to it.
Week 9
WEEK 9 TOTAL HOURS: 17
Sunday July 29th:
2 hours: Youth internship meetings
1 hour: Shopping for Service Supplies
5 hours: Sermon PowerPoint [graphic design/media technology], Sermon Notes [typing/graphic design], Note Cards [typing/graphic design], Communication Cards
2 hours: Media Booth [youth service], Photography [visual communication], Spotify Radio Configuration [media technology], Announcement slides, Video/Lighting
1 hour: Serving at Youth reception
Tuesday July 31st:
1 hour: Social Media Updating
2 hours: Service Review/Vision meeting
1 hour: Online Photo Album Updating
Wednesday August 1st:
2 hours: Meeting with Worship Arts Pastor
Work Samples From This Week:
My Thoughts:
Sunday I did the usual, except we had a small party after the service that I had to shop and serve at. Wednesday I also met with the worship arts pastor to get the youth ministry Macbook cleared out and updated, and it is working much better. This week the interns helped out a lot and have been having vision meetings for the ministry. This is good because we all review how service has been going and how we are communicating things and what needs to change or improve. Our communication can never stop improving in my opinion, so it is good to have a student view. I was also supposed to learn how to use the video camera this week but I never got around to it. This is a crucial thing in my opinion as I believe videos are a great way to communicate to youth during a service. When I get the time, it will also be great to get better at video shooting and editing. I hope I can take a course about it this next year. Things are becoming more and more stressful and I fear that the stress might cut into the oncoming weeks.
Sunday July 29th:
2 hours: Youth internship meetings
1 hour: Shopping for Service Supplies
5 hours: Sermon PowerPoint [graphic design/media technology], Sermon Notes [typing/graphic design], Note Cards [typing/graphic design], Communication Cards
2 hours: Media Booth [youth service], Photography [visual communication], Spotify Radio Configuration [media technology], Announcement slides, Video/Lighting
1 hour: Serving at Youth reception
Tuesday July 31st:
1 hour: Social Media Updating
2 hours: Service Review/Vision meeting
1 hour: Online Photo Album Updating
Wednesday August 1st:
2 hours: Meeting with Worship Arts Pastor
Work Samples From This Week:
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| Tournament Card Front |
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| Tournament Card Back |
My Thoughts:
Sunday I did the usual, except we had a small party after the service that I had to shop and serve at. Wednesday I also met with the worship arts pastor to get the youth ministry Macbook cleared out and updated, and it is working much better. This week the interns helped out a lot and have been having vision meetings for the ministry. This is good because we all review how service has been going and how we are communicating things and what needs to change or improve. Our communication can never stop improving in my opinion, so it is good to have a student view. I was also supposed to learn how to use the video camera this week but I never got around to it. This is a crucial thing in my opinion as I believe videos are a great way to communicate to youth during a service. When I get the time, it will also be great to get better at video shooting and editing. I hope I can take a course about it this next year. Things are becoming more and more stressful and I fear that the stress might cut into the oncoming weeks.
Week 8
WEEK 8 TOTAL HOURS: 18
Sunday July 22nd:
2 hours: Youth internship meetings
5 hours: PowerPoint [graphic design/media technology], Music configuration, Note Cards [typing/graphic design], Communication Cards
3 hours: Media Booth [youth service], Photography [visual communication], Spotify Radio Configuration [media technology], Announcement slides, Video/Lighting
Tuesday July 24th:
1 hour: Social Media Updating
1 hour: Practicum hour logging
1 hour: Online Photo Album Updating
2 hours: Graphic Design for Print Material
1 hour: Printing/Cutting office material
2 hours: Leading at youth intern outing
Work Samples From This Week:
Sunday July 22nd:
2 hours: Youth internship meetings
5 hours: PowerPoint [graphic design/media technology], Music configuration, Note Cards [typing/graphic design], Communication Cards
3 hours: Media Booth [youth service], Photography [visual communication], Spotify Radio Configuration [media technology], Announcement slides, Video/Lighting
Tuesday July 24th:
1 hour: Social Media Updating
1 hour: Practicum hour logging
1 hour: Online Photo Album Updating
2 hours: Graphic Design for Print Material
1 hour: Printing/Cutting office material
2 hours: Leading at youth intern outing
Work Samples From This Week:
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| Generic Notes Card Front |
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| Generic Notes Card Back |
My Thoughts:
Sunday I did the usual, except we had an invite night so it was more like an event than a service. I also volunteered to start up a snack cafe type thing in the youth lounge. I hope I can find time to do some more branding for that. I spent a lot of time this week shopping for supplies for the event, designing price pages for the snack bar, uploading and configuring music for the event, and managing lighting and the computer during the service. Sometimes I wish I had an assistant to help with stuff like this during service, but it will be so hard to find time to train them and to do it exactly as it needs to be done for communicating the right thing at the right time during a service; I know a youth could do it but I fear they just won't be able to do it right, but I know I should be more trusting and less perfectionist. We have also been printing too many note cards so I was advised to make generic ones that we can recycle and reuse every week. This week is also the first of three weeks that we will be having summer youth interns who are at my bidding whenever I need help! I am looking forward to delegating my grunt work off to them or when it is crunch time around service.
Week 7
WEEK 7 TOTAL HOURS: 19
Sunday July 15th:
1 hour:office designing
5 hours: Sermon PowerPoint [graphic design/media technology], Sermon Notes [typing/graphic design], Note Cards [typing/graphic design], Communication Cards
1 hour: Leaders Team meeting
3 hours: Media Booth [youth service], Photography [visual communication], Pandora Radio Configuration [media technology], Announcement slides
1 hour: Summer Internship meeting
Tuesday July 17th:
1 hour: Social Media Updating
1 hour: Blog Updating
1 hour: Online Photo Album Updating
2 hours: Main Office volunteering, Burning/Printing/Packaging DVDs
Friday July 20th:
3 hours: Vision planning meeting
Work Samples From This Week:
My Thoughts:
Sunday I was ahead on work because of the previous Friday's extra work, but I still found time to get extra work done in my usual hours. I got all my printing done early, and then we had a leader's meeting. I also got some stuff made for office, including a door and mail drop sign, desk name, and I also did some layout editing. I am thinking maybe I will also paint, and I need to print and frame some photos. Extra things this week were we had a leader's meeting and an internship meeting. Tuesday I got stuff done online and on the computer, and I also had time to volunteer in the Main Administration Office as they have been needing help lately, and I am glad to help as it would greatly help me learn the internet network and office machinery better which will help out my practicum more.
Sunday July 15th:
1 hour:office designing
5 hours: Sermon PowerPoint [graphic design/media technology], Sermon Notes [typing/graphic design], Note Cards [typing/graphic design], Communication Cards
1 hour: Leaders Team meeting
3 hours: Media Booth [youth service], Photography [visual communication], Pandora Radio Configuration [media technology], Announcement slides
1 hour: Summer Internship meeting
Tuesday July 17th:
1 hour: Social Media Updating
1 hour: Blog Updating
1 hour: Online Photo Album Updating
2 hours: Main Office volunteering, Burning/Printing/Packaging DVDs
Friday July 20th:
3 hours: Vision planning meeting
Work Samples From This Week:
Sunday I was ahead on work because of the previous Friday's extra work, but I still found time to get extra work done in my usual hours. I got all my printing done early, and then we had a leader's meeting. I also got some stuff made for office, including a door and mail drop sign, desk name, and I also did some layout editing. I am thinking maybe I will also paint, and I need to print and frame some photos. Extra things this week were we had a leader's meeting and an internship meeting. Tuesday I got stuff done online and on the computer, and I also had time to volunteer in the Main Administration Office as they have been needing help lately, and I am glad to help as it would greatly help me learn the internet network and office machinery better which will help out my practicum more.
Week 6
WEEK 6 TOTAL HOURS: 22
Sunday July 8th:
3 hours: Cafe Communication Training [visual communication/interpersonal communication]
2 hours: Personal leader outing
5 hours: Worship Team Setlist [music media], Worship PowerPoint [graphic design/media technology], Sermon PowerPoint [graphic design/media technology], Sermon Notes [typing/graphic design]
3 hours: Media Booth [youth service], Photography [visual communication], Pandora Radio Configuration [media technology]
Tuesday July 10th:
1 hour: Office print material designing
2 hours: Fundraiser volunteering
1 hour: Youth leader activity planning
1 hour: Youth leader outing event
2 hours: Leader dinner
Friday July 13th:
2 hours: Printing, Scanning, Emailing
Work Samples From This Week:
My Thoughts:
Sunday I trained in the cafe again, where communication is always the most important part of it, including interpersonal communication (I have actually applied skills I've learned in class) and visual communication as the church is very branding-conscious and has color, lighting, and design layout in the area purposeful. I also did all my usual printing and computer work for the day, and it's getting a lot easier. This week has a lot of extra hours than previous weeks because a lot of things were happening. I went to multiple meetings and outings, some of which I had to plan, and others I volunteered at. Also I got into the office a third day in the week on Friday, rather than working from home. This really helped me get ahead for the upcoming Sunday and made everything feel less stressful. I feel like I should get into the office for a third day as much as I can because it really helps me feel productive.
Sunday July 8th:
3 hours: Cafe Communication Training [visual communication/interpersonal communication]
2 hours: Personal leader outing
5 hours: Worship Team Setlist [music media], Worship PowerPoint [graphic design/media technology], Sermon PowerPoint [graphic design/media technology], Sermon Notes [typing/graphic design]
3 hours: Media Booth [youth service], Photography [visual communication], Pandora Radio Configuration [media technology]
Tuesday July 10th:
1 hour: Office print material designing
2 hours: Fundraiser volunteering
1 hour: Youth leader activity planning
1 hour: Youth leader outing event
2 hours: Leader dinner
Friday July 13th:
2 hours: Printing, Scanning, Emailing
Work Samples From This Week:
Sunday I trained in the cafe again, where communication is always the most important part of it, including interpersonal communication (I have actually applied skills I've learned in class) and visual communication as the church is very branding-conscious and has color, lighting, and design layout in the area purposeful. I also did all my usual printing and computer work for the day, and it's getting a lot easier. This week has a lot of extra hours than previous weeks because a lot of things were happening. I went to multiple meetings and outings, some of which I had to plan, and others I volunteered at. Also I got into the office a third day in the week on Friday, rather than working from home. This really helped me get ahead for the upcoming Sunday and made everything feel less stressful. I feel like I should get into the office for a third day as much as I can because it really helps me feel productive.
Week 5
WEEK 5 TOTAL HOURS: 16
Sunday July 1st:
5 hours: Worship Team Setlist [music media], Worship PowerPoint [graphic design/media technology], Sermon PowerPoint [graphic design/media technology], Sermon Notes [typing/graphic design]
1 hour: Team meeting
3 hours: Media Booth [youth service], Photography [visual communication], Pandora Radio Configuration [media technology]
Monday July 2nd
2 hours: Communication Card redesign [graphic design]
1 hour: Social Media Updating
Tuesday July 3rd
1 hour: Assisted office manager with online ordering
1 hour: Printing and mailing
2 hours: Online Photo Album Updating
Work Samples From This Week:
My Thoughts:
All Sunday afternoon I did the usual print and digital material that needed to be put out. I spent my usual time at the media booth during service, except I spent an extra hour there working out all the cords and computer setup, which is still a hassle but has become less of one as time goes by and I continue to understand how it all works. Monday, since the communication cards on Microsoft Word didn't work out, I decided to order out for my communication cards. I decided to upload my new design to Vistaprint and order cards that way, so that they will be better quality paper and printed on both sides without the work of lining up back/front graphics, and cutting them all out one by one. This is my first experience so far with successful problem/resolution at this job. Tuesday, I assisted the office manager with some online ordering. There has been a recent need for more office assistance, and they have put out a call for help in the office for an hour or two a week. I have decided to sign up for that and get a few more hours learning the print, computer, and internet network ins-and-outs of the church.
Sunday July 1st:
5 hours: Worship Team Setlist [music media], Worship PowerPoint [graphic design/media technology], Sermon PowerPoint [graphic design/media technology], Sermon Notes [typing/graphic design]
1 hour: Team meeting
3 hours: Media Booth [youth service], Photography [visual communication], Pandora Radio Configuration [media technology]
Monday July 2nd
2 hours: Communication Card redesign [graphic design]
1 hour: Social Media Updating
Tuesday July 3rd
1 hour: Assisted office manager with online ordering
1 hour: Printing and mailing
2 hours: Online Photo Album Updating
Work Samples From This Week:
All Sunday afternoon I did the usual print and digital material that needed to be put out. I spent my usual time at the media booth during service, except I spent an extra hour there working out all the cords and computer setup, which is still a hassle but has become less of one as time goes by and I continue to understand how it all works. Monday, since the communication cards on Microsoft Word didn't work out, I decided to order out for my communication cards. I decided to upload my new design to Vistaprint and order cards that way, so that they will be better quality paper and printed on both sides without the work of lining up back/front graphics, and cutting them all out one by one. This is my first experience so far with successful problem/resolution at this job. Tuesday, I assisted the office manager with some online ordering. There has been a recent need for more office assistance, and they have put out a call for help in the office for an hour or two a week. I have decided to sign up for that and get a few more hours learning the print, computer, and internet network ins-and-outs of the church.
Week 4
WEEK 4 TOTAL HOURS: 16
Sunday June 24th:
4 hours: Worship Team Setlist [music media], Worship PowerPoint [graphic design/media technology], Sermon PowerPoint [graphic design/media technology], Sermon Notes [typing/graphic design], Communication Cards [graphic design]
2 hours: Media Booth [youth service], Photography [visual communication], Pandora Radio Configuration [media technology]
Monday June 25th - Friday June 29th
2 hours each day: Photography / Video
Work Samples From This Week:
My Thoughts:
Sunday I spent a lot of time working on print material that needed to be done for the service that night. Before the service I spent 4 hours working on the usual stuff like remaking sermon and worship PowerPoints, and notes and papers for the sermon and for the worship team. This stuff is getting a lot easier as I am doing it each week and I'm getting the hang of things and managing my time better and putting my leftover time to more good use designing. I also started designing some communication cards, I used Microsoft Word because I thought it would be easiest to configure a front/back card lining up the right way on the printer. After I printed them, it was a lot of work cutting them out and the printer didn't line them up the exact way like I planned on the computer. I will have to find a better way to make these. Monday through Friday I went to the youth camp, and spent at least 2 hours per day taking photography and video. I plan to make a video slideshow with these shots that I have, and posting them to our social media.
Sunday June 24th:
4 hours: Worship Team Setlist [music media], Worship PowerPoint [graphic design/media technology], Sermon PowerPoint [graphic design/media technology], Sermon Notes [typing/graphic design], Communication Cards [graphic design]
2 hours: Media Booth [youth service], Photography [visual communication], Pandora Radio Configuration [media technology]
Monday June 25th - Friday June 29th
2 hours each day: Photography / Video
Work Samples From This Week:
My Thoughts:
Sunday I spent a lot of time working on print material that needed to be done for the service that night. Before the service I spent 4 hours working on the usual stuff like remaking sermon and worship PowerPoints, and notes and papers for the sermon and for the worship team. This stuff is getting a lot easier as I am doing it each week and I'm getting the hang of things and managing my time better and putting my leftover time to more good use designing. I also started designing some communication cards, I used Microsoft Word because I thought it would be easiest to configure a front/back card lining up the right way on the printer. After I printed them, it was a lot of work cutting them out and the printer didn't line them up the exact way like I planned on the computer. I will have to find a better way to make these. Monday through Friday I went to the youth camp, and spent at least 2 hours per day taking photography and video. I plan to make a video slideshow with these shots that I have, and posting them to our social media.
Week 3
WEEK 3 TOTAL HOURS: 18
Sunday June 17th:
2 hours: New Worship Intern Training [interpersonal communication, music media]
4 hours: Worship Team Tryouts [media booth/printing], Worship Team Setlist [music media], Worship PowerPoint [graphic design/media technology], Sermon PowerPoint [graphic design/media technology], Sermon Notes [typing/graphic design]
2 hours: Media Booth [youth service], Photography [visual communication], Pandora Radio Configuration [media technology]
Wednesday June 20th:
2 hours: Camp Information PDF [graphic design]
1 hour: Website Update [media technology]
1 hour: Facebook CSM Leaders Group Created [social media]
2 hours: Student/Parental Communication [interpersonal communication]
Thursday June 21st:
3 hours: CSM Facebook Create [social media], Photo Uploads [visual communication]
1 hour: Blog [media technology]
Work Samples From This Week:
My Thoughts:
Sunday Morning I tried to get the podcast stuff set up with my supervisor but it turns out that the Macbook I was using didn't have a FireWire port. I have been browsing Amazon to order a USB adapter, but have not ordered yet. I got to show around the new worship intern and help him set up his stuff. I also spent a lot of time on communicating about camp and making informational pages. I have been expanding my communication with others such as my supervisor, the new intern, parents, and the office coordinator, who helped me edit the website. In addition, I created a Facebook page to allow ease of communication between the leaders and students. I'm purposefully trying to work more hours than the regular 15 to make up for the 8 practicum hours that I did during week 1.
Sunday June 17th:
2 hours: New Worship Intern Training [interpersonal communication, music media]
4 hours: Worship Team Tryouts [media booth/printing], Worship Team Setlist [music media], Worship PowerPoint [graphic design/media technology], Sermon PowerPoint [graphic design/media technology], Sermon Notes [typing/graphic design]
2 hours: Media Booth [youth service], Photography [visual communication], Pandora Radio Configuration [media technology]
Wednesday June 20th:
2 hours: Camp Information PDF [graphic design]
1 hour: Website Update [media technology]
1 hour: Facebook CSM Leaders Group Created [social media]
2 hours: Student/Parental Communication [interpersonal communication]
Thursday June 21st:
3 hours: CSM Facebook Create [social media], Photo Uploads [visual communication]
1 hour: Blog [media technology]
Work Samples From This Week:
My Thoughts:
Sunday Morning I tried to get the podcast stuff set up with my supervisor but it turns out that the Macbook I was using didn't have a FireWire port. I have been browsing Amazon to order a USB adapter, but have not ordered yet. I got to show around the new worship intern and help him set up his stuff. I also spent a lot of time on communicating about camp and making informational pages. I have been expanding my communication with others such as my supervisor, the new intern, parents, and the office coordinator, who helped me edit the website. In addition, I created a Facebook page to allow ease of communication between the leaders and students. I'm purposefully trying to work more hours than the regular 15 to make up for the 8 practicum hours that I did during week 1.
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