First Day Questionnaire

1. Name, phone #, and e-mail: Nah, nevermind. I know this already...

2. What’s your major? What year will you graduate? 
Journalism/2013


3. Why did you choose a photography class (or photography as a major), and what do you hope to learn from school in general and this class specifically? 
I chose this because I thought it would benefit me in my journalism courses and my sister is into photography.


4. What are your goals after graduation? Please list your goals in reverse order, starting five years out, then three, two, one, and six months.
Be a famous musician, Have a good job, that's basically it.


5. What artists, musicians, photographers, writers, movies, books have influenced you/your work?
Mostly musicians such as Jimi Hendrix, Dimebag Darrell, James Hetfield that I've admired since I was a child.


6. Where do you get information about current national and international events?
Mostly online from such sites as Digg, Yahoo, etc.


7. Are there any important websites that you are referencing for art/photo competitions and/or information?
No

8. What museums and/or galleries have you been to in the past year?

None

9. Have you had any photo projects and/ or training in the past?
I took Multimedia in high school focusing heavily on photoshop, audacity, and some video editing.


10. What is the value of art for the artist?
It's limitless. It's whatever the artist wants it based on their passion


11. What is the value of art for the audience?
It should draw emotion or passion from the art, something that is memorable can always stand the test of time.


12. Is photography a vocation or an avocation?
It can be both. Some may do it as just a hobby while others make their living that way.


13. What is your passion?
Music and Guitar are my main passions. I've been playing for nearly 10 years and want to continue to improve.

14.What are you afraid of? What makes you uncomfortable?

Not a big fan of heights. Not much makes me uncomfortable unless I see someone say or do something that is just rude or mean spirited which can make for an awkward situation.

15. Do you have a passport?
No, never left the country.