Journal Entry 6 (Final Reflection)

Q1. How well did your group work?

Throughout thus CST IST project 4 of the Images of Jesus, I myself believe that my group worked extremely well as a group and cooperated well as one whole group. We interacted with each other, and if someone was away, we would somehow called then or communicated with them and told them exactly what needed to be done and when for example if it needed to be completed on a due date etc.

Q2. Would you work with the same group of students again? Why?

There are two sides or opinions to this question for me; The first one would be yeah, i might work with the same people again due to the fact that because I have worked with them in this project and i got to know them really well and i know that we all work well as a group, i would stay in this group and know that we would work well as a team or group. But on the other hand I would choose or i am willing to work with another group so that I can work and know about other people in this class and know about their personalities etc.

Q3. How much effort did you put into this project?  What could you have done better?

I believe that I have put alot of effort into this project, and I have put much more in and I feel that i have put more effort in than any other project or sudject in pbl. There are still somethings that I could have done better. Some of these components include, working better and completing work earilier and not to the last minute.

Q4. Do you think your final wikispace was your best work? Why? 

I dont really think that the fianl wikispace was not a depiction of my best work because I felt that some small things like the fonts and the images in the places might have screwed our wikispaces, therefore not the best work that me and my group could have come out with at the end of the day. 

Q5. What did you think of the project when you received it? Why?

I thought that this project was not going to be good or not going to be a success, because i thought that it would be boring and a waste of time and not worth participating in.

Q6. What do you think of the project now you have completed it? Why?

After completing this project, I now feel as though it is the best project in CST IST that I have ever done through my experience in PBL. If not the best project in IST RE, then the best in PBL so far. It is because we get to use things or softwares like Photoshop which is always fun and convienent to use. And we always get to edit and change Jesus by using photoshop.

Q7. What did you like in the project? Why?

Like I mentioned before, I like this  project becaue:

- We got to change andd use images of jessu so think or make out own imges of jesus.

- We got to use photoshop which is a program that I love using alot in cst ist because of the fact that I got to learn it and got use to it so much.

Q8. What did you not like in the project? Why?

To be completely honest with you, there is or was not one thing that I didnt like about this project as everything  was so good about it.

Q9. How can the teachers make your next project better?

The teachers could have maybe made us make our original image of Jesus for all art time periods. And the teachers could have been a little bit more organised and more straight forward with the project.

Individual Task 3

Individual Task 3

Students are to choose any image of Jesus they have identified throughout the project or one you have been thinking about. Using any of the following song, poem or video, or other approved by teacher students is to create a 2-5 minute presentation of their Jesus image.

This is the picture that I choose.

Jesus Jesus, on the cross you lay,
as I watch you, my soul slipping away,
Jesus Jesus, I wont you close to me
just so I can see the love you have for me.

Oh Jesus, as you ascended into heaven,
I just wished I could be by your side
so then I could live in the presence of the almighty Lord
Jesus Jesus, your love will never end,
Jesus, Jesus, your love will never end.

Jesus, Jesus the blood on your body,
is a sign of everlasting love,
Jesus, Jesus, I wished that I was there on that dark day, so that I could say sorry,
Jesus, Jesus, your love will never end.

Jesus, the crowns of thorns that laid upon you
Will be a thought that I would never ever forget,
 Dear Jesus, the love, the compassion, the spirit,
that you have is like gold to me,
Oh Jesus, please don’t forget, that I believe that your love will never end.

3.00 O’ clock, that moment struck, your body laid there still,
as the rain started puddling down,
the darkest day, the darkest day,
My Lord, you’re my God.

Help me Jesus, help me Jesus, be just like you,
to love everyone,
to care for everyone,
and to believe in everyone,
Oh Jesus, your love, Oh your love will never end!!,
I know it will never end,
Oh Never End!!

Journal Entry 5

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

I think that my own perspective of an Image of Jesus has changed because now after examining those other art time periods, I realize now that Jesus’ images are expressed in different forms and I think that by examining those images from different art periods, I took at least some features from each of them and put it into perspective with my own image of Jesus.

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

I feel that the best way to portray an Image of Jesus is actually by reading the Good Book, of course i refer to the Holy Bible because in those parables and passages that that Book possess, it would definetely show or portray an Image of Jesus as it shows his true attributes and self integrity.

This image is that of the Holy Bible which in my opinion shows the true images of Jesus by the parables and passages. This book would no doubt portray an image of Jesus.

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

I have enjoyed looking at the different art periods which shows or expresses much different images of Jesus and I like that we get to use wiki to put our images on.

Maybe, we could use a little bit more of diigo and make that a big mark for our project as we get to use web 2.0 tools.

Otherwise, everything is going along just fine.

Journal Entry 4

Q1) What form of medium (music, art or literature) allows you to best connect with Jesus and why?

I think that music allows me the best to connect with Jesus because the music is peaceful and allows me to think quietly about what God wants me to be and why and also I feel that music can make me realise that God is always there for me. Art and statues of our Lord is another good way for me to communicate with Jesus, as when I look hard at those statues and images, I can see myself closer to Jesus.

This image is of a guitar and when it is played, it is the type of sound that I like to listen to when im in the church and reflecting upon my relationship with God.

Q2) Why has Jesus been portrayed in so many different ways throughout history?

I think that Jesus has been portrayed in so many different ways throughout history so that the Artist can express their own opinions through what they believe an image of Jesus would look like and there were so many different ways because of the fact that they were influenced by the art period going through around that time of the artwork. These images are also different because they are looked through the eyes of other people and they draw what they believe an image of Jesus would look like.

This is an image of Jesus which was drawn a long time ago and by the artist unknown, but this would be him vision of Jesus, being on the cross.

This is another image of Jesus and quite obviously the artist has an image or vision of Jesus with concern about the Earth and as you can see, there is a tear drop in his eye.
Q3) How is Jesus portrayed in Parramatta Marist?

I personally think that Jesus is portrayed at Parramatta Marist by everyone, including students, teachers, helpers and cleaners etc, by showing that they all interact well as a group and school community. We all help each other and that what Jesus wanted us to do. I think that this is so because everyone cares for each other and treats everyone equally, and being a Christian school, we are following and listening to Saint Marcellin Champagnat, our patriot saint, we are believing in the visions and thoughts of Jesus, Mary and God ect. We also portray Jesus by small things like the mid day pray where we as a school stop for that little minute or that, so that we can reflect and pray to the angels in Heaven. And other things like just recently participating in the Saint Marcellin Champagnat day mass with four other schools is a symbol or sign of Jesus in all of us.

In conclusion, all most everything at Parramatta Marist High portrays the views, beliefs and images of Jesus. And being such a multi cultural school and a school with many religions, we are all one and all for one, showing a major value of Jesus, in that being love one another as I loved you.

This image is one where Jesus is helping two kids who obviously about to die, so Jesus is helping those two kids, and thats what us at Parramatta Marist High School do, not necessarily saving a life, but helping each other.

Q4) Which artistic time period do you think best represents your image of Jesus and why?

I think that the Art period that would best represent my image of Jesus would be the Baroque style art and I feel that my image of Jesus best fits into the Baroque Art Style because those image of Jesus are based on those images which shows the struggle and pain that Jesus endured in His life.
Q5) Identify 1 images that appeals to you? What do you like about the representation?

This picture appeals to me the most because it is one with Jesus and Him helping and teaching a yonger boy. This appeals to me the most because I really want everyone to be like that in the world, instead of having everyone fighting and having wars. I like the fact that this image of Jesus is with another person and this image of Jesus shows His attributes and morals by him talking to the younger boy.
Q6) What factors currently shape your image of Jesus and why?

Some of the factors that are currently shaping my image of Jesus is the colour, the time period and what should I include in my own Image of Jesus, these factors are shaping my image of Jesus because they are the main ones to think about when you are making your own image of Jesus.

Individual Activity 2

Select 2 of the Following Bible passages:12:9-21

- Matthew 12: 19-21
- Matthew 19:18-28
- Mark 10:46-52
- Luke 9:51-56
- Mark 8:22-25
- Luke 3:15-23
- Jude 1:16-20
- Matthew 4:22-24
- John 12: 20-35
- John 1:29-32

The first passage that I have chosen to do is the Mark 10:46-52 which is titled Blind Bartimaeus Receives His Sight.

1. Describe in your own words the message of each Bible passage?

The message of this bible passage is that Jesus is always there to help anyone when they need it like in this situation the blind man, but in general the message of this bible passage is to trust God/ Jesus and he is always there for you and to help you when you need it even if other people are bagging you out. And that Jesus cares for everyone and treats everyone as his brother and sister.

This image of Jesus with His lamb regonises that he cares for everyone and treats them equally.

2. How is Jesus portrayed in the chosen passages.

- Jesus is portrayed in this passage by the Blind Man as “Jesus, the Son of David”, and with Jesus’ actions it suggests that Jesus was very kind and treated everyone equally even if they are disable in a way. He is portrayed as a healing and kind man through this bible passage.

This is an image of Jesus healing the Blind Man, as you can see, Jesus is treating the man very nicely and softly as he realises that the Blind Man is one of His brothers.

3. Discuss your personal response to the messages portrayed by the passages?

My personal response to the message being portrayed by this passage is:

- That Jesus is always there for us and even if we think that Jesus may not help us, we should always know that he is always willing to help us.

- One thing that this passage has taught me is to always love and trust God and he will help and stay with you.

- Jesus cares for everyone and always has time for everyone.

The second passage that I choose is Matthew 4:22-24 which is titled Jesus Heals the Sick

1. Describe in your own words the message of each Bible passage.

 - I think that the message being put through with this passage is that Jesus cares and loves us for him to preach the word of the Lord and Heal People who are sick.

- The real message being put through is that Jesus is always there for a helping hand when ever we need him and all we have to do is trust and believe.
2. How is Jesus portrayed in the chosen passages?

In this passage Jesus is being shown as a man of great power as he heals people who are sick of many ways and also that he is humbe, and kind with much love for His fellow brothers and sister (us).

This image above shows that Jesus is healing a sick man showing his love towards the sick man.
3. Discuss your personal response to the messages portrayed by the passages?

My personal response to the messages portrayed in this passage is that it is showing us Jesus’ true amount of love and devotion he has towards everyone.

And also that he is always there for you if you need him and all you have to do is believe Him, love Him and trust Him.

4. From the portrayal draw your own image of Jesus in one of the parables?

This part of my individual activity will be handed in with my hardcopy of this task on a seperate piece of paper.

Individual Task 1

Students are required to choose one artistic time period other than that presented in group activity. Select ONE RELIGIOUS artwork and complete the following:

1. List the Image:

This image below is the a Gothic version or image of Jesus.

This image is titled California Gothic Jesus.

2. Name the artist where possible.

This image was made or produced by a man named Reverend Leviathan.

The image above is the image of Reverend Leviathan, the man who painted the above image of Jesus.

3. Identify features of the artwork significant to the period.

This image above represents the Gothic view of the image of Jesus, therfore being he Gothic style, the features that made this artword significant to the period include:

~ The image uses dark colours like the purple as this is used for hair, eyes and lips.
~ Piercings are also used in this image which also gives the gothic touch.
~ But really, the main thing that makes this image Gothic is the dark colours that this image uses.

4. Discuss your personal response to the message portrayed by the artwork.

 My response to the message portrayed by the artwork is that with this image of Jesus shows or represents a new look for Jesus and that Jesus is different than his usual self and the colurs (purple) show that he is a Gothic person and the Gothic art tend to make their figures look Gothic.

Journal Entry 3

Q1) What words or images of Jesus come to your mind when you hear the word Jesus?

When I think or hear the word Jesus I think of:

- A person of amazing strength and value.
- A person that is of high class.
- A very caring and humble person.
- A loving and forgiving person.
- A person who loves everyone as His own brother.
- A miracle worker who preaces the word of the Lord.
- A person who gave up His wonderful and extrodinary life to save us.

This above picture shows the quality of heart that Jesus posses, by giving up his life to forgive our sins and to save us humans.

Q2) Why might it be important for young people to identify an image of Jesus?

It might be important for young people to identify an image of Jesus so that they can see im themselves, what they believe God or Jesus to be, and so that they can develop a closer realationship to almighty Jesus within themselves.

There are many pictures of Jesus, that people can remember him for, some pictures can include

Jesus, the good Sheperd, holding a lamb.

A very famous picture with that of the amazing birth of the Saviour Jesus our Lord

Q3) Where in your life do you most associate with images of Jesus?

I think of Jesus in my everyday life and believe that he is always there watching every move I make and every breath I take, so I associate images of Jesus every where I go as I believe that he is always there with me and there looking after me. But if there had to be, one part in my life, it would probally be now.

This is a picture of the different images of Jesus, as you can see here, there is one with him and that beloved cross and there are 2 of him with completly different gestures.

Journal Entry 2

Q1) How many rubrics are there in the project?

In this project, there are 3 rubrics, there is one for group task 1, there is one for the individual rubric and there is one for the group rubric.

Q2) Describe the purpose of a rubric?

The person of a rubric is to help or ensure the student the right things to do for the project and what to include to ensure that the student gets the best possible marks.

Q3) How can you use the rubric to get the best possible marks?

You can use the rubric to get the best possible marks by taking advantage of it and constantly refering to it and using it for the tasks and class work for example.

Journal Entry 1- IST/ RE

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

- We will choose our friends and in the work force, you need to work with people that you might not get along with.. But by choosing your friends, you might not get your work done as you would keep talking and bludging during class.

- Another problem that could occur is that we wont get to work with other people in our classes that we might not know as good and by working with them, we might get to know them a little bit more.

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

Well a quite obvious question, but never the less, by far the Smart people and the people that do their work and do it well will be chosen first in my opinion.

3. Why do you think they were selected first?

I think that they will be selected first because they do their work and do it well and have the ability to communicate to other people that they might not know as well. And becasue they will help the others in their group if they have difficulty.

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

I would most probally select the student that never does their work or even if they do it, it would be copy and paste, and the student that is quite and never express their opinions and the naughty kids as they might cost my group marks.

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

Some beneficial characteristics that I can offer to my group would be
- Leadership
- A helping hand if needed
- Sense of humour
- Co-operation skills
- The ability of doing work to 100%

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

During this project, I would like to imporve:

1. My Time Management

2. My Photoshop skills. ( I feel as though i know alot, but there is still some that I need to know about Photoshop)

3. My Marks.