Digital Storytelling Basics, Spring 2014

Friday, February 21, 2014

Off the Beaten Ramp

Hey everyone. This is Graham Dickie, and here is how you can find my photo story about unofficial skate spots.

I embedded the slideshow on the photos page of my personal blog. Please note that the widget doesn't display the captions; you have to go fullscreen and click "More Info" for those. The rest of the information is available there as well, but here it is again:

Summary:

Bound together by informal names and a sense of creativity, several off-beat places around Austin have been minted as "spots" by skateboarders, emerging as alternatives to city-mandated parks and showcasing riders' continued belief in the malleability of the environment.

Dates:
2/15, 2/19, 2/20

Places:
Numerous, including South Austin, Cesar Chavez, and the downtown public library

Names:
Numerous, including a homeowner and names of skateboarders.

Support the Arts at The University of Texas at Austin!

Music major Miguel prepares for another day of trumpet practice.

Music major Nicole stops by to play some tunes.

Students enjoy challenge of practice, but stress it never stops being fun.

Miguel performs at the UT Symphony Orchestra on Monday night.

Journalism freshman Eva prepares for first music concert.

Eva has enjoyed playing the clarinet since high school.

Longhorn Salsa is a salsa-dancing club at the University of Texas.

Longhorn Salsa President Ivn enjoys social dancing with members.

Longhorn Salsa member does not hold back his excitement at first outing.

Couple demonstrates salsa dancing can be enjoyed by all ages.

Support the Arts at The University of Texas at Austin!, a set on Flickr.

At The University of Texas at Austin, music and the arts permeate the campus. Here is a look at various ways to support the amazing talent; you may be pleasantly surprised to see just how easy it is to discover a new skill or hobby!

Green Greeks

New recycling ordinance in Austin requires recycling bins in buildings.

AEPhi establishes rules for going green.

Students begin to utilize new recycling bins on campus.

Abigail Zeitler started Green Greeks to extend recycling and environmental awareness efforts to Greek community.

CEC on campus where Green Greeks meets twice a week.

Member of Alpha Epsilon Phi recycles in their new bin

Member of AEPhi poses with a reusable water bottle.

Full recycling bin in Alpha Chi Omega's House.

Green Greeks, a set on Flickr.

A new club on campus, Green Greeks, aims to extend recycling and environmental awareness efforts to Greek life.

A Celebration of Love

Rev. John Elford, pastor of University United Methodist Church.

Church's Valentine's Day service described as "Celebration of Love & Recommitment."

Church welcomed gay, lesbian, transgenered couples to service.

Rev. Elford described service as act of "prophetic defiance."

Rev. Susan Sprague calls congregation to accept, support each other.

Attending couples read prepared vows of recommitment in unison.

Congregation ends service after recognizing each couple.

Celebration of Love, a set on Flickr.

University United Methodist Church, located on the northern end of campus, welcomed LGBT couples to their Valentine's Day service in defiance of traditional Christian teachings to "heal the pain of isolation," in the words of pastor Rev. Elford.

Tough Livin'

Tara Tough is the daughter of Bruce Tough, the Republican Candidate for Texas State Representative District 15, which makes Tara the daughter of a public official; it's not every day someone meets the daughter of a candidate for public office, so Tara, a UT Austin student, shows us a day in the life of a supportive and dedicated daughter, Feb. 18 2014, in Austin, Texas.

Tough Livin', a set of Flickr.

To view the slideshow, click here.

Thursday, February 20, 2014

The Beauty of the Bells (Carillon Style) - Alexis Brown

The bells that are rung every day on the hour and half hour are actually run by a series of mechanisms that connects the bells to an instrument called the carillon. A carillon is similar to a piano and an organ. The carillon in these pictures is played by junior, Austin Ferguson, who actually teaches other students how to play the carillon.

The Kings and Queens of Castle Hill

A Boston family celebrates a birthday with a graffitti party.

A young family embraces against a backdrop of graffiti.

A local artist sets the background for his painting.

Friends Natalie and Frank share a high five.

Max, 10, relaxes after the steep climb up the hill.

Spray-painted nightshade berries shine like crown jewels around the hill.

Artists wear masks to protect their lungs from paint fumes.

An anonymous representative of SprAyTX looking sharp.

College students enjoy the sun on top of Castle Hill.

Yogis strike a pose as the sun sets over Austin.

The Kings and Queens of Castle Hill, a set on Flickr.
Here is a link to the Photos page of my portfolio.

My photo essay is the product of two exciting afternoons spent at Castle Hill graffiti park, talking to and photographing painters, viewers, families, and even dogs that add to the cool and quirky vibe of this unique Austin landmark. Enjoy!