Tuesday, January 28, 2014

Questionnaire

1. Name and your URL address for your class blog.
A Day in the Life of Sarah. sarahparr2017.blogspot.com
2. What’s your major? What year will you graduate? 
Nursing. 2017.
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 photography, because I've always loved taking pictures and editing them. I hope to learn how to take better pictures and learn better editing skills. As for school in general, I hope to learn everything I need to be a good and successful nurse. 
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. 
In five years, I hope to be working as an RN in a hospital either in Texas or New Mexico. 
In three years, I hope to be a senior in college and graduating soon.
In two years, I hope to be a junior in college and starting an externship program.
In one year, I hope to be a sophomore in college, moved into an apartment with my roommate or boyfriend, working as a tech or just have my foot in the door for some sort of medical job.
In six months, I'll hope to have finished my first year of college, have a summer job alongside a pediatrician or PCP, and preparing myself to start my sophomore year in the fall. 
5. What artists, musicians, photographers, writers, movies, books have influenced you/your work? 
I don't know about anything influencing my work, but music does influence and inspire me. I love just music in general, I can't really pick any specific artists or musicians.
6. Where do you get information about current national and international events? 
The news.
7. Are there any important websites that you are referencing for art/photo competitions and/or information? 
None.
8. What museums and/or galleries have you been to in the past year? 
Dallas Public Library.
9. Have you had any photo projects and/ or training in the past? 
None.
10. What is the value of art for the artist? 
It's personal. It's their feelings on a canvas; it comes from their heart.
11. What is the value of art for the audience? 
It's invaluable because it gives the audience an insight into the artists life and feelings. 
12. Is photography a vocation or an avocation? 
I believe, for me, photography is an avocation, because it really is just a hobby for me, it's something I enjoy doing. 
13. What is your passion? 
I truly believe that God put me on this earth to be a nurse and to help people any way I can. I really enjoy helping people and seeing the smile on their face after I've helped them. I would definitely say that my passion is helping and serving people. 
14.What are you afraid of? What makes you uncomfortable? 
Spiders. Definitely spiders. 
15. Do you have a passport? What traveling have you done or would like to do?
I do not have a passport. I haven't traveled outside of the United States, but I would love to travel to Europe, Australia, and New Zealand.
16. Why did you sign up for this class? What do you hope to learn from it?
I signed up for this class to enjoy photography and photo editing. I hope to learn how to take better pictures, be able to express myself through photos, and to develop better photo editing skills.