Intro Blog (2022/23)


  Welcome back. My name is Denton and I am in 11th grade. I am 16 years old and I enjoy basketball, sailing, and traveling. I am a fan of the Los Angeles Clippers, but my favorite team is the Miami Heat. My favorite places that I’ve traveled to are Canada, Mexico, California, and Maine. My favorite subjects are art and history. I enjoy almost any activity that has to do with the ocean. Sailing, swimming, surfing, and diving are my favorites. Ironically, the ocean is the scariest thing I can think of. The unexplored and unknown as well as what we don't know about the ocean makes it the most other-worldly place I have ever been. But the real question is; why did I pick AICE Media Studies A level? First and foremost, I chose this class to expand upon last year's class. Both of my parents went to the University of Florida so as you could imagine, growing up in a Gator household has me set on one specific school. Even though it is extremely unlikely that I get in because of my grades and the competition around me, I am trying to take every opportunity that I can to set myself apart by taking certain classes. As many people do, I enjoy movies, TV, and YouTube videos. I am likely not surprising anyone when I say that I also like other forms of media such as Instagram and Snapchat. I feel that media studies will help one of my other passions, photography. I am fortunate to live in a high-rise near a port, meaning my view of the beach, ships, and sunsets are unrivaled. My grandfather was also a photographer so as you could imagine, a passion for photography developed. Hopefully, media studies will help me with my usage of different angles, shots, and improve my skills overall. I would also like to help my dad because he records videos for his business. I am confident that this class will be beneficial just like last year and I am excited to be back!

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