Dustin 4D

I created a 34-second video showing my progression from Pre-K to High School using each graduation and promotion photo. The video begins with a close-up of my eyes in my preschool photo and ends with my eyes in my high school photo, followed by caps flying in the air. I chose Green Day’s “Good Riddance (Time of Your Life)” because it reflects nostalgia and how far I’ve come. This approach creates a conceptual loop while the images move forward in time. Reflection:  Creating this video made me think about how much I’ve grown over the years. Seeing each graduation photo reminded me of the milestones that shaped who I am today. Starting and ending with my eyes felt powerful because it shows that while I’ve changed on the outside, I’m still the same person at my core. Pairing the images with Green Day’s “Good Riddance (Time of Your Life)” added an emotional layer, making me appreciate the journey and the memories behind each picture.

For my prop, I used a blank wooden Christmas ornament and some markers. I chose this as my prop because the holidays are coming up, and I know some people don't get to go home.  I wanted everyone to feel special. I had everyone get in a circle, and I handed out blank ornaments and a marker to each person. I asked everyone to decorate their ornament how they wanted and then write a compliment, a wish, or something positive about the person to their right. Once everyone was done, we passed the ornaments to the right so each person got the one made for them with a special message. Everyone got to keep their ornament as a keepsake. My goal was to create a simple, lasting reminder of kindness in our group, and to help everyone feel a little more connected and appreciated. Materials: Wood ornaments Markers The activity put everyone in a holiday mood, especially with Christmas music playing in the background. It created a warm and festive atmosphere where everyone seemed to enjoy themsel...