for our product design unit one, we were challenged to make a lightbox about a location we couldn’t visit due to COVID. for my lightbox, i chose to make a mountain/snowy landscape that resembles Switzerland. we did go there before the pandemic, but all we really did was stay at home and participate in online class so we didn’t get to do much during our time there.

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i learnt a lot of skills during class with Adobe Illustrator, an app that can shape all types of objects online. first, we had to draw a paper cutout of our lightbox prototype, then, i managed to create and cut the lightbox out of wood with a specific size on Adobe.

Even with this finished, there are things i would like to change if i had a second chance. i would make my skis smaller and change the design of the ski poles since they look upside-down. i would also change the silver paint to a grey so that it looks less shiny and more natural, and i would’ve wanted to add some white bits on the top for snow and further decoration, and maybe took more time to paint the skies and the skis to make them look more interesting to other people.

After learning about the Boxer Rebellion, I realize that the Boxers deserve a bad reputation because they were relentless murderers, and started a war because of a minor problem. During the start, the Chinese didn’t enjoy some of the foreigners who started building over their property. soon, the weather started to fail, causing many floods across Shandong. at that time, the people were already suspicious that it was the foreigners’ doing, believing they bring bad luck. soon after that, droughts started to happen, and that’s when the people couldn’t take it any longer. they formed a group called “The Boxers”, and started to protest and fight against the foreigners. Soon, the Tianjing residents were forced to leave Shandong due to the chaos that was happening among the Boxers and the foreigners. During the Boxer Rebellion, the people were becoming so fearful of the Boxers, that they eventually joined the British to seek shelter and finally be safe. Meanwhile, the Boxers started to believe that they are indestructible and can control fire to only burn equipment that were associated with foreign people. But that plan soon backfired when the fire burned down all their architecture and buildings. Based on evidence, this proves that the Boxers deserve a bad reputation because they put fear into innocent people, and started a war because of an unrealistic belief.

In “Darkstalker”, I believe that Indigo is one of the smartest characters in the book. It was shown multiple times in the book, for example, when Fathom was about to drink into the globe, she smashed it, saying: “It was definitely enchanted, I saw the look on his face when you were about to drink it!” (Sutherland, 168). this quote shows that he knew Darkstalker enchanted the globe to do something to Fathom, and shows her cleverness in the book. She was also shown to be smart when she realizes Darkstalker can be a threat to Fathom. “He’s too dangerous!” she cried, “it would be better if I were to kill him right here, on the spot.” (125). This shows that Indigo almost immediately realizes that Darkstalker is untrustworthy. Based on evidence above, I believe that Indigo is the smartest characters in the book “Darkstalker” because she is observant, caring to her loved ones and will protect them with all her might.

This is my found poem. i circled some words to make up a short poem. it is mainly about external conflict between the main character and their parents, a short version of “The Last Kiss”.

“THE KISS”

My mother; goodnight kiss meant a great big hug. My father; goodnight kisses were more formal, but that was all right. Formality was what I wanted. His male scent made a satisfying contrast with mother’s cheek. This arrangement lasted through kindergarden, first grade, and second grade. One night i went to kiss my mother goodnight. She kissed and hugged me. Next i went to find my father. He glanced at me when i approached. I watched him for several minutes. “I’m going to bed, Dad,” “Well, good night, then,” I was stunned. I decide not to ask again. Next night i decided to try again. It was nearly 8:30. I approached him noisily, clearing my throat, shuffling my feet. “It’s bed time,” I murmured. He stood, turned to me, reached forward to my arm; squeezed my shoulder. “Good night, then,” he said, turning away. I was eight years old. The thought my mind held clearly recognize as loss. It took several more awkward tries, before this truth sunk in. I was too old. I wonder if I might not one day lose her kisses, as well.

This is my Drama Summative Project. it is about how I did our drama warm-ups in various locations. I chose to do 7 main exercises: stretch-release, stretch-collapse, shake, number shake, pinch-explode (face and full body), and run-freeze.

https://isbtube.isb.bj.edu.cn/video/My-Drama-Summative-Project/f7f37812ba319e08de957f296ca40740