SIR Computer Science Investigation Abstract
GOSSMAN PHOTOJOURNALISM AND WEB DESIGN
Presenters:
Jessica H. Liu, Illinois Mathematics and Science Academy, 1500 W. Sullivan Road, Aurora, IL 60506
Yifan Sun, Illinois Mathematics and Science Academy, 1500 W. Sullivan Road, Aurora, IL 60506
Mentor:
Mr. David Gossman, Gossman Consulting, Inc.
Abstract:
Our study in the area of photojournalism includes photographing and documenting the various branches of the Gossman Mentorship. We researched areas in both digital photography and website composition, as well as studying the background information for the other groups: ornithology, geology, ichthyology, and botany. Using digital cameras, Adobe Photoshop, and Microsoft FrontPage, we created a website with a selective collection of pictures, chosen from over 100 shots per trip. The site is designed with a photoshopped banner, combining our more artistic photographs to present an eye-catching, aesthetic element. It also includes an archive feature, linking low-quality thumbnail pictures with higher-quality full-sized pictures. Each page also includes a short description on the purpose and methods of the other mentorships. Our result is effective; we have documented the research of the entire Gossman mentorships.