I could not think of one particular favorite memory so what I did was combine all my pictures that I had from RCHS and put them together. I used the Friends theme song in the back ground to show how friends are always there for one another. I worked alone on this project.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h3KXpJoIldI&feature=youtu.be 

FINAL CAPSTONE PROJECT LINKS

Website
http://www.wix.com/kaicorbett28/getinvolved
PSA
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=luvXICwzKfY&context=C4c0d15bADvjVQa1PpcFN4Vo_HunzAjKHdI9r1KLc7gKoy2JOxnmc=
Poster
http://www.mmlab2.rlc.dcccd.edu/imed1391n04/web7422/final-aids.jpg
Video Project
http://www.mmlab2.rlc.dcccd.edu/imed1391n04/web7422/

The process of making everything was stressful but overall it was a good experience. My judge was very nice and did not ask me any questions so I guess that's a good thing in that I explained everything. I will defiantly not miss capstone!

VIDEO PROJECT

A PowerPoint presentation was created to stress the importance of reaching the youth and young adults of Dallas County.

Dallas County has the highest prevalence rate of HIV infection in Texas. In 2010 there were 908 new cases joining the 13,5000 residents living with HIV/AIDS. The rate of HIV/AIDS in Dallas County is about 37.3 per 100,000 residents.
Adolescents and young adults account for about 39% of all new HIV infections with 50% of all new infections occurring in people under the age of 25. These new infections represent 4.4% of the total HIV/AIDS infections in the United States but represent 9.9% of the undiagnosed infection.

Thus, to reduce this high rate of new HIV infections among adolescents and young adults it is necessary to address two critical area: education and testing.
Young people need to have appropriate education to clear up confusions regarding HIV/AIDS, the modes of transmissions, become aware of contributing risky behaviors, and the need for early detection and treatment. Limited health care access is also an issue among young people. Limitations include that some states require parental consent, inability to pay, lack of transportation, and confidentiality concerns.

This proposal addresses reduction of HIV Infection rate among youth in Dallas County. There should be a comprehensive education and prevention curriculum that is free & easy to understand, starts in school at an early age, and includes resources such as low cost & free family planning centers, youth peer groups, and availability of testing & referral.

A RNA HIV home testing kit is proposed, called GIT (Get Informed Get Tested). By testing for the HIV RNA this kit bypasses the long "window" phase so that people can know their status much earlier after a possible point of infection. The kit is easy to use, uses saliva instead of blood, configured for use by people with visual disability, results in 15 minutes, totally confidential, and available at no or low cost at various community locations.

Hopefully, if young people are educated on risky behaviors, have access to free & easy home test kits to test themselves and new sex partners, and have a peer support group the incidence of new infections among adolescents and young adults in Dallas County can start to decrease.

In addition to the personal devastation of a person discovering they are  HIV/AIDS positive,  there is a tremendous cost burden to the government. Congress funded $38 million for retro-viral medication for one year. The economic cost of HIV infection to the United States is $36.4 billion per year. The annual global cost of treating HIV infections is projected to reach $35 billion in the next 20 years unless there is a reversal in the climbing infection rate. 

Brief Proposal Presentaion

THEME:
 My presentation is about HIV and AIDS and the different types of transmissions. I will do this through an educational process that targets the ages of 13-19. The educational process will include modes of transmission, steps to protect yourself, testing, progression of the  Also, a prototype of an at home self-test will be introduced which tests for HIV by utilizing the presence of RNA.




PROPS: I will have a tablecloth, laptop-for my website and video, brochures, poster, self-test prtotype


TIMELINE:
Video- upcoming week
Brochure/poster- next two weeks
Self-test- mid April  

website

I created my website by using Wix. I choose a template that was red and black and i thought that was a good theme to go with AIDS. I added pictures, videos, and data to site. I found using Wix to be easy because there were outlines from which to choose and I did not have to deal the the coding part of the website. I have not finished yet, but I plan on adding information on how AIDS is transmitted and my essay.

WEBSITE

WEBSITE PROTOTYPE

Home page- pictures and movies
Research- stats, how it affects the reader, why this is important, sources
Future Essay- shorter version of essay
End Product- explain the importance and why this is a good idea
Other Links- to major aids websites and charities 

THINKING AHEAD

My planned visual aids include the poster with easel, a website, PSA, possible PowerPoint presentation, graphic charts, a handout, and a mock up of a model. At this point I am not sure if I will create a physical model or a 3D model on the website.  I may also include brochures from AIDS community resource centers. My handout will summarize the key points of the presentation and provide resources for additional information.

My space will be designed for visual impact using red and black. The poster will be to the side and forefront to catch the eye of a person walking by the space. I will creatively use my empty space on the table to support my presentation but will be careful not to allow it to become too cluttered.

To make my presentation memorable I will keep it simple and focused. I will state my goals and how I have achieved them. Graphic charts will be used to explain the prevalence of HIV/AIDS locally and globally and the economic impact. These charts will probably be on the website and may also be included in the handout. Then I will provide information on how my ideas and work can contribute to decreasing prevalence through education and earlier and more frequent testing. I will offer research in effective educational formats and new ideas for testing. In concluding I will restate the key three to four points and offer the person a handout.

Online research tips:

1.      Write a story that you can quickly share with your audience. Keep it simple, concrete, credible, and emotional

2.      Be totally mentally present and do not allow yourself to become distracted

3.      Ask yourself why does it matter and what is your goal

4.      What problems might you encounter and plan for them

5.      When creating your total design stand back and look if you have aligned your design elements, used repetition, maximized the visualization, and wisely used empty spaces.

  

http://www.slideshare.net/ciprian/ideas-on-how-to-create-powerful-presentations-1027429?type=presentation

1.      Speak with clarity, conviction, and impact

http://www.presentationtechniques.com/index.php 

1.      Be aware of your body language – control hands and arms, assume a positive stance

2.      Besides presenting data the visual aids should stimulate and delight the audience. The visual aids should pull in the audience so that they are interested in listening to the presentation

3.      Your voice should sound credible and convincing

http://www.presentationtechniques.com/index.php 

1.      Do not attempt to memorize all the material but know the material so well that you can do the presentation without the PowerPoint if needed. Use key words and phrases and include only the essential information so that you stay focused and keep the audience interested

2.      Be careful not to jump around in your presentation trying to tell everything there is to know about the subject. Instead use the Use the K.I.S.S. principle (Keep It Simple Silly) when designing a presentation. Stick to three or four points about your topic

 

  http://presentationsoft.about.com/od/firststeps/p/lose_audience.htm

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POSTER

To create my poster I found pictures off of photobucket and put them together using Photoshop. I changed the background color and some text. The theme color was red and black to represent AIDS. My overall goal was to show that ignorance is blinding and that is why I have the blindfolds on the people. I think the question "what will you do to help aids?" at the top makes the viewer want to get more involved and become a leader.

1. KEY POINTS:

• what is HIV
• how it can be transferred
• the effects on the body 

educating the viewer is important to me by letting them know that the spread of HIV/AIDS can be stopped with just a simple action.

2. AUDIO AND VISUAL:

• children laughing and playing
• some photos of what HIV/AIDS can do the body
• music in the background
• facts

3. I choose these two videos because it shows how far the world has come

Early Reaction of AIDS and HIV

AIDS and HIV Today with Facts

Internet Black Out

On January 18th Wikipedia, Google, and other websites began a protest against the SOPA and PIPA. Wikipedia did this by creating a blackout that will last 24 hours. SOPA is short for "Stop Online Piracy Act," while PIPA stands for "Protect IP Act." Both bills are meant to stop copyright violations. In my opinion I think there is a thin line here. A major point of the internet is to access free and open information. While copyrighting information is wrong I believe a compromise can be made to make internet use safer and easier.

POSTER DESIGN

 To me, the four most important things to keep in mind when creating an advertisements who your audience is, what you are trying to sell, have a powerful message, and be able to grab the viewers attention.

 I did number 16. LIFE'S TOO SHORT

http://uaddit.com/discussions/showthread.php?t=642

I choose to do this one because this is a well known statement and the picture goes along with it very well. I think that it is creative how the ad shows people with bad jobs and how this can make one upset. I believe that it is very important that we love doing are jobs because it surrounds us.

PSA Presentation

I created my PSA video through these steps:

     1. made a script

     2. filmed video

     3. edited the video using Adobe Premier Pro

     4. added some music

     5. uploaded it on to YouTube

PSA Intent

 1. I will do a PSA that is serious that shows how education and early testing is key to HIV/AIDS and with these things can lead someone out of a life of darkness. I will incorporate animated text, a statement of intent, and voice overs.

2. Outline

• A person is sitting at the table with HIV/AIDS literature about testing, behaviors that risk transmission, disease information, and treatment options
• Hand people information
• Show those that accept a life of color
• Show those that refuse - blindfold
• Explain testing
• Education is key

PSA How To

The article "How to Write a Public Service Announcement" was filled with many tips some including: what is the goal, is it important enough, talk only about the results, and use real language. The article told the read to USE EMOTION to catch the viewer's eye. I learned that the beginning of the PSA it should ask the audience to help with the solution. Also, a PSA can ask for people to donate their time, money, or books; however, it should not be asking for all three. It is easier for the audience to remember one thing.

Discuss Look and Feel Issues

A  The presentation will need to be compatible with the audience. If the target audience is adolescents and young adults then the format will need
    to be informal and sensitive to the sexual overtones and comfort level. If the presentation is directed to adults, community leaders, or educators
    then the presentation can be more formal and serious.

B. The basic color of HIV/AIDS is red so this should be the background color that ties all material together. The font should convey a business
     or medical appropriate image. In that there is a lot of technical or scientific information that can possibly bog down the presentation there
     should be a format for a general overview and then sections for additional, more detailed information that a person can refer to at a later point,
     There will be graphs showing prevalence over time and within certain subgroups and global areas. Photographs should be included that include
     all groups at risk of exposure as well as extensions of family, friends, and communities.

C. The goal is to decrease adolescents and young adults from engaging in risky behavior or to take protection if they decide to engage in certain
    behaviors and
 to seek early testing if exposure is suspected. The second part of the presentation is to persuade health
    care groups and governmental groups to fund the testing, educational components, support groups, and medical treatment. The project will be
   persuasive presenting the material in a non-judgmental fashion with facts to back up the tremendous cost in health and suffering of the individual
   and their friends and family, the use of health care resources,  the use of governmental resources for support, and the loss of productivity
   in the workforce. 

D.   My point of view will be made clear through a simple presentation of facts and how outcomes can be altered if changes are made to current
    educational format and the ease and availability of early testing.

E  I plan to create a 3D prototype, a brochure, a PowerPoint, and a website for the major components of the presentation, There will also be
     additional resource material on educational formats, community resources, and economic data available.

Begin Preliminary Identification of Presentation Capstone Elements

1.  It is very important that the project be organized and managed properly so that the presentation will be successful

2. i.  My Capstone project will include a constructed prop and published material, in addition to the electronic and video components
    ii. Poster material will be presented on an easel or on a trifold
    iii. Yes, a 3D prototype will be fabricated
    iv.  There can be a variety of appropriate dress depending on the emphasis of the project. If the testing prototype is the main emphasis then a
          lab coat would be appropriate. If the educational component is emphasized then appropriate dress would be business casual to appeal to
          teachers who would be the target audience
   v.  Important points to be included in the presentation would be the importance of understanding risky behaviors which could lead to potential
        HIV exposure, the importance of early testing if exposure is possible, detailed understanding of disease process, therapeutic protocols, and
        analysis of impact of HIV/AIDS on people, economics, and the environment
   vi   Yes, I will create at least one brochure. In addition, I will have a wide range of published resource material from community support groups
   vii  Yes, I will have a website and a PowerPoint presentation. There will be a demonstration of the website highlighting the educational and
        resource components and the new testing options available. The PowerPoint will present demographics, prevalence, disease and therapeutic
        information, and educational resources

Thinking Ahead on PSA

1. KEY POINTS:

• What is HIV
• How it can be transferred
• The effects on the body 

            Educating the viewer is important to me by letting them know that the 

                spread of HIV/AIDS can be stopped with just a simple action.

2. AUDIO AND VISUAL:

• Children laughing and playing
• Some photos of what HIV/AIDS can do the body
• Music in the background
• Facts

 3. SAMPLE PSAs:

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I chose these two videos because it shows how far the world has come from the origin of the epidemic to today. It shows what we used to believe and think and what we now hold to be true. I believe that we have to know what mistakes we might have made in the past in order to not repeat history. 

 

Early Reaction of AIDS and HIV

AIDS and HIV Today with Facts

Capstone Project Statement of Intent:

1.  Education of adolescents and young adults about risky behavior which increases risk of contracting HIV. Increase awareness for the importance of early HIV testing. Create a HIV test using RNA instead of antibodies to decrease the window time and reduce the exposure of additional people.

2. This is important in an effort to reduce the transmission of HIV. Dallas County has the highest prevalence of HIV in Texas. Also, it encourages early detection so that early treatment can begin. This is critical to the individual, family, and community

3. Treatment and care of the HIV patient involves communication with the pharmacist to be sure that medications are at the correct dosage and to avoid drug interactions. As a pharmacist I will be assisting HIV/AIDS patients, as well as other people suffering from chronic diseases.

4. The project gives back to society by helping people stay healthy and to reduce the health care costs associated with treatment. In addition, the HIV patients can stay healthier and stay more productive in wor, in the community, and with family

5. People who are infected are detected earlier so that they can begin early treatment. Early detection also protects future people from becoming exposed to HIV. These goals will hep the patient, their family, and friends. From an economic status it will cost less money if fewer people become infected. Early treatment and keeping people HIV positive people health costs less than the more expensive treatments and hospitalizations. The environment will benefit because the new test will be constructed from recycled materials.