“What questions drive your interest in media?” Wow, that’s a loaded question, but definitely one that’s worth answering (grade dependent or not). After some thought, I think my answer would have to be be a simple “Why?”. To me, “Why?” is the question that makes the creative wheels in my head start to turn. I see an advertisement and I really like it, why do I like it? I really connect with a movie I watched, why? The cover of an album speaks to me, why does it speak to me? The question of “Why?” forces me to think about the media that I consume and how it affects me. I can’t tell you how many times I’ve finished a book and just sat there unpacking the things I loved and why I loved them. As for questions that I’m hopping to find the answers to regarding the media world, I like to think I’m a somewhat creative and imaginative person, so I would like to learn how to better use media to bring about change and share that imagination with the world. I know how much of an impact that different forms of media, like the movie posters, books, and album covers I mentioned before, have had on me. That impact can bring about change and inspire others, I want to play a role in that like how they played a role in my life. Media has made me want to pursue a major in advertising and helped spark my interest in graphic design which has become a major part of my life. At the end of the day, I want to create, understand why I create, and learn how to inspire others to create.