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My name is Max Jimenez, and I am a first-year commuter student attending the University of Tampa intending to major in New Media Production. I am originally from New York, although I have lived in the Tampa Bay Area for most of my life. My feeling about the first Art & Technology class and the semester were pretty positive going into this new course. This class sounds interesting, and it also sounds like it will be a challenge for me this semester. When this class is all said and done I expect to expand and improve my skills in creating projects in multiple formats so I can succeed in my major and various areas of interest.


I have been a fan of the New York Yankees for as long as I could remember. Although I love the Yankees, I do watch other sports as well, including basketball and soccer. I love to watch professional soccer, whether it be the MLS or the English Premier League. I love to attend live shows and sporting events. Whenever an artist that I like comes to perform in Tampa at  The Orpheum, or Amalie Arena I make sure to buy tickets.



I am not sure what to expect in this class but hopefully I am able to succeed in this class. I am looking forward to learning as much as I can in FMX 211. I hope to increase my knowledge about topics such photo, film, and performance. I really believe that this knowledge will help me to complete my major and become a more well-rounded person. Thank you for reading my first blog post for Art and Technology. 

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