Course description

When is it beneficial for one person to speak for many?



When is it beneficial for many to speak as one?



What is a cause we want to speak for, and how can we convince others of its importance?



Course Summary

In this course we will explore how collective and individual voice can create social change. Focusing on visual representations of people working together towards a cause, our class will gain an understanding of the impact art can make in such efforts. Through collage, we will respond to literature addressing various use of voice such as The Jungle and The Color Purple. We will also look to the dynamic work of artists: Jacob Riis, Jacob Lawrence, and The Quilters of Gee's Bend as artistic advocacy. Students can expect to engage in rich literary discussion and practice towards skillfull artistic response. Skills assessed are: reading, oral presentation, and artistic expression.

Thursday, September 15, 2011

Homework due on Friday!

What kind of Social Awareness could Sinclair be creating through your character?

Complete a "Word-Find" for your character which you are collaging about in your voices journal.  Find at least 20 words (or short phrases) that describe your character in a way that connects them to a broader theme in The Jungle.  WRITE THE PAGE NUMBER FOR EACH WORD so you can reference these parts of the book for your artist statement.

Some of the themes that came up during our brainstorm:
Corruption, Exploitation of Immigrants, and The American Dream (ideally and in reality) 

If there is another issue you see Sinclair using your character to point to or embody please develop that idea.

Please make note of the themes/issues your character connects to.
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