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.

Friday, September 16, 2011

Homework for Monday!

Read Chapters 6, 7, and 8 of The Jungle
In your Voices Journal please summarize the plots of each chapter, mentioning events and descriptions you see as significant (use page numbers and quotations to support your summary).  In class we will have a book club style conversation.  The notes you take will be helpful reference materials in creating a rich and productive share.  I am expecting everyone to be an active participant so please come prepared.


If you are going to Camp Becket:
Please complete the above reading and read ahead to Chapters 9 and 10 which will be due with questions for next Friday.  Also complete a one-page rough draft of your artist statement with a focus on connecting your character to a broader aspect of social awareness.  Use your rubric as a guide for this and the brainstorms you did around your character previously in your journal.
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