Meet at MCC 107 at 1:30
We'll be viewing Hype! and discussing the history of grunge in Seattle.
Dress Grunge!
Bring grunge-food!
Pie will be provided!
Sunday, April 27, 2008
Friday, May 2
Meet at MCC 107 at 1:30
We'll be viewing Hype! and discussing the history of grunge in Seattle.
Dress Grunge!
Bring grunge-food!
Pie will be provided!
Wednesday, April 23, 2008
In writing
Okay, even though we've gone through it a few times in class, here's the breakdown of everything to be included in your Final Portfolio, DUE THIS FRIDAY, April 25th:
1.
A self-reflective introduction, assessing your progress in the class. While it may be a concise document, this piece of writing would ideally give the reader a sense of both your progression through the coursework as well as sense of how to progress through the writings that follow. In effect, this is a road map (of sorts) to your portfolio.
2.
All of the prompted/assigned writings done either in class or outside of class, most from the first half of the semester. These should be typed, and do not necessarily need to be clean copies (they can have the comments from you or I or both of us). Although I'm not providing a list of these writings, you can find everything we've done in the Spring 2008 calendar link (at right on your screen).
3.
Abstract to your research project. Again, if you have questions on the content or form of this document, check out my previous posting here
4.
Your research project, self-directed. As we discussed, this may take multiple/hybrid forms, incorporating any number of writing approaches we've discussed or read this semester, so it is difficult to say what the "required amount" is going to be for any given person. As a GUIDELINE ONLY, the requirement for this writing is that it be substantial-- exhibiting your depth and knowledge into a site, or subject that extends from your research into that site. In line with this, when you were given the writing prompt to go to another person's location and respond to the experience of being toured, that writing was designed to function (for the person touring ) as a vital element in their process. If you have not done so already, it may be helpful to provide them with a copy of that writing to be included with their works.
5.
Bibliography, annotated (as needed). Looking at this pragmatically, we collectively explored a HUGE range of writings this semester (from handouts, online resources, and the Course Reader to all of the writings that you used in your own research)-- ALL OF THIS SHOULD be included in your bibliography. In the interest of time management, it most likely does not serve you to write up annotated entries on all of these sources, however certain pieces that you found notable or particularly useful should be discussed here, even briefly.
Again, if you have any questions at all during your assembly, please do not hesitate to email me, or post a comment (for the group to see) on this posting. Thanks again.
1.
A self-reflective introduction, assessing your progress in the class. While it may be a concise document, this piece of writing would ideally give the reader a sense of both your progression through the coursework as well as sense of how to progress through the writings that follow. In effect, this is a road map (of sorts) to your portfolio.
2.
All of the prompted/assigned writings done either in class or outside of class, most from the first half of the semester. These should be typed, and do not necessarily need to be clean copies (they can have the comments from you or I or both of us). Although I'm not providing a list of these writings, you can find everything we've done in the Spring 2008 calendar link (at right on your screen).
3.
Abstract to your research project. Again, if you have questions on the content or form of this document, check out my previous posting here
4.
Your research project, self-directed. As we discussed, this may take multiple/hybrid forms, incorporating any number of writing approaches we've discussed or read this semester, so it is difficult to say what the "required amount" is going to be for any given person. As a GUIDELINE ONLY, the requirement for this writing is that it be substantial-- exhibiting your depth and knowledge into a site, or subject that extends from your research into that site. In line with this, when you were given the writing prompt to go to another person's location and respond to the experience of being toured, that writing was designed to function (for the person touring ) as a vital element in their process. If you have not done so already, it may be helpful to provide them with a copy of that writing to be included with their works.
5.
Bibliography, annotated (as needed). Looking at this pragmatically, we collectively explored a HUGE range of writings this semester (from handouts, online resources, and the Course Reader to all of the writings that you used in your own research)-- ALL OF THIS SHOULD be included in your bibliography. In the interest of time management, it most likely does not serve you to write up annotated entries on all of these sources, however certain pieces that you found notable or particularly useful should be discussed here, even briefly.
Again, if you have any questions at all during your assembly, please do not hesitate to email me, or post a comment (for the group to see) on this posting. Thanks again.
Wednesday, April 9, 2008
Los Angeles Poverty Department (LAPD)
I'll add their link on the right, but Tonya Lockyer just directed me to the work of the Los Angeles Poverty Department (LAPD),
From their website,
Los Angeles Poverty Department was founded in 1985 by director, actor, activist, and writer John Malpede. At its inception, LAPD was the first performance group in the nation made up principally of homeless people. LAPD is dedicated to building community on Skid Row, Los Angeles. Since 1985, the company has offered performance workshops that are free and open to the Skid Row community— partnering with numerous social service and advocacy groups, including SRO Housing, Inc.; LA Community Action Network; The Downtown Women’s Action Coalition; St.Vincent DePaul Center; The Salvation Army’s Women’s and Men’s drug recovery programs; and the Inner City Law Center.A theater-without-walls for people living in Los Angeles’ inner city, LAPD has also partnered with communities and arts organizations across the United States to create powerful original works that speak to a range of political issues. Extended residencies have been held in Chicago, Philadelphia, Miami, San Francisco, Houston, and Minneapolis, among other cities.
From their website,
Los Angeles Poverty Department was founded in 1985 by director, actor, activist, and writer John Malpede. At its inception, LAPD was the first performance group in the nation made up principally of homeless people. LAPD is dedicated to building community on Skid Row, Los Angeles. Since 1985, the company has offered performance workshops that are free and open to the Skid Row community— partnering with numerous social service and advocacy groups, including SRO Housing, Inc.; LA Community Action Network; The Downtown Women’s Action Coalition; St.Vincent DePaul Center; The Salvation Army’s Women’s and Men’s drug recovery programs; and the Inner City Law Center.A theater-without-walls for people living in Los Angeles’ inner city, LAPD has also partnered with communities and arts organizations across the United States to create powerful original works that speak to a range of political issues. Extended residencies have been held in Chicago, Philadelphia, Miami, San Francisco, Houston, and Minneapolis, among other cities.
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