xtra
# 00 points for explaining what the class is about
# 100 points for discussing what you did (or did not) get from the class
# 100 points for discussing how this will (or will not) have an impact on your approach to future classes
the class is about finding things, mainly from yourself. I got that structure and restrictions dont have to be the base for successful classes. I”ll look at future classes with a more open mind, at first I did not enjoy this one but it just took time.
real talk..
http://www.nasa.gov/centers/glenn/technology/warp/ideachev_prt.htm
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Alcubierre_drive
Chris and I did this project together, he came up with the concept and found the information, we both helped in writing it and I ran script to record the apple speech, put it to music and mixed it.
seeing is….
With finals going on, three artist projects, its also the time that I am leaving the commercial studio, which at this time last year I was spending every evening in painting and cleaning. I had a strange dream last night, and it put any notion that “maybe i was making the wrong choice” thought away. Over the last two days, I have to get my gear from there and I am slightly OCD about being clean and having things in order. So from 7-9;30 today i spent cleaning up the “music room” so I could work on finals with out feeling cluttered.
I also saw my “lowest course grade” for this seeing sideways class. Its what I expected by finishing blogs late and not being on top of everything. I just deep down inside dont care about the grade, in 399 we’ve had “professionals” come in every class and slam degrees, grades, gpa, ect. No one in this field of “new media” cares about a degree, they care about work. That is what I’ve been doing all semester, and often in the place of going to class. So Seeing Sideways has been one of the most useful classes, other then honestly and openness that occurs in the class. I’ve been low key thinking about not even taking class fall, I only need 12 more credits, but it is starting not to feel right, setting in classes where in that same time I can learn more from Lynda or YouTube tutorials, with out having “little jimmy” ask a basic questions 17 times and getting a migraine.
Allow Me
Im missing class, yet again due to getting my portfolio ready and an hour long convo with JMP. Most classes that I miss, i rarely think about. But I am finding that I do miss the class and some of the discussions that happen. Maybe the open format and no real “projects” or “grades” have made me think about what I really value at school and in life… What started as a class which I thought was a waste of my time has already proven to be much more worthwhile, as I find my self thinking about ideals from it during the week…
consumed by the complexity, wish i would keep it basic
The class has grown on me since the start. Some of the projects I did enjoy doing and have looked forward to a few of the classes. I would still like more of a light structure to the class though, I just feel like something missing.
blender
Overall, the fear projects showed a lot about each person that did them. Not always in the project itself but what the project lead to and getting to know my classmates more. On mine I thought chris would ask questions, which he did of course.
The project that stood out the most was Colby’s. Her post has been removed since, she shared something private with the class about her life. I think i responded strongly because it was one of the few genuine projects done. She could have easily made something up, rather then being that honest. It makes me glad I did something for mine that I am proud of and did not take an easy way out.
Of the two days, I enjoyed the second day of presentations. It was more revealing and less of a “good time” joking and sitting on the floor. I can have a “good time” anytime, for the$70 or so dollars each class cost, I would prefer not to giggle and have more interest with the current PLNDR sales. The class reminded me of this song…
which is his second best song, behind this….
If i did not have any fears, i would be then afraid that I wasn’t afraid…and that’s impossible in of itself
forget everything all ready
Exploring how something that could be considered “taboo” due to philosophical ideals on life or religion can make a lot of people uneasy. I chopped up two speeches from the Philosopher Allan Watts, one on fear and the other on the meaningless of life. The individuals in the video are atheist or practice a major western religion, and are placed and edited accordingly.
fear of god
…pretending with tremendous skill and deception… some of my classmates may not enjoy this, but hopefully it will at least make someone have thoughts on a level that penetrates and leaves something meaningful, not necessarily instill the philosophy from the project though.
A lion for you, space for me
I watched a music video where a perfectly good million dollar car was wrecked, so instead of letting this little lion man play with my friends dogg/giraffe Norma i gave him to my nepthew. It brought a smile on his face and he left it at my grandmothers house, but his short enjoyment was a better use of this lion then feeding it to a giraffe – right?
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