Ok, for this week, I’ve decided not to give you any readings. I want everyone to relax, rest, and enjoy your break — and come back all ready to dig into these last couple of weeks.

Some of you, however, are scheduled to do oral presentations, so make sure that you are ready with those, because we will be dedicating the majority of our next class to those presentations, in addition to an introduction to the next theme: “Identity, Culture, and Power”.

cheers, Kristin

March 15th: Ben, Shannon, and Mark

March 29th: John Bolles, Kristy, and Neill

April 12th: JONathan, Elena, Jon Binder

April 19th: Rikki, Javier, Zachary

May 3rd: Danielle

* You will each do an oral presentation of a review or example of art or media that you have chosen, focusing on how it reflects, informs, or contradicts what we have read and/or discussed up to that point (up to the date of your presentation). You may choose any review or example of art/media of any length, and in 8-10 minutes, you will discuss its relevance to our topic for that week. You will be a sort of mini-teacher during that time period, and you will have full use of the computer, DVD player, screen – whatever you need to make your oral presentation. The oral presentation will count as 5% of your total grade.

This forum is for my Spring, 2007 Reviewing the Arts class. A category will be assigned for each week for journal posting and/or assignments, as necessary. You are responsible for WRITING AT LEAST ONE SUBSTANTIAL JOURNAL REFLECTION onto this forum EACH WEEK, in response to readings, projects, presentations, and events, etc. Categories are also posted to this site for your reference, to help with your readings, class discussions, and general reflection, as you go through this course. You are encouraged to utilize this resource, as well as add to it and/or make suggestions for new resources as you come across them.

In order to receive credit, you must put your first name on all posts, or register (with at least your first name) and sign in before posting.

Adding additional resources will be looked upon favorably, when the time comes to turn in final grades, and could be particularly useful for those who may need an extra boost at the end of the semester (hint, hint). HOWEVER, adding websites and resources WILL NOT replace your required weekly journal responses. If you are experiencing problems with this online discussion board, please inform me immediately.