Sixty-one students have called out for being ill (I). That's up from yesterday's count of 48 students. I believe we have confirmation of several H1N1 related illnesses on campus (day and resident folk combined). Classes continue. For those students who missed today's lesson, here's what we did:
The scheduled 'quiz' for today, covering the 5 handouts: 4 Shepard Fairey news articles and an excerpt from Lawrence Lessig's "Remix" on Greg Gillis was given today to those students who were present. It took the form of an oral exam where we discussed the topics in the handouts. First period class (Devan, Gilles & Eddie) did a fine job, coming prepared by reading the work and demonstrating their understanding of the content in the articles. Eighth period class, with everyone in attendance, did not do as well. NOTE TO MEDIA ARTS STUDENTS: DO THE ASSIGNMENTS YOU ARE GIVEN!! YOUR GRADE DEPENDS ON IT!
We covered new ground in unearthing more information on the web about our three media artists. A video posted on fora.tv (an excellent online video resource) of a Lessig & Fairey talk at New York's Public Library from March, 2008 showcased our artist's view on copyright laws, fair use, etc. Watch the portion of the video after Shepard Fairey is introduced--those of you who were out of school today.
We also reviewed a recent article concerning Shepard Fairey and a new twist on his battle with the Associated Press. Please read this article, as well.
Tomorrow we begin assembling what we've learned about Fairey, Gillis and McCloud into a coherent (I hope!) outline on which this research project will be based. The 8th period class got a sneak peak at the format the final "papers" will be presented in: comic book style!! Below is a sample page I mocked up demonstrating the potential/fun in working with the program--Comic Life (watch this video, too).
Until tomorrow, mein kinder.
--Mr. Hoban
http://plasq.com/products/ for those who want to check out Comic Life more in-depth.
ReplyDeleteI would like to also add that i think i did very well in that 8th period class.
Duly noted, Jack! I appreciate your participation always.
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