Description
What is Visual Culture?
While weve learned about how arts, ideas, and values all reflect and influence each other in our lives, weve really been learning about something called Visual Culture. Weve spent time looking not only at objects of art and the people who make them, but also considered how we view art. The field of Visual Culture is focused on the importance of relationships between makers and viewers through the lens of art objects. Why do we care? Because art is central to human existence and if we better understand its intents and purposes, its interpretations and influences, then it becomes even more meaningful to all parties.
Lets demonstrate the intersection of art and education and share your artistic ability. Its time to put on your artists beret and offer up some original work. I know, I can hear you saying, What?!
Really, you can do this. Yes you can. Yeeesssss!
Every single person enjoys some form of creativity. Spend some time thinking in terms of what you want to share with the class. If youre the type of person who thinks in words perhaps a poem or a brief narrative story would show your creativity? Maybe you practice photography is there a special photo you want to offer? Do you dance? Sing? Make films? Draw? Juggle? Paint? Construct? Try something completely new and share your experiment! We’ve explored a lot of material in recent weeks – now you can take the next step – go, Art-Makers!
The Task:
- Post an image, a video, or some writing to showcase how you use creativity to connect to the world – be specific about including perspective on how art and ethics are associated. This is pretty open-ended so you can explore options. (55pts)
This is easy for some people but terribly challenging for others. It can be a bit scary to open yourself up and share something youve created. Be brave! - Comment on at least three (3) of your classmates posts and share what you most liked, enjoyed, or appreciated about their creativity. (10pts each)
All session long Ive encouraged you to leave substantive comments on other peoples posts rather than compliments. Now you get to do the opposite and focus on being purely complimentary! Please be kind.