WHAT IS ART?

What comes to mind when you think of art?  Paintings?  Sculptures?  Drawings?  Sure, all of them are forms of art, but there is a lot more: fashion design, jewelry making, architect, graffiti, video art, photography and so on.  In this blog you will see different forms of art....maybe not what you would expect.

Here's a website that I found once while surfing on the web.  I think the guy is awesome!  Go to the website and click on his works of art.  Some of them have a video to show you how it was done.  Enjoy! Speakers recommended.

http://philinthecircle.com/shocking.html

Now watch these two youtube videos.....another form of art.  The first one was made by Francisco Quinones, a student who studied graphic design at Columbia.  The second one was made by Prof. Raul Moris.  Make sure you have your speakers on.

NOTE:  There are now speakers available in the library.  All you have to do is request them.

Mujer de Caguana

Photoshooting Goddess video


 

Task:  Answer the following question in complete sentencs.  Make sure to copy the question and then give your answer.  Leave a space between each response.


1.  Which of Phil's work(s) of art impressed you the most? Why?
2.  What did you think about the first youtube video (Mujer de Caguana)?
3.  What did you think about the second youtube video (Photoshooting Goddeess )?
4.  Which transformation(s) did you like the most in the Photoshooting Goddess video?  Why?
5.  So, were you surprised to see your English professor in the videos?  =D


DATE DUE:  November 4, 2014

Evaluation:  20 points (15 response, 5 punctuality & following instructios) 

THIS IS ME!

An acrostic is a series of lines in which certain letters, usually the first in each line, form a name or message when read in sequence.

TASK: Form an acrostic with your first name. Minimum 5 letters. If your name is less than 5 letters, use the initial(s) of your last name(s). Use words, phrases or sentences that say something about you. Try using mostly adjectives. (Refer to Unit 10)

EXAMPLE:

Morning person
Adventurous
Romantic
Intelligent
Tolerant
Zappy at times
Achiever

*NOTE: Try to use words that are different from mine. Only ONE is permitted. If you use more than one, points will be deducted.


DATE DUE: October 21, 2014

Evaluation:  15 points (10 acrostic; 5 following instructions and punctuality)

COLUMBUS STATUE

Columbus Day, better known as Dia de la Raza in Puerto Rico, is celebrated on the island on October 13 this year.  I found an article about a statue of Columbus and since that holiday is coming soon, I thought I would include it in the blog.  The article is about a 300-foot statue of Christopher Columbus.  Nobody seemed to want the statue in the United States, but it has found its way to Puerto Rico.  Click on the link below to read the article about this huge statue and then answer the questions that follow.

http://www.caribbeanbusinesspr.com/news/300-foot-columbus-statue-going-up-on-pr-coast-after-two-decade-odyssey-95570.html

TASK:  Read the article and then answer the questions below.  Copy the questions.  Leave a space between each question & answer.

1.  Had you heard about this news before reading this article ? If so, how?

2.  Do you agree with having this statue erected in Puerto Rico?  Is it a good idea? Why or why not?

3.  What specifically from the article stood out for you?  In other words, what did you find surprising? 

4.  What is your opinion about Columbus? (minimum 2 sentences)

5.  What do you think could be done to attract more tourists to this side of the island?

DATE DUE:  October 7, 2014

Evaluation:  15 points (15 response, 5 punctuality & following instructions) 

WELCOME TO BLOGGING

Welcome to English 1102 and to blogging. During this quarter you will have the opportunity to read entries on different topics, comment on the entries, and see what your classmates think. Important information of the  course may also be provided.This will be a fun and different way to improve your skills in English. The work done on the blog will count toward your final grade. More details will be provided in class. Hope you enjoy the experience!

Here is a brief explanation on how to post your comments on the blog:

1.  Click on the title of the blog you are going to respond to.
2.  Scroll down to the bottom of the page.  You will find a box with the title "Post a Comment".
3.  Enter you comment / response in the box.
     *I strongly recommend writing your comment in WORD and then copy/paste it in the box.
4.  In COMMENT AS, choose NAME/URL.  Write your name in the appropriate section.
5.  Click CONTINUE.
6.  When you finish click on PUBLISH.  If you want to see your comment before publishing, click PREVIEW.  If you need to make a change, click on EDIT.  Make your changes and then publish.

TASK:  

1) What experience do you have with blogs?  What do you expect from this experience?  (Minimum 3 sentences)

2)  Suggest a creative name (title) for our class blog.

DATE DUE:  September 23, 2014 (until 11:59 pm)

Evaluation:  10 pts.  (7 Content; 3 Punctuality & Following instructions)