Do a little bit of research on film history and cult classics.

I decided that I would research cult classic movies since one of my favorite movies is Rocky Horror Picture Show.  I really didn't know what made a film a cult classic or what movies where considered cult classics.  I was shocked to find in my research that most movies that are considered cult classic films where not considered big money making films and often where low budget films.  The movies where not considered a cult classic until it attracts a group of followers or obsessive fans.  Some movies go on to become classics, such as Willie Wonka and the Chocolate Factory.  I did find a web site that had The Top 50 Cult Classic Movies, http://www.filmsite.org/cultfilmsew2.html  I was shocked by some that were on the list, such as The Shawshank Redemption (1984) at number 10, Dazed and Confused (1993) at number 17 and Friday (1995) at number 49 to name a few.  I don't consider myself an obsessed fan or in a group of followers, but I like a lot of the movies on the Top 50 Cult Classic Movie list.

Which film director do you think has changed the world of film forever?

Steven Spielberg is hands down my favorite director.  I am not sure if its because he directed my favorite movie The Goonies or if its his imagination.  His films have a wide range of variety such as sci-fi, adventure and drama.  His films be it drama or sci-fi are realistic.  The very first Spielberg movie I remember watching was Jaws and yes I was afraid of the water for awhile.  Lake Alma or Raccoon Creek could have a shark to a little girl.  I cannot think of a Steven Spielberg movie I don't like.  He has directed some memorable films and I expect he will direct many more.

Guess what movie these quotes are from.

Let’s play a game.  Give us a quote and let us guess which film it’s from!

"Nobody puts baby in a corner."


Had to share another......
     He is a boil on the butt of humanity!
This character is my favorite in this movie.

This was alot of fun!!!

One of my favorite Scenes

	Let’s talk about movies!  Tell us about your favorite scene from one of your favorite movies by examining the dominant element of that chosen scene.

 

One of my favorite scenes is from Armageddon.  I cry every time I watch this.  It starts when they are drawing straws to see which one stays on the asteroid to manually trip the bomb.  AJ pulls the short straw, Harry takes him down and when AJ tells him to tell Grace he will always love her he pulls his air hose and pushes AJ into the air chamber.  AJ is screaming no Harry...Harry tells him he has always thought of him as a son and the last words he hears is I have always loved you son.  I am crying at this point the next scene is when Harry is telling Grace goodbye.  I think everyone knows how this scene plays out.  She wants to be just like him. He will check in on her from time to time.  The scene ended with her hand on the snowy monitor.  The emotions this brings out because of the sacrifice.  The dialog is the strongest element in these scenes.  Cheesey put a wonderful ending.

Brief & Bold Paragraph Critique of one artsy film of choice

One of my favorite movies is the cult classic, Rocky Horror Picture Show.  Rocky Horror Picture Show dealt with topics that where still taboo in 1975 but still brought entertainment.  This was a low budget film with many actors (Tim Curry, Susan Sarandon and Meatloaf) who would end up being big names.  The music coupled with the signature Time Warp Dance and costumes drew the audience into another would.  The costumes and music in my opinion is what set the film apart from other musicals.  In time audiences dressed as characters in the film thus leading to a true cult classic.  I remember going to the theatre n Saturday night with a group of friends where we where all dressed as a character.  I remember the first time I sat my son down and attempted to watch this movie with him at age 15. The Time Warp Dance was playing, he states "Mom you are warping me with this crazy movie, it makes no sense and its about a bunch of transvestites."  All I could do was laugh and tell him he may appreciate it when he gets older with a reply of "I doubt that will ever happen."  He really lost it when I showed him I knew every step of the Time Warp Dance.  It is truly a film of time in my opinion.

HW11 Essay on movement/Bellydancing

I belong to a Middle Eastern Tribal fusion bellydancing troupe, named WhipLash.  Belly dancing is a large part of my life in many different ways.  I have learned the history of this ancient dance while learning the graceful moves that mesmerize the world.  My self esteem has always been low and through dance I have learned to compliment myself as well as take compliments from others.  The fear of performing for others was overwhelming in the beginning but with the help of my sister dancers I have also overcome this fear.  As you can see dance does affect your life in more ways then just the physical movement of the dance itself.

     Bellydancing is one of the oldest forms of dance there is, tracing back over six thousand years and has its own set of values and morals.  This form of dance was performed by women for women during family and social gatherings, during child birth and a girl’s first dance was her passageway into womanhood.  Women would gather in a circle showing off their grace, beauty and skill by dancing solo or in a group.  This dance was taught to every woman from a very young age and would become second nature to them.  The costuming we see dancers today was influenced by Hollywood, where history tells the story of women remaining covered in colorful clothing, scarves and belts.

     Bellydance is a beautiful art form that is displayed with many different movements such as, the shimmy, hip bumps, Turkish walk, belly rolls, camel and the horse to name a few.  I had no dance experience prior to taking this class with my sister at age 42.  We both thought it would be a great way to exercise and have fun while socializing with other women.  We both became hooked the very first class learning the basic move, the shimmy.  One must be committed to this dance to learn the movements with practice and determination. 

     As a child and adult I have always found myself having a low self esteem and feeling embarrassed when a compliment was given to me.  I was always and still am the first dancer to admit that I was incorrectly performing a move or step.  I flushed when a fellow dancer paid me a compliment.  With the collection of dancers (nurses, accountants, social worker, students) and their support I quickly overcome this, somewhat.

     Performing in front of an audience is and will always make me nervous but with the help of my dancing sisters, I have overcome this fear.  Our dance troupe embraces the fact that Bellydancing is performed by women for women.  We support each other in every aspect of our lives, be it good or bad.  Our former name was Alachwat, which means sisters but was changed due to having been announced by some pretty obscene names.  We are a lost tribe of dancing sisters being the happiest dancing in a circle laughing, talking and smiling with each other.

     As you can see Bellydancing has affected my life in many different aspects for the better.  I have the support of my loving family and my loving lost tribe.  With this support I am ready to try any new adventure that comes my way.  I am a very lucky person to have found such a wonderful group of dancing women.

The Role Of Dance In My Life

Dance is a BIG part of my life.  I am a member of a dance troupe, Whiplash (formerly known as Alachwat, meaning sisters) for the past 3 years.   We are a tribal, middle eastern fusion belly dancing troupe.  Dance fills several roles in my life such as, socializing with a group of women that are like sisters to me, self esteem, making spectators smile watching us perform, stress relieving and so much more.  I look forward to our practice time, talking, dancing, laughing and yes even sadness for events that happen in each others lives.  It is challenging and rewarding to learn new movements and choreography.  We love to discover new music to dance to.  My instructor, Penni Alzayer is the most fascinating person I have ever met.  She has lived all over the world and shares her experiences and knowledge with us.  It is not only fun to dance but the costumes are always fascinating.  I have used several of our photos during this course as examples.  As you can see dance is a big part of my life. 

 I have included a link to a video of one of our routines we performed at the Apple Festival in 2010.

http://www.youtube.com/user/JacksonCTimesJournal#p/u/204/T7PnY9sXMwo

We just performed at the Chillicothe Ghost Walk in our Victorian Steampunk Costumes.

Emotions in Music

Music affects people's emotions in different ways. Certain types stimulate sadness or anger while other types cause feelings of well being or happiness. Music is used in various settings to help set the mood of an environment or to amplify an experience.  It is also used to deliver messages in media and entertainment. The power of music continually affects the emotions of people and motivates them towards change or harmony. A great example of harmony that was felt all over the world was Michael Jackson's, We Are the World. 

http://www.bing.com/videos/search?q=Micheal+Jackson+we+are+the+world+offical+video&view=detail&mid=C7473F2FEAF46675B720C7473F2FEAF46675B720&first=0&FORM=LKVR

This song still brings goose bumps to my arms when I listen to it.  This song is a collection of famous singers, singing for the desire to help our world.

A song that will make me cry everytime I hear it is Your Gonna Miss this by Trace Adkins

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lBDN8yWyNYU

The song that annoys me beyond words is Miley Cyrus, The Climb.  It annoys me in so many ways that I cannot begin to list them here.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NG2zyeVRcbs

A song that makes me happy would be Good Life by OneRepublic.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jZhQOvvV45w&ob=av2e

As you can see we can relate to music by how it makes us feel when we listen to it, what a person is doing at the time the song was first heard, in what chapter of our lives we can relate the song to.  All these things are why emotions in music are capable.

Season Haiku Poems

Winter Haiku Poem                                  

Magical winter
Blankets of beautiful snow
Mountain tops of ice

                           Summer Haiku Poem    

Warm ocean breeze blows

    Sound of ocean waves crashing 

 Turtle eggs in dooms

Haiku Poem

HW 9                                                             

 

 Write a haiku about the role of music in your life (consists of 3 lines with 5,7,5 syllabic rhythm).

 

Music has rhythm

Life has rhythm like music

Music sooths my life

 

My first Haiku Poem.  This was more difficult then what I thought it would be.

History & Mystery of Chillicothe Ghost Walk

Tis the season.....come and join in the fun.  There will be many different performances to enjoy while exploring the many historical sites of Chillicothe.  I hope to see you there.

Scott Michal The Moonville Tunnel Ghost

I choose Scott Michal.  It was the title The Ghost of Moonville Tunnel that sparked my interest because I am from Vinton County and know the story of Moonville Tunnel.  I recall swimming as a child near there and I visit there as often as possible.  The history there is amazing, even with the little that is left from the town.  It intrigued me also because I did a photo shoot with my dance troupe there last summer.  My dance instructor, Penni Alzayer knows Scott Michal and his work and gave raving reviews of his work.  The piece started with explosive sound and excitement. 

The composure had various pitches and dynamics ranging from loudness to softness, which I can picture with the loud dynamics the drunken conductor being killed and the citing of the his ghost, with the softness I can picture visitors to the tunnel.  The quickness of the rhythm with the loud dynamics made me think of, what is coming next? 

The slower rhythm with the softer dynamics made me relax.  I feel that the rhythm mixed with the loud and soft dynamics are the dominant elements.  I decided that I would attach a couple of pictures from our photo shoot for those of you who have never seen The Moonville Tunnel.  It is a wonderful place to explore and I think Scott Michal has captured that with his composition.

Discussion Board---My Favorite Music

I want to start out by saying I love music!  Music is a daily part of my life.  I listen to music in the car, at work and I always have a radio playing at home.  I have always said my perfect job would be a radio disc jockey, but it doesn't pay well.  I would never be able to pin down my favorite genre.  I listen to all types of music.  Each type of music genre makes me feel differently.  Instead of posting a link to a favorite group I thought I would post a link to three of my favorite songs that are different.
The first is A River Flows in You by Yiruma.  I was exposed to this song in the movie Twilight and instantly feel in love with it.  The simplicity of the music has mesmerized me.  I love the rhythm and pitch of the piano.  Lay your head back, close your eyes and feel the music...relaxing.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F-4wUfZD6oc
The second one is Knockin by the Carolina Chocolate Drops.  They are a group of young black musicians who studied from an older black fiddler, Joe Thompson who handed down musical traditions from generations of musicians that he had learned from.  I interpret this music as a jazzy, blues style.  This music just makes me happy and feel good.  I think its wonderful they want to continue a tradition that is dated back to slavery days.  When I first heard Adele's song Rolling in the Deep I instantly thought of this song.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xbGYQgBPY5k
The last one is Put a Spell on you by Natacha Atlas.  This is the same song that Bette Mittler did in Hocus Pocus.  I find this one more interesting because it is sang in two different languages.  I also admire her for the ability to become a famous female singer in the middle east.  My dance instructor is a wealth of information and turned me onto this song.  We have a dance choreography to this song.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eIPaZ0V5f-8
Ok, so I was going to stop at 3 put wanted to put one that my 17 year old son came in and ask if I had heard.  I of course said yes, and I love that song.  Haven't quite figured out the lyrics yet.  I think a class mate I posted on already would enjoy this song also.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SDTZ7iX4vTQ&ob=av2e
Hope you enjoy all the videos as much as I did doing this post.

My Ekphrastic Project

Standing lifeless as can be, no movement can be seen.

Once full of life now lifeless, empty and lonely.

My grand beauty is gone, now an empty shell of what once was.

Panes of glass now with cracks and missing, years of dirt deflecting

the light.

Boards withered from many seasons of weather, missing allowing the cold

and heat to come through.

My beautiful shinning white paint is now peeling and a faded whitish gray.

I am now neglected, unseen, unwanted longing to be wanted.

Favorite Nature Spots

The ocean is one of my favorite places.  I love the never ending view of the waves, the crashing sound the waves make and the feeling of the sand between your toes.  It is a great place to swim or take a chair and get lost in the view, sounds or a good book.

I love going to the mountains and looking out at the view.  This is in Virginia.  We stop here each year we go to the ocean.

Going to ride four wheelers with my husband, son and friends at Cemetery Hill and the Stone Corey is a great way to spend the day.  As you can see we do have fun in the mud.





I live on a farm where we have cattle.  I enjoy every aspect of farming.  I like watching my husband hand down the art of farming to my son.

There is nothing more beautiful then sitting outside in the morning watching a sunrise.  The quietness, the peace and the beauty is so refreshing and relaxing.

Theatre Puzzle

I did this exercise to replace homework 6.  I studied the vocabulary words then started working the puzzle.  Blue I new without looking up the answer.  Red I had to look up the answers.  I thought I knew more then what I thought.

Diamante Poem

A Diamante Poem about myself.
This exercise is more difficult then what
one thinks.

Neglected Foundations

An extra credit assignment I completed.  A few black and white photos for the Neglected Foundations photo series.  I had a great time roaming around Vinton County shooting these photos.  Its funny how we go by theses places and never notice them until you need to.



A dear friends home that he grew up in.
He passed away this year at age 91.

Can anyone identify where these places are located at?

Homework #4

Critical Analysis

As I was researching images of the various visual art I came across an

award winning painting by Cathy Locke entitled Their Falling Landscape,

Which mesmerized me immediately. It is a simple painting but forced the

Viewer to feel such strong emotions such as love, strength and safety.

Cathy Locke is a creative professional with over 25 years of experience.

Her resume includes experience in Portraiture, fine art, art illustration and

teach. She has received numerous awards such as Pastel 100, Pastel

Journal 2009. The artist paints with the intention of the viewer to feel

emotion rather than focus on a particular individual. The artist tends to

paint in a 2-D format. She uses a combination of oil and cold wax, or pastel

and acrylic washes to create the surface. Their Falling Landscape is a mixed

media 40” X 40” painting. This painting leads me to question, does this

painting allow you to see the individuals with emotion rather then just seeing

the individuals.

The painting is a simple painting with no landscaping but only a man

holding a women on his shoulder surrounded by a variety of colors ranging in

the family of the orange and blue colors. The bottom of the painting is

mainly in a navy blue with a lighter blue mixed in with no clear stroke

pattern of the paint brush. The blues wrap around the man and women up to

his mid back. The top of the painting is a variety of the oranges with a

minimal amount of reds, light blue and tan, also with no particular brush

stroke pattern. The man is holding the women on his shoulder with his hands

wrapped at the top of her legs just benethe her buttocks. His head is tilted

away from her. Her hair is hanging down and her arms are on his shoulder.

Her face is looking towards him. The surface of the paining appears to be

rough instead of smooth.

As I gazed at this picute I only seen the individuals in the painting. The

colors in the painting came after when I was deciding what the colors meant

in respect to the emotions I was feeling. Seeing the man hold the women I

felt the emotion of love, strength, safety and security. I viewed that the

blues represented the time of individuality. The man lifting the women on

his shoulder as if to carry her represents to me love, the strength of the

unity, and also the safety and security of the unity. The lighter colors of

oranges signify a brighter time with the unity. The rough surface and no

definition to the brush stroke represents to me uniqueness as each unity

has.

In my opinion this is an excellent painting. The artist had a goal of the

on looker to view the painting with emotion rather than fixate on an

individual. The art world has many was to view art and this artist has

successfully captured in this painting human emotions.

　

Homework #3

 I started this assignment by viewing numerous pictures of art as if I where in an art gallery.  I am not sure if I choose the painting of a Gypsy Dancer because of the colors that stand out to me or if it is that this topic is of interest to me.  The colors grabbed my attention leading me to feel the painter has captured the culture well with the beautiful colors in the painting.  Gypsy's wear multiple colors that may or may not match.  With this culture the more colorful the better.  The artist has included jewels, scarves, belts and the corset, which is authentic to this culture.  The artist has included great detail on the scarf and the corset.  The artist has painted the Gypsy Girl dancing which is a long handed down tradition and feel the artist is trying to capture this.  The facial expression he has captured is one of happiness and pleasure that is brought on by dance.  The artist has chosen colors that blend well together but also stand out to capture the beauty of the Gypsy Girl and the viewer's eyes.  In my opinion this is a simple painting  but is able to tell a lot of the culture and activity that was painted.  My first opinion of this painting was that the artist was trying to capture the beauty of the Gypsy Dancer, her clothing and her dance until I asked a co worker what her opinion of it was.  She informed me that her opinion was one of a culture that was dirty bums, scary due to spells and the Gypsy girl looks sad, almost expressionless and the colors where a blend of darkness.  I was shocked at this conclusion, which altered mine.  My second opinion also included, not only was the artist tying to capture the beauty of the Gypsy Dancer, her fine clothing and her dance but also the happiness, pride and elegance of this subject.  I also realized that colors that stood out to me and I viewed as beautiful where viewed as dark to another.    

Homework #2

I decided to do the 5 photos of my favorite places.  The top left is at Ash Caves in Hocking Hills.  If you are able to see the picture you will see a profile of a face made from the rocks.  The top right is my dance troupe at Moonville Tunnel in Zaleski, Ohio doing a photo shoot in our Victorian Steampunk costumes.  There is alot of history out there.  The lower left is the ocean at Topsail Island, NC.  I love the ocean.  The sound, the view, it relaxes me.  The middle is a sunrise.  Nothing like going outside in the quiet of the morning watching the sun rise.  The right lower is crossing the bridge to get to Topsail Island.  I love the patterns of the waterway.  Photographs I have to say is my prize possession.  I consider it art, memories and a time line.  I have pictures of my great grandfather in World War I.  

Homework #1

This was my first homework assignment.

 Fine art to me is any type of art such as paintings, sculpture, architecture, theatre, music or dance that is viewed as beautiful or brings the individual pleasure.  Each individual has there own opinion on what is fine art based on what brings them pleasure or what they view as beautiful. Modern art may be viewed by some as paint thrown on a canvas but to others it is a beautiful creation.  At this point in what I have learned about fine art, it can be something created to bring pleasure to the onlooker or intended individual it is meant for.  For example, when a child brings a masterpiece of his hands at 5 years old made with paint and stock paper to his parents, they view this as a beautiful piece of art they will cherish forever. It brings them pleasure and they feel it is a piece of art.  I wonder by the end of this course if I will have a changed view of what fine art is.

Discussion Board Topics

Each week we are given a question or two to answer, here are a few to review. 


Week # 2
Do colors have a psychological effect on us? Does this psychological effect shift depending on the culture of the viewer? Reference a painting or photograph to defend your thoughts on this topic. 


Color is an important aspect of art.  Color is one interpretation that each individual determines when creating and viewing art.   Each individual interpenetrates color in a different way based on ones individual preferences to color, experiences with the colors being viewed and ones culture.  Everyone has a favorite color and tends to enjoy this color more and it brings us into better, calmer moods.  I have attached a painting that is full of color.



Discuss the topic of creativity.


I believe creativity is how each person contributes to society.   Each person has the ability to see things in different views.  Individuals can take one object and each can come up with a different  idea for use.   I feel that creativity is used in our everyday lives be it decorating our homes, new ways of dealing with our everyday problems in our life and yes even when we are dressing everyday.   Creativity is in our lives regardless to our age or our income.  We are born with creativity and I believe we die with it.  After all we are molded after the greatest creator off all!


Week #3
What are your thoughts on the brief excerpt on Beauty by Aristotle? Do you agree or disagree, why?

I just cannot entirely agree with Aristotle that beauty is symmetrical, structured and definiteness.  We are all unique in our minds, thoughts and opinions.  With this said, what one my define or see as beautiful, symmetrical and organized, another may not.  I once seen a finger painting of all colors, lines and shapes painted by a group of children.  I realize now that it had no theme, structure, definiteness or was not symmetrical but this painting to me was beautiful and amazing.  I also applied this theory to our everyday lives and ourselves as individuals.  I realized that we all look differently, dress differently, views of beauty of other individuals differ and our homes differ.  My conclusion is that beauty cannot have just one theory.  Every individual on a daily basis determines multiple times a day if something, be dance, music, scenery, objects or someone is beautiful to them in their opinion.  I also realized as I was reading all the posts that we all have a different variation of what beautiful is.

What public art, murals and sculptural works, exist in your local area? What purposes do they fulfill? How does the community respond to them?

I live in Vinton County and to my knowledge we do not have any public murals that we can enjoy.  I have quickly realized how fortunate other towns are to have these to enjoy.  While doing this research I found other forms of art that are enjoyable.  We have covered bridges, quilt barns, monuments, and a community theatre group.  I have now raised the question to myself, what is my county doing to preserve our history because it seems that each mural that has been posted has a piece of history in it.  I also thought of the Tucumpsa mural in Chillicothe that was beautiful that they have since painted over. 

Week #4

Examine the terms: ephemeral, ethereal, iconology and iconography. Provide examples of visual art for each term. Try to include paintings, sculpture and architecture in your examples. 

Ephemeral is art that is designed to last for only a short time.  Sand art is one type of ephemeral art.  The image of the sand castle was created by Archisand located in southern California.

Ethereal art is that light, airy, delicate and refined.  I chose the painting of the fantasy girl because of the colors, how relaxed she seems and how the birds are gracefully in flight.

Iconology is the study or field of art history concerning icons.  I included Rosie the Riveter, which symbolized the female work force during World War I.

Iconography is the symbolic representation meanings attached to an image or images.  The study or analysis of subject matter and its meaning in the visual arts.

This type of art is usually associated with Egypt.

Choose and a write a brief paragraph review of one article (from theartnewspaper or artinamerica) or one episode (from pbs.org/art21). Tell us your thoughts in your own words. Try to use some new art terminology in your review.  

I decided to read Russian icons discovered in Egypt, Conservators say Sinai's climate helped preserve art and artifacts by Sophia Kishkovsky.  Approximately 100 Russian icons and decorative objects where found at the St. Catherine's Monastery.  The objects dated back from the 16-19th century.  It is believed that the icons linked between Russia and Sinai where by the first Russian pilgram to the monastery was a 15th century monk, followed by Russian merchants and officials who brought gifts.  In return the monk sent gifts back to Sinai.  The icons where on display in the Chapel of Burning before being hidden away in the sacristy for serveral decades ago.  The icons kept in the sacristy where in almost perfect condition.  It is believed that the stable temperature and humidity of Sinai is the reason the icons where preserved in their almost perfected condition.  Icons must have stable temperature and humidity to remain in good condition.  I found this article interesting because of the history in it.  I feel it is an amazing and wonderful discovery to find these artifacts and art.  It is hopeful that the art world will continue to discover new and improved ways to preserve art and artifacts.
Source:  www.theartnewspaper.com/articles/Russian-icons-discovered-in-Egypt/24256


Week #5
In your learned opinion, what are the key elements that differentiate theater from the other fine arts? (Use a few vocabulary words in your answer. In this answer, you are allowed to reference your personal experience with theater, as a participant or audience member, to defend your thoughts.)

 Theater is a different type of art using aesthetic values.  The scripts, scenes, costumes, lighting, music and props set the stage to take the patron for example to another time and place.  I belong to The Friends of the Library in my county.  We assist in production of plays throughout the year.  Last Christmas Friends of the Library produced Its a Wonderful Life.  Members of our community attend an audition to tryout doing scenes from the play in an attempt to obtain the character they would like to portray.  Another such production that Friends of the Library conducted was Tea with the Queen of Hearts from Alice in Wonderland for the children of our community.  This involved improvisation.  In April the Spring Literary Arts Festival takes place in our county.  We choose a theme and arrange an entire weekend that is centered around that them.  In 2010 our theme was the Roaring 20's which also included a Vaudeville production.  This year we honored our military with the theme On the Home Front: Rivets Rations and Romance which also included a USO production.  I enjoy theater.  I thought I would post a couple of pictures from Its a Wonderful Life and Tea with the Queen of hearts from Alice in Wonderland.
    

After reviewing all the examples for week 5, choose the one that “speaks” to you. Tell us which example intrigued you and why, using vocabulary. 

The example I chose was Notes on Uncle Vanya.  Every person can relate to the verisimilitude of each character.  I tend to enjoy more of a drama that you can identify past or present life experiences with.  Realism is easily definable.  The costuming, properties and set tend to be authentic to the time period of the script.  I enjoy being swept away to another time and place.

Week #6

Where can you perceive and apply the 12 stages of the hero’s journey? (Cite an example from theater, film, novel or commercial.)

I quickly decided on my all time favorite movie, The Goonies.  This movie is about a group of rag tag kids called The Goonies.
I quickly decided on my all time favorite movie, The Goonies.  This movie is about a group of rag tag kids called The Goonies.
 1. Ordinary World-The Goonies, Mikey, who is the one that leads them in search for one eyed Willie’s treasure, Brand, is Mikey’s older brother who is a typical older brother who cares for his brother and the goon dock’s despite his strong front.  Mouth, is the obnoxious one that annoys the others but has talents that help throughout the movie. Chunk, is the heavy goonie who makes up stories and tries to make the others believe them. He is most famous for the Truffle Shuffle he had to perform in order to gain entrance to Mikey’s house. Data is the one who invents gadgets that seem to come in handy throughout the movie. Andi, is the cheerleader that is dating Brand and Stef who is Andi’s friend is smart mouthed but compassionate live in Astoria Oregon in the area that is referred to the goon docks.  It is a working class neighborhood. 
 2. Call to Adventure-The goon docks are trying to be bought by the richest man in Astoria (Mr. Perkins) by foreclosing on the goonies family homes. He plans to build a golf course. Mikey encourages the Goonies to hunt One Eyed Willie’s hidden treasure to save the goon docks.
 3. Refusal of the Call-Mikey, Chunk, Mouth and Data tie Brand up with his exercise equipment and ride their bikes to begin their search for the hidden treasure.
 4. Meeting with the Mentor-Chester Cooperpot died trying to find One Eyed Willie’s treasure. Mikey talks the Goonies into pushing forward to continue on with the treasure hunt.
 5. Crossing the First Threshold-The goonies enter an underground world full of twisting passages, surprises and booby traps.
 6. Tests, Allies, Enemies-The goonies are faced with booby traps created by one eyed Willie in order to protect his treasure.  The Fratelli’s, who are a family of criminals are also seeking the treasure after learning about it from Chunk. They are chasing the goonies through the underground world.
 7. Approach-Throughout the movie the goonies are set back by booby traps and broken spirit. Mikey is the one that lifts their spirits to keep hunting for the treasure.
 8. Ordeal-The last booby trap they find is a piano made of bones. Andi must play the piano from the notes on the treasure map they are following. Each wrong note a part of the floor drops out into an endless pit, each right note a rock plank drops for them to escape the booby trap from.
 9. Reward-once they have successfully played the piano, they cross the blank into twisting water tunnels that lead to an underground cave that contains a pirate ship that hold the treasure they are hunting from the treasure map.
10. The Road backThe Fratelli’s find the goonies and the treasure. They escape the ship after being made to walk the blank.
11. With the goonies in the water the Fratelli’s are pocketing the treasure setting off another booby trap that causes the underground cave to start caving in. Slouth who is a Fratelli that is deformed and kept chained up helped the goonies escape from the underground cave.
12. Return to Elixir-The goonies return to the goon docks where they are being searched for by their families and the authorities.  While Mike’s father is signing the papers to sell his home to Mr. Perkins Mikey’s bag that held his marbles are found that is full of jewels. The goon docks are saved with the jewels.
As you can see it fits very well.

Which one of the performance art examples ‘spoke’ to you? Explain why you like it. Use new terms.

The video that I found the most interesting was The Living Status. This type of performing art would be difficult to master.  Think about how many times we blink or even move in a minute, now imagine not being able to make the slightest move or blink for an extended period of time.  It would take an extended amount of time to complete the costuming.  We raise money for our local library with and event called the Fairy Fest.  We have a faerie or a mystical creatures that will move for money.  I will say this is one thing I will never master.  It is more difficult then it seems.


More to come.  I hope you are enjoying the discussion topics thus far.

II

How do you want to be remembered?

I hadn't thought of this until recently when I lost a friend to cancer.  Mulu was from Ethiopia and started battling cancer approximately 6 months ago.  She lost her battle on October 9th in her home country.  She left behind 3 small children.  Her family and friends where devastated with the quick defeat the cancer made.  Mulu was strong in her faith.  Once family and friends gathered I heard several statements from different people that where the same. 
 1. Mulu is the kindest person I know.
 2. She is strong in her faith.
 3. Mulu will help anyone in need.
 4. Mulu is a strong, independent women.
 5. She is a great nurse.
 6. A wonderful mother and wife.
 7. Mulu is a role model to friends, family and strangers.
 8. She is a wonderful, giving friend.
I could continue this list forever.  This quickly made me realize I want people to remember me for much of the same qualities as Mulu.  The way you want to be remembered affects your life daily, a person must make decisions daily that effect the way you are remembered.  How do you want to be remembered?

First Week of Art Class

This was one of the discussion questions from the first week of class.  We are now at midterm.  Do I feel different from the statement I made the first week?  No, I still stand behind my statement.

I believe fine art is anything that is admired for it's beauty and brings pleasure to self and others.  I feel art does not have to have a money value.  Fine art can be found in paintings, sculpture, glass art, dance, acting, photographs and various creative hobbies.  What one may perceive as art another may not.  I believe that everyone has an opinion on what art is and that all opinions are not alike.

Introduction of myself to my Fine Arts Class

Crystal Mullins Intro

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Hello all, my name is Crystal Mullins.  I am a Registered Nurse and currently work as an MDS Coordinator.  I have been a nurse since 1991 (I think I am telling my age here).  I have 2 children, my daughter is 20 and is currently in college for nursing.  My son is 17 and a senior at Vinton County High School.  I am taking some general courses working on my BSN in nursing.  My long term goal is to obtain my Master's Degree in Nursing.  With my vast experience I would like to teach in nursing.  Like so many other this class is a required course.  Art has always been an interest of mine although I have no experience with formal art.  I have friends who I believe are artiest with their own creations, music, talents and dance.  For example I have a friend who is a glass blower who creates beautiful, unique creations.  Another is my dance instructor for our dance troupe of performers of middle eastern tribal fusion belly dancing.  She also travels as the Henna Fairy, where she does Henna stains.  For all mothers each child is an artist proven by all the cherished and kept handmade gifts that we have received throughout their young lives.   My goal for this course is to actually define what art/fine art is.  Determine if it is ones opinion or is there criteria that has to be met for it to be considered art.  Does art have to have a money value.  So many questions that I think will be answered at the end of this course.