Based on the defunding of the Arts in public schools, we can deduce that STEM has been placed higher than the Humanities in instilling skill sets we deem important for the future. If we base the premise of our discussion on Heidegger’s understanding of the meaning of the work of Art, the Artist, and the Truth thereof, then perhaps we can come to a better understanding as to why the arts have been regarded as a lesser channel of knowledge and what these implications might mean for a future devoid of the Humanities. The methodologies for this research will be a phenomenological approach to art/work/truth and a Marxist critique of the economic forces driving out the arts in favor of STEM in education. Keeping the Hermeneutic circle in mind, this thesis will have two components: that of the Matter and that of the Form, in the un-concealment of truth (aletheia); the being and the thing itself. These two forms will further demonstrate the importance of meaningfulness in creation and creating. Neither one will be able to be understood alone for one is meant to manifest the other. The dialectical process of this dual thesis is meant to encourage a different mode of communication and understanding; one that is responsive, adoptive, and aesthetically alive.
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Two Houses, Two Homes: A visual exploration of the stories of children of separated parents and their abilities to make “home” within “two houses”
Course Description: A house or a home? Often used as synonyms in daily conversations, the concept of house and home can mean very distinct things for different people. In this course, we will define “house” to be a physical structure and “home” to represent the abstract ideas contributed to the place that one sleeps at night — if that is their definition. We will explore the concepts of space, identity, materialism, belonging, and separation through the ‘house’ versus ‘home’ dichotomy. To further deepen the understanding of house vs. home, we will look at it through the eyes of people that have two houses: children of separated parents. It will have a commentary about how children react and are able to function in their homes. It’s their stories, not their parents.
The final project will be an exhibition of photographs and supporting multimedia pieces.
Lilo’s clay talk
Ancient discourse of the Clay: Mother of all human creation
If Art were to be talked of as simply art then we must understand its origin in the essence of its being. The first human creations of thought-contained objects were; among a few, the clay tablets that held the first attempt/system of communication. The initial discovery of the clay body that birth the scientific discourse of manipulating nature might be more significant in foreshadowing a path to agriculture than we give it credit. The resulting play from clay that allowed man to think, to rest, to cook is merely one of the many manifestations of art and culture that resulted from our ancestor’s first set of play dough. Through clay we can understand once again how we discovered the world through this experience we call art (which you will see is far more familiar than we might be willing to acknowledge)
Setting a Schedule: Passion Planner
The Passion Planner is a really great organizer that has each day broken down by half-hour intervals, as well as monthly calendars. It encourages users to take 30 minutes every week to plan out the following 7 days and has spaces to set “focus” areas by month, week, and day. Again, it’s a bit intense but super useful!
There are free different printable versions (i.e.: different page sizes, personalization options, academic vs. year start dates, etc.) available here on their website: http://www.passionplanner.com/downloads/
If you like it, I highly suggest getting a physical version! There’s also a Habit Tracker insert that’s good for making sure you write every day in your journal. The Instagram has fun examples of how to organize your weekly calendars as well.
Hope this helps!
Sara
