Reflections of 2009

I thoroughly enjoyed my first semester of Cyberped Lab this year. Not only I gained a thorough understanding of art blogs and projects incorporating technology and education but I've also made great friends and appreciated more of where I am. 2009 was a great year and moving here had it's toughest times. But it's an opportunity of a lifetime and chances like this come only once. I survived my first semester at SAIC and I'm already looking forward to completing my MAAE program and do what I intend to do: to change the world one bit at a time.

Premier Film: The Client

Finally done! Check it out and leave comments. Only took me a few days to make but hope you like it:

Chinatown Project: a flash website

I just recently completed one of my field research work for Dialectical Practice & Research class today. I thought I'd share it with you since it not only focuses on the neighborhood but I really want to incorporate the website as an educational site to get locals to participate ("forum" link) and make a difference in their community, either culturally or educationally.

Make sure your volume is on! Check it out: Chinatown Project

Filming "MAAE Mystery" begins Sunday

Been a difficult weekend: projects due, year wrapping to an end, personal life a changing again–pretty big stuff. Hopefully I'll survive through my first semester at SAIC.

So I plan on doing most of the filming tomorrow around Chicago between 12-5pm. I'll be dressed up in modern day detective style (the title name is temporary). I'll be focusing on the meaning of an art educator. I have my buddy Miles helping as well so we'll be scouting areas such as subways, buses, library, hang around SAIC, AIC, and more. I'll also be scouting for particular things: entrances, bars, police officers, and pigeons. If you would like to make a guest appearance please let me know asap (dressing up would be a plus!)! You can text/call me at 734.926.9780. It should be a fun and worthwhile project.

Game show in education

I gave a presentation about two photographers: Edward Curtis and Bernd & Hilla Becker last week for Dialectical Practice and Research class. After my keynote speech, instead of a normal question and answer format at the end, I summarized my presentation as a game show. I incorporated the game "Family Feud" and had the class split into two and guess the terminologies from my discussion and other fun facts from class. Everyone had a lot of fun and got a few eye-turners based on the answers I posted. All in all I think it ended pretty well.

I got the game online and it seems that other teachers incorporate this in their lessons too. If you're interested in trying it, check out the website below. It's very easy to set up your questions and answers:

Flash: Family Feud game