I was really excited to work with M today. After last week I definitely have come to the realization to accept M for who he is and what he does when we are together. He truly is really funny and loving and those aspects of his personality only come out when he is definitely having a good time. When he came in today he was really excited and ready for a good day however he didn’t want to do any activities. As soon as he walked into the room he turned the lights off and was ready for everyone to know he was there. Once he came over to Cameron and I he began being very loving and caring towards me. You could truly tell he likes girls a lot better because no matter how hard we tried M would not film Cameron. M would film my hands, my arms and my face. However if Cameron came any where near the camera M would immediately turn away. This was very amusing. Another interesting aspect of today’s arts together was that M would direct me on how to place my hands or tell me to stop talking. Once M became disinterested with filming me, he began playing with my I-phone. He was so great at using the technology. He was able to take pictures of others and flip the camera to take pictures of him. I then tried to get games for him to play on the smart board but he wasn’t interested. So we had a dance party. M, Cameron, and I were all having such a good time. Everyone who walked in the room could tell we were enjoying ourselves. I hope to do something like this with M again.
Taryn Pizza Disability Studies in Art Education Reflection #7: November 27, 2012
For the first part of Arts-2-gether on Tuesday we went down with J to the theater to film a bit but more to have some fun before we started our video editing. She enjoyed instructed these two new theater people how to be zombies as we shot some more footage. J was interested in capturing in a scene in which the zombies spookily try to eat her brains. J enjoys checking the camera after each scene in order to decide if she likes how they are going or not. After we played around for a bit up there we told J that we had to begin putting this film together. She did not mind at all as she was exciting to re-watch some of the things we had done.
We went up to the classroom to begin uploading the video files into a folder on the computer. As it was taking a little while J joined her brother M along with some others by the Smart board where they were dancing around to some music. It was nice for her I think to be able to just have some fun, especially since we were having some technical difficulties at the computer. Something that I noticed about J during this is that she is one of the most outgoing and naturally friendly people I have ever had the privilege to know. I know that I have mentioned it before, that is she more daring that many children her age, but it continues to impress me. I wonder if it is just that she is comfortable in this program since she has been involved for a while or if this is how she approaches most things she does.
For the last couple of minutes we were able to go through the video files, picking which ones we are definitely going to use and discussing some of our plans for the video. Should we put it in black and white? Should we flash back and forth between scenes? It has become important for Amanda and I to make sure we are clearing every decision with J as this is her project and we want to make sure it stays that way. It would become easy for us to take over the making of the film but we want J to be as involved as possible. Next week we will create the video. I am sure J will be excited to do this and see how it all turns out.
Michelle Williams Disability Studies in Art Education Arts-2-Gether Reflection Paper 7 12/4/12
This week in arts-2-gether, A, T, Amy and I continued working on our video. As the weeks progress, A and T keep getting more and more excited, and more productive as well. Thankfully, A and T are very determined to finish this video. Unfortunately, it doesn’t look like we’ll have enough time to do as much editing as I had hoped. T really does seem to enjoy using the camera, so I really hope she has a chance to learn editing eventually since I really think she would enjoy it. Also, I am a little worried that A might have specific preferences about the video. I want to make sure to ask him about any concerns he might have about the video this class coming up.
It seems like we are finished with A’s storyline, but we need to add T’s in somewhere. I was happy to see A and T discuss T’s storyline together. I tried to allow them to do it without me interrupting, but I watched them while they went over it. It was really nice to see them talking together. They are both extremely polite, and really have great dynamics together. After discussing the story together, I asked them where they’d like to place it within A’s story. They had already figured out some spots, and its really great to see them work well together. In many ways, its almost as if they’re on the same level, not only conceptually but their dispositions are similar.
T is extremely appreciative of our time together. She is always telling us how much fun she has with us, and her true passion for it is shown in her work. She has filled up almost half of her sketchbook that Alice gave her at the start of our time together. We have been busy videoing many class times together, and she actually drew all of her sketches for her story at home! I really appreciate her hard work, and I hope she realizes how great of a student she is. I want to keep reassuring her of this, because I think positive encouragement really motivates someone to keep doing well. I know T has lots of potential, and hopefully she will keep pursuing artwork.
During our meeting this week, Susan, N*** and I got a lot done for our movie and had a really great day together. Last week we figured out where we were going to film, and this week we figured out a better way to get the filming done with the least amount of reshots as possible. We realized that it was easier for N*** to remember just one line at a time, and shoot small 10 second clips only containing one line each. Since N*** was playing 2 characters, we decided to film all of one, and then all the lines from the other character, since we would have to edit them all together later anyway. N*** definitely had more success with this method of filming because he was able to take a minute in between each shot, ready himself, and even practice how he wanted to say it. We were able to get most of the interrogation scene done that day, which was a big bulk of our movie. Susan, N*** and I were definitely pleased with the way the shots came out, and I know the work we got done settled a lot of the uneasiness Susan and I were feeling.
After spending several weeks not getting any filming done, Susan and I were starting to worry that we wouldn't have time to edit our movie and show it during our celebration. Today was really great with filming and we knew exactly what we still had left to film. We could see that N*** was really pleased with the work we did that day, and definitely couldn't wait to see the finished product.
I'm really happy with how the last few sessions have gone, because I feel like we were starting to really connect with N*** and our movie is coming along really nicely. I feel comfortable enough to joke around with him and I like that this kind of relationship has evolved. As teachers, I think it's important to relate to your students and really connect with them on a personal level, while of course still maintaining a professional and respectful position as their teacher. We need to show students that we are there for them, and want to get to know them, but always hold their respect as their elder and mentor. I feel like Susan and I are starting to really acquire something like this with N***. I think he knows that we can all joke around but at the end of the day we need to get work done and that's why we are able to stop and focus on our tasks.
Unfortunately, I could not be there today with Freida, as I was at home going to a doctors appointment. However, Freida and our student went to the library to find some peace and quiet so they could shoot footage of him with his bow, and get more information on it for our movie. The video turned out really nice! Then, Freida went to shoot on location Wednesday at the shooting range where our student takes classes. I am so disappointed I missed it, but am SO happy Freida got it done! It will be perfect for our video, and she got to see him in action, doing what he loves. I am so grateful to have such a great partner. I do not know what I would have done without Freida these past couple weeks. She is so organized, punctual, and I hope to be more like that in the future. She is an incredibly hard worker, and is making this project fun and smooth sailing.
N seemed a little low energy when we first met for this Arts2Gether session. We were trying to talk about what we were going to do that day and N just didn't seem very enthused about it. I asked him if something was wrong or if he was upset. He said he was just tired and had gym that day. He perked right up and seemed to get out of the funk he was in. We started filming again in the location we had chosen last session. We decided to switch up our filming style. Before we had filmed all the dialogue for one character in one continuous shot. N had trouble with this because he had trouble remembering his lines and messing up. We decided to shoot all the dialogue in short clips of one line at a time instead. This method worked much better for N because he was able to memorize one line at a time and then get comfortable with reciting it and using different inflections. We also were able to shoot it multiple times to get the best shot. Being dyslexic, I'm sure N had difficulties reading and memorizing his script, so this different method really helped him get over those difficulties. We got most of the interrogation scenes filmed and got some really amazing shots. Jenn and I were getting worried that we wouldn't finish the movie, so this session was really exciting that we got so much done. It was also really exciting to see everything work out the way N wanted to and really see this project come together.
This week we filmed that last few scenes of our video. Every week she was incredibly friendly with the new people that were helping us. The theatre people showed up again and we were able to film J’s much awaited brains section of the video. Throughout the entire time together she was talking about the blood, gore, and brains she anted to incorporate in these zombies, which was pretty much unrealistic for us. So when we were able to explain the brain eating part of what she wanted, she was completely enamored with acting this part out. When we reviewed the footage, she did not want to see anything else besides those clips. After reviewing all the clips, we were able to determine which we wanted to include in our video to make the story. We had trouble putting it all together to make it cohesive since she wanted to put her favorite clips first. There was a disconnect between what was realistic and what she wanted and was excited about. After we talked, we were able to make a cohesive video that she was excited about watching.
I was really excited to work with M today. After last week I definitely have come to the realization to accept M for who he is and what he does when we are together. He truly is really funny and loving and those aspects of his personality only come out when he is definitely having a good time. When he came in today he was really excited and ready for a good day however he didn’t want to do any activities. As soon as he walked into the room he turned the lights off and was ready for everyone to know he was there. Once he came over to Cameron and I he began being very loving and caring towards me. You could truly tell he likes girls a lot better because no matter how hard we tried M would not film Cameron. M would film my hands, my arms and my face. However if Cameron came any where near the camera M would immediately turn away. This was very amusing.
ReplyDeleteAnother interesting aspect of today’s arts together was that M would direct me on how to place my hands or tell me to stop talking. Once M became disinterested with filming me, he began playing with my I-phone. He was so great at using the technology. He was able to take pictures of others and flip the camera to take pictures of him. I then tried to get games for him to play on the smart board but he wasn’t interested. So we had a dance party. M, Cameron, and I were all having such a good time. Everyone who walked in the room could tell we were enjoying ourselves. I hope to do something like this with M again.
Taryn Pizza
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Reflection #7: November 27, 2012
For the first part of Arts-2-gether on Tuesday we went down with J to the theater to film a bit but more to have some fun before we started our video editing. She enjoyed instructed these two new theater people how to be zombies as we shot some more footage. J was interested in capturing in a scene in which the zombies spookily try to eat her brains. J enjoys checking the camera after each scene in order to decide if she likes how they are going or not. After we played around for a bit up there we told J that we had to begin putting this film together. She did not mind at all as she was exciting to re-watch some of the things we had done.
We went up to the classroom to begin uploading the video files into a folder on the computer. As it was taking a little while J joined her brother M along with some others by the Smart board where they were dancing around to some music. It was nice for her I think to be able to just have some fun, especially since we were having some technical difficulties at the computer. Something that I noticed about J during this is that she is one of the most outgoing and naturally friendly people I have ever had the privilege to know. I know that I have mentioned it before, that is she more daring that many children her age, but it continues to impress me. I wonder if it is just that she is comfortable in this program since she has been involved for a while or if this is how she approaches most things she does.
For the last couple of minutes we were able to go through the video files, picking which ones we are definitely going to use and discussing some of our plans for the video. Should we put it in black and white? Should we flash back and forth between scenes? It has become important for Amanda and I to make sure we are clearing every decision with J as this is her project and we want to make sure it stays that way. It would become easy for us to take over the making of the film but we want J to be as involved as possible. Next week we will create the video. I am sure J will be excited to do this and see how it all turns out.
Michelle Williams
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Arts-2-Gether
Reflection Paper 7
12/4/12
This week in arts-2-gether, A, T, Amy and I continued working on our video. As the weeks progress, A and T keep getting more and more excited, and more productive as well. Thankfully, A and T are very determined to finish this video. Unfortunately, it doesn’t look like we’ll have enough time to do as much editing as I had hoped. T really does seem to enjoy using the camera, so I really hope she has a chance to learn editing eventually since I really think she would enjoy it. Also, I am a little worried that A might have specific preferences about the video. I want to make sure to ask him about any concerns he might have about the video this class coming up.
It seems like we are finished with A’s storyline, but we need to add T’s in somewhere. I was happy to see A and T discuss T’s storyline together. I tried to allow them to do it without me interrupting, but I watched them while they went over it. It was really nice to see them talking together. They are both extremely polite, and really have great dynamics together. After discussing the story together, I asked them where they’d like to place it within A’s story. They had already figured out some spots, and its really great to see them work well together. In many ways, its almost as if they’re on the same level, not only conceptually but their dispositions are similar.
T is extremely appreciative of our time together. She is always telling us how much fun she has with us, and her true passion for it is shown in her work. She has filled up almost half of her sketchbook that Alice gave her at the start of our time together. We have been busy videoing many class times together, and she actually drew all of her sketches for her story at home! I really appreciate her hard work, and I hope she realizes how great of a student she is. I want to keep reassuring her of this, because I think positive encouragement really motivates someone to keep doing well. I know T has lots of potential, and hopefully she will keep pursuing artwork.
Jennifer Nicholas
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During our meeting this week, Susan, N*** and I got a lot done for our movie and had a really great day together. Last week we figured out where we were going to film, and this week we figured out a better way to get the filming done with the least amount of reshots as possible. We realized that it was easier for N*** to remember just one line at a time, and shoot small 10 second clips only containing one line each. Since N*** was playing 2 characters, we decided to film all of one, and then all the lines from the other character, since we would have to edit them all together later anyway. N*** definitely had more success with this method of filming because he was able to take a minute in between each shot, ready himself, and even practice how he wanted to say it. We were able to get most of the interrogation scene done that day, which was a big bulk of our movie. Susan, N*** and I were definitely pleased with the way the shots came out, and I know the work we got done settled a lot of the uneasiness Susan and I were feeling.
After spending several weeks not getting any filming done, Susan and I were starting to worry that we wouldn't have time to edit our movie and show it during our celebration. Today was really great with filming and we knew exactly what we still had left to film. We could see that N*** was really pleased with the work we did that day, and definitely couldn't wait to see the finished product.
I'm really happy with how the last few sessions have gone, because I feel like we were starting to really connect with N*** and our movie is coming along really nicely. I feel comfortable enough to joke around with him and I like that this kind of relationship has evolved. As teachers, I think it's important to relate to your students and really connect with them on a personal level, while of course still maintaining a professional and respectful position as their teacher. We need to show students that we are there for them, and want to get to know them, but always hold their respect as their elder and mentor. I feel like Susan and I are starting to really acquire something like this with N***. I think he knows that we can all joke around but at the end of the day we need to get work done and that's why we are able to stop and focus on our tasks.
Unfortunately, I could not be there today with Freida, as I was at home going to a doctors appointment. However, Freida and our student went to the library to find some peace and quiet so they could shoot footage of him with his bow, and get more information on it for our movie. The video turned out really nice! Then, Freida went to shoot on location Wednesday at the shooting range where our student takes classes. I am so disappointed I missed it, but am SO happy Freida got it done! It will be perfect for our video, and she got to see him in action, doing what he loves.
ReplyDeleteI am so grateful to have such a great partner. I do not know what I would have done without Freida these past couple weeks. She is so organized, punctual, and I hope to be more like that in the future. She is an incredibly hard worker, and is making this project fun and smooth sailing.
N seemed a little low energy when we first met for this Arts2Gether session. We were trying to talk about what we were going to do that day and N just didn't seem very enthused about it. I asked him if something was wrong or if he was upset. He said he was just tired and had gym that day. He perked right up and seemed to get out of the funk he was in. We started filming again in the location we had chosen last session. We decided to switch up our filming style. Before we had filmed all the dialogue for one character in one continuous shot. N had trouble with this because he had trouble remembering his lines and messing up. We decided to shoot all the dialogue in short clips of one line at a time instead. This method worked much better for N because he was able to memorize one line at a time and then get comfortable with reciting it and using different inflections. We also were able to shoot it multiple times to get the best shot. Being dyslexic, I'm sure N had difficulties reading and memorizing his script, so this different method really helped him get over those difficulties. We got most of the interrogation scenes filmed and got some really amazing shots. Jenn and I were getting worried that we wouldn't finish the movie, so this session was really exciting that we got so much done. It was also really exciting to see everything work out the way N wanted to and really see this project come together.
ReplyDeleteThis week we filmed that last few scenes of our video. Every week she was incredibly friendly with the new people that were helping us. The theatre people showed up again and we were able to film J’s much awaited brains section of the video. Throughout the entire time together she was talking about the blood, gore, and brains she anted to incorporate in these zombies, which was pretty much unrealistic for us. So when we were able to explain the brain eating part of what she wanted, she was completely enamored with acting this part out. When we reviewed the footage, she did not want to see anything else besides those clips. After reviewing all the clips, we were able to determine which we wanted to include in our video to make the story. We had trouble putting it all together to make it cohesive since she wanted to put her favorite clips first. There was a disconnect between what was realistic and what she wanted and was excited about. After we talked, we were able to make a cohesive video that she was excited about watching.
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