Visual Culture Art Education (VCAE) Blog Posting:
In your own words, what does Visual Culture mean to you, how would you define it?
Visual Culture is the collection of imagery that we as a society hold in regard as important.
What are the most important things discussed that are still relevant today in regards to Art Education and Visual Culture?
I think the idea of sharing personal experiences with students was an important issue discussed. Because not only can students "learn from your mistakes", I think this also helps ground you as a human to your students.
Have you heard of "Zines" before?
Yes, they're frequently talked about and respected in the photography community. I actually own a few, including a great book called "Making Stuff and Doing Things" which is a collection of zines.
What do you think about the Zine Library?
I think its a good idea, they show an excerpt of a culture, traditionally of alternative group, which will some day be fascinating to historians, and a great documentation of a subgroup of our culture.
What do you think of the concept of consumers/producers?
I think its an interesting take on art and why we make it, and what we ultimately get out of it, which is the doing.
Would you find the creation of a Zine an appropriate topic/project to explore in your classroom?
Yes, I find it incredibly applicable to art education, but what the project revolved around would vary from age group to age group.
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