Blogs

Here are some portfolios we can look at as models:

Anna Kim's: http://teachmix.com/litflow/node/99

Anna Winkler's: http://teachmix.com/litflow/node/71

Gabby Gioia's: http://teachmix.com/litflow/node/90

Jill Dwiggens's: http://teachmix.com/litflow/node/117

Greetings,

When I signed up for English 366, “Literature and the Other Arts,” my understanding of what the class might be like was based on a pretty literal interpretation of the course name. I don’t really remember reading the course description, but I assumed we would be looking at paintings and listening to music, in addition to reading different works of literature, perhaps thinking about how these forms of art are alike and different in the ways they create meaning. And the funniest part about it is, I thought that a class like that would be interesting because it would be a big departure from what I’m used to – like, not just writing essays/papers about literature, but essays and papers about literature and paintings and music. Pretty radical change, right? So exciting! Haha – I had no idea what was actually in store for me. I mean talk about complete departure – playlists; podcasts; collages – this course has almost been paperless! And this is an English class!

Anyway, I think you understand that I was, surprised.

Dear Rachel (my sister, whose opinion is the only one outside of the class I’ve been getting regularly on my work.),

This is a portfolio of the work I’ve accomplished so far in English and the Other Arts. You’ll see projects very easily geared to personal interests of mine, but also which were assigned and begun with the purpose of understanding how the studies of English and Literature can be preserved into the Twenty-first century. That is, through new mediums of understanding texts and ways of thinking- through photography, sound, videos. The portfolio as a whole places a heavy emphasis on music, and begins of a transition in the course to combining audio and visual elements later in the semester.

Each of these projects is at a different stage in its completion process from the others. For example, the “side-project” of exploring the work of a particular photographer was a smaller assignment than the others, and will probably only require as much additional work as I see fit. For another project, I simply created a very good first draft. Others were both larger and more difficult, more foreign, and will require considerable amounts of revision. Such is the method.

Amis,

Here we are! Almost done with another year and I can honestly say as an English major and student I have grown immensely! Coincidentally,a large part of that growth I can attribute to this class. If you had told me freshmen year that I would be creating podcasts or collages for an English class I would have not believed it. But here we are, relating technology and art to literary aspects and its been a gratifying experience. English was always my favorite subject in high school; yet, when I got to college, my beloved past time of reading became seriously dampened and overburdened with the work load and course material. However, this class has renewed my love for English and also awakened my creative abilities. Here are a couple examples of my what we have done this semester:

(Please note all of these are still in the process of being finished)

Literary Playlist: http://www.teachmix.com/litflow/node/10
I chose to do my playlist on my favorite movie character,Penny Lane. I attempted to personify Penny from my perspective through my song choices but I feel she is hard character to peg. I'm hoping with a little more work I can complete the playlist to do Penny justice!

Podcast: http://www.teachmix.com/litflow/node/58