Journal 49

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Content curation is the gathering, organizing and online presentation of content related

to a particular theme or topic. In these exercises, the class will be curating a collection of

related materials by selecting content to share. The collection will be built around ideas drawn

from the curriculum.

Some observers have termed the 20th century the Race Era when it comes to evaluating artistic

content. Numerous movements sought to explore and celebrate the arts of specific ethnic,

political, and social groups. Your goal is to locate an example of a work that links art with

inequality (ethnicity, feminism, colonialism, etc.). Look for examples that explore issues related

to racism, gender, and/or social class.

Here is an example:

I selected this image because it struck a chord about a topic which I hear bandied among faculty

on campus - criticisms which encompass collective accountability in regard to educational

access and student entitlement. It makes me wonder what physical manifestations represent

success to you (the student)? What is your measure for happiness? Do people without those

ideas/objects lack success? This image addresses those ideas in a manner that makes me think

about how we measure well-being both individually and collectively - which is also a part of

why this class looks at cultural expectations through the lens of artistic expression. Source

(Links to an external site.)

The Task:

1. Post the image AND the URL so others can view them - try not to duplicate each other.

Write a paragraph or two explaining the connection between the image and the issue. (20

points)

2. Your post should be a minimum of 250+ words and you should cite resources used. (5 points)

3. Leave substantive* comments on THREE (3) other student posts – select ones who wrote

about different examples than you selected. Use this as an opportunity to learn what they have

to share. Each comment should be a minimum of 75+ words. (5 points each)