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I got to see one of Maryland’s comedy groups, “Sketch Up” this past week, I haven’t previously seen a comedy show so it was interesting comparing it to other kinds of performances I’ve seen on campus. One of my friends in the group is a senior, so it was great being able to see her last show. They all seemed to be having so much fun on stage, which made the show even more fun.
I attended UMD New Dances put on by the Delta Chi Xi Dance Fraternity. They had a ton of solo and group performances showcasing all different kinds of dance styles. It was really interesting being able to see all different styles of dance in one place, and even better knowing that these dances were choreographed by UMD students.
I attended the Spring Big Band Showcase outdoor concert at the Clarice. One of my friends plays the guitar in the UMD Jazz Lab Band and it was great hearing him play. All three of the bands did a fantastic job, and the weather made it even more enjoyable.
Screenshot from before I was able to give every playlist a specific emotion. Using numbers helped me to focus on theme, and the general feel of the playlist and prevented me from feeling too confined in my musical search.
Screenshots of a song queue I made for a nap. This eventually inspired my “Content” playlist.
Pre-ArtsFest
Right after I struggled to strategically melt crayons
Few of the many post-its around my room with song ideas. Thoughts can also be found written in the margins of my notebooks and in notes on my phone
Reflection
Everyone in my group has pretty different projects, but it seems like we’re all at a point where we’re feeling stuck for some reason or another. It was nice to see that I’m not alone in the stress. I got a lot of good comments, and especially appreciated Rachel’s ideas about how to organize my future playlists and include all the genres I want to. I’m not sure if I’ll be able to do it like she suggested, but it gave me some inspiration for other ways I can incorporate everything I’d like to. I really appreciated all the feedback, and I’m super excited to see everyone’s final projects!
What’s it’s Been Like Meeting Different Women of Color:
In the end, we interviewed 14 different women of color; asians (south and east), middle easterners, africans (west and north), caribbeans, latinas, and women with mixed ethnicities. It surely was an experience meeting with all of them and listening to what they had to say. Just like what Merissa and I wanted, we wanted to hear something different from what we tell ourselves everyday.
As two black women of the same age and living situation, our experiences as women of color are close to being the same; because we had a variety of women, we received multiple answers to questions we always ask ourselves. However, there was one question that ultimately united all of us together; what do you love about being a woman of color? Every single woman we interviewed responded with, “I love being different”. There’s such a liberating and exhilarating feeling connected to having another culture tied to you. As we all learned to accept and love who we are in a society where misrepresentation is prevalent, our culture is what pushes us up.
If we had more time, I would have loved to meet up with other women of color. Many of them told us to continue with this project if we could. It’s something we’ve been thinking about actually. We now know that we aren’t the only ones who find this topic so important and close to our hearts.
I’m super excited to see the final outcome of this project, especially because you and Merissa are the ones doing it (and ily). I love that you were able to get so many women of different ethnicities, backgrounds, socioeconomic standings, etc. to participate. The fact that you are able to compare your own lives with those of the women you interviewed and see how much you differ, but also acknowledge that you face common difficulties is really incredible (and also especially important right now!!) I feel like this project is going to mean a lot to tons of people. Keep up the good work my friend.
So I started sketching Raven today and was doing alright…until I ran into a “problem”? more of a conceptual dilemma, I suppose, but I suddenly realized that, being a raven, I had vaguely but not emphatically based the compositional details off of the Edgar Allen Poe poem of the same name, and therefore wondered if I should more consciously include more. None of the rest of the birds (Robin, Kingfisher, Hummingbird) really have many/any symbolic ties though, so I worry that saturating only one with symbolism would skew the harmony of the four when put together… (this kind of all stemmed from the window in the BG and wondering whether I should draw it open or closed :/ esp cause closed = caged bird cliche but that’s not exactly what I want to convey?) Thoughts?
ALSO HOW DO U DRAW DRAPED CLOTH
(also sorry for bad picture quality, this room is super yellow >
This looks so good! I’m always so impressed by your art. I feel like having the Poe symbolism won’t necessarily skew the harmony of the characters. If anything, I think it’ll just add some cool depth and interest, especially for people who pick up on the references. If you’re worried though you could maybe find some sources of inspiration and symbolic elements to connect with the other birds? I’d say just go with whatever you enjoy drawing and don’t stress too much about it.
3/18/17
Today I attempted look 2 for my project. I think I might redo the look. I only feel “okay” with how I did. I want to make sure I feel “over-the-moon happy” with it before I include it in my project. I also have yet to find a background and consistent lighting. I don’t think the light in my room does the look justice and neither does my phone. Also, one of my models had to drop out. That sucks, but I’ll probably just use myself unless I can find someone last minute. Creating this look made me feel more encouraged about using color. Originally, I was doing a glitter look. That didn’t turn out so well. I didn’t make a cut crease the way I wanted, glitter was EVERYWHERE, and I just wasn’t happy with how it was going. So, I removed that and started over with this green look instead. Hopefully, the glitter will go well next time.
This looks so good! I completely understand not wanting to use it if you don’t feel 100% about it though. In terms of lighting, I feel like natural light is always best (maybe try to set up a sheet or solid background opposite a window that gets good sunlight?). Also, I’m sure there are plenty of people in scholars willing to model for you! Hope everything works out!
Feeling a little stressed about my playlists because they’re not exactly what I want them to be yet. I feel like there’s so much music I should be utilizing, but if I include everything then I’ll end up with an unreasonable amount of playlists. Trying to figure out the best way to include a variety of musical styles without the playlists seeming like they’re all over the place.
Capstone Advising
Meant to post this a very long time ago, but better late than never.
Purpose/Mission Statement: Through my project, I hope to gain more insight into how music affects everyone differently and the role it plays in mental health. I also hope to expand my music library and experiment with art forms that I don’t typically use. My goal is for my finished project, the altered book, to demonstrate both emotional and artistic growth.
Learning Objectives:
Example:
1. I will research the relationship between mental health and music and how these things
can influence different types of art.
2. I will create a series of playlists that attempt to represent different moods/emotions/feelings I am experiencing
3. I will revisit and listen to my playlists a few weeks after they are completed and create art in response to them to further communicate the emotion. I will then ask about 10 others to do the same (some friends and family, but I also want to reach out on social media).
4. I will compile the playlists and art in an altered book that will be displayed at arts fest.
5. I will learn more about how art is both a product of and producer of
emotion, and how different people handle these emotions. I also hope to learn more about my own mental health through the creation of this visual/auditory representation of my emotions.
Workshop Process:
I want to do some preliminary research first to get a better idea of exactly what I want to accomplish/convey with my altered book. I also need to brainstorm altered book ideas and come up with what I want my layout to look like (how many pages per playlist, what kind of art techniques I’ll use, etc.). I plan to set aside time to listen to my playlists and do some doodles, take photos, paint, write, etc. I have most of the materials I need to do so already so it’s just a matter of finding time to sit down and focus on what I want to create. I plan on updating my process binder at least once a week (probably Sunday) with updates on my progress.
Resources:
Academic Journals (e.g. sources in capstone proposal)
Bartlett, Lisa-Marie. "Mental Health in Music" Sane Australia. Web. 18 Nov. 2016.
Labbé, Elise, et al. "Coping With Stress: The Effectiveness Of Different Types Of
Music." Applied Psychophysiology & Biofeedback 32.3/4 (2007): 163-168.
Psychology and Behavioral Sciences Collection. Web. 18 Nov. 2016.
"Music a Powerful Source of Energy and Empowerment." Music a Powerful Source of
Energy and Empowerment. ADHD Education.. Web. 18 Nov. 2016.
Oakley, Darlene. "The Mental Health Benefits of Music" EmpowHER. Web. 18 Nov.
2016.
Schriewer, Karl, and Grzegorz Bulaj. "Music Streaming Services As Adjunct Therapies
For Depression, Anxiety, And Bipolar Symptoms: Convergence Of Digital
Technologies, Mobile Apps, Emotions, And Global Mental Health." Frontiers In
Public Health 4.(2016): 217. MEDLINE. Web. 18 Nov. 2016.
Friends/Family—interviews/art contributions
Parents
Siblings
Reach out on Facebook
Music Apps
Spotify
iTunes
tunefind
MUSC205 Class
Discussion
Talk to professor
PSYC221 Class content
Any other articles, websites, books, etc. I come across
Altered book ideas:
Tumblr
Craft books
Project Timeline:
2/9- Meet with Jess
Learning Agreement
Advising Report
2/14- Have most research done
Research topics: Music causing emotion
Music as therapy
Effects of music on other art
2/19- Keep up to date with tumblr posts (try and do this every Sunday)
Review requirements for Showcase poster
2/23- In-class presentation #1
Have at least 3 playlists done
Have art for 1 complete (at least my portion)
2/28- All playlists should be complete and narrowed down (Top 5 chosen)
3/7- Begin compiling art from other people
Work on poster
3/24- Draft of Academic Showcase poster
Hopefully have 3 playlists with art fully completed
3/30- Meet with Jess
Advising Report
4/6- In-class presentation #2
4/13- Last two playlists and art should be just about complete
4/20- Meet with Jess
4/21- Showcase Posters due
4/25- Final touches
4/29- ARTS FEST
5/1- Practice for Showcase!
5/4- ACADEMIC SHOWCASE
5/10- Meet with Jess
5/15- Advising Report and Reflection
Finished my blackout poem and the page where my first playlist will be written. It was a lot of fun to do, and I'll probably add some more to it, but I'm happy with what I have so far. The poem and the colors I used were supposed to relate to anxiety which is the theme of my first playlist, so hopefully that comes across.
Definitely considering doing this for a future page and/or blackout poem. I was also considering using yarn to border and attach each word of the poem to make them stand out a little more so people can better see what the flow of the words should be.
The start of something good.
Mark Twain’s Personal Recollections of Joan of Arc
Inspiration for my blackout poem. I finished writing it, but I’m trying to figure out how I want to surround it/what should go on the rest of the page. The next few posts will most likely also be inspiration.
