Graffiti In San Jose
The Friends Meeting House in Palo Alto957 Colorado Ave
Palo Alto, CA 94303
Toast Masters
Toastmasters is a very diverse group. Members come from all sorts of backgrounds. They include entrepreneurs, bankers, career coaches, high-tech professionals, to name a few. All age groups are represented, and while most of the groups are in their 20's, 30's and 40's we even have a couple members who are over 70.Their meetings lasted from meetings start promptly at 6pm and last for about 3 hours. The meeting has two parts: impromptu speaking in the first half and prepared speeches by selected members in the second half. As a guest speaker, you won't be called on to give a speech, but you will be invited to introduce yourself to the group.The meeting sizes vary from one to another.
At the time I went, there are between 20 to 30 people at a given meeting. Each meeting, every member will have a chance to speak in front of people, either with impromptu or scheduled speeches. Members may also develop their leadership skills by serving as club officers. Meetings are friendly and lively with plenty of encouragement and support for each other. You will learn a lot and laugh aplenty as you listen to the stories, experiences, and ideas of fellow members. Expect to make many good friends, and build a strong network when you become part of our club.
I felt very uncomfortable in front of an audience. But with a supportive environment, friendly coaching and excellent role models, I was able to quickly grow into capable and persuasive speaker. This club is comprised of members from all over the world. Many of whom speak English as a second or even third language.
The meetings were open to all, and I made good use of that. The only time you were offered membership was after you had been a guest numerous and several times.
This was relevant to the class simple because communication, especially verbally is fundamental part of building society. The way is which the Graphic Designer is able to persuade a whole community and society with images, text, structures, etc. That is the same way in which a good public speaker is able to persuade a community or a society. The first day I should up to the meeting, I started by telling them my major and also gave them the reason why I was a guest at their meetings. They warmly welcomed me and did not hesitate to also conclude that “words that are too hard to say are mostly written or drawn.”
Total Lab Hours- 3 hours attending the meeting
2 hours writing a Review
The Cradle Will Rock
The film begins with one long tracking shot that focuses on a destitute young woman named Olive Stanton (Emily Watson who is sleeping illegally in a theater, being awoken and kicked out. The shot continues as she slowly walks down the street following the sound of the song Nickel Under My Foot, which leads her to the building where the song is being played. The camera pans up the side of the building and moves inside where we are introduced to the playwright Marc Blitzstein(Hank Azariaattempting to write the songs and put together the musical The Cradle Will Rock. Acting as Blitzstein’s conscience/mentors are a vision of his deceased wife and later, an imaginary Bertolt Brecht. Brecht was a radical playwright who stressed the importance of breaking down the wall between the audience and actors, and a fitting character for this story of the production of Cradle Will Rock, which did just that.
The film continues, providing a picture of life in the 1930s where some people wait in endless unemployment lines attempting to get work, while others enjoy their wealth engaging in parties and purchasing expensive works of art. As the musical nears production, the WPA cuts the budget for the FTP, and puts a halt to all new productions. This announcement comes following the House Committee on Un-American Activities questioning of many of those involved in the FTP, and the musical itself due to its leftist themes around labor and union organizing. Despite being canceled, the director, Orson Welles (Angus Macfadyen) and producer, John Houseman (Cary Elwes), lead the cast to another theater that they were able to secure at the last minute. The cast is forbidden to perform by their union, so Blitzstein takes the stage alone at an upright piano to perform the show himself, only to be joined by many of the cast members who deliver their lines from the audience. Robbins juxtaposes this final triumphant moment of the theater with images of the destruction of a mural commissioned by Nelson Rockefeller because the artist, Diego Rivera (Ruben Blades), refused to remove the image of Lenin's face from the piece. In tying together stories of labor issues and steel strikes, censorship in painting and theater, and the disparities of wealth and power, Robbins is able to paint a picture of the 1930s that goes beyond simply recounting past events and questions the boundaries between art, power and politics. Furthermore, Robbins attempts to link these issues to the present day through the final shot of the film. The camera follows a mock funeral procession for the FTP as it marches into Times Square only to pan up from this scene to a shot of the high rises and neon billboards that stand there today.
Hours to Watch Movie- Approx 2hrs
Hours to Write Review- 1 hour
Lab 3
Graffit is the name for images or lettering scratched, scrawled, painted or marked in any manner on property. Graffiti is sometimes regarded as a form of art and other times regarded as unsightly damage or unwanted. In my opinion, these individual should be and can be referred to as Graphic Designers. For part of my Weekly Journal Entry, I went to the East Side of San Jose, and see whether I could explore some of these very artistic designs. Some were very interesting though because they seemed to tell a story, make a claim, or even mark their territory. Many of these images were being re-painted or even scrapped of because they were put on trucks, business structures, and on sidewalks. I do not support the doings of these individuals but drawing on one’s property does not give one the chance to really explore their inner self or things that allow them to draw such images or texts
Graffiti has existed since ancient times, with examples going back to Ancient Greece and also parts of the Roman Empire. I would say also that, Hieroglyphics and other cave paintings might have evolved or even stemmed into this. Forms of graffiti may range from simple scratch marks to elaborate wall paintings. In modern times, spray paint and markers have become the most commonly used materials. In most countries, defacing property with graffiti without the property owner's consent is considered vandalism, which is punishable by law. Sometimes graffiti is employed to communicate social and political messages. To some, it is an art form worthy of display in galleries and exhibitions, to others it is merely vandalism. There are many different types and styles of graffiti and it is a rapidly evolving artform whose value is highly contested, being reviled by many authorities while also subject to protection, sometimes within the same jurisdiction.
Graffiti is writing, drawing, or symbols applied to any surface without the permission of the property owner.
To create graffiti, vandals use a variety of materials, such as automotive car paint, spray paint, crayons and permanent ink. Etching surfaces is another way vandals destroy property.
Graffiti can occur anywhere, however, some of the more popular targets include:
o public and private buildings
o recreational facilities
o Canada Post mailboxes
o playground equipment
o bridges and overpasses
o public transit property and vehicles.
Total Hours to Drive to San Francisco- 45 mins
Total Hours Spent Exploring- 1hr, Writing Review 30 mins
Palo Alto, CA 94303
Toast Masters
Toastmasters is a very diverse group. Members come from all sorts of backgrounds. They include entrepreneurs, bankers, career coaches, high-tech professionals, to name a few. All age groups are represented, and while most of the groups are in their 20's, 30's and 40's we even have a couple members who are over 70.Their meetings lasted from meetings start promptly at 6pm and last for about 3 hours. The meeting has two parts: impromptu speaking in the first half and prepared speeches by selected members in the second half. As a guest speaker, you won't be called on to give a speech, but you will be invited to introduce yourself to the group.The meeting sizes vary from one to another.
At the time I went, there are between 20 to 30 people at a given meeting. Each meeting, every member will have a chance to speak in front of people, either with impromptu or scheduled speeches. Members may also develop their leadership skills by serving as club officers. Meetings are friendly and lively with plenty of encouragement and support for each other. You will learn a lot and laugh aplenty as you listen to the stories, experiences, and ideas of fellow members. Expect to make many good friends, and build a strong network when you become part of our club.
I felt very uncomfortable in front of an audience. But with a supportive environment, friendly coaching and excellent role models, I was able to quickly grow into capable and persuasive speaker. This club is comprised of members from all over the world. Many of whom speak English as a second or even third language.
The meetings were open to all, and I made good use of that. The only time you were offered membership was after you had been a guest numerous and several times.
This was relevant to the class simple because communication, especially verbally is fundamental part of building society. The way is which the Graphic Designer is able to persuade a whole community and society with images, text, structures, etc. That is the same way in which a good public speaker is able to persuade a community or a society. The first day I should up to the meeting, I started by telling them my major and also gave them the reason why I was a guest at their meetings. They warmly welcomed me and did not hesitate to also conclude that “words that are too hard to say are mostly written or drawn.”
Total Lab Hours- 3 hours attending the meeting
2 hours writing a Review
The Cradle Will Rock
The film begins with one long tracking shot that focuses on a destitute young woman named Olive Stanton (Emily Watson who is sleeping illegally in a theater, being awoken and kicked out. The shot continues as she slowly walks down the street following the sound of the song Nickel Under My Foot, which leads her to the building where the song is being played. The camera pans up the side of the building and moves inside where we are introduced to the playwright Marc Blitzstein(Hank Azariaattempting to write the songs and put together the musical The Cradle Will Rock. Acting as Blitzstein’s conscience/mentors are a vision of his deceased wife and later, an imaginary Bertolt Brecht. Brecht was a radical playwright who stressed the importance of breaking down the wall between the audience and actors, and a fitting character for this story of the production of Cradle Will Rock, which did just that.
The film continues, providing a picture of life in the 1930s where some people wait in endless unemployment lines attempting to get work, while others enjoy their wealth engaging in parties and purchasing expensive works of art. As the musical nears production, the WPA cuts the budget for the FTP, and puts a halt to all new productions. This announcement comes following the House Committee on Un-American Activities questioning of many of those involved in the FTP, and the musical itself due to its leftist themes around labor and union organizing. Despite being canceled, the director, Orson Welles (Angus Macfadyen) and producer, John Houseman (Cary Elwes), lead the cast to another theater that they were able to secure at the last minute. The cast is forbidden to perform by their union, so Blitzstein takes the stage alone at an upright piano to perform the show himself, only to be joined by many of the cast members who deliver their lines from the audience. Robbins juxtaposes this final triumphant moment of the theater with images of the destruction of a mural commissioned by Nelson Rockefeller because the artist, Diego Rivera (Ruben Blades), refused to remove the image of Lenin's face from the piece. In tying together stories of labor issues and steel strikes, censorship in painting and theater, and the disparities of wealth and power, Robbins is able to paint a picture of the 1930s that goes beyond simply recounting past events and questions the boundaries between art, power and politics. Furthermore, Robbins attempts to link these issues to the present day through the final shot of the film. The camera follows a mock funeral procession for the FTP as it marches into Times Square only to pan up from this scene to a shot of the high rises and neon billboards that stand there today.
Hours to Watch Movie- Approx 2hrs
Hours to Write Review- 1 hour
Lab 3
Graffit is the name for images or lettering scratched, scrawled, painted or marked in any manner on property. Graffiti is sometimes regarded as a form of art and other times regarded as unsightly damage or unwanted. In my opinion, these individual should be and can be referred to as Graphic Designers. For part of my Weekly Journal Entry, I went to the East Side of San Jose, and see whether I could explore some of these very artistic designs. Some were very interesting though because they seemed to tell a story, make a claim, or even mark their territory. Many of these images were being re-painted or even scrapped of because they were put on trucks, business structures, and on sidewalks. I do not support the doings of these individuals but drawing on one’s property does not give one the chance to really explore their inner self or things that allow them to draw such images or texts
Graffiti has existed since ancient times, with examples going back to Ancient Greece and also parts of the Roman Empire. I would say also that, Hieroglyphics and other cave paintings might have evolved or even stemmed into this. Forms of graffiti may range from simple scratch marks to elaborate wall paintings. In modern times, spray paint and markers have become the most commonly used materials. In most countries, defacing property with graffiti without the property owner's consent is considered vandalism, which is punishable by law. Sometimes graffiti is employed to communicate social and political messages. To some, it is an art form worthy of display in galleries and exhibitions, to others it is merely vandalism. There are many different types and styles of graffiti and it is a rapidly evolving artform whose value is highly contested, being reviled by many authorities while also subject to protection, sometimes within the same jurisdiction.
Graffiti is writing, drawing, or symbols applied to any surface without the permission of the property owner.
To create graffiti, vandals use a variety of materials, such as automotive car paint, spray paint, crayons and permanent ink. Etching surfaces is another way vandals destroy property.
Graffiti can occur anywhere, however, some of the more popular targets include:
o public and private buildings
o recreational facilities
o Canada Post mailboxes
o playground equipment
o bridges and overpasses
o public transit property and vehicles.
Total Hours to Drive to San Francisco- 45 mins
Total Hours Spent Exploring- 1hr, Writing Review 30 mins
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