Category: 9:30 AM Class

How to Make a Post

When you enter the site, click on the 9:30 AM class link

Once you are there go to the top left corner or the website page, and hover over Fall 2018 Art 1010 at Brooklyn College and click on dashboard.

On the left corner of your webpage you will see Posts. Click on add new.

You can enter a title and begin to type in the text box below.

Once you are finished with your post, before clicking publish on the top right corner of your webpage make sure to categorize your post based on the class and pre made tag. If you would like you can place a feature photo as well.

Lastly, click on the publish button and you are all set!

My Art Story

Art is an abstract medium through which people can voice their thoughts, opinions, emotions, agony, etc. Growing up in a small village in the southern state of Kerala, in India, I was constantly surrounded by rich culture and historic art forms. Kerala is known for its traditional theatrical performances called ‘Kathakalli’, ‘Ottamthullal’, and the dance forms ‘Mohiniyattam’ and, ‘Bharathanatyam’. As bharathanatyam dancer, I perform stories including excerpts from the great Indian classics of Ramayana, Bhagavad Gita, and Mahabharata, conveying to the audience to be present with characters and the story portrayed.  I like to consider these performances as a form of art because, they help the audience see a certain period of time through my movements and facial expressions. As an immigrant growing up in New York, I feel bharathanatyam helped me to be rooted in my culture, and gave clarity in knowing who I am.  My perspective on art is very limited and narrow, and for this reason I want to understand different perspectives of art from different people in different places and time. I want to learn how to look at art and draw a bigger picture from a social, economic, political and a historical point of view.

My Art Story

Art is a person’s visualization of reality. Whether in the form of writing, drawing, crafting, and casting, it is always to represent an idea–a concept. The idea can be ‘how do I make this look cool’, ‘what would be effective in marketing this product’, ‘how do I capture the essence of some emotion/experience/concept using written word/clothing/physical crafts/instrumentation’, and so-on and so-forth. The concept behind creation does not have to be lofty or complex. The absence of reasoning itself is considered art at times.

Neither is art confined by its more familiar forms. Art is an all-encompassing term that is difficult to define; we have forms of art that–being  most prevalent and familiar– that we use in lieu of a definition. The essence that distinguishes art is designing–destining. That’s not to say the presence of a design indicates art: choosing whether an exit sign should be red or green–while a design choice–is not art. Determining the layout of a hotel and the resulting aesthetics is far more applicable. For this blog: it is sufficient to define art as something with design and that design having a certain level of complexity.

Even more trying is justifying the creation of art. Everybody can appreciate a good piece (‘piece’ being whatever you want it to be) but art is often seen as indulgent. Art is a necessity. The creation of art is a catharsis for both the creator and the ones who consume the art: a form of communication and validation through simply knowing and experiencing the same thing. We create and use art to better understand the reality we live and experience (‘reality’ being a placeholder term for just about anything, physical phenomena notwithstanding).

I want to learn everything this class is advertising.

 

How To Post (Assuming You Have An Account Ready)

  1.  As soon as you enter ( art1010shawfall18.commons.gc.cuny.edu ), click on the     ‘+ New’ button at the top
  2.  Move you cursor down to ‘Post’ and click on it
  3.  Enter your text into the large empty box
  4. Enter your title in the small thin box above
  5. Tag your post properly using the ‘Tags’ column on the right side
  6. Check the correct class on the ‘Categories’ Column to the right
  7. Click on the ‘Publish’ button to the right

How To Make A Blog Post 101

How To Make A Blog Post 101

  • You cannot possibly make a blog post without knowing what blog to post on so direct yourself to  https://art1010shawfall18.commons.gc.cuny.edu  
  • Once you are on the website in order to post you will need to join the Art History Page. On the left side of the site there will be a button where you can click to add yourself.  If you are not sure that you are added to the page once u refresh it will say “Welcome ________ (your name)
  • Now that we are situated on the left side there will be a couple of categories click on the 9:30 am Class.
  • On the top of the screen you will see a “+New” click that! There will be a drop down column to choose from. Click “Post”!!! This will lead you to “Add New Post”

We are finally ready to post but there are a couple things that you should make sure of. 

  1.  Have a tittle! Why post without a tittle ?? You want your readers to have a preview of what this post might be about
  2. Write in the post box… please do not post a blank page
  3. Add a image! We want our website to look aesthetically pleasing.. you know the drill 😉
  4. CATEGORIZE! It will be easier to find your post. Click on the “9:30 AM Class”
  5. Select a tag that best describes your post!
  6. THEN PUBLISH WOHOOOO

My Art Story

Write up your art story: What we we mean when we say art? What is art to you? How does it fit in to your life? What do you want to learn about in this class?

What does art mean to me? Honestly, this question is really tricky because I’ve never had to define it before. I always used to think that art was a self explanatory term; a subject. However after giving the task at hand of defining art more thought, I realized that Art has a range of definitions.

So here it goes. art to me is a form of expression that people use. In addition to being a form of expression, art to me is a form of communication- and an essential one at that.  In order to communicate and get certain messages of importance across to each  other and society, the traditional form of communicating may not be acceptable. Instead of just writing or speaking on an idea, art takes the idea to the next level, and grabs the attention of the intended audience in a way that can be done by nothing else.

Some people believe art to be subjected to the practices of just painting and drawing. ( I must admit I was one of those people as well) but the practices of art are so much than one can possibly understand. Music, paintings, poetry, sculptures, thoughts, ideas,… etc all can be considered art.

In this class I Hope to learn what art means from the perspective of artist everywhere. This way I can have a greater appreciation for what they do.

How To Post 101

How To Post

  1. Have an Idea  – The idea that you have in your head is your vision and will generally be your guide.
  2. Select a Platform – Selecting a platform helps you during the writing process because you are considering who you are writing for and how best to entertain your audience.
  3. Pick a Title- Picking a title generally helps you have a focus and reference point to what your post will be about. some people like to title their work after they’ve written everything. That is fine as well.
  4. Write Your Blog – Its very important to be expressive as you want when writing your blog. what you write is  a direct representation of who you are and your character. If your post just happens to be an assignment make sure you are tacking all the given prompts in the most unique way possible.
  5.  Post your Blog – After writing everything and making sure you are content with the outcome, you can post your blog for others to see. be on the look out for comments and constructive criticism from others. if you do receive them, make sure to take the comments into account for the next time you post.
  6.  Remember to Have Fun- That’s the ultimate name of the game. If you have fun while posting you know you’re doing something right

How to Make a Post (the Grandmother Edition)

Dear Grandmother,

Congratulations on getting a computer! You’ll get much use of it, I’m sure.  I’m sure you would like to know how to make a blog post, because who wouldn’t? Here are some instructions to help.

First-off, there is a site that you will need to go onto, here is the link  https://art1010shawfall18.commons.gc.cuny.edu click on it and it should take you to the correct site that you need.  Once you are on the site you will need to add yourself to the Art History Page. On the Left side of the screen, if you scroll down a little, you’ll see a button that says something along the lines of  “Add Recipient”. When you press it you’ll be automatically added to the page.

The first step is complete, great job!!! Next, On the top of the screen you’ll see a “+ New” click on it and a few choices come down.  Click on “Post”, and Boom you can start writing your blog!

Once you are finished, make sure to tag it and categorize it and then hit the button “Publish”.

I hope you found this helpful. if you have any questions, give me a call.

-Perel Wizel

 

My Art Story

To me art is any outward expression of our inner emotions and thinking. Art is very individualistic yet can bring many people together. Forms of art can range from paintings to music to how you wear your clothes. Music has been very important to me on a daily basis and I am sure to many others as well. Music allows me to map out a road of emotions I want to feel based on the type of genre. I also link many important memories to the music during that time. The art form of music is universal because it is all based on basic human emotions understood by people from any where in the world past, present and future.