My first post on Padlet. A practice post. I found Padlet to be a very interesting platform. I have never done blogging in the past. I will use the Padlet for my assignments. It has lots of inbuilt features like changing colors, patterns, templates, styles, fonts, etc. I want to explore more and find out what other things Padlet offers.

Points to be remembered:

Its very important to use Bibliography in your assignments.

For Example : Images, videos, text, etc.

Navratri celebration

Dandiya is a colorful celebration of Gujarat's culture in the form of dance during Navratri. The festival of Navratri is celebrated all over India but it is in Gujarat where people enjoy it the most.

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In today's class, Jamie taught us about evaluation sources. It was very interesting and the topic was totally new for me. 

CRAAP stands for :

Currency

Relevance

Authority

Accuracy

Purpose

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Currency - When was it published ?

Relevance - Appropriate information.

Authority - Author/publisher is an expert in the subject.

Accuracy - Where does the information come from ?

For instance : org, edu, gov, etc.

Purpose - Who is selling ? 

Is it reliable ? 

I will definitely use this framework when choosing a subject for my activism project.

For example:

Who is the author ?

Are the publisher/ author reliable ?

Getting correct and authentic information.

Check sites before researching for the topic. This information will guide me well in my activism assignment. As I will look for the authentic and real information and won't waste my time in researching wrong information.

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So here are the two artists I selected :

1. El seed 

He is a French - Tunisia calligraphy artist. His works are in Arabic through graffiti. Mainly his art is to protect the culture and history of the country or a place. He later wrote the book "Lost Walls".

Website: https://elseed-art.com/

2. Olafur Eliasson

He is a Icelandic-Danish artist well known for large installation. He created a "The Weather project". He created a small solar lamp which runs on solar energy. His main intention of this project was to save fuel and protect environment.

Website: https://olafureliasson.net/

Today I researched on all the 5 articles. I found EL Seed’s and Olafur Eliasson’s art were really different and interesting. Both the artists worked for improvement and stability. EL Seed had an intention of saving the history and culture, whereas, Olafur Eliasson wanted to make people’s lives easier by creating a "Little Sun Solar Lamp".

 I found it really fascinating the way they thought of creating something to spread positive message around people.

This assignment was truly difficult as the topic was completely new for me. I spent ample of my time to research and then write the summary. I have never done this before, so it roughly took around 5 hours to complete the whole assignment. The outcome was fairly good, I will make improvements next time. However, I will need some time to learn and figure out more things about such activism artist. 

Bibliographic references

El Seed (2023) Lost Walls. At: LOST WALLS-TUNISIA – EL SEED ART (elseed-art.com) (Accessed 24/07/2023).

Tate Modern (2012) Tate Modern blacks out for Olafur Eliasson’s Little Sun. At: Tate Modern blacks out for Olafur Eliasson’s Little Sun – Press Release | Tate (Accessed 24/07/2023).

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Types of activism :

1. Social Activism

2. Environmental Activism

3. Political Activism

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Types of activism :

1. Social Activism

2. Environmental Activism

3. Political Activism

4. Human Rights Activism

5. Digital Activism

6. Community Activism

7. Artistic Activism

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We had to write a definition of activism in our own words, after discussing in groups and researching.

We had a zoom meeting where we had a decision about "Activism". Additionally, we worked on mind mapping.

It was a group project:

Yumo Zhang

Shichang Tang

Prachi Bapat

Group name Protest.

Activism

Activism is an action or a practice by an artist or a group to aimed at effecting economic, social, and environmental changes, that brings positive aspects to the society.

Types of activism :

1. Social Activism

2. Environmental Activism

3. Political Activism

4. Human Rights Activism

5. Digital Activism

6. Community Activism

7. Artistic Activism

Brand activism

ChatGTP

Brand activism refers to the efforts by a company or brand to actively engage in and promote social or political causes.

For example:

Keith Haring

Jenny Holzer

Quotation :

“Start where you are. Use what you have. Do what you can.” - Arthur Ashe

Take action and work on your goals, do things which are in your hands.

“There may be times when we are powerless to prevent injustice, but there must never be a time when we fail to protest.” – Elie Wiesel.

Never lose hopes. Justice is important.

“Dripping water hollows out stone, not through force but through persistence.” – Ovid

 You can Achieve anything, just work with determination.

Art activism

ChatGTP

Art activism refers to the use of artistic expression and creative endeavors to advocate for social, political, environmental, or cultural change.

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Since Jamie introduced us to the "Art Activism" many well- known activists have come across in our researches and we have included their names in our assignments. A very known group named "Guerrilla Girls" has done marvelous projects till date. They have been working for centuries. Guerrilla Girls were founded in the year 1984.

Their work remains influential and is still used as a tool in art museums around the world. They have been working on social and political issues mostly racism, sexism and art corruption. They have worked in different mediums such as exhibitions, posters, street projects etc.

The group of girls wears masks when in public for hiding their identity, to remain anonymous. (Guerrilla Girls, November 2023). Moreover, I think they tend to draw more attention from the public when they mask their identity.

Many people take part in their project, they allow people to write a compliment on a piece of paper and put them on the board. I think it's a positive aspect, as they are working for reducing discrimination in society.

Bibliography

Potash, J.S. (2023) ‘Keith Haring inspired art therapy’, Art Therapy, 40(3), pp. 115–116. doi:10.1080/07421656.2023.2247940.

The guerrilla girls art, bio, ideas (2022) The Art Story. Available at: https://www.theartstory.org/artist/guerrilla-girls/ (Accessed: 16 November 2023).

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In today's lesson, we had two new tutors. Hal Maughan and Nick. Nick today showed us how to use the UCA Library online and also gave us some tips about how to use Bibliography in our assignments. Hal Maughan explained some rules and regulations that we have to follow. I found both the lessons interesting. I will definitely use those given tips in my assignments. I will follow all the rules Hal told us. It was a nice experience to meet them both. If I have any queries during sessions, I will ask Nick for help.

Overall, it was quite an interesting lecture. 

Bibliography

‘https://img.freepik.com/free-vector/teacher-collection-concept_52683-37601.jpg?size=626&ext=jpg&ga=GA1.1.1826414947.1699401600&semt=ais’ (no date).

In today's lesson Hal told us about Bibliography and how to use it accurately. He played a song in the class today, named “Imagine” by John Lennon and Yoko Ono. It was such a beautiful song and outstanding lyrics. The song was full of positivity. I have heard the song before. I really feel motivated when I hear this song everytime. As an assignment Hal told us to write about the song. I really enjoyed today's lecture and I was happy to hear this song after a long time.

 About the song

John Lennon wants us to imagine a place where people live for today and stop worrying about tomorrow. Imagine a world which is one, no caste, no religion, no country. Respect mankind, be a human and release all the fear, jealousy, and hate rate. Be in a the place where people bond to each other. He is hoping for a better place, where people live together with only one religion and that is humanity. 

 My thoughts

I think to make a better place there should be no borders, and religion. The place would be much better than it is now, where people will be happier and peaceful. People sharing one religion and that's humanity.

I truly believe that the singer has deep thoughts in his song. It's such an amazing song, which has all positive thoughts. The song makes me feel motivated. It has lots of positive vibes to it. Even after 50 years people are still listening to this song. The song still popular because the message behind the song is strong, it has a hope behind it. Additionally, it keeps hopes in people’s hearts.

A magical song with hopes...

Lyrics

Imagine there's no heaven

It's easy if you try

No hell below us

Above us, only sky

Imagine all the people

Livin' for today

Ah

Imagine there's no countries

It isn't hard to do

Nothing to kill or die for

And no religion, too

Imagine all the people

Livin' life in peace

You

You may say I'm a dreamer

But I'm not the only one

I hope someday you'll join us

And the world will be as one

Imagine no possessions

I wonder if you can

No need for greed or hunger

A brotherhood of man

Imagine all the people

Sharing all the world

You

You may say I'm a dreamer

But I'm not the only one

I hope someday you'll join us

And the world will live as one

 Bibliography:

Lacasitadelterrock.com. (2018). Available at: https://lacasitadelterrock.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/yoko-ono-john-lennon-imagine-film-18.jpg [Accessed 20 Nov. 2023].

Lennon, J. (1971). Imagine. [online] Genius. Available at: https://genius.com/John-lennon-imagine-lyrics [Accessed 20 Nov.2023].

I chose two artists for my assignments. 

1.    Reshma Valliappan

2.    Jenny Holzer.

Reshma Valliappan works towards mental issues while Jenny Holzer works mostly for political issues. Both are working to bring about change in the society and for raise awareness. Reshma who is suffers from schizophrenia, has experienced how an illness can cause terrible in someone’s life. She believes painting can make a difference. It is easy to interact or communicate with people. In schizophrenia the person has lots of confusion and it's difficult for an individual to differentiate between the real world and the fairy world. She is working for people with mental issues to make their life happy. 

On the other hand, Jenny wants to spread the message of hopes and motivation. All her texts are used in capital letters. I think it's really a great idea to use capital letters, because it draws more attention. 

I personally found it to be really interesting. I am totally new to the subject, so can't say much about it. However, in the future I would like to do some work for the mental health affects children. As an artist myself I feel that painting and drawing makes lots of difference. It helps in releasing stress and a person is charged up and feels relaxed.

Okamoto, T. (2019). Welcome — Jenny Holzer. [online] Jennyholzer.com. Available at: https://projects.jennyholzer.com/ [Accessed 21/10/2023].

Wikipedia. (2023). Reshma Valliappan. [online] Available at: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Reshma_Valliappan [Accessed 21/10/2023].

The Red Door. (2016.). https://www.google.com/url?sa=i&url=https%3A%2F%2Fnp.linkedin.com%2Fcompany%2Fthe-red-door-india%3Ftrk%3Dpublic_profile_topcard-current-company&psig=AOvVaw3S7Op2ooXrJk7SOnuy9GH4&ust=1700711675189000&source=images&cd=vfe&opi=89978449&ved=0CBIQjRxqFwoTCOiVweza1oIDFQAAAAAdAAAAABAE [Accessed 21/10/2023].

Valliappan, Reshma. “About Us.” The Red Door Project, 2016, www.thereddoor.co.in/about-us/. [Accessed 21/10/2023].

Task 

The image on the top is Edward's painting and the one below is the photo I took. The first thing I noticed in both the pictures was the yellow light. Both of the pictures have yellow dim light. Edward's painting has wooden furniture inside the cafe, while the picture at the bottom has wooden chairs. In the top picture there are three patrons and one waiter sitting inside the cafe. However, in the image below, there are no people. I feel both the images have some element of green in them. The metal frame in the cafe is green, and elsewhere, in the picture below there are green bars. Both pictures mainly consist of colors like green, brown, and yellow. One more thing I noticed is that both of the images have a cozy, dim light and both places seem to be in a quiet location. Additionally, both the pictures have a night view.

Bibliography

Wikipedia. (2023). Nighthawks (Hopper). [online] Available at: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nighthawks_(Hopper)#/media/File:Nighthawks_by_Edward_Hopper_1942.jpg [Accessed 23 Nov. 2023].

In today's lesson, Hal told us about a video describing an art. We gave us a task to create a video showcasing any installation, sculpture, painting art in your country. Hal told us to describe that art and what negative or positive reactions arise after creating this art. I experienced vlogging in this assignment, it was fun. I have never vlogged in my life. I was really excited to record a voice and add it to the video. I really enjoyed doing this assignment and experienced new things.

Pune - Painting Walls

I have edited this video in InShot. I did not shoot the video myself, it was from YouTube. I edited this video and added my own voice to it.

I really loved the way the artist painted the illustrated pictures on the wall. I believe that people who are new to visiting Pune get an idea of the culture and history of Pune through his painting. This art is vibrant with lots of colors and figures. It prominently shows the traditions of Maharashtra. How people dress up, their style, their overall looks etc. It's really an amazing art to see as you enter the city, it gives you an idea of the history and people in Pune. I didn't record any reviews, but whatever I have heard till now from people is that people are simply loving it as they pass through this road. I didn't capture this video because it's really hard to video while driving. It's dangerous as well. Additionally, I have included my own voice in the background.

Updated on 28/11/2023

I reworked the video. The original audio was a bit loud, so my voiceover was getting suppressed because of that. Therefore, I decided to mute the audio from the original video with the help of an editing app and then added my voice to it. 

Padlet wasn't allowing me to upload the video, as it's on the free version. Anyways, I have uploaded an image instead.

I have uploaded the video on teams.

Hope you all like it.

Thank you

Video Edited – InShot.

Voice – Prachi Bapat.

Source - Youtube.

Bibliography

(2003). Dhiraj Jadhav. September 2023. Available at: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FnS65_hGeh0&t=7s [Accessed 25/11/2023].

 Fig 1 .Ytimg.com. (2023). Available at: https://i.ytimg.com/vi/LW_gmutr2AE/maxresdefault.jpg [Accessed 25/11/2023].

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"How to give Presentation? " 

Today we learned about “How to give a presentation”. Jamie showed us a few examples and we also saw a video. It was really useful to learn how to present your presentation in front of people. First, I have to thoroughly research the topic and then practice speaking and highlight main points (bullet points or keywords). Additionally, I have to create a PowerPoint presentation for my topic. The presentation file should include some text, images, Bibliography etc. While presenting I should take care of my pronunciation and speak slowly and take some pauses while talking. I also have to set a time and fit my presentation in the time slot given by Jamie.

Infographic Image :

The illustrated picture above is designed in Photoshop and Canva.

8 golden rules for presentation.

1. Use Bullet Points.

2. Use images to describe.

3. Set time and Balance volume.

4. Stay confident.

5. Ask questions.

6. Practice and research well.

7. Pronunciations.

8. Formal clothes.

   
   

   List of Illustrations
   

Fig. 1. VectorStock (2019) https://cdn2.vectorstock.com/i/1000x1000/27/56/beautiful-young-woman-teacher-wearing-glasses-vector-17162756.jpg [ Assessed: 28/11/23].

 Fig. 2. IStock (2019) https://www.istockphoto.com/vector/empty-whiteboard-magnetic-marker-for-presentations-training-and-education-stock-gm1139838571-304794319.jpg  [ Assessed: 28/11/23].

 Fig. 3. IStock (2019) https://www.freepik.com/free-vector/happy-corporate-man-done-his-job-as-vison-mission-celebrating-leadership-success-career-progress-concept-flat-illustration_12953659.html [ Assessed: 28/11/23].

 Fig 4. Vecteezy (2023) https://static.vecteezy.com/system/resources/previews/001/894/304/original/man-avatar-thinking-with-question-marks-design-free-vector.jpg [ Assessed: 28/11/23].

Fig 5. PNGWING (2023) https://w7.pngwing.com/pngs/205/151/png-transparent-suit-computer-icons-clothing-formal-wear-suit-fashion-logo-vector-icons.png [ Assessed: 28/11/23].

 Fig 6. PNGTREE (2023) https://png.pngtree.com/png-clipart/20230915/original/pngtree-practicing-speaking-skills-rgb-color-icon-international-symbol-voice-vector-png-image_12208421.png [ Assessed: 28/11/23].

Fig 7. PNGTREEwomen (2023) https://pngtree.com/so/women-suit [ Assessed: 28/11/23].

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Art can bring a new perspective to change the world. Nowadays, many artists are using art as a medium to work on social and political issues. This essay elaborates on two artists, Olafur Eliasson and eL Seed and their techniques to change the society.

The first artist, Olafur Eliasson invented "Little Sun", which works on solar energy.

Firstly, the little sunlight works on solar energy, it is the most affordable for any individual. Additionally, solar energy from the sun is renewable energy. (Eliasson, 2020). Secondly, the tiny lamp communicates feelings of empowerment when having a source in their hand, feels powerful (Eliasson, 2020). This shows that such creations can make a huge difference in people's lives. 

The second artist, eL Seed is a graffiti artist, who wants to protect culture and history. eL Seed never learned to read or write Arabic when he was a youngster. Later in his life he started getting interest in Arabic language along with culture and history (Bengoechea, 2016). Furthermore, he started illustrating in Arabic graffiti art, his art bought people together by remembering their culture and history. (Bengoechea, 2016) Seed thought that art is a medium of communication. Certainly, his work would change the perspective of people around the world. 

In conclusion, I believe eL Seed’s art is the most effective. Nowadays people are unaware of their own culture and history. It's very important to preserve history and culture of any place. Art can be magical in political and social issues; it can change the perception of the society and has power to change the vision.

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Fig.1. Moma (2014) https://www.google.com/url?sa=i&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.moma.org%2Fexplore%2Finside_out%2F2014%2F03%2F26%2Folafur-eliassons-little-sun-a-work-of-art-that-works-in-life%2F&psig=AOvVaw3pn7P5jB43iND0rVFnP6Qo&ust=1701360570792000&source=images&cd=vfe&opi=89978449&ved=0CBIQjRxqFwoTCJC1xJjM6YIDFQAAAAAdAAAAABAE [Accessed 29/11/2023].

Fig.2. Wikipedia (1981) https://www.google.com/url?sa=i&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.moma.org%2Fexplore%2Finside_out%2F2014%2F03%2F26%2Folafur-eliassons-little-sun-a-work-of-art-that-works-in-life%2F&psig=AOvVaw3pn7P5jB43iND0rVFnP6Qo&ust=1701360570792000&source=images&cd=vfe&opi=89978449&ved=0CBIQjRxqFwoTCJC1xJjM6YIDFQAAAAAdAAAAABAE [Accessed 29/11/2023].

Today, I was driving through the roads of California to Washington after completing my project of resettlement administration. I came across a pea pickers camp on my way home. I came to know that an early morning frost had killed their crops and 3000 works lost their job. It wasn't as easy as it looked. I was in dilemma to go home or stay back? I thought of capturing an iconic photo of the history. I captured 6 photographs but, it took me a while to get a perfect shot. I had to arrange too many things to get that perfect shot. Fortunately, I managed to get a perfect shot from a right angle.

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In today's lesson, Jamie showed us a video of a famous photographer Dorothea Lange. I actually loved the video, it was very interesting. I wanted to find out more about the photographer so after the classes I researched some information about the photographer. Apart from photographer’s background about her political work, I was totally fascinated about the dedication of the photographer. Despite of having a hectic day, she still stayed back to take photographs of the pea pickers camp. I learned from this that dedication and hard work always pay off.

I felt that even though she was tired after a long day, she stopped by the camp and took some photographs over there and hats off for her patience. I think the outcome of her work was amazing. 

"Patience, Dedication and Handwork is a key to success."

Fig.1. Wikipedia (1936) https://www.google.com/url?sa=i&url=https%3A%2F%2Fen.wikipedia.org%2Fwiki%2FDorothea_Lange&psig=AOvVaw1v3mN4Y8DpbWwkGkdlBP0U&ust=1701356860532000&source=images&cd=vfe&opi=89978449&ved=0CBIQjRxqFwoTCKCPg62-6YIDFQAAAAAdAAAAABAE [Accessed 29/11/2023].

Art has a lot of power to change the perception of society. Artists create art to bring positive change in the world. This essay will illustrate the famous french photographer JR, who uses art to raise awareness.

Art is the way to communicate with the audience and spread messages. JR is a photographer who creates big size photographic images. All of her works are black and white in color. Furthermore, he is a French street artist of one of the biggest global art projects, which is public art (Carole Cadwalladr Long Beach, no date). In California, JR launched his "Inside out" project a month back on TED2011"(Carole Cadwalladr Long Beach, no date). JR tells people to give a photocopy and he will create a huge billboards size photo and return. He requested people to glue the photograph on the walls, roofs, fence etc. JR was awarded $100,000 and one wish to change the world by TED for this creative project which was created. He announced a message " I wish for you to stand up for what you care about by participating in a global art project and together we'll turn the world inside out"(Carole Cadwalladr Long Beach, no date). He has taken his work across the world like in Kenya, Paris, Brazil etc. He wants his work to spread all over the world.(Carole Cadwalladr Long Beach, no date). Community participation is very important in such projects which makes lots of difference. It's easier for people to understand when the artist is involved in the project. 

In conclusion, art can bring a new perspective to change the world. Art acts as a medium to bring change in an individual's thinking, which ultimately changes the world.

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 List of images:

Fig.1. Business Insider (2013) https://www.google.com/url?sa=i&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.businessinsider.com%2Fworks-of-art-by-mysterious-french-artist-jr-2015-7&psig=AOvVaw1YrHQWhNc9Mvd2MWvqN8KE&ust=1701445296746000&source=images&cd=vfe&opi=89978449&ved=0CBIQjRxqFwoTCPCDgueH7IIDFQAAAAAdAAAAABAJ [Accessed 30/11/23 ].

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I still need to improve my slides and elaborate my art work more, so that everybody understands my perspective. 

I was really happy to see that some of them really presented well and their slides were amazing and colorful.

Now I will work more on the art work I selected and improvise it. 

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