TERM TWO PLANS FOR WINTER 2007

Starting THURSDAY, JANUARY 18, plans are to continue the Current Issues and Art Studio courses in the mornings, and to work on our 4th drama production in the afternoons.

LOCATION is the same as this past term:

Christian Life Assembly -- 165 King Street West, Dundas

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CURRENT ISSUES will continue. This term we will discuss the book, Technopoly: The Surrender of Culture to Technology, by Neil Postman.

"In this witty, often terrifying work of cultural criticism, the author of Amusing Ourselves to Death chronicles our transformation into a Technopoly: a society that no longer merely uses technology as a support system but instead is shaped by it--with radical consequences for the meanings of politics, art, education, intelligence, and truth."

"Born in Brooklyn, New York, and educated at the State University of New York and Columbia University, Neil Postman is a communications theorist, educator, and writer who has been deeply involved with the issue of the impact of the media and advanced communications technology on American culture. In his many books, Postman has strongly opposed the idea that technology will "save" humanity. In fact, he has focused on the negative ways in which television and computers alter social behavior. In his book Technopoly, Postman argues that the uncontrolled growth of technology destroys humanity by creating a culture with no moral structure. Thus, technology can be a dangerous enemy as well as a good friend."

Lisa VanderWoude will continue teaching ART STUDIO. This term will focus on weekly exercises incorporating more eye training using real life objects for students to copy. Lisa would work on small eye related assignments each week to help students grasp how the visual world works, how illusion works, how colour is not how we think it appears ("the black and red boat isn't actually black and red") and more! There would be an end of session project which would incorporate some (or all!) of the exercises attempted in the weekly lessons using actual real-life set up objects.

Yes, we are doing another DRAMA production! We know that this is a highlight of term two and are scheduling this in for Thursday afternoons. Even if you think you don’t like Drama, you may be surprised. We’ve heard that statement mentioned by a few timid souls who changed their minds once they got involved. There are many parts, both large and small, but there are also many behind-the-scenes jobs that need to be filled: Stage Manager, Set Design, Costume Design, Make-up, Props, Sound, Lighting, Programs/Promotion. So there’s something for everyone!