Sep 30
Due by the class on 10/06 Blog about the reading due for our class on 10/6: Sturken “The Wall, the Screen, and the Image.” 1) What are the central terms that Sturken discusses from a rhetorical perspective? 2) What terms or ideas seem most important for people surrounding the development of the Vietnam Veterans Memorial? 3) …
Sep 17
Due by the class on 9/22 Respond to the following prompt based on the readings due for our class on 9/22: 1) Birdsell & Groarke “Toward a Theory of Visual Argument” 2) Blair “The Possibility and Actuality of Visual Arguments” Write down at least one take-home point from each article, and illustrate each point with an …
Sep 10
Due by the class on 9/17 Read Barthes “Rhetoric of the Image” posted on Canvas. Then, blog about it. -In one paragraph, reflect on the following: What is being argued in the essay? What are the main points regarding the central argument? -Then, in a few sentences to one paragraph, reflect on the ways in which any …
Sep 08
Due by 11:59 PM on 9/11 On Thursday, September 10th, we’re going to have a field trip to Longwood Center for the Visual Arts. Our LCVA meeting will begin promptly at 11:15 AM – be there on time! What you will need to bring to this trip: your punctual self, an electronic device that can …
Sep 03
Due by the class on 9/8 Respond to the following based on the readings due for our class on 9/8. There is no length requirement, but make sure your responses are actually addressing the prompts (which might require at least a few sentences for each). Phillips and McQuarrie: -What is a visual metaphor? -What is typology? …
Sep 01
Due by the class on 9/3 Read the two pieces by Edmundson — posted on Canvas and listed in the course schedule. -In your personal blog, create a new post where you reflect on the readings. Do you agree with Edmundson’s views? What’s your idea of an “ideal English major” (or communications/humanities major)? What are your views …