Zoom Meetings – Karyn Easton

May 08

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Zoom Session 55

Grotto Money Allocation, Show Planning, and Assessment Information – I was really sad because I had to miss this session. My students were were all due to begin their Level 3 Art and Design Exam the very next day, so I was called upon to help. I know how nervous many of them were, so although I was disappointed to miss my session, I was also pleased to help. I know how much they really needed to see a friendly face. They have been a great bunch of students and I wish them all the best with their external assessments. I’ve just finished catching up on the recording for this week. The Grotto money allocation has been decided and the exhibition space layout is coming along nicely. Jonathan also provided some very useful information regarding grades and assessments. I’ve still got such a long way to go in terms of curating my blog. I really am struggling to ‘wrap my head around’ the fact that the course will be complete in only 5 weeks from now. It has been such an integral part of my life for the last couple of years that I’m currently feeling a bit lost. However, […]

Apr 13

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Zoom Session 52

Show planning – Today we did more show planning. More specifically we talked about how we might spend the £1040.00 that has been allocated to us. There were some really good ideas muted ranging from booklets to sponsorships. If I can shake this food poisoning I will put together an ideas blog for everyone. Unfortunately, I’m feeling so rough at the moment that I don’t know if I can manage it but I’ll certainly try.

Apr 09

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Zoom Session 51

Planning for the Final Show – Today we chatted about our plans for the final show. I was in a break out group with Jason and Sean. It was really nice to learn about their plans for the show. It’ll also be nice to meet Jason in person for the first time. I tried the AI assistant for the first time today and here’s how it summarised the meeting: “The meeting involved a discussion about the logistics and planning of an upcoming exhibition. Jonathan Kearney led the discussion, explaining the dimensions of the exhibition spaces and suggesting ideas for utilizing the spaces creatively. He also mentioned that experienced technicians would be available to assist with hanging and securing items from the ceiling. The team also discussed the possibility of borrowing or placing objects within the exhibition spaces, with a focus on the dialogue between the objects and the space. They also discussed the importance of considering the themes and visual language of the exhibition as a cohesive whole. Towards the end of the meeting, Jonathan suggested that a few volunteers should start drafting a potential layout of the exhibition spaces”.

Mar 13

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Zoom Session 50

How to Value Your Art – As it was the Low Residency we didn’t have a formal zoom session today so Jonathan streamed and recorded the ‘How to Value Your Art’ workshop. I was there in person and I made the following notes: Low Residency Day #6 Sadly the acoustics weren’t great but Ruth provided some excellent slides and food for thought. There is no Zentangle gallery update this week. I hope to recommence this as soon as possible.

Mar 06

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Zoom Session 49

Time is Running Out Fast! – Today we talked about the end year show. Betty showed us some of her work which was absolutely fascinating! I am intrigued to learn more. Jonathan came along and joined us at a later stage and gave us some key dates and information relating to the ‘Unit Three’ assessment. We need to produce a five minute film by the 7th of May. This is only around 6 weeks away! I know I keep saying this, but I just cannot believe how fast the time is going. In many respects I feel a little sad because it’s only now that I feel I’m really starting to get to know people. This week is the start of the ‘Low Residency’ and after another week of getting to know people it’s such a shame that it will soon be over. Key Dates Tuesday 7 May (week 55) – Video on your blog (if you apply for ECs you can get an extra week) Monday 20 May (week 57) – blog curated for the Unit 3 assessment Thoughts Even though I’ve got lots of lovely art related activities planned for after the course – it still […]

Feb 27

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Zoom Session 48

Double Loop Learning – Today’s session covered some of the information we needed regarding the end of year show. We also had a small discussion session on ‘Double Loop Learning’. I was in a discussion group with Jo and Emma which was nice and we chatted using a predefined list of questions as a basis. Below are a selection of slides from the presentation. Sadly since commencing work on my large mobile structure I’ve not had any time to update my Zentangle Gallery. However, I’m hoping to have a catch up session over the Easter holiday period. This is as well as catching up on all of the guest lectures that I’ve missed. I used to really enjoy these and I found then very inspirational so I am looking forward to making time for these. Selection of Slides

Feb 13

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Zoom Session 46

Presentations – My Turn – Today was my turn to present my research paper. I saw this as a great opportunity to retest my hypothesis. I thought it would be interesting to make the presentation interactive and pose the same questions as were asked in my original Facebook Polls. All of the background to this can be found in my research paper. I was pleased that people decided to join in. Although there were not as many respondents as in my original paper, the results were broadly in line with the findings from my Facebook Polls. For example most people in my polls wanted to remain with their original choice of images and generally found the humanoid robotic art less disturbing than the AI labelled art. Ester was also presenting today. Ester was examining the work of Rob Pruitt and emotions in art. I found her presentation really interesting. Ester noted that my paper and her paper could be potentially linked. This is because examining the emotions found in AI art would be a great next step in her investigations of art and emotion. I’d love to do a joint paper with Ester on this, time permitting you never know? […]

Jan 23

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Zoom Session 43

A Sense of Place and a Sense of Dying – Rebecca and Jo did an amazing job this week presenting their research paper work. Rebecca spoke about the art of dying and how this was depicted centuries ago. While Jo was looking at place and what that actually means. I was really intrigued by both. I copied some of the slides as little reminders of key points and I hope they don’t mind? A Selection of Jo’s Slides for Reference A Selection of Rebecca’s Slides for Reference Updated Zentangle Gallery I’m still fighting to keep my Zentangle Gallery up to date. Luckily I had a little time this week to catch up. Please find below the updated gallery.

Jan 17

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Zoom Session 42

Exploring Research Papers – Today was a really interesting session. Jason and Thomas were the first in our class to present their research papers. Jason was looking at how humans had in the past and continue today to affect the planet. It was a fascinating presentation. There was a really poignant part in it where someone described in blunt terms how she saw her husband being blown up. It is so sad and incomprehensible how humans treat each other. Thomas spoke about his research findings which were linked to gender. He had noticed through his work that generally girls tend to favour art much more than boys. Thomas is doing some excellent work teaching art to young boys in the Arab Emirates. He had produced an interesting piece of work. We had some really good discussions about the presentations and I’m looking forward to next week. Sadly due to a week of ‘manic mobile making’ I probably won’t be able to produce a new Zentangle. I am still hopeful that I will be able to pick this up again soon.

Jan 09

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Zoom Session 41

First Day Back – Today was out first day back and we split into two groups so that we could watch the remainder of the 3 minute videos. Today we watched: Emma, Ester, Noah’s and Thomas’s videos. What I really love about these videos is that each one is so totally unique. For example we went from microwaving a variety of metals (Noah’s video), to pumping and popping balloons (Ester’s video). We watched dead animals juxta posed with beautiful paintings (Emma’s video) and then on to an expanse of Arabian desert viewed from a breathtakingingly high mountain ledge (Thomas’s video). Sadly, because I had so much to do for work I couldn’t stay right to the very end of this session. I also didn’t manage to do a Zentangle drawing either. However, I do hope to catch this up shortly. It was so lovely to be back! – I know that the end of term is fast approaching and I also know how much I’m going to miss these sessions.

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