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Introduction to the course. Discussion of topics and available resources. |
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“Perry” I
Assignments: Foster Rhea Dulles, Yankees and Samurai (1965), chs. 1-5. Study the Core Exhibit and Image Archive for “Perry.”
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“Perry” II
Assignment: Design a concise “visualizing cultures” scroll based on the Perry materials. The class will focus on critiquing a model scroll prepared by the instructors.
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Student presentations
Assignment: Explore what sorts of visual materials of a historical nature are available, and come to class with a brief report/presentation on promising materials, ideally appropriate for a course project.
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Curating a museum exhibit: Anne Morse, Japanese Curator, Boston Museum of Fine Arts |
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OpenCourseWare (OCW): Technical, pedagogical, and legal issues
Assignment: OCW readings to be given out in class.
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StarFestival: Visualizing a Personal Journey
Readings: Media, Education and the Market Place: Video lectures related to StarFestival
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Producing a TV Documentary: a lecture by Autin Hoyt, senior executive producer of documentaries, WGBH/PBS.
Homework: View Mr. Hoyt's recent documentary, "Chicago"
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Images in a widely circulating periodical: Harper’s Magazine. John MacArthur, President and Publisher, Harpers |
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Images in a widely circulating periodical continued. |
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Student presentations |
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Student presentations |
Final Project Due |