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Monthly Archives: September 2012
Dear Arts in NYC students: A couple of reminders about next week and a comment on the Collage Themes. First, the Collage Themes. Your ideas were lively. I encourage you to aim for originality and creativity. Although I did say … Continue reading
Prezi
prezi.com. Build a layout that captures the global concept you want to present, then highlight local frames and set a path through them. Here’s a meta-Prezi, a Prezi about how to use Prezi: Prezi Workflow in 15 minutes (copied and … Continue reading
The Occupations of New York
What makes New York so unique is the diversity that surrounds the city. From its food to its clothing, New York is known as the home of vast ideas, peoples and cultures. Another aspect where New York is rather diverse … Continue reading
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Collage Proposal (Hitting the Nail on the Head)
The theme I have chosen for my collage is different headwear in New York City. Headwear speaks volumes about a person, whether it represents religious beliefs, or even a sports team they like. I feel that since NYC is such … Continue reading
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I <3 Faces
It’s true. I am so fascinated by faces. It’s my favorite thing to draw and paint, but this time I’m going to explore a different facet through photography. Except I’m not going to take any pictures of human faces. Instead, … Continue reading
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Collage Proposal
For my collage, I would like to document the transportation aspect of the city. But, not in the traditional like trains, buses, taxis, or cars. I longboard to school most days, and I see many other people skating as well. … Continue reading
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Collage Proposal
My collage theme is to look at the infrastructure of NYC. I am not talking about the bridges, highways, or parks. Instead I will look at the things many of us walk past on a daily basis (utility covers, manholes, … Continue reading
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Sakura Matsuri
Earlier this year in April, my friends and I decided to attend the Sakura Matsuri (Cherry Blossom Festival) at the Brooklyn Botanic Garden. The one that proposed the plan had already gone to one the year before this; but he … Continue reading
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Collage Proposal
When the collage project was first introduced, I knew I wanted to make something related to Japan. Then I remembered something I saw in Brooklyn Botanic Garden and also from many anime that I saw – a torii. A torii … Continue reading
Collage Proposal
The theme of my collage will be, “Body Language.” I see body gestures as a universal language where people are not separated because of language barriers. Simple gestures are able to convey emotions and ideas effectively. These gestures are also … Continue reading
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Collage Proposal
As we explore the world, it becomes almost impossible to avoid the various forms of art that surround us. Some types of art are more obvious than others, while others are regarded as most profound. For my collage project, I … Continue reading
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Collage Theme
For my collage I want to do something dealing with the number two. I want to show how frequent the number two comes up in our lives. My collage will deal with things coming in pairs along with things that … Continue reading
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Collage Proposal
In a city as grand and bustling as New York, there is always something to do. Because people’s lives shouldn’t only revolve around school and work, they take up other activities and hobbies to do during their leisure time. There … Continue reading
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Collage Proposal
For my collage, I want to focus on the various street vendors across Manhattan. I want to explore what “wares” they are selling, and the different techniques they employ. There are food vendors, clothing vendors, book vendors, and thousands of … Continue reading
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Ancient Cultural Encounter
Everyone has their own unique culture that defines who they are as a person. But has anyone ever questioned where their origins of their culture came from? A few days ago, a friend and I ventured to the Museum of … Continue reading
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Times Square
A few weeks ago I went to Times Square for the first time. I was told that it was overrated before I went, but I decided I needed to go as it was THE place that all tourists visit when … Continue reading
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Collage Theme
For my collage about a cultural encounter, I want to do a collage on my first traditional celebration of Chinese New Year. I realize I am Chinese and that at first it seems like it is not much of an … Continue reading
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Collage Proposal
Even though I have lived in New York City all my life, nothing about my strides on the same streets of New York bored me, because there is always something new and fascinating to me. My collage project will portray … Continue reading
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Collage Proposal
One of the most beautiful things about New York City is its diversity of people. This city represents nearly every country and its customs. Personally, I learn to appreciate a foreign culture by trying out its foods. It’s interesting to … Continue reading
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What Just Happened?
I couldn’t believe it, but this actually happened. I wasn’t sure if I should post this here because instead of culture encounter, I think it is actually shocking and somewhat scary. It was a Wednesday. I don’t remember why, but … Continue reading
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Collage Theme
For my collage, I want to use the theme “bond”. However, I want to expand this idea to not only the bonding of human, but also the bonds between cultural, to natural and the world. Therefore, I want to use … Continue reading
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iPhonatics
It’s Thursday night. As I approach 5th avenue right before central park, I see the inevitable crowd. It’s a sea of faces-some illuminated with delightful anticipation, some crusting with a lack of sleep. Some nestled under cozy quilts. Some bubbling … Continue reading
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Unexpected Help on the Subway
I was sitting on the train coming home from school one day doing my French homework and minding my own business. At one stop, a middle-aged African American man came onto the train and sat down next to me. There’s … Continue reading
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Adapting
I think it’s impossible to say who I am exactly because people are changing constantly. Whether it’s a new experience, a new article I find on the Internet, or a person I meet recently, all of these little things will … Continue reading
Ein süßes chinesisches Mädchen hat mir geholfen
“Wo bist du?” I couldn’t help but overhear a German lady ask for her friend’s location over the phone. “Roosevelt? Wo ist Roosevelt Avenue?” Pause – “Roosevelt Avenue und neunzig Straße?” Pause – Her face appeared so lost, looking left … Continue reading
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Balling at night
The last time I wrote a reflection was when I was taking poetry in high school. Although embarassing, I wrote it in the form of a poem. It was a unique experience because as I stopped to think about what … Continue reading
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A Foolish Dreamer and Coward…
Ever since I immigrated to the United States, I have always dream of what I want to do with my life and what I can do now for that purpose. Questions only breed more questions. And oftentimes I find my … Continue reading
Safety in the City
Before coming to Baruch, I never really came to the city. I’m not sure why, it’s close to where I live. My family and I just seldom come. I probably only visited twice before coming to the city for anything … Continue reading
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About our sweets
“You should be glad that you are not two hundred pounds overweight!” my friend always teases me. “You are talking about yourself, right? Because who will go to all those little sweets shop with you then?” I would reply, and … Continue reading
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California in the Spring
I looked through a bunch of photo albums on my computer the other day. I was hoping to find a picture that would bring back a bunch of good memories and give me an idea about what kind of person … Continue reading
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Discipline
I remember watching a movie next to my parents called, “I Not Stupid,” a Singaporean movie based on their educational system. Although the movie included aspects such as poverty, education, and social class, their method of discipline is what stands … Continue reading
Forgetting the Past.
Sometimes I look back at my childhood and wonder where all the years went. It has been four years since I started high school, and it feels like it was just yesterday. I know this is a cliché, but I … Continue reading
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Who Am I?
Who am I? Well, to be honest. I’m not entirely sure. I know what I like to do, and what happened in my past. I actually do not think that the question is answerable. It is like asking what is … Continue reading
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Temple Run
As vegetarians, my family only has a few options when we want to dine out in a Chinese restaurant. On my cousin’s birthday, we found a good excuse to try a new vegetarian restaurant that opened up nearby. The food was … Continue reading
McDonald’s
I remember my first time walking into a Chinese McDonald’s I felt a rush of familiarity, almost as if I was home in America. A few more glances around the fast-food restaurant and I quickly realized that something was wrong. … Continue reading
Makeup
I always knew Times Square for its stores, lights, and sounds. I associated all the glitz and glamor of New York City with this one place- a place that excites emotion but does not create a lasting psychological impact. I … Continue reading
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Just a Kid with a Passion…
Reflection of self is often the most difficult type that exists. This assignment seems unique because it not only allows me to evaluate who I am as a person, but it also allows me to determine what made me the … Continue reading
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About Faces
Looking forward to reading/sharing your About Faces posts in class tomorrow. Do upload images, too. Feel free to relate an anecdote, a moment in your life that is funny, serious, moving, surprising.
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Unique Sam.
Unique New York. Unique New York. Unique. To most of us, the phrase is a tongue twister. To me on the other hand, it’s a motto and it represents my character. I live in one of the best cities in … Continue reading
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Settling for Good
Trying to about face and reflect on myself is a hard thing to do. I can’t pinpoint the type of person I am, but I can determine the type of person that I want to be. Ever since the 6th … Continue reading
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