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Our Cluster Experience

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This picture was taken of us after the show, showing all of us from the cluster that came to the show. It was a great experience for all of us to come together to support Max and see him do the thing he loves. It was obvious the other actors held the same passion as Max. The fact that we were there to see our friend made the experience that much more incredible. The familial nature of the theatre was amplified due to the fact that one of our very own was up on the stage. Dad’s Garage was an experience that everyone in the downtown area needs to have at one point. It’s quite an unforgettable experience.

Entrance to the Main Stage

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Behind this door was the entrance to the main stage, where there is arena-type seating that holds more people. This is where the official Dad’s Garage troupe performs their shows. Unfortunately, I was not allowed to go down there, but I feel as if the painting of the door itself helps to capture the aesthetic of the space. It is easy to see the matte black walls around the door. The lettering is one of many different fonts that can be found around the room, giving the area a messy, but still put-together feel. To the right of this door, you can see the double doors that lead to the outside of the building.

We went on our first walking tour today in HON1000. During our HIST2110 class, we made a map out of the stops we made along the way. Our tour initially was intended for us to see the Civic Center and the neighborhood known as Buttermilk Bottoms. The Civic Center was built in the 1960s and tore down many residential neighborhoods in the process of its construction as an effort to eliminate the predominately black neighborhood that was present along Auburn Avenue. Along the way to the Civic Center, we stopped first at the Citizens Trust building, where Joe pointed out how this building was also constructed in the 1960s. At this time, the government was trying to transform this area into a less pedestrian-friendly area and more of a corporate business section. The next stop was a very tiny park we found– I forget the name– that we dubbed the “Sad Little Park”. From there we stopped next at the Georgia Power building and noted the grassy area surrounding the building, which Joe said was an effort to make the city feel more suburban. When we finally made it to the Civic Center, we couldn’t really see much of it since it was fenced off, but we got the general 1960s architecture feel from the outside. We also stopped off at this small building next to it, which used to be a center for science and technology. As we talked about the altering cityscape of Atlanta, Joe taught us about John Portman, who is responsible for the design of the majority of the city, including the Marriott in downtown. Joe especially likes what he refers to as the “hamster tunnels”, the glass bridges connecting these large buildings, so we headed over to the Marriott to check them out. We walked around the lobby and just gawked at the amazing architectural design of various floors and their flowing design. My personal favorite part of the hotel were the giant sculptures out front that were stylized, abstract representations of those gargoyle-like lions that guard most older buildings. Being a sculpture geek, that was definitely my favorite part of the tour, even though it was pretty irrelevant to the whole purpose of it.

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Syllabus Quiz

What are the major projects? In a bulleted list, provide links to the project descriptions for each of them.

  • Reading Annotations- http://atlspaceplacerhetf16.robinwharton.net/syllabus-course-info/#ProjectsRow1
  • Annotated Bibliography- http://atlspaceplacerhetf16.robinwharton.net/syllabus-course-info/#ProjectsRow1
  • Built Environment Descriptions- http://atlspaceplacerhetf16.robinwharton.net/syllabus-course-info/#ProjectsRow2
  • Built Environment Analysis- http://atlspaceplacerhetf16.robinwharton.net/syllabus-course-info/#ProjectsRow2

How will your final grade be calculated?

Points are added up, and no points are subtracted. Your grade is the points you earn.

What is the “submission form” and how do you use it? Embed the form below your answer (hint: Google “embed Google form” to find out how).

 

Embed the course calendar and weekly overview below this question.

Where on the course website can you find an overview of what’s due and the readings for each unit?

 

What is the best way to see an overview of what’s due each week?

Go to Calendar tab and then weekly overview

What is the attendance policy?

Earn points for coming to class and lose points for unexcused absences.

Excused absences are limited to university-sponsored events where you are representing GSU in an official capacity, religious holidays, and legal obligations such as jury duty or military service days. Absences for all other reasons will result in a points deduction as outlined above. In the event of extended illness or family emergency, requests may be considered for individual exemption from the general attendance policy on a case by case basis.

What are the two ways you can lose points?

Unexcused absences and missed class prep assignments.

What are my office hours, and how do you make an appointment to see me outside of class?

Office Hours are Tuesday and Thursday 9-11 am, and by appointment; or by appointment via Skype or Google Hangout 

Email to make an appointment at rwharton3@gsu.edu

How do you earn participation credit? Provide a link to the instructions/guidelines for participation.

 

How many points can you earn by participating in or organizing a study group session?

Up to 25

How can you be assured of earning an “A” in this course?

Complete all of the major projects, miss no more than four class meetings, and accrue 2,800 points

What are the minimum requirements for earning a passing grade of “C”?

Complete all of the major projects, come to class prepared, and miss only four class meetings

What do you do if you’re not sure how to document your participation in order to earn points?

Questions about evidence needed to prove participation can be answered by stopping by during office hours or before or after class. Points are earned for office visits, asking questions, or finding a way to give the information to the rest of the classmates.

What are the Unit 1 readings and which one would you like to annotate for Reading Annotation 1?

Thomas​ ​Carter​ ​and​ ​Elizabeth​ ​Collins​ ​Cromley,​ ​“​Introduction​,”​ ​from​ ​​Invitation​ ​to​ ​Vernacular 
Architecture 
James​ ​Deetz,​ ​“​Parting​ ​Ways​,”​ ​from​ ​​In​ ​Small​ ​Things​ ​Forgotten:​ ​An​ ​Archaeology​ ​of​ ​Early 
American​ ​Life 
Stephanie​ ​Fitzgerald,​ ​“​The​ ​Cultural​ ​Work​ ​of​ ​a​ ​Mohegan​ ​Painted​ ​Basket​,”​ ​from​ ​​Early​ ​Native 
Literacies​ ​in​ ​New​ ​England:​ ​A​ ​Documentary​ ​and​ ​Critical​ ​Anthology

Welcome to My Blog!

This blog is where I post all things from English 1103! There will posts for our major projects, including RAs, ABs, and BEDs. I will also post information learned from our study groups, connections to our other cluster classes, and various locations and sites I stumble upon in the city. Most of the pictures on here are taken by me, unless specified otherwise!

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