WS265: March 2011

Thursday, March 31, 2011

Option for 4/4: response to Monster video

Have you seen Kayne West's Monster video (in which Nicki Minaj contributes some of the best lyrics, at least in terms of form, if not content)? Here's a feminist response to it. What do you think?

Tuesday, March 29, 2011

Option for 4/3: Urban Knitters

Is this art, craft, graffiti, vandalism? What do you think?

Monday, March 28, 2011

OPTION FOR 4/4: Slowpoke Comics by Jen Sorensen :: Alternative Political Cartoons and Illustration

What is Jen Sorensen saying with this comic strip? Click on link to see it bigger.

Slowpoke Comics by Jen Sorensen :: Alternative Political Cartoons and Illustration

Friday, March 25, 2011

For 3/28--Disney topic sent by student

Have you seen the trailer for Mars Needs Moms? According to this blogger (http://msmagazine.com/blog/blog/2011/03/24/finally-a-disney-film-in-which-mom-is-neither-dead-nor-witch/), how are moms usually portrayed in Disney films? And how are they portrayed in this particular film?

Friday, March 11, 2011

Option for 321: Slowpoke Comics by Jen Sorensen :: Alternative Political Cartoons and Illustration

What is Jen Sorensen saying with this comic strip (click on link for larger image)? Why is it funny?
Slowpoke Comics by Jen Sorensen :: Alternative Political Cartoons and Illustration

Thursday, March 10, 2011

Option for 3/21: Bodies

What is the main point of this video?

Wednesday, March 9, 2011

For 3/22: Male Model Lights Up High-Fashion Runways : The Two-Way : NPR

How do you feel about Andrej's "androgynous" look?

Male Model Lights Up High-Fashion Runways : The Two-Way : NPR

Tuesday, March 1, 2011

option for 3/7: Is fashion news-worthy?

Read this, then comment on whether or not fashion is "news-worthy."

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