Just finished my first case study today.  Well, it was my first intentional, purposeful case study.  One of the most important things I learned in doing the fieldwork and documentation of my case study is that site-based learning is one of the most perfectly matched activities to my interests and preferred learning styles.

This initial assignment activity has become a personal mission.  I am fully committed to continuing my dedication to the Rapids Theatre Restoration project.  First, I will further develop my research and documentation of the past, present, and future work associated with the restoration.  Also, I will volunteer in traditional avenues such as hands-on labor when tasks arise and in specialty avenues such as designing education materials to help promote the program.

Follow this link to the ISSUU publication, Rapids Theatre Restoration Project:  A Case Study, to see images of the building in various stages of progress and to read a summary of the project to date.

ISSUU.com Publication of Rapids Theatre Restoration Project Book, 2014

Mapping & Place:  Before taking this class I hadn't considered Google Earth an art making tool or the derive an art form.  I learned that I had not spent nearly enough time seeing and hearing my world around me.

Video became my art making tool of choice during this online studio.  I spent many late nights of endless fun and excessive perfectionism putting still images, video clips, audio clips, and transition / animation combinations together to make just the right statement. 

Videos I made to meet UF MAAE course work requirements, 2014