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ExercisesThe Burning of the Preconceptions
Exercises"What's on Top of the Deck?!?!"Introduction!
Projectsesprit de cor-posterIntroduction, discussion(s), decide groups (optional), begin poster
ResourcesSyllabus
in classGo-around-the-room-style Introductions
Homework"What's on Top of the Deck?!?!"Complete, print and upload!
Homeworkesprit de cor-posterContinue work for progress report / presentation next week!

Exercises"What's on Top of the Deck?!?!"Collection!
Projectsesprit de cor-posterReview status (team meetings)
ProjectsSwinging Panthers Jazz Choir Fall Concert EphemeraDetermine which teams are interested
in classCreate team assignments or use poster assignment to determine teams
in classMeet with Peter Malinverni at 3:00PM to introduce Swinging Panthers promotional material
Homeworkesprit de cor-posterContinue progress!
HomeworkSwinging Panthers Jazz Choir Fall Concert EphemeraBegin initial directions and research

Projectsesprit de cor-posterReview status (team meetings)
ProjectsSwinging Panthers Jazz Choir Fall Concert EphemeraReview initial directions
ProjectsMFA Show
in classMeet with (some) MFA students, Julian (MFA), Melissa (Arts Management), Greg (Dolly Maas) to discuss the MFA Show Catalog (2:10PM)
Homeworkesprit de cor-posterContinue progress!
HomeworkSwinging Panthers Jazz Choir Fall Concert EphemeraComplete initial direction/pitch
HomeworkStoopid Time → Chloe && Sebastian

Projectsesprit de cor-posterReview current progress and discuss technical, design, and logistical issues.
ProjectsSwinging Panthers Jazz Choir Fall Concert EphemeraReview directions (internal), choose options for next week
ProjectsMFA ShowReceive name of show! (Threshold)
ProjectsNew Plays Now!Introduction, meeting with Mariana
in classStoopid Time → Chloe && Sebastian
Homeworkesprit de cor-posterComplete for Week 05!
HomeworkSwinging Panthers Jazz Choir Fall Concert EphemeraHave chosen directions printed and ready for class (Week 6)
HomeworkMFA ShowInitial directionsd
HomeworkShow 'n' Tell → Justin && Shannon

Projectsesprit de cor-posterReview completed (and potentially installed) projects!
ProjectsSwinging Panthers Jazz Choir Fall Concert EphemeraMeet with Pete (@3:00PM) for feedback, expand deliverable system
ProjectsMFA ShowReview initial passes, choose directions to move forward
ProjectsNew Plays Now!Assign folks to this project, using MFA & Swinging Panthers feedback as guidance
in classShow 'n' Tell → Justin && Shannon
HomeworkSwinging Panthers Jazz Choir Fall Concert EphemeraAddress feedback and propose new deliverables!
HomeworkMFA ShowComplete and print, pitch/presentations for week 6
HomeworkNew Plays Now!Initial passes ready for Week 6
HomeworkStoopid Time → Skylar && Jazmin

ProjectsSwinging Panthers Jazz Choir Fall Concert EphemeraInternal deliverable review!
ProjectsMFA ShowMeet with Julian, Greg, Melissa, and MFA students to review next steps
in classReview Esprit de Corp-oster for Ailani && Grace && Keyla
in classUpdate groups, assign new logo for GD (instagram) + VALS Poster
HomeworkNew Plays Now → metabolize feedback, other ephemera (posters, motion, etc)
HomeworkSwinging Panthers → metabolize feedback, prepare other ephemera (posters, motion, etc)
HomeworkBegin logo ideation for Graphic Design Department && related ephemera
HomeworkAmanda && Valeria → Show 'n' Tell

ProjectsSwinging Panthers Jazz Choir Fall Concert EphemeraMeeting with Peter, review deliverables
ProjectsMFA ShowMeet with Julian, Greg, Melissa, and MFA students to review next steps
ProjectsNew Plays Now!Review work for meeting with Mariana
ProjectsWelcome to Graphic Design
in-classAmanda && Valeria → Show 'n' Tell
HomeworkStephanie && Ailani → Stoopid Time

ProjectsSwinging Panthers Jazz Choir Fall Concert EphemeraFinal feedback
ProjectsMFA ShowMeet with Julian, Greg, Melissa, and MFA students to review next steps
ProjectsNew Plays Now!Meeting with Mariana
in-classStephanie && Ailani → Show 'n' Tell

ProjectsMFA ShowMeet with Julian, Greg, Melissa, and MFA students to review next steps
in classWorkshop with Sarah Elawad

ProjectsSwinging Panthers Jazz Choir Fall Concert EphemeraFinal deliverables due for publication by (Monday) 11/09/2026
holidayElection Day! No Classes! (please vote!)

ProjectsMFA ShowProposed final draft (Friday of that week 11/13)

ProjectsMFA ShowFinal booklet due 11/16 MondayOpening of exhibition 11/18 (Wednesday)