{"id":579,"date":"2018-02-13T15:44:24","date_gmt":"2018-02-13T15:44:24","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.anthrocervone.org\/introtohumanities\/?page_id=579"},"modified":"2020-08-25T21:21:01","modified_gmt":"2020-08-25T21:21:01","slug":"right-brain-activities","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.anthrocervone.org\/introtohumanities\/right-brain-activities\/","title":{"rendered":"Creative Journal"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>The creative journal activities in this course represent \u2018right-brain\u2019 exercises designed to stimulate creative, innovative and inventive neurological processes that underpin higher order cognitive functions such as critical thinking. Students are required to play, explore and experiment with a wide variety of techniques to express or communicate an idea and\/or topic.  A description of each journal activity is located at the end of each web lesson in this website. The expressions will be evaluated according to the student\u2019s ability to fill a journal page with expressive representations and to experiment with and apply different techniques and materials (see the rubric below.) Students will also have the opportunity to earn extra credit by creating an ePortfolio that showcases the each expression in the creative journal as well as the final  project. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h6 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What are Right-Brain Exercises?<\/h6>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"alignright\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i.pinimg.com\/564x\/eb\/9c\/7d\/eb9c7d8db4763aa4df3a9f2f818bb5c6.jpg\" alt=\"Image result for right brain journal\"\/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Right-brain exercises are designed to help students exercise creative thinking in much of the same way that innovative companies such as Google, Facebook, and Tesla are using playrooms to unlock employee talent. Right-brain exercises boost mental processes, including creativity, by strengthening the core cognitive skills the brain uses to design, develop, invent, imagine, and solve problems.&nbsp; These skills underpin the ability to think critically.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Developing left (logic) and right (creative) cognitive processes will also enhance cognitive skills such as:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><strong>Attention\/Sustained<\/strong>&nbsp;enables you to stay focused and on task for an extended period of time.<\/li><li><strong>Attention\/Selective<\/strong>&nbsp;enables you to ignore distractions and stay focused on what you are doing.<\/li><li><strong>Attention\/Divided<\/strong>&nbsp;enables you to remember information while doing two things at once.<\/li><li><strong>Auditory Processing<\/strong>&nbsp;enables you to analyze, blend, and segment sounds, and is a critical skill for successful reading.<\/li><li><strong>Visual Processing<\/strong>&nbsp;enables you to think in visual images.<\/li><li><strong>Memory\/Working<\/strong>&nbsp;enables you to hang on to information while you are in the process of using it.<\/li><li><strong>Memory\/Long-Term<\/strong>&nbsp;enables you to hang on to, and access, stored information that was learned in the past.<\/li><li><strong>Logic &amp; Reasoning<\/strong>&nbsp;enables you to reason, form ideas, and solve problems.<\/li><li><strong>Processing Speed<\/strong>&nbsp;enables you to perform tasks quickly and accurately<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>The right-brain activities in this course consist of fun, yet challenging, exercises that target and strength the core brain skills central to creative thinking and underpins problem-solving, innovation, invention, and critical thinking. Throughout the semester, students must collect the activities in a journal or sketchbook, upload a jpg image into the respective discussion prior to  that will be graded at the end of the semester.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h6 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Grading the Creative Journal<\/h6>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"alignright\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i.pinimg.com\/originals\/d4\/ef\/f4\/d4eff4588ed520200de12576d3460053.jpg\" alt=\"Image result for right brain journal\"\/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>The creative journal represents 25 points, which is a significant chunk of your grade. It is important to note that the journal expressions are not graded on their artistic value, this is not an art class. The journal is assessed according to your ability to experiment, innovate, invent and explore new mediums, processes, approaches, techniques, and ideas. It is not unusual for a very artistic student to not do well on the creative journal because they stuck  with the same exact technique for every single activity and failed to try out something new. So go ahead and experiment with something you have never done before. See some of the resources at the end of this lesson. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h6 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Creative Journal Rubric<\/h6>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><tbody><tr><td><strong>Topic<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Fills page =&nbsp; point<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Comments<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Identity<\/td><td>&nbsp;<\/td><td>&nbsp;<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Fantasy<\/td><td>&nbsp;<\/td><td>&nbsp;<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Truth<\/td><td>&nbsp;<\/td><td>&nbsp;<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Alternative Representation<\/td><td>&nbsp;<\/td><td>&nbsp;<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Mandala(s)<\/td><td>&nbsp;<\/td><td>&nbsp;<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Fiction Character<\/td><td>&nbsp;<\/td><td>&nbsp;<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Poem<\/td><td>&nbsp;<\/td><td>&nbsp;<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Haiku &amp; Haiga<\/td><td>&nbsp;<\/td><td>&nbsp;<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Song<\/td><td>&nbsp;<\/td><td>&nbsp;<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Dance<\/td><td>&nbsp;<\/td><td>&nbsp;<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Film or Play<\/td><td>&nbsp;<\/td><td>&nbsp;<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Letter-writing<\/td><td>&nbsp;<\/td><td>&nbsp;<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Religion<\/td><td>&nbsp;<\/td><td>&nbsp;<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Philosophy<\/td><td>&nbsp;<\/td><td>&nbsp;<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Art<\/td><td>&nbsp;<\/td><td>&nbsp;<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Shared Experience Symbols (2)<\/td><td>&nbsp;<\/td><td>&nbsp;<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Bibliography Graphic (2 points)<\/td><td>&nbsp;<\/td><td>&nbsp;<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Precis Outline Graphic (2 points)<\/td><td>&nbsp;<\/td><td>&nbsp;<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Prospectus Graphic (2 points)<\/td><td>&nbsp;<\/td><td>&nbsp;<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Expression Prototype (2 points)<\/td><td>&nbsp;<\/td><td>&nbsp;<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Expressive Total:<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; \/25<\/strong><\/td><td>&nbsp;<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h6 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Suggested Techniques<\/h6>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><tbody><tr><td>Pencil<\/td><td>&nbsp;<\/td><td>Paint<\/td><td>&nbsp;<\/td><td>Oil Pastel<\/td><td>&nbsp;<\/td><td>Fabric<\/td><td>&nbsp;<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Ink<\/td><td>&nbsp;<\/td><td>Collage<\/td><td>&nbsp;<\/td><td>Natural Objects<\/td><td>&nbsp;<\/td><td>Kirigami<\/td><td>&nbsp;<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Watercolor<\/td><td>&nbsp;<\/td><td>Found Objects<\/td><td>&nbsp;<\/td><td>Texture (sand, wax..)<\/td><td>&nbsp;<\/td><td>Photo<\/td><td>&nbsp;<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>3D (folding, origami&#8230;<\/td><td>&nbsp;<\/td><td>Charcoal<\/td><td>&nbsp;<\/td><td>Manipulation (burn, tear&#8230;<\/td><td>&nbsp;<\/td><td>Acrostic poem<\/td><td>&nbsp;<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>For Printable PDF version,&nbsp;<span class=\"instructure_file_holder link_holder\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.anthrocervone.org\/introtohumanities\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/W20-Journal-Rubric.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">click here<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h6 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Journal Submissions\u00a0<\/h6>\n\n\n\n<p>Unless otherwise noted in the lesson (ie film, dance, etc.), all activities must be completed by hand in the creative journal and submitted online. Embed a jpg image of each expression in the respective discussion forum (see calendar for deadlines.) At the end of the semester, students will have the opportunity to earn extra credit by submitting a digital ePortfolio showcasing the expressions and the final project. The portfolio should include a section entitled &#8216;Creative Journal&#8217; which includes a gallery of each expression accompanied with a short paragraph describing the symbols and the materials used.\u00a0Visit the\u00a0<a title=\"ePortfolio\" data-api-endpoint=\"https:\/\/courses.sfcollege.edu\/api\/v1\/courses\/413264\/pages\/eportfolio\" data-api-returntype=\"Page\" href=\"https:\/\/www.anthrocervone.org\/introtohumanities\/international-certificate\/\">ePortfolio<\/a>\u00a0page for more information.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For examples of previous student work, visit the following links:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><a href=\"https:\/\/cirrusmontague.wixsite.com\/website-1\/expressions\">Cirrus Montague<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/taylorpeacock34.wixsite.com\/website-1\">Taylor Beasely<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/catalinaariasmms.wixsite.com\/mysite\/reel\">Catalina Arias<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/spark.adobe.com\/page\/cQ8U7kqXinRhL\/\">Leighton Burton<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/tameriathomas03.wixsite.com\/mysite-1\/identity\">Tameria Thomas<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/nicolldemier.wixsite.com\/mysite\/projects\">Nicoll De Mier<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/sofiarosalesgochoc.wixsite.com\/mysite\/projects\">Sophia Gochoco<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/skmacelderry.wixsite.com\/digitizedsketchbook\">Spencer MacElderry<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/smithclaire525.wixsite.com\/expressions\">Claire Smith<\/a><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h6 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Right Brainstorming Resources<\/h6>\n\n\n\n<p>Feeling stuck? The Youtube playlist and links below offer a selection of easy techniques for beginners. Do not be afraid to fail; the journal is not based on the outcome of your expression, but on the process of creating something. Do not be afraid to take risks.&nbsp; If something does not turn out as planned, keep it in the journal anyway &#8211; failure counts!<\/p>\n\n\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Techniques\" width=\"800\" height=\"450\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/videoseries?list=PLHqXnt2RPb5N0ADEcQfR1FBLXugE1Q75J\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Fiber Crafts<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.weavespindye.org\/steps-in-felting\">Felting<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.weavespindye.org\/dream-catcher\">Dreamcatchers<\/a><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Origami and Kirigami Resources<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.origami-resource-center.com\/kirigami.html\">Kirigami is an Artform article<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.origami-resource-center.com\/\">Origami Resource Center<\/a><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Drawing<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.art-is-fun.com\/how-to-draw-a-mandala\">Mandalas<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.art-is-fun.com\/how-to-make-a-pattern\">Patterns<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.art-is-fun.com\/henna-hand-designs\">Henna<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.art-is-fun.com\/how-to-draw-paisley\">Paisley<\/a><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Ink and Dye<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><a href=\"https:\/\/youtu.be\/aBXqIsJgFms\">Alcohol Ink Techniques<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.khanacademy.org\/partner-content\/asian-art-museum\/southeast-asia1\/indonesia\/v\/batik-of-java-a-centuries-old-tradition\">Batik<\/a><\/li><\/ul>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The creative journal activities in this course represent \u2018right-brain\u2019 exercises designed to stimulate creative, innovative and inventive neurological processes that<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"parent":0,"menu_order":15,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"footnotes":""},"class_list":["post-579","page","type-page","status-publish","hentry"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.anthrocervone.org\/introtohumanities\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/579"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.anthrocervone.org\/introtohumanities\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.anthrocervone.org\/introtohumanities\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/page"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.anthrocervone.org\/introtohumanities\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.anthrocervone.org\/introtohumanities\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=579"}],"version-history":[{"count":10,"href":"https:\/\/www.anthrocervone.org\/introtohumanities\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/579\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":1298,"href":"https:\/\/www.anthrocervone.org\/introtohumanities\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/579\/revisions\/1298"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.anthrocervone.org\/introtohumanities\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=579"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}