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A Force That Works: Nonviolent Action and Civil Disobedience
Why is the idea of force always associated with violence and aggression? There is a whole field and ideology that utilizes nonviolent action to enact change that supports social and environmental justice. This course will examine the history, theories, techniques, and effectiveness of nonviolent action and civil disobedience.
We will explore a variety of topics, movements, and skills through lecture, films, readings, speakers, and discussions. The speakers will include nonviolent activists who've engaged in civilian disobedience themselves. The course will also include training in civil disobedience and direct nonviolent action. These will hopefully include training in direct action planning, support skills, basics of blockades, and introduction to climbing techniques. Through these trainings, you will learn the strategies for effective nonviolent protests and action.
In the spirit of experiential learning, we are open to the direction of the course based on student needs and interests. The vision and hope is to educate and inspire students to use what they've learned to support their own causes and make that "change you seek in the world," (Gandhi, one of the few well-known nonviolent activists).
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Video Activism 101 Workshop with Twin Cities Indymedia
How do you videotape a protest rally? What are the best ways to document police actions? How do you digitize and share video online? Join Twin Cities Indymedia in a skill sharing workshop. With info from iWitness Video and Glassbead Collective, we build on experiences at the 2008 Republican National Convention, the G20 Conference in Pittsburgh, and more. Plus: bring your own videos to share.
Covers: Basic equipment info, editing skills, reporting from demos/events, interviewing, conceiving video story ideas from start-to-finish.
Example videos:
RNC:Terrorizing Dissent, Police Raid and Detainment of I-Witness Journalists 083008,
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The Geometry Of A Pinhole Camera
A free Workshop taught by myself Jessie Zubiran, a dive into the the basic form of photography the pinhole camera witch has shown that simplicity is beautiful and fascinating. The workshop will be followed by Holga photography. The Holga camera is a medium format 120 film manual toy camera, made in China. The holga camera is known for it's cheap construction, simple lens and the camera's "problems" have become it's best quality.
Tentative Schedule:
Feb. 3--Light Painting with candles
Feb. 10--More light painting, with sparklers
Feb. 17-- Historic Downtown, indoor photography
Feb. 24-- Photo developing basics
Every week we will set up shots and take pictures, so no matter the Wednesday, that is what you should expect.
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