« Jan. 13 Reflection: Academic connections

Rachel Wray

Academic Connections

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Kathryn Smith MB
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   The dynamics I'm observing from my internship are different simply because they are more focused on how we can improve on integrating art into communities. I have been working with my supervisor on creating graphics for their social media accounts to find the most appealing ways to advertise their organization. This has been an eye-opening experience for me because I have gotten to see how it works from the employer's perspective where they handle creating content and managing their time adequately to reach their goals. My art and social media background have been beneficial to me during this process. 

   This experience has made me more aware of the poverty happening around Birmingham and the organizations that serve to bring not only arts education into local school districts but opportunities for growth and exploration for children. This experience has made me more curious about involving myself with local opportunities that serve the poor community and the impact I could leave. 

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  1. Post by Mary Bullock
    Re: Academic Connections
    I think designing graphics is super cool and would love to see examples! I think the advertisment and social outreach side of these kinds of programs is really the future of how they will succeed. I am thinking about doing the same to help and update my own organizations platforms. Have there been any specific challenges in doing this work?
  2. Post by Kathryn Smith
    Re: Academic Connections
    Have you learned anything, either through your internship or in class, about why opportunities for artistic growth and exploration are so important for children? About why they may be especially important for low-income children? What are the effects of a lack of those opportunities? I'm interested in how you make the case for why arts education is important. Why is this something we should care about? Are there studies, data, etc. giving evidence for why this matters?
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