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Volume 3, Issue 14 CAMPUS UPDATE Alpena’ Community College, Alpena, MI April. 1, 1981 Art: offers Different er on Life by: Rosa Morrison Art for the classroom teacher and’ jewelry are two independent study classes, with rewind: paint- ing, ceramics, and Design 1 as the other four different eles taught by Ron Hamilton in the Art De- partment at East cok for the average, gifted, and exceptional people: Not only do these classes up- grade teaching abilities and meet a requirement for elementary ra ing, but, most important of all, “ rounds out any student.’’ Rem: atk ing on the gap between the Aue and society, Hamilton said, “‘Peo- ple think Picasso is a kook! They still look at contemporary art the same old way because they don’t understand it.’” A unit is taught for visual literacy so a person can ex- plain why hedoesn’t like something, rather than remain a culture vulture. “That,’”Hamilton explain- ed, “is someone who just walks through a museum because a hus- band or wife drags them, or, just to be seen and to sign the guest book, and- not jJearn to evaluate the exhibit. was taken away com- pletely, where would the people go. / for enrichment? ‘‘! teach art... necessary for people to understand visual things around them .. . can communicate better through pic- tures and their dimensional art than you can with just words.” Hamilton describes his role in the art department as first, develop- ing the curriculum, then deciding which programs fit which situation, and as to whether it can be taught to a group or is best for an individ- ual, He also feels he’s been having to. consistently prove the program, would not give up the first time they told him “no.” It was because of the students, local! citi- zens, and teacher input that the art department was reinstated this spring. Although Hamilton feels he may have lost some of the 8 students from the fall ae the ‘ae spring registration numbered 1 Hamilton feels that art is necessary at an early age, ‘‘After the third grade they start losing it something from art. Students would have more confidence to take a class if it was emphasized more in school. Maybe noone has ever called them an artist even though they have the ability and skills to do art . metimes you can draw what | you ean't say. e are ae aoe 715 fourth through sixth graders from Fairview, Hinks, Onaway, Bingham, Oxbow, and Ella White schools, as well as some from Pied Piper and the Northeastern Michigan Com- munity Mental Health Day Treat- ment Unit. They come to East Campus for classes because there is more room to work and more equipment available. Ron Hamil- ton’s Art for Classroom Teachers students work with these special students and their teachers to gain experience under Hamilton’s super- vision. He plans, with the teachers, specific goals and how to achieve them. Some of his students assist the teacher and, thus, a two-way learning process occurs. During the Kim Kubbe busy throwing clay on a potter's wheel by: J. S. MacDonald While observing the breeding habits of panda bears, Phineas T. Pharns- worth considered the options avail- able to him. “| wonder what | should do with all this money,” he said. He was referring to the money piled at his | feet. The “mountain of mon- ey’ as he affectionately named it seemed to shift every few minutes, concurrent with the earthquake tremors that were destroying his neighbors’ homes. “know what I'll do,” he exclaimed, stubbing his toe on a loose brick that had just fallen be- side him, ‘I'll give this money to a needy college in the country. As a matter of fact, | think I'll give it to the first one | see.’ He opened the. book, brushing away a small chunk of plaster, and saw “Alpena Sona College — college in eed.” THE INHERITANCE “Well,” he said, “that’s the one. {ll just load up this money into that U-Haul parked outside and drive right over to Alpena and give that money to the first person | see, and maybe | can give them some ideas for renovations.” NEW PURCHASES BY ACC FOR FALL 1981: 1. Carpeted escalators for Van Lare all. 2.'Moving sidewalks between Van Lare and Besser Tech equipped with HBO for viewing between classe: 3. Quartz crystal clocks at each desk to remind the student how long each class is. 4. ey ae with lawn chairs . on the 5.A gon alate swimming pool. 6. Black Limos with chauffeurs for each faculty member. 7. A multi-level parking puuciute with observation ns swing set for toddler: . Free instant lottery Picton with - each class attende @ . 9. Outdoor racquetball courts. 10. Drive-in classrooms. 11. New York strip and lobster for é Eas} ‘chairs for all instructors. . Artificial sunlight in the winter. . The} are blimp for aerial obser- vatiot NEW :€LASSES OFFERED AT ACC IN FALL 1981: 1. Human Sen unY by indepen- dent stu 2. Tennis for 3. Downhill ning in Alpena. 4, Mattel toy repair made easy. Special Arts Show, which involved working with clients .with varied handicaps on a one-to-one ratio, Hamilton discovered, ‘‘I’m learning soe with my students.” jommunity enrichment _is eee to an age range of 10 to 60 plus. Hamilton prefers a con- glomerate class rather than the in- dividual learning independently at home. “They can come here and learn together. Students can use their experiences to teach others regardless of their age. They may be a potential college student.” years back, Jule and Thelma Hartwick, former ACC teachers, were in a lapidary class, -and, throwing back his head and extending his hand palm up, Hamil- ton laughing said. ‘‘I still think | may hear his voice, “Honeybun, where are all the tools?” Then I’d explain to the other students that they were married and that Honey- bun was his pet name for his wife.” There are two high school students, Tom Bieske and Robert Dault, who are taking evening class- es with their principal’s approval, which. will apply for college credit after high school graduation. Hamilton’s son, Todd, and Brian Holep, two elementary students, are taking an evening class under an open door policy, also with their principal’s approval to get a little more art experience. ACC recently had a fourth student, Lori Male, accepted by the Center for Creative Studies which is a private school in Detroit. Hamilton feels that the school is one of the best in the state, with very high standards and very rigid requirements. ~Letter to Editor ” Gets Results by: Rosa Morrison In reply to Rick Karbon’s letter to the editor, March 18th edition, in which he requested an afternoon showing of the Classic Film Series, Henry Valli did: make arrangements to have the next film, Shadows of Forgotten Ancestors, shown on Wednesday afternoon, fol 1, in the NRC room 150, at 4:15 p.m., with admission by stu- dent ID. Valli did stress this third showing would be on a trial basis. Consideration for the after- noon showing of the remaining two classic films, Wild Strawberries, and Cat and Mouse, would be based on the attendance of this April 1st showing.