Assemblage Expression

‘Hvarf’ (say “kvarf”) means “disappeared”, which is what almost happened to this material… It also means “haven”, which kind of links it to the concept of ‘Heim’…	‘Heim’ means “home.”
Relay?
Ásbyrgi — “hoofprint of Odin’s horse, Sleipnir“

Due: 05-Feb (posted on blog by 6pm); 500 words min.; 10 points

— Note: total word count; both prompts required (1 or 2 entries).

 
Part I: “Memory Glimpse” ( see prompt p. 90; 200 words? suggest: less than half of total response)

— Note: compose as a scene, with any method of description (including narration, but not necessarily; consider perspective…). Contemplate the prompt Qs before responding, and be sure to include; yet, should not identify the two categories plainly / separately (as in literate mode). e.g. scene description, then atmosphere, then concrete details.
Rather, apply the connection of chora and Stimmung into practice: describe mood as expressed by particular features, figures, images within the scene.

 
 
Part II: “Mapping the Popcycle” ( see prompt p. 114; ~300 words plus image)
 

• — Note 1: connection to Part I is optional; need not artificially configure either response to suit the other. (In fact, early memory scene might not have even occurred in hometown; likewise, “hometown” is flexible, defined more by location of one’s “formative years,” ~grades 4-12?)

 

• — Note 2: Follow the prompt closely; exercise is not to document which locations you recall best or feature most prominently in memory, for example. As we are focusing on the Family and Career/Discipline parts of the Popcycle, responses should describe interpellation by and one’s engagement with these dimensions (last instruction in prompt, with emphasis on the “how” — consider this thoroughly in order to reply thoughtfully). More on this if necessary, if I receive Qs on this point…
   

• — Note 3: Hometown Image (required)
   
  — reminder from Ulmer (personal anecdote): effectiveness not measured by “how slick” the output looks; indeed, valuable time could be wasted toward this end, neglecting the crucial aspects of the prompt (and “exercise” in terms of one’s learning).
  His mapping the key locations (in his MyStory) is most significant in example, not the aesthetic quality: Miles City, 1962.

   
  — With this in mind, images can be schematic (prompt for “diagram”); even more abstract/impressionistic if one likes; and less concerned with “accuracy”
  (Realism = Literate = contrast) than chora.
  — consider different types of maps, such as Census, Transportation/Routes, District/Zoning (e.g. Municipal types, Schools, Voter); obviously, relative to your Popcycle and location
  (e.g. one school district in my town, so not a salient choice; might seek beach topography though…).
   
  — optional, not required to create/customize one like Not Found, using Bing or Google.
  Then, embed the map in your Exercise post:

  in GMaps, click Link –> customize and preview –> copy entire code in text field –> paste in your blog entry in HTML view of Post editor.

   
  Google Tutorial
  

   
   
   
  — perhaps better than embedding an interactive map is adding a custom image you’ve created.
  (assuming you have some program of the “Paint/Brush” variety to customize images;
  if not, or alternatively, Pixlr; also, free but windows-only Paint.NET.)
   

  • If the map is an image, just save/open it in your software; or open from the Web using Pixlr
     

  • If you need a “screenshot” (likely) to manipulate:
    • Mac OS X — “Grab” application; save image to desktop; open this file in Paintbrush.

    • Vista & Windows 7 — “Snipping Tool” application; save image, open in Paint.
    • Fastest (but least efficient and customizable): capture entire screen to Clipboard, paste into program. Mac: (simultaneously) Command+Shift+4; Win: “PrtScn” button.
       

    • Web-based screenshot tool (recommended): Pixlr Grabber Firefox Plugin.
      (capture, open to edit in Pixlr, or save to desktop; adds many image-editing functions to your browser)

     

  • Finally, upload to your blog — “Upload/Insert” command in Edit Post view or Media Library (recommended for managing multiple images)

   
   
   

  Tags: Ásbyrgi, attunement, chora, cosmogram, ficelle, home, mood, music, new media, popcycle, relay, resonance, stimmung