| 1 | Introduction to the course. Discussion of topics and available resources. | |
| 2 | “Perry” I Assignments: Foster Rhea Dulles, Yankees and Samurai (1965), chs. 1-5. Study the Core Exhibit and Image Archive for “Perry.” | |
| 3 | “Perry” II Assignment: Design a concise “visualizing cultures” scroll based on the Perry materials. The class will focus on critiquing a model scroll prepared by the instructors.
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| 4 | Student presentations Assignment: Explore what sorts of visual materials of a historical nature are available, and come to class with a brief report/presentation on promising materials, ideally appropriate for a course project. | |
| 5 | Curating a museum exhibit: Anne Morse, Japanese Curator, Boston Museum of Fine Arts | |
| 6 | OpenCourseWare (OCW): Technical, pedagogical, and legal issues Assignment: OCW readings to be given out in class.
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| 7 | StarFestival: Visualizing a Personal Journey Readings: Media, Education and the Market Place: Video lectures related to StarFestival
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| 8 | Producing a TV Documentary: a lecture by Autin Hoyt, senior executive producer of documentaries, WGBH/PBS. Homework: View Mr. Hoyt's recent documentary, "Chicago"
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| 9 | Images in a widely circulating periodical: Harper’s Magazine. John MacArthur, President and Publisher, Harpers | |
| 10 | Images in a widely circulating periodical continued. | |
| 11 | Student presentations | |
| 12 | Student presentations | Final Project Due |