Archive
Throughout the past 5 years, students who participated in this pedagogy have made inspiring works of art. This page is dedicated to their efforts and engagement. As we compile this archive, we hope these examples can be used as pedagogical tools and examples for those interested in practicing nonviolence in the classroom.
Resist, Fall 2016
This inaugural event comprised of various multimedia projects focusing on the theme of resistance. Projects explored refugee stories, the underreporting of sexual assault and an interactive apology wall among other excellent works.
Borders, Winter 2017
In our Resist 2017 exhibit BORDERS, students shed light on the increasing worldwide effort to keep people out. The group turned a part of the college into a border crossing, making performance art out of the often discriminatory policies and procedures normalized at borders. Our fear of the “other” is fostering this effort to build walls, but are they making us more secure or is there a better way? This was the guiding question behind this exhibit.
Breakthrough, fall 2017
For our third RESIST exhibit, our students sought to create projects that could result in breakthroughs — those crucial moments where people suddenly open themselves to realities that they had never acknowledged. Whether they challenged the stigmatization around mental illness, “slut-shaming,” or oppressive school dress codes, among others, the audience responses to the exhibit revealed the extent to which they succeeded.
I Object, Winter 2018
Our fourth RESIST exhibit put the spotlight on the diverse ways in which human and non-human beings are devalued and objectified. The exhibit entrance resembled the front room of a boutique, leading shoppers to a backroom and a powerful video on the dark side of the fashion industry. From here, other projects were revealed that addressed such issues as the music industry’s frequent portrayal of women as body parts, the cosmetic industry’s unacceptable abuse of animals, and the beauty of loving, intimate human relationships in all their diversity.
REFUGE, Winter 2019
This exhibit brings forth different perspectives on refuge through the topics of gender, gun violence, and war, among others, and allows for some much-needed light to be shed upon them. These artworks include print-based media, video and interactive elements in which we ask the viewers to participate in the production of the final piece. It is essential to recognize that some material may be difficult for viewers; with the discussion of sexual assault, suicide, and terrorism.
Detention, Winter 2020
Our fourth RESIST exhibit put the spotlight on the diverse ways in which human and non-human beings are devalued and objectified. The exhibit entrance resembled the front room of a boutique, leading shoppers to a backroom and a powerful video on the dark side of the fashion industry. From here, other projects were revealed that addressed such issues as the music industry’s frequent portrayal of women as body parts, the cosmetic industry’s unacceptable abuse of animals, and the beauty of loving, intimate human relationships in all their diversity.
justify, Winter 2021
This Humanities and Cinema-Communications joint class is participating in a class wide project under the theme: JUSTIFY. This Multidisciplinary project seeks to shed light on how we as people, tend to justify things that we or others do. The brilliant minds of this class will delve into various subjects using various methods ranging from art, documentary style video, music and many others. This project can serve as a reminder to people that we shouldn’t justify things that are bad due to our lack of control or because it would work in our own self-interest. We sincerely hope that you enjoy our multi-platform project and that it can serve as something that will make you reflect about our society and how to make it a better place! – Tyler McLean-Dolbeck
Resist Violence @ youtube
Find video mash-ups, documentaries, spoken word and documented performance art by our students and some interviews with community activists and teachers.
articles + Conferences
We have been busy with our first Faculty Community of Practice, Resist Violence blog, and conference presentations. We will be posting information soon on our planned workshops and conferences for the fall.