Tuition and College Fee Inflation

Statistics say that college tuition increases by 8% per year. Does paying more tuition give us students a better and more enriching education? Why the increase? Aside from tuition, we already pay numerous other fees. Sure we have access to financial aid, but what about those who cannot receive it due to certain issues? I don't see a decrease happening in the future, so what will tuition and fees increase to in 10, or even 20, years?

Are we too dependent on computers?

I own a laptop but do not have Internet at my home. When I tell others I don't have Internet, they are shocked and by the expression on their faces I can tell they think I am crazy. I just don't have any use for it except to do homework assignments for my classes. I never had a blog before I had to do it for my art class, and I don't have a Myspace or Facebook. I think we (a term I'm using for people in general) depend too heavily on these social sources, replacing real communication and contact. It has become so easy to access resources on the Internet that we really don't have to do much on our own. You don't have to drive to the bank to transfer money from checking to savings, which arises the issue of the safety and identity theft. Instead of going to the library and researching, you can Google anything and it is readily available. This is a benefit, but I wonder what's going to happen to good old fashioned resource library books.

Art and Film

Films are a form of art. There are so many different genres of film - some purely produced for entertainment value, some educational, and some are artsy, or "indie" - just to name a few.

On the other hand, Pink Floyd's "The Wall" is an excellent example of art in film, along with "Requiem for a Dream" which is a more recent film. Quentin Tarantino, an art-film director, is one of my favorite directors.

My Diorama - BIG Business

I chose to express my feelings about the influence of 'big business' on our nation through my diorama. I believe that big businesses (meaning large corporations) have an effect on our environment, such as pollution, individual smaller businesses, and our media through constant advertising. All these, not to mention others, are consequences of these corporations major economic power.

My Photographic Eye

Dance

Dance is an art form - dance is expressed as an occupation for some, competitions, hobbies, exercise, and more. Dance is a very diverse form of self-expression, differing from ballet to hip-hop to Native rain dance. Some only dance when they are alone, when no one is watching. Some use dance to perform and exhibit emotions through physical action. Dance has even become popular on television through shows like Dancing With The Stars and So You Think You Can Dance.

Self Portrait