Hmmmmm.... Long time, no journal... Not that nothing has happened, but I really don't know where to start. School is going pretty well, and there's not a day goes by that isn't humbling in some way. I was in college from '88-'96, and going back after ten years is a real eye-opener. Who'd have imagined that students would have to turn off cell phones in class? They just weren't ubiquitous back then...
I've met some incredible people, and am now having a life I haven't known since the mid-90s. It's different, though, 'cause I have ten years of "real-life" work experience, and applying that to college is very odd. It's nice to know my work ethic is of use here. but so much is new. Have spoken with my advisor, and it turns out that there are only two schools in Oregon that offer my MFA program, SOC in Ashland and University of Portland. I'm going (eventually) for an MFA in technical theater so I can teach collegiate.
I was invited to teach a sound design workshop in California a few years back, and I loved it. I know I can't teach as faculty in any Oregon college without an MFA, but that doesn't mean I can't make my information available now. So, I'm putting together a web site based on my earlier class and the syllabi I developed for the Cal State system. It still amazes me (not in a particularly good way) that there are no colleges or universities that have classes in my area of theatrical design. I'm good at what I do, and I'm self-taught.
Feels weird being a member of the PDX group here and not having gone out for any events yet. Then again, I haven't been out anywhere since Genitorturers at Dante's in October. Class hasn't really given me time. I'm hoping the two can meet halfway so I can enjoy the friends I've made so far (and hopefully meeting many more), and be able to incorporate my school friends as well. They're mostly younger, and not able to hit clubs like I do on occasion, but I know many from both worlds would appreciate each other. So I'm optimistic. Now that I've decided to stay in Portland, I want to enjoy all it has to offer. I don't plan to look for a "real" job, 'cause it's been made clear that I can make a very happy living doing contract work with the theatre unions. Great pay, obnoxious hours, but not a 9-5 leash. Four or five days at 12-18 hours, and then two weeks off. I can do this...
- k
I've met some incredible people, and am now having a life I haven't known since the mid-90s. It's different, though, 'cause I have ten years of "real-life" work experience, and applying that to college is very odd. It's nice to know my work ethic is of use here. but so much is new. Have spoken with my advisor, and it turns out that there are only two schools in Oregon that offer my MFA program, SOC in Ashland and University of Portland. I'm going (eventually) for an MFA in technical theater so I can teach collegiate.
I was invited to teach a sound design workshop in California a few years back, and I loved it. I know I can't teach as faculty in any Oregon college without an MFA, but that doesn't mean I can't make my information available now. So, I'm putting together a web site based on my earlier class and the syllabi I developed for the Cal State system. It still amazes me (not in a particularly good way) that there are no colleges or universities that have classes in my area of theatrical design. I'm good at what I do, and I'm self-taught.
Feels weird being a member of the PDX group here and not having gone out for any events yet. Then again, I haven't been out anywhere since Genitorturers at Dante's in October. Class hasn't really given me time. I'm hoping the two can meet halfway so I can enjoy the friends I've made so far (and hopefully meeting many more), and be able to incorporate my school friends as well. They're mostly younger, and not able to hit clubs like I do on occasion, but I know many from both worlds would appreciate each other. So I'm optimistic. Now that I've decided to stay in Portland, I want to enjoy all it has to offer. I don't plan to look for a "real" job, 'cause it's been made clear that I can make a very happy living doing contract work with the theatre unions. Great pay, obnoxious hours, but not a 9-5 leash. Four or five days at 12-18 hours, and then two weeks off. I can do this...
- k