User:JodyBostic

=Freshman Seminar=

Always Wanted To Schedule

 * Topic

I have always wanted to...
 * Research Component

Learn how to fly fish and actually catch one!
 * week 1

Research while saving money for supplies.
 * week 2

Research and save money for supplies, as well as finding year round fishing areas.
 * week 3

Aquire supplies,gear and a license to go fishing.
 * week 4

Practice at a "U-Fish" pond.
 * week 5

Practice on Lake Tapps.
 * week 6

Practice on a river if possible.
 * week 7

Practice and patience makes perfect.
 * week 8

If I can catch a fish, learn how to properly clean and then fry!

Midterm Assignment 1: Taste & Aesthetics
“The Eagle” by Alexander Calder was the one sculpture that stood out to me. I saw a huge, ugly orange, metal thing that I just don’t understand. I’ve never been a fan of any abstract art, and have always been more impressed with sculptures by H.R. Giger and the ones found in ancient civilizations. In those I can see the talent and time that it takes to complete because I also love to sculpt. Then, go figure, I went to my next class and the artist I was suppose to research because we’re going to go see his display at the Seattle Art Museum was Alexander Calder! Ironic! I did read about his life and the art that he has done all over the world, and came to like the creepy little carnival scenes that he started in his early twenties (1926-1931). He also led a pretty interesting life, especially since he had tried to do camouflage for the military during World War 2 and was denied. That reminded me of your Ellsworth Kelly story and how he started out doing camouflage, which I thought was pretty funny too. I still don’t really care for the large structures and mobiles because I can’t really relate to them, but I definitely respect was he has achieved. I understand what he was representing in his structures as far as acceleration and movement, but it still doesn’t strike me like other art does. I guess, I hated it at first, came to understand it a little better, and now I still don’t care for it but I definitely learned something. It is totally true about the first impression may not be the best example, because if I had seen the little Cirque Calder first, I would have definitely had a different impression of the artist to start with.

Midterm Assignment 3: Always Wanted To Progress Report (100 words or so)
It took a little longer than I expected to acquire supplies because it was a little more expensive than I thought it was going to be. I do have everything I need, pole, line, flies, etc. and have been practicing my technique in my yard, yet I haven’t been able to get to any water to practice. My technique still needs a lot of work and I still plan on taking it to the water, but I am not sure that I will be able to achieve my original goal of catching a fish, or perfecting “the art of” fly fishing. It’s a bit harder than I expected.

Final Presentation

 * Topic (10%)

Learn to fly fish


 * Research (20%)

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 * 1) Internet site:www.flyfishing-flies.com
 * 2) Book:Basic Fly Fishing by: Jon Rounds
 * 3) Scholarly Journal:
 * 4) Other (interview, TV show,etc):www.cabelas.com


 * Your accomplishment (20%)

<> I did achieve my goal of learning how to fly fish (even though I am definitely not really good yet) and I did catch a fish and learn how to clean it.
 * Project Review (50%)
 * 1)What went well
 * 2)What went poorly
 * 3)Future strategies

What went well: the guidance I was able to get from friends and being able to acquire the supplies at the price that I did. I also enjoyed that style of fishing a lot more than I expected. When I was younger I had tried to fish with a regular hook and worm a lot and never was able to get one bite. So I really didn’t like fishing and never did it. But fly fishing is entirely different and a lot more fun. I still need practice on my casting, or at least getting it in the same spot when I want to but I definitely enjoyed it a lot more than I had expected. What went poorly: definitely the time of year that I chose not only because of the terrible weather but at the end of fishing season and not having a boat which was required at the sites that I had planned to visit. And not having my own transportation or properly planned childcare. My future strategies: take the weather into consideration because casting would be possible as well as being able to take the kids with me. Summer time! I should have looked into where supplies were available instead of assuming because that made a huge difference on the price and when I was able acquire them. I think I should work on my planning/organization skills as well.