Character notes for "Come Together to Learn and Create"

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Here is Part 3: Linsey Corner of the character notes for "Come Together to Learn and Create." There are so many character sheets, and some are long, so I'm dividing them by housing cluster. (See Part 1 Sunset Green and Part 2 Patina Park.)

Linsey Corner large polycule house
* metalworker
* bicycle designer
* gardeners
* musicians
* painters

Coral Reef polycule from the left:
* 1 man (Garry Steiglitz, photographer), 1 woman (Nikki Steiglitz, still-life artist), and their 4 kids (3 boys: Cameron "Cam" 11, Elouan 10, Boyd 9 and 1 girl: Zelie, 4) 3-bedroom 204
* 1 man (Bagira, stay-at-home dad) holding 1 boy (Irvin, 3, son of Bill and Joyce Claridge) 2-bedroom 101
* older man (Bill Claridge, art gallery co-owner) and woman (Joyce Claridge, art gallery co-owner) with 1 homemade daughter (Fleurine, 6) and 4 adopted kids (1 white with Down's syndrome: Polly, 8), 1 white without (Irvin, 3, held by Bagira), 2 black adopted from Dominica after Tropical Storm Erika: Isamar, 12 and Isabel, 11) 3-bedroom 201
* 1 man (Jaidon Dallas, handyman), 3 women (Cleotha Leone, nature artist; Elna Dewitt, geometric artist; Alyenora Hoffman, plus-size clothing designer), and their 3 kids (2 girls: Dita, 9 and Idalia, 7; and 1 boy: Wilbur, 5) 3-bedroom 202
* and 1 seahorse man (Chuck Underwood, stay-at-home dad with marine science degree and bike-building hobby) and his 4 kids (2 girls: Taffy, 6 and Mabli 2; and 2 boys: Westley 8 and Nolan, 7; plus 1 baby on the way) 3-bedroom 203

2-bedrooms 102, 103, 104 left; 5 of those rooms are private studios (3 artists: Nikki Steiglitz, Cleotha Leone , and Elna Dewitt ; 1 photographer: Garry Steiglitz; 1 clothing designer: Alyenora Hoffman) and one is a guest studio for anyone to use
26 (+1 on the way) people total in the Coral Reef polycule


1 man (Garry Steiglitz, photographer), 1 woman (Nikki Steiglitz, still-life artist), and their 4 kids (3 boys: Cameron "Cam" 11, Elouan 10, Boyd 9 and 1 girl: Zelie, 4) 3-bedroom 204

Garry Steiglitz -- He has tinted skin, brown eyes, and short dark hair. He is a polyamorous bisexual dominant; he belongs to the Coral Reef polycule. His heritage is American, German, and Ashkenazi Jewish. His ancestors fled to America and abandoned Judaism in the early 1930s. He speaks English and Spanish. He is 38 years old in 2015.
Garry earned a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Photography with a minor in Art and Ecology at the Pacific Northwest College of Arts / Willamette University in Portland, Oregon. He quickly established a photography business after college, selling fine art photos to Portland businesses and collectors. His interests in art and community led him to the intentional community movement. Garry is the husband of Nikki, father of sons Cameron "Cam" (11), Elouan (10), Boyd (9) and daughter Zelie (4). They live in Linsey Corner, Portland, Oregon. The adults share one bedroom, the boys have the second, and the girl has the third. As a hobby, Garry enjoys watersports. He's not good at math and logic, though.
Qualities: Good (+2) Fine Art Photographer, Good (+2) Clean Eating Cook, Good (+2) Ecological Awareness, Good (+2) Visual-Spatial Intelligence, Good (+2) Watersports
Poor (-2) Logical-Mathematical Intelligence

Bachelor of Fine Arts in Photography
at the Pacific Northwest College of Arts / Willamette University in Portland, Oregon
Curriculum
Learn to communicate powerfully and explore new ways of thinking about image making. You'll build a strong foundation of skills and a high degree of professional proficiency in analog and digital techniques while focusing on critically examining the challenges of photographic expression, and developing a vocabulary to discuss and critique your work and the work of others.
Freshman
ID Course Title Fall Spring
FN100 First Year Seminar (is req. if fewer than 30 transfer credits) 1
FD102 Visual Elements: Digital Tools 3 *
FD105 Basic Drawing 3 *
FD111 3-D Design 3 *
LA122 Writing in Context 3
LA125 Exploring Visual Culture 3
FD101 Visual Elements: 2-D * 3
FD112 Time Arts * 3
SCI223 Science * 3
LA225 Perspectives on Society & Culture 3
Studio Elective 3
Total 16 15

Sophomore
ID Course Title Fall Spring
AH210 Intro to World Art History 3
MTH101 Math 3 *
PH272 Concept / Capture / Print I 3
PH274 Photographic Investigations (from rotating menu)
Alternative Processes 3
Studio Elective 3 *
AH217 History of Photography * 3
IM201 Theory & Practice * 3
LA225 Perspectives on Society & Culture * 3
PH265 Intro. to the Photographic Image 3
PH273 Studio Lighting Essentials 3
TOTAL 15 15

Junior
ID Course Title Fall Spring
Art History Elective (200-400 level) 3 *
IM301 Theory & Practice 3 *
LA321 Social Science Seminar 3 *
PH371 Photographic Practice & Research 3
PH374 Studio Lighting 3
Liberal Arts Elective* (300-400 level) * 3
Studio Elective * 3
MA300 Professional Practices 3
PH372 The Photographic in Contemporary Art 3
PH375 Concept / Capture / Print II 3
TOTAL 15 15

Senior
ID Course Title Fall Spring
MA410 Advanced Photographic Investigations (from rotating menu)
Photography and Performance 3 *
LA325 Literature Seminar 3 *
LA421 Research for a Creative Practice 3 *
Studio Elective 3 6
TH401 Thesis Critique Seminar 3
Art History Elective (300-400 level) * 3
Liberal Arts Elective* (300-400 level) 3
MA400 Media Arts Thesis 3
TOTAL 15 15


Art and Ecology Minor
at the Pacific Northwest College of Arts / Willamette University in Portland, Oregon
Curriculum
The Art and Ecology curriculum explores through many lenses human impacts on earth's systems how artists and designers respond.
The Art and Ecology minor is open to all majors. Art + Ecology students do NOT take extra courses to fulfill the minor; rather, they choose courses to fulfill the requirements of the minor.
Art + Ecology students take two required 3-credit courses and choose three electives from a wide range of topics for a total of 15 credits. Each enrolled student receives an individualized plan that outlines how this minor fits into their course of study as well as ongoing guidance by the Department Head to ensure that their curricular choices support their goals and interests.
Required Courses (2)
Theory and Practice: Art + Ecology: Global Culture and Ecology (IM201)
• A studio course that helps you understand the connections between political, economic, social, and cultural issues and your own creative practice. Together, we tackle the complex global issue of climate change and consider how artists and designers are responding and how you might best respond.
Ecology and Resilience (SCI223/323) or Environmental Science and Ecology
• A science course that offers you a foundational understanding of ecology and earth systems, and the ways humans are shaping these systems to define our environment. You will become familiar with a scientific worldview and its impact on the contemporary landscape and society.
Sample Elective Options (3)
Utopia/Dystopia
Social Practice: Art and Community
Outcasts, Rebels, and Misfits that have Changed the World or Failed Trying


Nikki Steiglitz -- She has fair skin, brown eyes, and long blonde hair that waves toward the ends. She is a polyamorous heterosexual bisensual submissive; she belongs to the Coral Reef polycule. Her heritage is American, Scandinavian, and French. She speaks English and French. She is 32 years old in 2015.
Nikki earned a Bachelor of Fine Art in Oil Painting with a Certificate in Still Life and a minor in Hobbies for Life at the American Academy of Art College in Chicago, Illinois. She specializes in still life, but occasionally does other types of art. She collects interesting objects to assemble and paint, offering the results in galleries. She also takes commissions to paint groups of objects selected by the client -- very popular as gifts for a graduation, wedding, or other special event as well as for memorials. Her interests in cooperative games led her to the intentional community movement. She dislikes competitive activities, though.
Nikki is the wife of Garry, mother of sons Cameron "Cam" (11), Elouan (10), Boyd (9) and daughter Zelie (4). They live in Linsey Corner, Portland, Oregon. The adults share one bedroom, the boys have the second, and the girl has the third. As a hobby, Nikki enjoys watersports.
Qualities: Good (+2) Artistic Cook, Good (+2) Cooperative and Community Games, Good (+2) Still Life Oil Painter, Good (+2) Visual-Spatial Intelligence, Good (+2) Watersports
Poor (-2) Competition

Bachelor of Fine Art in Oil Painting
at the American Academy of Art College in Chicago, Illinois
Students in Oil Painting train in the technical aspects of the medium. Course work and assignments direct students through the process of creating a unique, consistently styled portfolio of work. As they develop a personal creative vision, Oil Painting students apply critical, historical and theoretical principles to their own work while developing the professional business practices of the fine art field.
Oil Painting Outcomes
Upon completion, students will be able to:

Technical
1. Demonstrate a thorough understanding of the technical aspects of oil painting.
This includes:
• Method / Materials
• Color
• Lighting
• Seeing / Observation
• Effectively render forms both in space, and in relation to each other
• Composition / Design / Editing
• Drawing

Theoretical
2. Use oil painting as a form of personal expression to create a unique, consistently styled portfolio of work.
• Demonstrate familiarity with the world of contemporary art.
• Present their work within the context of contemporary art.
• Understand and engage in contemporary art discourse.
• Emphasis on:
• Concept / Content / Originality
• Applying critical, historical, and theoretical principles to the work
• Research
• Style / Motif
• Critique

Professional
3. Apply professional practices to:
• Presentation, Care, Archiving, Documentation.
• Work habits: Time management, Reliability, Motivation.
• Career skills: Promotion, Job search, Commissions, Galleries, Exhibitions, Grants, Business writing, Interviews, Memberships, Networking.
• Business skills: Taxes, Sales, Bookkeeping, Insurance, Organization

Career Opportunities
• Portrait Commissions
• Landscape Commissions
• Group Exhibitions
• One-Person Exhibitions
• Gallery Representation
• Specialty Showroom and Display Shops

Bachelor of Fine Arts in Painting- Specialization in Oil Painting
Sample Program
Semester 1
Fundamentals of Art I 5 Semester Credit Hours
Beginning Life Drawing I 5 Semester Credit Hours
College Composition I 3 Semester Credit Hours
College Success Seminar 1 Semester Credit Hour

Semester 2
Fundamentals of Art II 5 Semester Credit Hours
Beginning Life Drawing II 5 Semester Credit Hours
Anatomy 3 Semester Credit Hours

Semester 3
Oil Painting I 5 Semester Credit Hours
Intermediate Life Drawing I 5 Semester Credit Hours
Art History I 3 Semester Credit Hours
Oral Communication 3 Semester Credit Hours

Semester 4
Oil Painting II 5 Semester Credit Hours
Figurative Sculpture I 5 Semester Credit Hours
Art History II 3 Semester Credit Hours
(One of two)
Film and Society 3 Semester Credit Hours

Semester 5
Figure Painting 5 Semester Credit Hours
Studio Elective 200/300 or 400 Level 5 Semester Credit Hours
Quantitative Literacy 3 Semester Credit Hours
(One of four)
Adulthood: Relationships, Stress, Wellness and Longevity 3 Semester Credit Hours

Semester 6
Still Life Painting 5 Semester Credit Hours
Digital Graphic Foundations 5 Semester Credit Hours
(One of three)
Vision, Light and Color 3 Semester Credit Hours
(One of four)
Film and Society: World Cultures 3 Semester Credit Hours

Semester 7
Advanced Painting I 5 Semester Credit Hours
Visual Language: On Critique, Theory, and Practice 5 Semester Credit Hours
Studio Elective 200/300 or 400 level 5 Semester Credit Hours

Semester 8
Portfolio: Fine Arts 5 Semester Credit Hours
Advanced Painting II 5 Semester Credit Hours
(One of five)
Art History: Renaissance and Baroque 3 Semester Credit Hours
College Composition II 3 Semester Credit Hours

122 Total Credits Required for the BFA Degree in Painting- Specialization in Oil Painting


T-America offers certificates in various genres and styles.

Still Life Certificate
Still Life Painting 5 Semester Credit Hours
(as shown above, the introductory course)

Building Your Still Life Collection 1 Semester Credit Hour
AND
Exercises with Thematic Objects Studio 4 Semester Credit Hours

Choose one art history set:
Survey of Famous Still Life Paintings Lecture 2 Semester Credit Hours
AND
Recreating Famous Still Life Paintings Studio 3 Semester Credit Hours

Choose 10 credits of thematic electives:
Americana 2 Semester Credit Hours
Antique Malls, Thrift Stores, & Junkyards: Shopping for Inspiration 1 Semester Credit Hour
Color Theory and Color Studies 1 Semester Credit Hour
Dolls, Toys, and Mannequins 2 Semester Credit Hours
Natural Arrangements 2 Semester Credit Hours
Manmade Arrangements 2 Semester Credit Hours


Hobbies for Life Minor (T-American)
at the American Academy of Art College in Chicago, Illinois

Colleges often offer one or more hobby minors such as Birdwatching, Collecting, Cooking, Exercise and Sports, Fandom (various topics), Fibercrafts, Gaming, Gardening, Ham Radio, Historical Recreation, Homebrewing, Jewelrymaking, Music, Pets and Livestock, Photography, Recreational Math, Travel, Volunteering, Wilderness Skills, or Woodworking. Many standard majors such as English Literature, Creative Writing, and Studio Arts offer minors that can be listed in the hobby minor section. Some colleges even have a Personal Recreation or Leisure Studies minor where students can explore multiple hobbies along with a core class or two in personal development. A Leisure Studies or Personal Development major usually has a cluster of classes on hobbies.
A hobby minor can serve the same two purposes as any other: 1) support the major, or 2) unrelated personal interest for healthy work-life balance. A hobby minor can support majors such as Small Business Management or Human Services. Students who take a minor in Exercise and Sports or English Literature are much more likely to continue doing those things lifelong compared to other people who often quit exercising or reading when no longer forced to do it for school.

Hobbies List

Core (6 Credit Hours)
Everyone takes these courses.
Personal Development Through Hobbies (T-American) (3 Semester Credit Hours)
Hobbies with Family and Friends (T-American) (3 Semester Credit Hours)

Additions (at least 9 Credit Hours)
These can be courses or clubs. Courses must add up to at least 9 Credit Hours. There must be at least one club or other group.

Choose one creative hobby:
Illinois en Plein Air (T-American) (3 Semester Credit Hours)

Choose one food and drink hobby:
Artistic Cooking (T-American) (3 Semester Credit Hours)

Choose one game/puzzle hobby:
Cooperative and Community Games Club (T-American)

Choose one mental hobby:
Beautiful Books of America Club (T-American)

Choose one musical hobby:
Music Appreciation (T-American) (3 Semester Credit Hours)

Choose one physical activity:
Chicago Watersports Association (T-American)


1 man (Bagira, stay-at-home dad) holding 1 boy (Irvin, 3, son of Bill and Joyce Claridge) 2-bedroom 101

Bagira (Orrin Ward) -- He has fair skin, brown eyes, and almost no hair left. He is tall and thin. His heritage is American; he speaks English. He is 36 years old in 2015. He is romantic asexual. His birth family dumped him for it, which made him miserable. He dealt with that by focusing on family in his higher education. Orrin earned a bachelor's degree in Child, Youth, and Family Studies: A Multidisciplinary Education with specializations in Early Childhood, Elementary Education, Family Life Education, Youth Work, Human Services, and Human Development/Child Life along with a minor in Sexuality, Gender, and Queer Studies at Portland State University. He went on to get a master's degree in Early Childhood: Inclusive Education and Curriculum and Instruction with an Infant/Toddler Mental Health Graduate Certificate.
Bagira belongs to the Coral Reef polycule and lives in Linsey Corner, Portland, Oregon. There he enjoys getting to raise many children without having to make any himself. He has the 2-bedroom 101 unit, of which one bedroom is his and one is for whichever children he's tending at the time.
Qualities: Expert (+4) Child and Family Development, Good (+2) Constitution, Good (+2) Emotional Intelligence, Good (+2) QUILTBAG Awareness
Poor (-2) Estranged from Birth Family

Child, Youth, and Family Studies: A Multidisciplinary Education
at Portland State University

Child, Youth, and Family Studies (CYFS) Major Requirements (76 credits)
Major Prerequisite
90 credits (junior standing): ED 420 Intro to Education and PSY 311 Human Development

CYFS Major Required Courses (60 credits)
CFS 310 Critical Histories in CYFS: Gender/Race/Class (4)
CFS 312U Families in Lifecourse Perspective (4)
CFS 381U Families, Stress, & Change (4)
CFS 391 Family Theories (4)
CFS 487 Examining Bias & Belief (4)*
CFS 488 Structural Oppression (4)*
CFS 489 Activism for Social Change (2)*
CFS 492 Families Law & Policy (4)
CFS 493 Professional Self: Ways of Knowing (2)*
CFS 494 Professional Self: Critical Thinking (2)*
CFS 495 Professional Self: Identity (2)*
CFS 496 Professional Self: Integration (2)*
CFS 497 Practicum I (5)
CFS 498 Practicum II (5)
HST 343 History of American Families (4)
SOC 461 Sociology of the Family (4)
SPED 418 Survey of Exceptional Learners (3)
* Indicates course is a part of a sequence

CYFS Electives (16 credits)
The CYFS major requires 16 elective credits in addition to the core requirements. Students may fulfill this requirement one of two ways:
2. Choose 16 credits of Advisor Approved Electives from one of the content areas below. Note: all course are 4 credits unless indicated.

Instead of choosing a minor, he decided to collect multiple specializations.

Early Childhood
CFS 320U The ABCs of Early Childhood Education
CI 479 The Young Child as Scientist (3)
CI 477 Learning Designs: Environments in Early Childhood Education (3)
CI 410 Bilingual Children: Program Models, Assessments, & Classroom Methods (3)

Elementary Education
Required:
LIB 428 Children’s Literature, K-5 (3)
MATH 211 Foundation of Elementary Mathematics I
MATH 212 Foundation of Elementary Mathematics II
MATH 213 Foundation of Elementary Mathematics III
Highly Recommended:
ART 312 Art in the Elementary School (3)
MUS 381 Music Fundamentals (3)

Family Life Education
CFS 486 Parent & Family Life Education
CFS 385U Working with Diverse Families
CFS 390U Sex & the Family
CFS 393U Community Resources & Family Support
Youth Work
CFS 450 Youth & Youth Work
CFS 382U Mental Disorders
PSY 461U Psychology of Adolescence and Early Maturity
ELP 455 Gender & Education

Human Services
SW 384U Addictions & Recovery
CFS 340U Queer Families
CFS 350U Impact of DV on Children & Families
CFS 382U Mental & Emotional Disorders

Human Development/Child Life
PHL 313U Life & Death Issues
PSY 459U Infant Development
PSY 460U Child Psychology
PSY 461U Psychology of Adolescence and Early Maturity


SEXUALITY, GENDER, AND QUEER STUDIES MINOR
at Portland State University

A minor in Sexuality, Gender and Queer Studies consists of 28 credits. Students will be required to take:
• Core curriculum of four courses (16 credits)
• Four elective courses (16 credits)
CORE CURRICULUM (16 CREDITS)
• UNST 231 Gender and Sexualities (4 credits)
• WS 370U History of Sexualities (4 credits)
• WS 332U Race, Class, Gender, Sexuality in U.S. (4 credits)
• WS 360U Intro to Queer Studies (4 credits)
ELECTIVES (16 CREDITS)
Students must take 16 credits from the list of courses below. The faculty advisor for the minor may approve other courses to fulfill the elective credit requirements where appropriate.
• ANTH 432/532 Gender in Cross-Cultural Perspective
• ENG372U Topics in Lit: Gender and Sexuality
• PSY 431/531 Psychology of Men and Masculinities
• WS 365U The Asexual Spectrum (4 credits) (T-American)


EARLY CHILDHOOD: INCLUSIVE EDUCATION AND CURRICULUM AND INSTRUCTION MASTER'S DEGREE
at Portland State University
Total Credits 45

FEATURED COURSES (VARY BY SPECIALIZATION)
• ECED 551 Child Development in Early Childhood and Inclusive Education
• ECED 576 Equity and Cultural Diversity in Early Childhood Education
• ECED 578 Constructivist Curriculum: Big Ideas in Early Childhood Education
• ECED 510 Educational Rights and Inclusive Environments in Early Childhood
• SPED 587 Introduction to Infant Toddler Mental Health
• SPED 581 Family Guided Early Intervention
• CI 591 Action Research Implementation
ELECTIVES
Electives range across multiple departments and include:
• ECED 510 Culture and Language in Early Childhood Families
• ECED 569 Leading in Early Childhood Education Programs
• ECED 510 The Arts as a Language of Childhood
• SPED 599 Flickering (T-American)


INFANT/TODDLER MENTAL HEALTH GRADUATE CERTIFICATE
at Portland State University
Total Credits 20

FEATURED COURSES
• CI 592 Dynamic Models of Infant/Toddler Development
• COUN 597 Strengths, Risk Factors, and Disturbance in Infants, Toddlers, and Their Families
• SPED 594 Assessment Methods and Classification in Infant Mental Health
• SPED 595 Prevention and Intervention in Infant Mental Health
• COUN 520 Collaborative Partnerships to Support Infants, Toddlers, and Their Families
• SPED 507 Professional Development in Infant Mental Health
ELECTIVES
Elective options vary widely.
• COUN 521 Healing Broken Families (T-American)
• COUN 598 Developmental Trauma Disorder (T-American)


* older man (Bill Claridge, art gallery co-owner) and woman (Joyce Claridge, art gallery co-owner) with 1 homemade daughter (Fleurine, 6) and 4 adopted kids (1 white with Down's syndrome: Polly, 8), 1 white without (Irvin, 3, held by Bagira), 2 black adopted from Dominica after Tropical Storm Erika: Isamar, 12 and Isabel, 11) 3-bedroom 201

Joyce Claridge -- She has fair skin, blue eyes, and wavy blonde hair. She is short and plump. Her heritage is American. She speaks English and French. She is 48 years old in 2015. In high school, Joyce took art classes, but while she loved art, she discovered that she enjoyed looking at it and talking about it more than making it. So she earned a combined Bachelor and Master of Arts in Gallery and Museum Management at Western Colorado University. She also got a minor in Humanities & Diversity. Now she and her husband Bill own the Sunset Green Art Gallery in Portland, Oregon.
They have one biological daughter (Fleurine, 6) after which it was unsafe for Joyce to have more. They tried adoption, but were turned down for being too old. They switched focus to less-adoptable children and now have a daughter with Down syndrome (Polly, 8, already showing strong artistic talent), a son (Isamar, 12) and a daughter (Isabel, 11) from Dominica, and a son (Irvin, 3) who flickers through shapeshifting and animal abilities. They belong to the Coral Reef polycule and live in Linsey Corner, Portland, Oregon. They have the 3-bedroom 201 unit with one bedroom for Joyce and Bill, one for the boys, and one for the girls.
Qualities: Good (+2) Gallery Owner, Good (+2) Happy, Good (+2) Interpersonal Intelligence, Good (+2) Mother, Good (+2) Stamina
Poor (-2) Reproductive Issues

M.A. in Gallery and Museum Management (MGMM) 3+2
Bachelor of Arts, Master of Arts

Students apply to Western as traditional undergraduate students and choose an Art major with an Art History & Theory emphasis or a History major with a Public History emphasis. For the first three years, students take courses to fulfill their bachelor’s degree while completing the requirements to become provisionally admitted to the MGMM program.

During their fourth year, students take a combination of undergraduate and graduate courses. At the end of that year, they earn their B.A. and are considered fully admitted to the MGMM program.

During their fifth and final year, students complete their graduate-level coursework, an internship and a capstone project consisting of a comprehensive proposal for an art gallery or museum. The MGMM portion of the program has a flexible, “hybrid” low-residency model. MGMM consists of online courses you can complete from anywhere in the world, combined with a two-week summer practicum on Western’s campus.

Prepare yourself to thrive in the art world.
In the MGMM 3+2 program, you’ll earn your bachelor’s degree in Art or History and M.A. in Gallery and Museum Management (MGMM) in just five years. The program provides advanced-level training in visual arts administration and management, designed for careers in art galleries, museums, auctions, art fairs, curatorship and collections management.
Through the B.A. in Art with an emphasis in Art History & Theory, you’ll build a strong foundation in Western and non-Western art history and in theory, emphasizing the development of solid research, writing and presentation skills. In the B.A. in History with an emphasis in Public History, you’ll be prepared with the historical foundations and communications tools needed to effectively engage the public with the past. Overall, the M.A. in Gallery and Museum Management (MGMM) offers a professional terminal master’s degree focused on preparing students for life in the art world.

MA in Art, Gallery Management & Exhibits Specialization with BA in Art
at Western Colorado University

FALL OF YEAR ONE
GE Area I GE Area I 3
GE Area I GE Area I 3
ART 119 Foundation Drawing I 3
ART 171 Foundation Two Dimensional Design 3
MATH 113 GE MATH (Essential Skills) 3
HWTR 100 FIRST YEAR SEMINAR 1

SPRING OF YEAR ONE
GE Area I GE Area I 3
GE Area II GE Area II 4
ART 120 Foundation Drawing II 3
ART 172 Foundation Three Dimensional Design 3
ENG 102 ACADEMIC WRITING (Essential Skills) 3
Art 000 Art Convocation 0
Total 16 Total 16

FALL OF YEAR TWO
ART 222 Art History I 3
ART 2** Art Elective 3
GE Area II 4
GE Area III 3
ART 000 Art Convocation 0
Elective Open Elective 3
Total 16

SPRING OF YEAR TWO
ART 223 Art History II 3
ART 325 Women Artists 3
ART 3** Art Elective 3
COM 202 ACADEMIC WRITING 3
GE Area III 3
ART 000 Art Convocation 0
Total 15

FALL OF YEAR THREE
ART 324 Art Criticism and Critical Theory 3
ART 422 Native North American Art 3
OPEN ELECTIVES 6
ART 319 Intermediate Drawing 3
ART 000 Art Convocation 0

SPRING OF YEAR THREE
ART 321 American Art 3
3 GE Area III 3
OPEN ELECTIVES 3
ART 400 Artist’s Portfolio/Senior Exhibit 3
ART 000 Art Convocation 0
3** (Upper Division Credits) 3
Total 15 Total 15
SUMMER BEFORE YEAR 4
ENVS 600 MGES ORIENTATION AND PRACTICUM 3
Total Credits 3

FALL OF YEAR FOUR
MGES 601 GALLERY PRINCIPLES I 3
UPPER DIVISION ELECTIVES 6
ART 421 Art of Mesoamerica and Andes
ART 000 Art Convocation 0
Total 12

SPRING OF YEAR FOUR
MGES 602 GALLERY PRINCIPLES II 3
UPPER DIVISION ELECTIVES 6
ART 424 Modern Art History, Aesthetics, Theory and Criticism 3
ART 000 Art Convocation 0
Total 12

FALL OF YEAR FIVE
MGES 612 BUSINESS PRINCIPLES I 3
MGES 621 CURATORSHIP PRINCIPLES I 3
MGES 631 CURATING THE PAST 3
Total 9

SPRING OF YEAR FIVE
MGES 613 BUSINESS PRINCIPLES II 3
MGES 622 CURATORSHIP PRINCIPLES II 3
MGES 699 PROGRAM INTERNSHIP 3
Total 9

SUMMER YEAR FIVE
MGES 691 CAPSTONE PROJECT 3
Total 3


Humanities & Diversity Minor
at Western Colorado University
Examine how the world is enriched by our differences.
At Western Colorado University, we view inclusive excellence as an essential value that defines who we are and pervades everything we do. The program celebrates diversity through an educational environment that honors the entities, experiences and intersectionality of race, ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, socioeconomic status, age, physical abilities, intellectual abilities, religious and political beliefs. It also supports a firm and unyielding stance in support of diversity, inclusivity, scientific inquiry and creative expression.

The program also offers a variety of hands-on opportunities for you to learn more about the diversity that makes the world a fuller place. The Multicultural Center is your chance to collaborate with a diverse group of students on community service projects and organize cultural events. You can also volunteer with Gunnison County’s Multicultural Resources and Project Hope to provide support for local Spanish-speaking individuals and families. Paired with any major, the Humanities & Diversity curriculum will help prepare you for life after graduation and for success in a highly diverse and competitive workforce.

Courses
Code Title Credits Description
COM 371 Small Group and Conflict Management 3
ENG 232 Borderlands: Representing Race, Class, Gender, and Sexuality 3
ENG 270 Folklore 3
ENG 358 Global Literatures: Studies in: The Underworld 3
PHIL 101 Introduction to Philosophy (GT-AH3) 3
PHIL 326 Superpowers in Society (T-American) 3


Bill Claridge -- He has fair skin, blue eyes, and ash-blond hair. He is polyamorous pansexual. His heritage is American. He speaks English and French. He is 50 years old in 2015.
Bill is colorblind, which made it difficult for him to pursue art as a career, but he still loves art. So he decided to go into the business side instead, with an emphasis in accessible art. He earned a bachelor's degree in Integrative Art Studies with a Concentration in Arts Management and a minor in Art History at Goucher College in Baltimore, Maryland. Bill went on to get a Master of Arts in Art Administration at the same school.
Now he and his wife Joyce own the Sunset Green Art Gallery in Portland, Oregon. They have one biological daughter (Fleurine, 6), after which it was unsafe to have more. They tried adoption, but were turned down for being too old. They switched focus to less-adoptable children and now have a daughter with Down syndrome (Polly, 8, already showing strong artistic talent), a son (Isamar, 12) and a daughter (Isabel, 11) from Dominica, and a son (Irvin, 3) who flickers through shapeshifting and animal abilities. They belong to the Coral Reef polycule and live in Linsey Corner, Portland, Oregon. They have the 3-bedroom 201 unit with one bedroom for Joyce and Bill, one for the boys, and one for the girls.
Qualities: Expert (+4) Gallery Owner, Expert (+4) Father, Good (+2) Wealth
Poor (-2) Colorblind

INTEGRATIVE ART STUDIES MAJOR
at Goucher College in Baltimore, Maryland
Students who elect the Integrative Arts Studies Major will complete at least 38 hours

22 credits taken from the core.
16 credits from allied arts disciplines (arts management, communications and media studies, creative writing, dance, music, studio art, theatre, visual and material culture) selected with the IAS advisor. NOTE: At least 5 credits must be completed at the 300- or 400-level.
OR, by completing an established minor or concentration in one of the allied arts programs, with at least 5 credits completed at the 300- or 400-level.
IAS CORE COURSES
IAS 101 - Creation and Meaning (4 Cr.)
IAS 207 - Arts Salon (2 Cr.) (taken twice)
Four credits from the following:
IAS 230 - Data Analytics in the Arts (2 Cr.)
IAS 250 - Arts Entrepreneurship (2 Cr.)
IAS 260 - Arts in the Community (2 Cr.)
IAS 307 - Arts Studio (2 Cr.) (taken twice)
IAS 407 - Arts Seminar (2 Cr.)
IAS 490 - Senior Project (4 Cr.)

CONCENTRATION IN ARTS MANAGEMENT
at Goucher College in Baltimore, Maryland
Arts management is a rapidly expanding profession in performance and institutional arts organizations, including museums and galleries; in community or regional centers for the arts; and in government, corporate, and foundation agencies that are concerned with the development of the arts. Students who pursue a concentration in arts management take a major or minor in one of the arts and supplement that major or minor with courses in arts management and business management. The courses in the major or minor provide a solid foundation in an art form. The additional courses enhance knowledge appropriate to the student's interest in arts management. The courses in arts management may also be taken independently of the concentration.

The Concentration is open to students majoring or minoring in the arts: those students housed in the Center for Art and Media, those in the Center for Dance, Music and Theater as well as art historians who are housed in the Center for the Humanities.
Number of Credits: 20-24.

REQUIRED COURSES:
AMG 170 - Introduction to Arts Management (4 Cr.)
AMG 270 - Case Studies in Art Management (4 Cr.)
BUS 377 - Non-Profit Management (4 Cr.)
Arts Management Internship (0-4 Cr.)

EIGHT ADDITIONAL CREDITS FROM:
BUS 130 - Intro to Small Business Management (2 Cr.)
COM 238 - Public Relations (4 Cr.)
THE 105 - Effective Public Speaking (2 Cr.)


ART HISTORY MINOR
at Goucher College in Baltimore, Maryland
ALL ART HISTORY MINORS ARE REQUIRED TO COMPLETE:
ARH 103 - Introduction to the History of Art (4 Cr.)
One course in studio art
ART 102 - VISUAL THINKING (4 CR.)
8 credits of additional 200-, 300-, or 400-level courses in art history. (these could include ARH 311 or ARH 449) (8 Cr.)
ARH 281 - Modern and Contemporary Art & Criticism (4 Cr.)
ARH 362 - Nature into Art: The Cultural Dimensions of Landscape (4 Cr.)
One ARH 311 Art in Focus: The Starry Night (2 Cr.)
Total number of credits required: 18

ARH 311 - ART IN FOCUS (2 CR.) (VMC 311)
This intense 7 week course explores a masterpiece of art or primary text (related to the history of art) in context and from different methodological perspectives. Repeatable if topic is different.
Prerequisites: (VMC 103, ARH 103, VMC 281, ARH 281), or permission from the instructor. Fall and spring semesters. VMC faculty.


Master of Arts in Art Administration
at Goucher College in Baltimore, Maryland
WHAT IS ARTS ADMINISTRATION?
Arts administration refers to all aspects of the management of arts and cultural organizations. Arts administrators work in the nonprofit, public (governmental), entrepreneurial, and for-profit sectors. The study of arts administration provides individuals with the knowledge, tools, and understanding to create, design, develop, lead, fund, evaluate, and advocate for arts and cultural programs, people, and organizations.

M.A.A.A. CURRICULUM
The Master of Arts in Arts Administration curriculum requires a total of forty-three credits for graduation. Of these, thirty-one credits are earned through required courses, six credits through elective courses, and an additional six credits through the independent study and major paper.

M.A.A.A. CORE COURSES
AAD 601. PRINCIPLES OF ARTS ADMINISTRATION (3)
This course introduces students to the history and practice of arts administration. It examines the distinctions and challenges common to all areas of the arts and considers the differences in mission and administration among organizations in theatre, dance, music, visual arts, media arts, arts councils and arts service organizations, arts education, and multidisciplinary organizations. The course examines regulations and distinction related to nonprofit status and various new hybrids. It reviews community involvement in the arts at the local, state, regional and national levels. It examines the cultural and economic contributions of the arts. All new M.A.A.A. students begin with this course during their first residency.
Baker, Fall Semester
AAD 605. WRITING AND RESEARCH METHODS FOR THE ARTS ADMINISTRATOR (3)
This course will strengthen students' writing and research skills in preparation for a career in arts administration. The course will prepare students not only for the professional writing needed in the field, but also for the academic writing that is expected in the M.A.A.A. program. Students will build on their current skills, emphasizing the use of style and tone to reach an audience, the mechanics of good writing, and editing skills. Using analysis and problem-solving methods, students will consider approaches that may be useful in a variety of situations that arts administrators may face. The research section of the course will review the steps required for academic research, synthesis of research findings, organization of a paper, and proper citation. Required for the first year.
Lucas, Fall semester
AAD 610. LEADERSHIP AND STRATEGIC THINKING (3)
This course examines the characteristics of effective leadership in a nonprofit arts organization. It considers the ways in which skills and abilities can inspire the most productive interactions with and amongst artists, arts administrators, staff, boards, volunteers, audiences, etc. The course examines the best approaches to governance and structure for different types of arts organizations, and examines ethical considerations. The course looks at the changing needs of leadership as well as strategic planning related to organizational and community changes. Required in first year.
Coleman-Cook, Fall semester
AAD 611. FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT FOR THE ARTS (3)
This course introduces students to financial and accounting principles for the nonprofit executive. The vocabulary of finance, the tools for analysis of financial statememnts, the review of internal controls, and the basics of budgeting will help the student understand the role of the nonprofit manager in leading the organization to sound financial decisions. Required for the first year.
Lucas, Fall semester
AAD 612. MARKETING THE ARTS (3)
This course examines the development of internal and external public relations and marketing plans. It considers various approaches to maximize impact for different types, styles, and sizes of arts organizations. It examines the most productive uses of all forms of media. The course focuses on audience development and demographics, market segmentation, relationship products, promotional tools and tactics, e-marketing and uses of social media, research, customer service, and media relations. Required in the first year.
Crowley, Fall semester
AAD 613. DEVELOPING FINANCIAL RESOURCES (3)
This course prepares students to take a leadership role in the planning and management of a comprehensive development program for a non-profit arts organization. It focuses on annual giving by individual, corporate, and foundation donors and examines the value of face-to-face solicitation, donor benefits, events, mass mailings, telefunding, social media, and online giving to secure contributed income. Participants will learn to identify, cultivate, solicit and steward donors at all levels and to develop fundraising skills and instincts among an arts organization's board, staff, and volunteers. An introduction to capital, planned giving, and endowment campaigns rounds out this core offering. Prerequisite: AAD 611 Financial Management.
James, Spring semester
AAD 614. LAW AND THE ARTS (3)
This course examines the legal rights and responsibilities of artists and artistic institutions. Topics include the law of intellectual property (copyright and trademark), moral rights, personality rights (defamation, publicity, and privacy), and freedom of expression. The course also provides an introduction to basic contract law and to the structure and language of contracts, including commissioning, performance rights, and music licensing agreements. Other legal issues that arise in the management of arts organization may also be discussed.
Browne, Fall semester
AAD 617. PUBLIC POLICY FOR THE ARTS (3)
This course examines governmental policy on the arts at the national, state and local levels including the history of public arts policy in this country and current politics. Understanding and changing public policy, identifying decision-makers and developing a vocabulary for successful advocacy are major components of the course. This course is taken during each student's second summer residency.
Reese, Fall Semester
AAD 619. CULTURAL ECOSYSTEM: THE ARTS IN COMMUNITY (3)
This course examines the manner in which artists and arts organizations build community, and function within and support their communities. Topics include: the historical context of arts in our communities, changing demographics and their impact on artists and audiences, the integration of multiple cultures into arts policy, and programs, understanding cultural democracy, using the arts in the development of community indentity, the arts and economic development, and community cultural planning.
Ewell/Vega, Fall and Spring Semesters
AAD 625. GRANTSMANSHIP (1)
This course will cover the process of researching, preparing, and managing corporate, foundation, and government grants for nonprofit arts organizations. Topics to be covered will include research, cultivation, understanding guidelines, program development, outcomes-based evaluation, letters of intent, preparation of proposals, and reporting process. Students will become familiar with their own local funding environment, and will prepare complete grant proposals.
Chiu, Fall Semester
AAD 627. INTERNATIONAL ARTS POLICY (3)
This course examines international arts policy, including those policies of Asia (Far East and Middle East), Europe, North America, South America, Africa, and Australia. The primary goal of the course is to better prepare graduates to operate in a global context with an awareness of international artistic and cultural diversity. It is taken during the third summer residency, and it includes student interaction with faculty and guest lectures representing major cultures covering various continents/regions. Students will develop an awareness of the ways in which cultural policies influence cultural development, cultural exchange, international economics, and programming within that culture. Students will examine current and historical factors that influence cultural policies and political agendas around the around the world.
Chiu, Fall Semester.
AAD 650. INDEPENDENT STUDIES (3)
The purpose of the M.A.A.A. Independent Study/ Internship is to offer professional experiences that allow students to work either independently or as part of a group or organization. Students choose faculty advisors to guide their process. Depending on focus of their study, students may also choose field advisors as well. The goal of the course is for each student to learn through individualized participation, research, guidance and/or observation.
Faculty
AAD 651. MAJOR PAPER (3)
The major paper is a research paper of thesis quality. Students receive guidance regarding their major paper work from the M.A.A.A. Program Director, the Major Paper Director, and two faculty members throughout their process.

Electives
AAD 631. MANAGING VISUAL ARTS ORGANIZATIONS (3)
This course dissects and examines the myriad challenges facing the director of an art museum, nonprofit art gallery or alternative space. Topics will include ethical issues, board governance, the pros and cons of facility expansion, provenance issues, fundraising strategies and their "Catch-22" components, audience development, media communication, managing controversy and change, the organization's role as educator, collaborative ventures, the critical investment in exhibitions, collecting and deaccessioning, and working with contemporary artists.

AAD 634. PLANNING AND MANAGING NEW VENTURES IN THE ARTS (3)
This course is designed to provide the student with insights into setting up a new artistic venture or re-designing an existing program. Students will explore creating a concept, vision and mission; the life cycles of a non-profit, leadership issues; building support in the larger community; developing financial viability on many levels; public relations, marketing, outreach and audience development.

AAD 640. ART AND ACTIVISM FOR SOCIAL JUSTICE (1.5)
This course examines ways that the work of artists reflects the social and political issues of their day. Art can convey strong emotions, raise awareness, affect change, and lift up the voices of those who may be marginalized. This course will examine the performing and visual arts and the artists who have inspired movements, founded organizations, altered perceptions, changed laws, and kept histories alive.


1 man (Jaidon Dallas, handyman), 3 women (Cleotha Leone, nature artist; Elna Dewitt, geometric artist; Alyenora Hoffman, plus-size clothing designer), and their 3 kids (2 girls: Dita, 9 and Idalia, 7; and 1 boy: Wilbur, 5) 3-bedroom 202

Jaidon Dallas -- He has fair skin, brown eyes, and short brown hair. His heritage is American; he speaks English. He is 28 years old in 2015. He is polyamorous with three wives: Cleotha Leone, Elna Dewitt, and Alyenora Hoffman. How did one guy wind up with three hot women hanging all over him? He excels at listening and emotional labor, plus handyman skills that he learned from volunteering at Habitat for Humanity. They call him their Swiss Army Husband. This can cause trouble, because it incites envy in many other men, especially men who think every problem can be solved by hitting. Since Jaidon is no good at self-defense, they have no difficulty beating him up. But then Cleotha shows up and beats the shit out of them, since she learned martial arts while traveling around the country to different botanical gardens. Jaidon is the father of two daughters: Dita, 9 and Idalia, 7; and 1 son: Wilbur, 5.
As a handyman, Jaidon does a thriving business, in no small part because he listens to customers rather than blowing off their problems. He also does decorative metalwork. Jaidon (trumpet), Cleotha (acoustic guitarist, vocals), Elna (double bassist, vocals), Alyenora (bassist, vocals), and Chuck (clarinet and flute) belong to the Coral Relief Jazz Ensemble. They belong to the Coral Reef polycule and live in Linsey Corner, Portland, Oregon. They have the 3-bedroom 202 unit, in which the adults share a giant bed in one bedroom, the girls have another, and the boy has the third.
Qualities: Good (+2) Activity Scout Leader, Good (+2) Emotional Labor, Good (+2) Handyman, Good (+2) Jazz Trumpeter, Good (+2) Listener
Poor (-2) Envy Magnet

Volunteering for a program like Habitat for Humanity can be a valuable hands on method to gain experience. Habitat for Humanity is a non-profit company that builds homes for homeless and less fortunate families. If this program exists in your city, you may consider volunteering some of your time. You’re likely to get exposed to a wide range of trades and the best part is you don’t have to pay a dime. It’s basically free education while helping those in need.

As a volunteer for Habitat, you can learn about framing, masonry, siding, roofing, painting, finish work and more. You’ll generally learn standard construction methods for your area — it could involve adobe in the Southwest, for example. And crew leaders are accustomed to a variety of skill levels (even people with no skills at all). One of the great things about Habitat houses is that they’re fairly simple structures so that volunteer crews can build them, and owners can maintain them, easily.

Construction Training Courses

Other types of trios include the "drummer-less" trio, which consists of a piano player, a double bassist, and a horn (saxophone or trumpet) or guitar player; and the jazz trio with a horn player (saxophone or trumpet), double bass player, and a drummer. In the latter type of trio, the lack of a chordal instrument means that the horn player and the bassist have to imply the changing harmonies with their improvised lines.

The lineup of larger jazz ensembles can vary considerably, depending on the style of jazz being performed. In a 1920s-style dixieland jazz band, a larger ensemble would be formed by adding a banjo player, woodwind instruments, as with the clarinet, or additional horns (saxophones, trumpets, trombones) to one of the smaller groups. In a 1930s-style Swing big band, a larger ensemble is formed by adding "sections" of like instruments, such as a saxophone section, a trumpet section and a trombone section, which perform arranged "horn lines" to accompany the ensemble. Some Swing bands also added a string section for a lush sound. In a 1970s-style jazz fusion ensemble, a larger ensemble is often formed by adding additional percussionists or sometimes a saxophone player, who would "double" or "triple" (meaning that they would also be proficient at the clarinet, flute or both). Larger jazz ensembles are also formed by the addition of other soloing instruments.


Cleotha Leone -- She has fair skin, brown eyes, and long wavy brown hair. She is polyamorous. Her heritage is American; she speaks English. She is 32 years old in 2015. Her favorite color is poppy red.
Cleotha is in a polyamorous relationship with Jaidon Dallas, Elna Dewitt, and Alyenora Hoffman. She is the mother of a daughter (Idalia, 7) and a son (Wilbur, 5); and co-mother of Elna's daughter Dita (9). Cleotha loves making nature art, both painting with watercolors on paper and decorating fabric with dyes or paints. By the time Cleotha got out of high school, she already knew the techniques and just needed practice. So instead of college, she lined up 3-month internships for spring, summer, and fall (taking winters off) at botanical gardens around the country for four years. While traveling, she also learned martial arts to stay safe. Later on, she uses it to protect her husband from macho idiots who envy him for having three wives. Jaidon (trumpet), Cleotha (acoustic guitarist, vocals), Elna (double bassist, vocals), Alyenora (bassist, vocals), and Chuck (clarinet and flute) belong to the Coral Relief Jazz Ensemble. They belong to the Coral Reef polycule and live in Linsey Corner, Portland, Oregon. They have the 3-bedroom 202 unit, in which the adults share a giant bed in one bedroom, the girls have another, and the boy has the third.
Qualities: Good (+2) Artist, Good (+2) Compersion, Good (+2) Gardener, Good (+2) Jazz Performer, Good (+2) Martial Arts, Good (+2) Naturalistic Intelligence
Poor (-2) Academic Learning

An internship is a short-term work experience offered by companies and other organizations for people—usually students, but not always—to get some entry-level exposure to a particular industry or field. It is as much of a learning experience as it is work. Ideally, interns spend their time working on relevant projects, learning about the field, making industry connections, and developing both hard and soft skills. Internships sometimes even lead to full-time job offers.
Summer internships are typically 40 hours a week over 10 to 12 weeks. Fall and spring internships vary, but are almost always part time. Some are paid. Some are not. We’ll talk more about that later.

One approach to deliberate practice is learning specific little skills. In this case, Cleotha has already mastered the basics of drawing and painting. So her focus is "draw a ..." or "paint a ..." followed by a flower or other natural feature. An 8-hour session is plenty for a capable artist to learn the quirks of illustrating a given type of flower, or a concept like "flowers reflected in water." That adds up to a lot of flowers.

30 Most Beautiful Gardens in America

Atlanta Botanical Garden
Atlanta, Georgia
The Atlanta Botanical Garden may span a mere 30 acres — much smaller than many other big city gardens — but it’s packed with impressive features! These include a Canopy Walk, an Orangerie filled with myriad tropical plants, and various seasonal beds brimming with different types of:
• conifers
• roses
• lilies
• palms
• Japanese plants
Young garden lovers are sure to enjoy the Atlanta Botanical Garden’s Lou Glenn Children’s Garden. It’s beautiful and provides kids with a space to play and learn.

Dallas Arboretum and Botanical Garden
Dallas, Texas
“Everything is bigger in Texas” — including the floral art installations! Dallas Arboretum and Botanical Garden offers visitors stunning examples of all the creative things that can be done in a garden. Dallas Arboretum and Botanical Garden boasts more than half a million blooms. Many of these are arranged in gorgeous installations ranging from ponds and other water features, to topiaries and themed gardens. During the fall, the garden also includes a pumpkin patch with nearly 50,000 pumpkins to offer.

Desert Botanical Garden
Phoenix, Arizona
If you think desert-like Arizona can’t be home to one of America’s most beautiful gardens, think again. In Phoenix, garden lovers will find the Desert Botanical Garden, a 140-acre landscape filled with life. Visitors can wander a paved path to enjoy such highlights as a colorful two-acre wildlife exhibit that’s typically teeming with butterflies, areas devoted to cacti and other succulents, and even a covered pavilion for cooling down during the hot Arizona days.

Dumbarton Oaks Garden
Washington, D.C.
The vast, 53-acre garden of the Dumbarton Oaks estate dates back to 1920, when Mildred Barnes Bliss purchased the home and immediately began designing the outdoor space. Landscape architect Beatrix Farrand designed a stunning collection of gardens in the English, French, and Italian styles. Some of the garden’s most beautiful spots include:
• a hillside which blooms with cherry blossoms in the spring
• carefully manicured boxwood topiaries
• a terraced rose garden which doubles as the final resting place for Mrs. Bliss and her husband.

Biltmore Estate Garden and Grounds
Asheville, North Carolina
France may have the palace of Versailles, but the United States has the Biltmore Estate. This 250-room mansion located boasts a vast garden designed by the one and only Frederick Law Olmsted. Olmsted, who is perhaps most famous for designing New York City’s Central Park, created a beautiful wonderland of:
• forested bridle paths
• geometric flower beds
• reflecting pools dotted with water lilies
• a 15-acre exhibition of native azaleas, the largest collection of its kind in the country.

The Huntington
San Marino, California
It’s practically required for an amazing estate to have an amazing garden, and The Huntington in California does not disappoint! More than 120 acres of this unique home are dedicated to myriad themed gardens. Of the more than a dozen individual gardens on the property, highlights include:
• beds with plants native to California
• a Japanese garden complete with bonsai
• a Zen garden
• the especially appealing Garden of Flowering Fragrance.

Limahuli Garden and Preserve
Kauai, Hawaii
It should come as no surprise that Kauai, known also as the ‘Garden Isle,’ is home to one of the most beautiful gardens in America. The Limahuli Garden and Preserve spans some 1,000 acres at the base of a valley. It features a surprising variety of plant and habitat types. A number of rare native herbs grow here, as do palms, and culturally significant plants like papaya, taro, and frangipani. No wonder the American Horticultural Society named Limahuli Garden and Preserve the best natural botanical garden in America!

Mt. Cuba Center
Hockessin, Delaware
The Mt. Cuba Center is a beautiful botanical garden which dates back to 1935. Located in the Delaware Piedmont, the Mt. Cuba Center aims to both inspire and educate its visitors with its many stunning natural displays. The 50-acre center, doubles as an historical preserve, boasting both carefully designed formal gardens and natural terrain gardens. In the latter category is an especially impressive wildflower garden. It’s been ranked as one of the most astounding displays of wildflowers found anywhere on the East Coast.

Fairchild Tropical Botanic Garden
Coral Gables, Florida
The beautiful Fairchild Tropical Botanic Garden in Coral Gables is the masterpiece of David Fairchild, who traveled the world in search of useful plants. Nearly 3,500 of Fairchild’s finds now grow in the Fairchild Tropical Botanic Garden. Plants range from various species of bamboo, mangoes, durian, and mangosteen, among countless others. Interestingly, the Fairchild Tropical Botanic Garden is home to one of the world’s largest collections of palms.

Chicago Botanic Garden
Glencoe, Illinois
Spanning nine small islands and six miles of lakeshore, the Chicago Botanic Garden is undoubtedly one of the most beautiful gardens in the United States. It was designed by Susumu Nakamura, a notable bonsai master. The Chicago Botanic Garden boasts such highlights as a classic English garden and a native oak woodland covering a whopping 100 acres. There is even a section on traditional Japanese horticulture which features 200 maples, evergreens, and magnolia trees — all in miniature!

The Bloedel Reserve
Bainbridge Island, Washington
During the 1950s, a prominent Washington timber magnate established The Bloedel Reserve to preserve Bainbridge Island’s stunning nature. Today, The Bloedel Reserve is a popular place for families and others to picnic, hike, and relax. A walking trail leads visitors through a series of beautiful garden areas, including:
• a Moss Garden
• a forest with Douglas fir and hemlock
• a glen thick with blooming flowers
Throughout the Reserve can be found myriad birds, such as trumpeter swans and herons.

Glacier Gardens
Juneau, Alaska
Tucked inside the lush Tongass National Forest, discover an Alaskan botanical garden unlike anywhere else in the world. A 2012 Reader's Digest poll chose Glacier Gardens out of thousands of entries as the Most Interesting Landmark in America! Vibrant hanging gardens spill from 15-foot-tall upside down tree “Flower Towers” and elegantly designed landscapes compliment the natural beauty of the rainforest. Explore these unique gardens on a guided tour in a covered vehicle, then travel through 50 acres of temperate rainforest. No tour gives you easier access to the Tongass, the largest national forest in the US. The tour is a great way to explore the rainforest, and includes panoramic views of Juneau.
The vast gardens are the creation of Steve and Cindy Bowhay, former local commercial fishermen and master gardeners who purchased the property for a stream rehabilitation project. The project took on a life of its own, and they’ve developed a tour through 2 miles of trails of personally designed and installed botanical gardens.
Highlights
• Unique botanical gardens and landscaped grounds
• Easy, vehicle access of trails through the Tongass rainforest
• Panoramic views of Juneau
• Wildlife viewing on the "Eagle's Nest Cam"
• Learn about the natural history of a temperate rainforest


Elna Dewitt -- She has fair skin, brown eyes, and long blonde hair with just a little wave. She is short and slim. She is 29 years old in 2015.
Elna is in a polyamorous relationships with Jaidon Dallas, Cleotha Leone, Elna Dewitt, and Alyenora Hoffman. She is the mother of a daughter, Dita (9) and co-mother of Cleotha's daughter Idalia (7) and son Wilbur (5). Elna favors geometric patterns in painting with creme pastels, in a variety of formats.. After high school, she looked at art programs in colleges, but they all had too much theory and too little practice for her tastes. She wanted to make art, not talk about art. So she enrolled in the 10,000 Hours program which provides 5 years of intensive practice for students who have already learned the basics of their craft.
Jaidon (trumpet), Cleotha (acoustic guitarist, vocals), Elna (double bassist, vocals), Alyenora (bassist, vocals), and Chuck (clarinet and flute) belong to the Coral Relief Jazz Ensemble. They belong to the Coral Reef polycule and live in Linsey Corner, Portland, Oregon. They have the 3-bedroom 202 unit, in which the adults share a giant bed in one bedroom, the girls have another, and the boy has the third.
Qualities: Good (+2) Artist, Good (+2) Emotional Intelligence, Good (+2) Graceful, Good (+2) Jazz Performer, Good (+2) Mother
Poor (-2) Short Girl Problems

10,000 Hours is an intensive 5-year program for people who already know the basics of their craft and want to concentrate on practice. They work 8 hours a day, 5 days a week, 50 weeks a year. There is no homework; everything is supposed to get done during work hours, with the remainder of the day for personal activities and rest. Tuition includes full room and board, workshop and studio space, field trips to inspiring places, and classes. Most students choose to take one or two class days and the rest practice, but the balance is flexible. Classes typically cover advanced technical skills in arts, crafts, performance, or other creative pursuits.

40 hours x 52 weeks = 2080
- 2 week vacation = 2000
5 years x 2000 hours = 10,000 hours

The principle of 10,000 Hours stipulates that as the minimum time of practice before mastering a skill. One approach to deliberate practice is learning specific little skills. Elna already knows how to use creme pastels, so she could focus on things like "working with warm colors" or "drawing triangles."


Alyenora Hoffman -- She has fair skin, brown eyes, and long wavy hair of strawberry blonde. Her heritage is American; she speaks English. She is 23 years old in 2015. She is in a polyamorous relationships with Jaidon Dallas, Cleotha Leone, Elna Dewitt, and Alyenora Hoffman.
Alyenora wanted to design plus-size clothes, but none of the colleges she investigated had a program for that, and she didn't want to spend thousands of dollars studying mostly irrelevant stuff. So she told them to go fuck themselves, and spent her educational fund taking online classes and traveling around to workshops. Now she makes a variety of practical, romantic, and bohemian clothes for party-size people. Jaidon (trumpet), Cleotha (acoustic guitarist, vocals), Elna (double bassist, vocals), Alyenora (bassist, vocals), and Chuck (clarinet and flute) belong to the Coral Relief Jazz Ensemble. They belong to the Coral Reef polycule and live in Linsey Corner, Portland, Oregon. They have the 3-bedroom 202 unit, in which the adults share a giant bed in one bedroom, the girls have another, and the boy has the third.
Qualities: Good (+2) Independent, Good (+2) Intrapersonal Intelligence, Good (+2) Jazz Performer, Good (+2) Plus Clothing Designer, Good (+2) Sensual Health Food Cook
Poor (-2) Fitting In

Plus-Size Pattern Fitting & Design
at Craftsy
Who says you can’t be plus-size and fashionable? Learn how to make stylish clothes that fit and flatter your body. Barbara Deckert draws on years of custom dressmaking and her own experience as a large woman. She teaches this class with honesty, warmth and humor. As you work along with Barbara, you’ll pick up dozens of techniques and design tips about pattern adjustment, fitting and construction. Her techniques apply to any garment, for any size person, male or female. But this class focuses on the unique figure variations and clothing needs of the plus-size woman. It’s about time!
Working with Dressforms 38:26
Taking Measurements 24:42
Adjusting for Width 34:12
Adjusting for Length 30:36
Adjusting the Bust 43:32
Figure Variations 28:06
Basted Garment 43:27
Fitting & Finishing Your Garment 52:00
Design Variations 31:25


PLUS-SIZE PANT FITTING WITH KATHLEEN CHEETHAM
Personalize any pant pattern to complement your plus-size figure! Learn to make custom adjustments for your hips, thighs, tummy, seat, waist and more.
Flatter your curves as you learn to fit plus-size pant patterns alongside designer and instructor Kathleen Cheetham. Start with how to select the perfect pattern size and extend it if needed. Take the next step toward a fabulous fit by adjusting your pattern’s crotch depth and making alterations to complement the curves of your hips. Move on to personalizing your pattern’s fit through the outer, inner and upper thighs. Then, find out how to read wrinkles in your muslin and make tummy adjustments using the slash-and-pivot technique. Take your fitting skills even further as Kathleen teaches you to adjust for a perfect fit through the seat. Plus, find out how to adjust waist darts, convert multiple darts into a yoke and use a stretch band instead of a waistband.

Lesson 1: Choosing a pattern size
• Introduction
• Measuring correctly
• Choosing a pattern size (Kathleen uses a different method than the traditional “go by your hip size and adjust from there”, if you’ve got say, a particularly large tummy or large hips. I haven’t tried it yet, but it made a lot of sense to me.)
• Multisize pattern variations
• Preparing a pattern (Includes what to do with pockets and fly extensions that are affected by your other alterations.)
• Extending a multisize pattern (Grading up a pattern by up to two sizes)
Lesson 2: Initial adjustments
• Identifying crotch depth
• Measuring crotch depth (Finally! The first time that I understood how to figure out crotch depth.)
• Altering the pattern
• Adjusting the lower leg
Lesson 3: Hip adjustments
• Adjustments for full hips
• Adjustments for high curvy hip (I’d sort of been doing this to adjust for my high hip, but I pretty much made things up as I went. I’ll be using Kathleen’s method going forward.)
• Slash & Pivot for high hip
• Finishing touches to pattern
Lesson 4: Thigh adjustments
• Outer thigh adjustments
• Inner thigh adjustments (One of my few complaints is that Kathleen doesn’t discuss how to tell if you have this issue; she simply says something along the lines of “You know if you have this.” She also doesn’t go into how to determine how much to add here if you’re doing this adjustment–she basically recommends trying a small amount to start.)
• Upper front thigh adjustments
• Adjusting for a Full Calf
Lesson 5: Tummy adjustments
• Using a multisize pattern (the “cheater” method for a full tummy)
• Using the slash & pivot method (the method that will add both width and length for you)
• Truing up the pattern
Lesson 6: Seat adjustments
• Adjusting for a full seat
• Adjusting for a flat seat (Note that Kathleen’s method is not the “fisheye dart” method that a lot of people use. You won’t learn that in this class.)
Lesson 7: Waist adjustments
• Adjusting waist darts
• Customizing a waistband
• Creating a yoke
• Full tummy panel (This shows how to add a maternity-style panel to the top of your pants. It’s not the same thing as the “tummy stay” that you can add to your pockets to help keep them from gaping.)

CASHMERETTE WORKSHOPS
There are two upcoming weekend Appleton Wrap Dress workshops for beginners or sewists new to working with knits – and I’m teaching! (Jenny Rushmore of Cashmerette Patterns). We’ll be getting into fitting for curves, how to grade between sizes, and how to sew a non-gaping neckband. The classes are suitable for anyone a sewing size 12 (store size 8) up to 28.
BROOKS ANN CAMPER COUTURE
Brooks Ann Camper offers sewing classes in Hillsborough, NC, and while they’re not specifically plus size they are focused on drafting and sewing for your specific body type. She also has small enrollment interactive on-line classes available on her website.
BURDA UNIVERSITY
Burda has one plus size specific course, taught by CSC editor Mary Danielson Perry: Pattern Grading for Plus Sizes. It’s a great option if you want to sew patterns that don’t come in your size range, such as vintage patterns.

PLUS SIZE FASHION DRAWING WORKSHOP
at Fashion Illustration Tribe
The Plus Size Fashion sketching workshop will run live on Zoom Tues, Wed and Thurs June 20-21-22 6:30 EST 1- 1 1/2 hours per night for a small group of women.
• online plus size fashion sketching livestream demonstrations with expert!
• replays
• q and a live
• q and a in online group (not FB)
• plus size fashion model drawing exercises and projects
• beginner friendly, goes deep
• private community
• 4 WEEKS of access to replays and private community
• limited time and space to really get you to dive in, take action, and see results in your development
• explore techniques
• find your style
• various art supplies discussed, only paper and pencil required
• accountability and community!
• explore plus size model drawing AND design
• celebrate women of all sizes and shapes!

Plus Size Design


Other types of trios include the "drummer-less" trio, which consists of a piano player, a double bassist, and a horn (saxophone or trumpet) or guitar player; and the jazz trio with a horn player (saxophone or trumpet), double bass player, and a drummer. In the latter type of trio, the lack of a chordal instrument means that the horn player and the bassist have to imply the changing harmonies with their improvised lines.

The lineup of larger jazz ensembles can vary considerably, depending on the style of jazz being performed. In a 1920s-style dixieland jazz band, a larger ensemble would be formed by adding a banjo player, woodwind instruments, as with the clarinet, or additional horns (saxophones, trumpets, trombones) to one of the smaller groups. In a 1930s-style Swing big band, a larger ensemble is formed by adding "sections" of like instruments, such as a saxophone section, a trumpet section and a trombone section, which perform arranged "horn lines" to accompany the ensemble. Some Swing bands also added a string section for a lush sound. In a 1970s-style jazz fusion ensemble, a larger ensemble is often formed by adding additional percussionists or sometimes a saxophone player, who would "double" or "triple" (meaning that they would also be proficient at the clarinet, flute or both). Larger jazz ensembles are also formed by the addition of other soloing instruments.


and 1 seahorse man (Chuck Underwood, stay-at-home dad with marine science degree and bike-building hobby) and his 4 kids (2 girls: Taffy, 6 and Mabli 2; and 2 boys: Westley 8 and Nolan, 7; plus 1 baby on the way) 3-bedroom 203

Chuck Underwood -- He has fair skin, brown eyes, and almost no hair left. He is big and tall. His heritage is American and Welsh; he speaks English and Welsh. He is 38 years old in 2015.
Chuck is a seahorse, thanks to fertility treatments with his first wife. He has two sons (Westley, 8 and Nolan, 7) that he sired on his first wife and a daughter (Taffy, 6) that his wife somehow sired on him. They still aren't sure quite how that happened. His younger daughter (Mabli, 2) came from an interim relationship in Red Wing, Minnesota that again ended with his pregnancy. Chuck doesn't care; he just wants to have lots of kids. His current relationship with the Coral Reef, especially Jaidon, is going much better and has resulted in another pregnancy. This time everyone is thrilled.
Jaidon (trumpet), Cleotha (acoustic guitarist, vocals), Elna (double bassist, vocals), Alyenora (bassist, vocals), and Chuck (clarinet and flute) belong to the Coral Relief Jazz Ensemble. They belong to the Coral Reef polycule and live in Linsey Corner, Portland, Oregon. They have the 3-bedroom 203 unit, in which Chuck has one bedroom, the boys have the second, and the girls have the third.
Chuck earned a Bachelor of Science in Integrated Natural Sciences-Marine Science with a minor in Literature and Writing at Evergreen State College in Olympia, Washington. After his first marriage broke up, he moved away. Then Chuck earned an Associate of Applied Science in Bicycle Design and Fabrication with a Certificate in Automotive Technology Foundations at Minnesota State College-Red Wing. By then he was tired of the interior and missed the coast, so he moved to Oregon. He enjoys working on cars and bicycles in the community, building bikes as a hobby, and helping take care of the greenspaces.
Origin: When Chuck and his first wife couldn't get pregnant, she resorted to the zetetic street drug Knock-R. It worked -- they had two children in two years -- but then Chuck developed Male Pregnancy and his wife dumped him.
Uniform: He wears comfortable menswear in classic colors.
Qualities: Expert (+4) Father, Good (+2) Car & Bicycle Technology, Good (+2) Comfort Food Cook, Good (+2) Literature & Writing, Good (+2) Natural & Marine Sciences
Poor (-2)
Powers: Expert (+4) Male Pregnancy
Motivation: To make a happy family.

Knock-R -- a zetetic street drug designed to increase fertility in females. Unfortunately, it has a variety of dangerous side effects, such as allergic and autoimmune reactions. It can damage the reproductive organs and disrupt hormonal balances. It also causes some people to manifest animal traits. The vast majority of those come from domestic animals used to create the drug; one version uses such as rabbits and pigs, another dogs and cats. However, some others including both domestic and wild animals have been reported. Most manifestations happen to the user, but it substantially raises the chance of giving birth to an infant with animal traits, and there are even a few cases of it affecting a user's male sexual partner. This is one of the few street drugs with documentation of a lasting benefit: in about 20% of women who were infertile due to inability or difficulty in producing enough healthy eggs, the problem is cured permanently. Because of this, it retains high street value despite the risks -- many infertile women will do anything to get pregnant. The FDA is going nuts trying to control it well enough to avoid mayhem, while researchers scramble to retro-engineer a version safe enough to earn approval. Knock-R was invented by Carl Bernhardt.

Bachelor of Science in Integrated Natural Sciences-Marine Science
at Evergreen State College in Olympia, Washington
How to Choose Your Path
You’ll choose what you study to earn a Bachelor’s degree that’s meaningful to you. Some students decide their programs as they go, while others chart their course in advance.
Aim for both breadth and depth; explore fields that may be related or that may seem very distant. You'll be surprised at what you discover.
If you're new to college, look for programs where you can gain a foundation, build key skills, and broaden your knowledge (FR only, FR-SO, or FR-SR).
If you already have a foundation in this field, look for programs with intermediate or advanced material (SO-SR, JR-SR, or FR-SR). These programs may include community-based learning and in-depth research. Some of these programs have specific prerequisites; check the description for details.
Talk to an academic advisor to get help figuring out what coursework is best for you.
Planned offerings for 2020–21
Class Standing Quarters Offered Credits
Geology and Ecology of Land-Ocean Margins FR-SO • Spring 16
Introduction to Environmental Studies: Water FR-SR • Fall• Winter 8, 16
Marine Biodiversity JR-SR • Winter • Spring 16
Shaped by the Sea, Shaped by the Hand: Marine Biology and 3D Art (remote/in-person*)
FR-SO • Fall • Winter 16

Alaska Wrangell Mountains Summer Field Studies
Ecopsychology
Engaging the Legislature: Essentials of Successful Legislative Advocacy
Field Ornithology
General Biology
General Chemistry I
General Chemistry II
Harnessing the Power of Teams
Introduction to Scientific Illustration
Marine Biology of the Pacific Northwest
Principles of Developmental Biology
Wilderness First Responder

Selected Programs
Title Class Standing Credits
Changemaker Lab: Ocean Business and Science – Coral Reefs, Clams and Team Entrepreneurship
Marine Environments: Organisms and the Ocean


Minor in Literature & Writing
Literature is one of the pillars of a liberal education. By reading the imaginative prose and verse of authors from across the globe and through the centuries, we encounter humanity at its kindest and cruelest, in its hopes and fears, suffering and sublimity.
You can study literature in combination with the arts, sciences, and social sciences, as well as in humanities-intensive programs and courses. Cultural studies and study-abroad opportunities typically feature a substantial literature component.
Related Paths
Humanities: Culture, Text, and Language in World Societies
Literary Arts and Studies

Choosing What to Take at Evergreen
You’ll choose what you study to earn a Bachelor’s degree that’s meaningful to you. Some students decide their programs as they go, while others chart their course in advance.
Aim for both breadth and depth; explore fields that may be related or that may seem very distant. You'll be surprised at what you discover.
If you're new to college, look for programs where you can gain a foundation, build key skills, and broaden your knowledge (FR only, FR-SO, or FR-SR).
If you already have a foundation in this field, look for programs with intermediate or advanced material (SO-SR, JR-SR, or FR-SR). These programs may include community-based learning and in-depth research. Some of these programs have specific prerequisites; check the description for details.

Birds, Patterns, and Poetry 8, 16
Contemporary World Literatures and Films 8
Indigenous Storytelling: Cultural Political Performance 8, 12, 16
A Writer's Paradise 8, 16
Children's Literature
Transformative Writing
Writing Beyond the Basics


Associate of Applied Science in Bicycle Design and Fabrication
at Minnesota State College-Red Wing
Courses
1) Must complete a minimum of 3 different MnTC goals in Liberal Arts and Sciences
2) 1100 or higher Liberal Arts and Sciences courses required unless specified

GENERAL EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS
ARTS1223 Introduction to the Digital Arts and Creative Multimedia 3 cr
ENGL1215 College Writing I 3 cr
MATH1220 College Algebra 3 cr
MATH1230 Introduction to Statistics 3 cr
PHYS1215 College Physics I 4 cr
16 crs

TECHNICAL REQUIREMENTS
BIKE1010 Oxy-Fuel Welding, GMAW, Plasma and Flame Cutting, and Brazing for Bikes 3 cr
BIKE1020 Machining for Bikes 3 cr
BIKE1030 CAD CAM 3 cr
BIKE1040 History and Theory of Bike Design 3 cr
BIKE1050 AL-FE-SS-TI Welding for Bikes 3 cr
BIKE1060 CNC for Bikes 3 cr
BIKE1070 Solidworks 3 cr
BIKE2010 3D Prototyping 3 cr
BIKE2020 Carbon Fiber & Composites 5 cr
BIKE2040 Mechanics-Materials-Springs 3 cr
BIKE2050 Chains-Gears-Belts-Linkages-Drivetrains 3 cr
BIKE2060 Bicycle Electronics & Test Fixture Automation 3 cr
BIKE2070 Physics for Bikes 1 cr
BIKE2080 Safety and PPE 1 cr
BIKE2090 Capstone 4 cr
44 crs
Total Credits Required for this Major: 60 Credits


Automotive Technology Foundations - Certificate
at Minnesota State College-Red Wing
Courses
1) 1000 level (minimum) General Education courses required unless specified

TECHNICAL REQUIREMENTS
AUTO1105 General Auto Service Theory 1 cr
AUTO1106 General Auto Service Lab 2 cr
AUTO1108 Introduction to Light Duty Diesel and Hybrid Service 2 cr
AUTO1210 Introduction to DC Electricity 2 cr
AUTO1236 Starting and Charging Systems 2 cr
MATH1020 Special Topics in Mathematics 2 cr
11 crs
Total Credits Required for this Certificate: 11 Credits


Alimah (Liana Rose-Lee) -- She has fair skin and indigo eyes with a rainbow sheen. Her long hair is streaked in shifting shades of purple, pink, and blue. She has a tiny unicorn horn on her forehead. She is lightweight and petite. Her body is slim and muscular, with small breasts and hips. Alimah is a polyamorous bisexual switch. She is the daughter of two lesbians, Ellen Rose and Barbara Lee, who hyphenated their surnames after marriage. Alimah speaks English, French, and Russian. Her birthday is November 22. She is 19 years old in 2015.
Alimah holds a gold medal in Olympic pole dancing. With that accolade, she has retired from competition but not from performance. She is looking for the next step in her career, and also thinking about starting a family. Unfortunately, her beauty and skills tend to attract a lot of jerks. Alimah is exploring the Linsey Corner community and the local polyamorous culture in Portland, Oregon.
Origin: Performance-enhancing supplements that featured cordyceps caused her to develop Unicorn Traits -- fortunately, not until after the 2014 Olympics.
Uniform: She loves pastels and bright colors. Her neutrals are black and nude.
Qualities: Master (+6) Pole Dancer, Good (+2) Emotional Intelligence, Good (+2) Gregarious, Good (+2) Unicorn Food Cook
Poor (-2) Jerk Bait
Powers: Average (0) Unicorn Traits
Motivation: Discovering a new future.

SAGITTARIUS ZODIAC SIGN
Element: Fire
Quality: Mutable
Color: Blue
Day: Thursday
Ruler: Jupiter
Greatest Overall Compatibility: Gemini, Aries
Lucky Numbers: 3, 7, 9, 12, 21
Date range: November 22 - December 21

SAGITTARIUS TRAITS
Strengths: Generous, idealistic, great sense of humor
Weaknesses: Promises more than can deliver, very impatient, will say anything no matter how undiplomatic
Sagittarius likes: Freedom, travel, philosophy, being outdoors
Sagittarius dislikes: Clingy people, being constrained, off-the-wall theories, details

Pole dancing is an Olympic sport in Terramagne.

Unicorn Food is brilliantly colored, often rainbow-styled, food that can be junk food or healthy food.
Unicorn Food: Beautiful Plant-Based Recipes to Nurture Your Inner Magical Beast by Kat Odell
Unicorn Food: Natural Recipes for Edible Rainbows by Sandra Mahut


Cordyceps is a medicinal mushroom that sprouts from the head of a caterpillar like a unicorn horn.
Here, climate change threatens to wipe out the fungus. In Terramagne, Tibet has been lobbying -- so far unsuccessfully -- to protect the fungus, caterpillars, and their habitat for sustainable use. With China in decline as of 2016, that may come to pass.

Alimah Upside Down

Alimah Pole Dancing on Beach

A single, bisexual, polyamorous woman open to joining an established polycule is often called a unicorn. People of all orientations are frequently obnoxious both to bi poly women and those who would like to court them. This does not help anyone's sex life, peace of mind, or community. However, a bisexual unicorn emblem can be very useful for indicating the wearer's availability and interests. Alimah's T-shirt has a unicorn in bi pride flag colors (pink, purple, blue) on the front and reads, Actual Unicorn on the back.

This T-shirt reads "Bi Poly Switch: I'm not indecisive. I'm just greedy." This is another good way to broadcase the wearer's availability and interests. I have seen someone using a button of the phrase exactly that way.