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		<title>I’ve been out for a little while.</title>
		<link>http://weaver.net/MFA/2012/01/i%e2%80%99ve-been-out-for-a-little-while/</link>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 05 Jan 2012 05:14:58 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>David  Weaver</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[I’ve been out for a little while. I had my left hip replaced.  I’ve been having issues with it for a few months and it finally became very painful on a regular basis. Here is what they took out. I’m doing much better.  I am taking one class in the Spring Semester.  It’s a non-thesis [...]


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		<title>Fall-2011</title>
		<link>http://weaver.net/MFA/2011/12/fall-2011-updat/</link>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 12 Dec 2011 17:35:02 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>David  Weaver</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[I really owe some time back in this blog.  The Fall Semester was pretty crushing.  My Mom passed away and after that happened nothing I did really seemed to matter for many weeks.   I took two classes this Fall and I passed both of them with A grades.  Well, an A- in one of the [...]


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<li><a href='http://weaver.net/MFA/2011/11/post-mpr-classes/' rel='bookmark' title='Permanent Link: Post MPR classes'>Post MPR classes</a> <small>Passing the MPR is a big deal. A wonderful aspect...</small></li>
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		<title>Post MPR classes</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 04 Nov 2011 09:00:57 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>David  Weaver</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Passing the MPR is a big deal. A wonderful aspect of the AAU system is that they admit everyone that has the basic requirements for enrollment.  Getting into other institutions requires jumping over the hurdles and the high bars that those other places put up between you and a seat in the first class.  That [...]


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		<title>My Mid Point Review and the Fire Alarm</title>
		<link>http://weaver.net/MFA/2011/10/my-mid-point-review-and-the-fire-alarm/</link>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 05 Oct 2011 18:31:16 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>David  Weaver</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[I passed my MPR.  During the online portion of the presentation the fire alarms went off in the AAU Building.  They evacuated for 10 minutes. It did shorten my presentation time but I had a concise presentation so&#8230;no big deal. I passed.  More on this later.  Yes I know I&#8217;m behind in postings.  It&#8217;s been [...]


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		<title>Reaching Objectives and Milestones</title>
		<link>http://weaver.net/MFA/2011/10/reaching-objectives-and-milestones/</link>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 01 Oct 2011 15:11:15 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>David  Weaver</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[It&#8217;s important to set reachable goals and create milestones.   It is also important to practice everyday, not as if it were a regular job, but because it is a regular job.  The discipline of practice (and of perfect practice according to Tharp) is crucial to creative development and the creative process.  Working toward goals and [...]


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		<title>Highly Rewarding &#8211; Review of PH 655: Digital Montage</title>
		<link>http://weaver.net/MFA/2011/06/highly-rewarding-review-of-ph-655-digital-montage/</link>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 24 Jun 2011 15:46:37 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>David  Weaver</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[It&#8217;s been a busy Spring semester and I have a few minutes to think about this class.  I originally took this class based on the strength of the instructor, Shannon Ayres, and Iwas not disappointed. Montage/collage is a huge area. Most students attempted photo-realistic works and the results were generally fair – this probably lead [...]


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		<title>Not Master&#8217;s Enough &#8211; Review of GS 602: Art &amp; Ideology</title>
		<link>http://weaver.net/MFA/2011/05/not-masters-enough/</link>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 10 May 2011 16:23:39 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>David  Weaver</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[AAU does student evaluations but I don&#8217;t know if they do anything with them.  I and a number of other students bitterly complained about a instructor in a course and I see that horrible instructor is teaching that subject again.  I don&#8217;t know&#8230;  (it is NOT this class) I&#8217;m finishing up a painfully easy and [...]


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		<title>Spring 2011 Lineup</title>
		<link>http://weaver.net/MFA/2011/03/spring-2011-lineup/</link>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 23 Mar 2011 11:10:30 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[I&#8217;m behind in posts.  I have two excuses.  I&#8217;ve been moving in February and SXSW. The 25th year of SXSW may have jumped the shark as SXSW is now a &#8220;Spring Break Destination&#8221;. SXSW is over, even if I&#8217;m still recovering from working the festival. I&#8217;ve got two courses this term. GS 602: The Art [...]


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		<title>Time to Drop a Class</title>
		<link>http://weaver.net/MFA/2011/02/time-to-drop-a-class/</link>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 05 Feb 2011 20:19:41 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>David  Weaver</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[I have felt during the first week of class that the instructor is not really engaging the students, certainly not me.  It&#8217;s during the first week of class that the immediate bond and relationship between a student and instructor are developed.  I&#8217;m not feeing good about this. Last night after getting in from my working [...]


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		<title>I Think I&#8217;ll Teach a Class</title>
		<link>http://weaver.net/MFA/2011/02/i-think-ill-teach-a-class/</link>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 05 Feb 2011 07:19:59 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[[UPDATE: I did drop this class] I&#8217;m a little P.O.ed about a class I&#8217;m taking. BUT, I think there is a lot to take away from this course if I ever want to teach. I can simply cut-and-paste what the instructor has to say!  Wow.  I&#8217;m paying $2500 so I can copy the work of [...]


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