Gordon Parks and American Gothic
Tina Hugall MHA MBA
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Come join us as we explore the life and career of photographer Gordon Parks and the motivation and aftermath of one of his most iconic pictures - American Gothic.
Class Experience
US Grade 7 - 10
The saying goes that a picture is worth a thousand words. When studying history, that couldn't be more true. In this class, we will explore the life and career of Gordon Parks. His photography, America Gothic is considered one of the most celebrated and influential photographs of the 20th century. It captured the racial, professional, and economic differences and struggles of the time. We will explore the history of the picture - before, during, and after - and explore the effect that this...
We will look at the backstory of American Gothic, why the photo was taken, who took it, and the impact that it had on the world.
I have been an educator on Outschool since February of 2018. I have my MBA and MHA, both of which have taught me the value of conducting research and asking questions. I have a passion for history, organization, reading, and learning. You can usually find me in the middle of 2-3 books or watching a documentary. I am also an Outschool ACE Educator, which means that I continually seek out ways to improve my teaching skills and knowledge, as well as the learner experience. Some of the seminars/courses that I have attended in the past are: Foundations for Teaching and Learning About Native Americans; The Presence and Absence of Asian America: What Truths Lie Beyond the Headlines; Using the “Diary of Anne Frank” to Amplify Students’ Voices; Painting a Just Picture – Art and Activism.
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In addition to the Outschool classroom, this class uses:
There may be some Youtube videos that are seen during this class. I will share my screen and learners will not need to access them on their own. This class will discuss racism, discrimination, class struggle, and sexism. All discussions will be at an age appropriate level.
Some of the sources used for this class are, but not limited to: Smithsonian Britannica National Geographic PBS Library of Congress http://100photos.time.com/photos/gordon-parks-american-gothic
Available times
Pacific
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Group Class
$12
per classMeets once
45 min
Live video meetings
Ages 12-17
3-10 learners per class
