read the writing on the wall! “build it, and they will come….” -spoken to kevin costner

Read the writing on the wall!

“Build it, and they will come….”

-Spoken to Kevin Costner

Read the writing on the wall!

“Build it, and they will come….”

-Spoken to Kevin Costner

The Public Sphere at NewSchool (or the “forum” if you’re a day dreamer) is limited but active and confined to a few areas.

The Public Sphere at NewSchool (or the “forum” if you’re a day dreamer) is limited but active and confined to a few areas.

Running rampant and in constant flux, the act of simple bathroom witticism is clearly a prolific and widespread form of communication at Lang.

Though numerous, hall visitors seemed generally preoccupied. They were either in transit or in the depths of an existentialist melt-down. Either way, they weren’t paying attention to their surroundings.

Though numerous, hall visitors seemed generally preoccupied. They were either in transit or in the depths of an existentialist melt-down. Either way, they weren’t paying attention to their surroundings.

Lang courtyardLang courtyard Widely-used for smoking and socializing in between classes Used for quiet time and studying during classes Utilized and occupied by Lang students - “Lang territory”

Widely-used for smoking and socializing in between classes Used for quiet time and studying during classes Utilized and occupied by Lang students - “Lang territory”

65 Fifth Ave. Cafeteria65 Fifth Ave. Cafeteria

Public space in clear display and convenient location, therefore, the most used

Used for eating, studying, socializing and working in groups

Unofficial “Parsons space”

Public space in clear display and convenient location, therefore, the most used

Used for eating, studying, socializing and working in groups

Unofficial “Parsons space”

CafeteriasCafeterias Only three around campus - two of which are predominantly

Parsons students Public space well used, centered around food Informal space to study

Only three around campus - two of which are predominantly Parsons students

Public space well used, centered around food Informal space to study

Computer LabsComputer Labs

Used by all students in all divisions

Various purposes -used for homework, reading e-mails, printing, surfing the web

Classrooms utilize technology and the internet (I,e. Blackboard, Lectures, Slides)

Used by all students in all divisions

Various purposes -used for homework, reading e-mails, printing, surfing the web

Classrooms utilize technology and the internet (I,e. Blackboard, Lectures, Slides)

The Library is a dry and barren

wasteland

The Library is a dry and barren

wasteland

Who likes Nicotine?….Everyone!

Who likes Nicotine?….Everyone!

Advertising/Pop art still stands as a source of interest for passers-by on

5th Ave.

Advertising/Pop art still stands as a source of interest for passers-by on

5th Ave.

Graffiti is completely uncensored.

Graffiti is completely uncensored.

What’s the difference

between these two bulletin boards?

What’s the difference

between these two bulletin boards?

Attenn--Tion!Attenn--Tion!

Forced AttentionIs a key to successForced Attention

Is a key to success

Bullet PointsBullet Points People are busy and/or in transit at the New School.

No campus nor traditional “school” setting…hippies.

Food and Smoking are activities of the main social arenas.

Because flyers are numerous, unread and lost in the “bulk”, students resort to graffiti to voice their thoughts.

People are busy and/or in transit at the New School.

No campus nor traditional “school” setting…hippies.

Food and Smoking are activities of the main social arenas.

Because flyers are numerous, unread and lost in the “bulk”, students resort to graffiti to voice their thoughts.

Bullet Points Cont’d…Bullet Points Cont’d…

There is a disconnect between and separate designated areas and for different divisions/schools.

Students and classrooms are connected through the Internet.

There is a disconnect between and separate designated areas and for different divisions/schools.

Students and classrooms are connected through the Internet.

ProposalProposal Incentives (I,e. food, etc.) Faculty Participation Subversive advertising “New School” lounge, cafeteria and/or forum (extension of incentives)

A concentration on informal means of advertising/communication. (I,e. grassroots form and content - Student-run, student-centered, student-geared)

Incentives (I,e. food, etc.) Faculty Participation Subversive advertising “New School” lounge, cafeteria and/or forum (extension of incentives)

A concentration on informal means of advertising/communication. (I,e. grassroots form and content - Student-run, student-centered, student-geared)

In ActionIn Action Pass out food with New School Free Press Information

Faculty announcements in the classroom and inclusion in course assignments.

School-wide events with food, etc. (I,e. bake sale)

Free space: White wall/bulletin, sponsored by NSFP, where students can draw, write, etc.

Internet-based surveys, suggestions, etc.

Pass out food with New School Free Press Information

Faculty announcements in the classroom and inclusion in course assignments.

School-wide events with food, etc. (I,e. bake sale)

Free space: White wall/bulletin, sponsored by NSFP, where students can draw, write, etc.

Internet-based surveys, suggestions, etc.