THE VAULT an Anthology of Student Writing The Writing Program at SUNY Sullivan The Vault—2014—Volume 6 The Vault an Anthology of Student Writing Presented by the Writing Program of SUNY Sullivan Volume 6 • Fall 2014 Vault • Volume 6 • Fall 2014 1 Preface The Vault Overview: The Writing Program publishes an anthology of student writing each academic year. The anthology—called The Vault —showcases exceptional writing created in our courses, offers models for current students, and creates a potential teaching tool for instructors. The writings come from a combination of Writing Program courses (Basic English, Composition I, Composition II) and Creative Writing courses (Creative Writing, Creative Nonfiction), and on occasion we receive exceptional essays from other classes. The Editorial Committee selects the pieces for publication. Procedures: Instructors choose worthy essays, poems, or stories from their classes and, with the permission of the student, submit them for consideration to the Editorial Committee. Instructors must note that offering or refusing to offer submissions will not affect a student’s grade in a course. To submit student work for possible publication in The Vault , students and instructors should follow these steps: • Instructors should select exceptional pieces of writing and ask students to revise, if necessary, prior to submission • Students must complete a Permission Form • Students should send an electronic copy of the final draft to the instructor, Lynne Crockett, or Cindy Linden. First drafts also are appreciated. (NOTE: We no longer will scan paper copies; the essays must be submitted electronically.) EDITORS Lynne Crockett Cindy Linden EDITORIAL COMMITTEE Lisa Caloro Lynne Crockett Cindy Linden Lisa Lindquist COMPUTER GRAPHICS/GRAPHIC DESIGN Mark Lawrence Rocky Pinciotti Michael Bloom Graphics and Art Production: The Computer Graphics/Graphic Design program participated in an inter-department effort to enhance The Vault by establishing a new, unique look for the publication. This involved the submission of articles, short stories, poems, etc. approved by the editorial committee to our Advanced Drawing and Photography classes. These were provided as a basis of inspiration for the development of editorial illustrations or photographs to support each of the writings and in turn were submitted for review and selection. Once the images were approved, the works of art and the editorial content/writings were provided to the fourth semester Graphic Design students. These students were then instructed to prepare creative editorial page layouts for each, incorporating the approved look and design along with the inclusion of the illustrations and photographic images. This process allowed all of the art students involved to participate in a real world assignment, using the graphic arts industry standard programs and technology, all in the interest of enhancing the presentation of the publication. 2 Vault • Volume 6 • Fall 2014 Catalog Course Descriptions DEN 1000 Basic English Writing. Students will have the opportunity to workshop their own poetry and fiction. We will also analyze published This course is designed for students who need work in poems and stories in order to better understand how the basic reading and writing skills. The course will review great writers construct their work. such writing skills as grammar, mechanics, spelling, sentence structure, paragraph development and outlining, and such Pre-requisites: ENG 1001 Composition I; ENG 2004 Creative Writing I reading skills as comprehension and vocabulary. This course is required of students who do not demonstrate the mini - Computer Graphics and Graphic Design mum proficiency established for entrance into ENG 1001. This course may not be used to satisfy the English ART 2001 - Drawing II requirement at this College. Students explore the aspects of drawing as illustration for advertising and graphic design: pen and ink illustration, ENG 1001 English Composition I marker and color pencil renderings, as well as editorial, This is a writing-intensive course in which students conceptual, layout, and line art illustration. Students also draft and revise college-level essays. Students study the create original illustrations and tight conceptual studies conventions of academic prose, examine various methods in order to develop the ability to quickly and clearly relate of organization and development, and learn research skills. ideas visually. Pre-requisites: ART 1001 Drawing I ENG 2004 Creative Writing I PHO 2406 - Digital Photo II This course provides directed practice in the creative process of writing. Students study advanced digital photography with an Pre-requisite: ENG 1001 Composition I. emphasis on craftsmanship, creativity, and visual com- munication. The use of special effects, controlled lighting, and theory are included for a better understanding of ENG 2005 English Composition II photographic problem-solving. The course also includes This course emphasizes analytical skills in both writing advanced shooting and processing techniques. Web and reading. Students write analytical and argumentative assets and resources are explored and utilized. essays and a research paper. Pre-requisites: PHO Digital Photo 1 Pre-requisite: ENG 1001 Composition I. ART 2630 - Graphic Design ENG 2008 Creative Nonfiction Students develop visual awareness which requires Students will write and revise a variety of creative refinement of design and appropriateness of format and nonfiction essays, paying particular attention to the typography in relation to concept and specific target relationships between form and content, audience and audiences. The student creates advertising through the purpose. Students also will workshop papers and discuss study of the creative process, idea generation, understand - the work of published authors. Note: For the purpose of ing and evaluating information, applying research, and transfer, this course is not a substitute for Composition II. creating powerful communication idea-driven solutions. Students explore the computer environment as well as Pre-requisite: ENG 1001 Composition I. the traditional mediums and are encouraged to use their conceptual and analytical thinking skills. Overview, ENG 2960 Creative Writing II refinement and presentation of a final portfolio is a This is an intensive workshop-based class for students requirement of this course. who have completed ENG 2004: Introduction to Creative Pre-requisites: ART 2311 Graphic Design Workshop Vault • Volume 6 • Fall 2014 3 Table of Contents Preface .....................................................................................................................................P Rose, Nicole Catalog Course Descriptions .................................................................................P Take Me Home Course: ENG 2004 – Creative Writing Allwood, Ashley Poetry Facing Reality Instructor: Lisa Caloro ..................................................................................................................P Course: ENG 2004 – Creative Writing Poetry Ruiz, Connie Instructor: Lisa Caloro ..................................................................................................................P I Believe in Promoting Peace, Not Guns Course: ENG 2005 – Composition II Campione, Ashlee Personal Narrative Swallow Instructor: Cindy Linden ...........................................................................................................P Course: ENG 2004 – Creative Writing Poetry Uczarczyk, Jessica Instructor: Lisa Caloro ................................................................................................................ P Faux Family Meal Course: ENG 2008 – Creative Nonfiction Cunningham, Delores Personal (Food and Family) Essay Dream On Instructor: Lynne Crockett ......................................................................................................P Course: ENG 2008 – Creative Nonfiction Personal (Place) Essay Warren, Bryan Instructor: Lynne Crockett ......................................................................................................P The Bear in the Bathrobe Fredenburg, Joseph Course: ENG 2008 – Creative Nonfiction Dracula Essay Personal (The Body) Essay Course: ENG 2170 – Gothic Literature Instructor: Lynne Crockett ......................................................................................................P Creative Analysis From Food to Friendship Instructor: Lynne Crockett ......................................................................................................P Course: ENG 2008 – Creative Nonfiction Gray, Lacey Personal (Food and Family) Essay Twilight Review Instructor: Lynne Crockett ......................................................................................................P Course: ENG 2170 – Gothic Literature Wojtal, Kyle Review Essay From the Diary of Eleanor Glenmire Instructor: Lynne Crockett ......................................................................................................P Course: ENG 2170 – Gothic Literature Hinton, John Creative Analysis Essay The Glock: A Love Affair Instructor: Lynne Crockett ......................................................................................................P Course: ENG 2005 – Composition II Review of Twilight Personal Essay Course: ENG 2170 – Gothic Literature Instructor: Cindy Linden ...........................................................................................................P