WJ #12

Writer’s Journal #12 – Reflecting on Space and Place

OVERVIEW

Thinking about and working with space and place can be both confusing and deeply illuminating. Trying to get a sense of where we are physically can lead us to discoveries about our locations in broader, deeper senses.

DIRECTIONS

In this Writer’s Journal, you will have the opportunity to explore your relationship to place and space. This Writer’s Journal will include two parts.

Part I

Please consider the following questions, and take notes on your thoughts:

- How is your position in your community (e.g., youth, leader, worker) influenced by the place where you live, work, relax?
- Are there places/spaces you are not allowed to enter or participate? Why?
- Do your friends, family, and co-workers have access to different places than you?
- What spaces are private and what spaces are public?

Part II

Based on your thoughts about the questions from Part I, choose one of the following tasks to complete:

- Design a collage or draw images reflective of your position within the community.
- Using a smartphone app, design a photo collage reflective of your position within the community.
- Make a video that is reflective of your position within the community.