Naropa University - Oakland 2/27/03rev
CSP 703 Creating Techno-Cosmic Masses and Ritual Class Schedule: Fall 2003 Wednesdays see Syllabus for times
Carol P. Vaccariello D.Min. 510-835-4827 ext 38
Course Description:
Students apprentice with visual-makers (slides and power-point), DJs, techno-ritual artists, and community-builders who are creative Techno-Cosmic Masses at the Historic Sweet’s Ballroom. Class work includes contributing to these events and learning how to take these skills to other communities.
In this course:
· You will be exposed to the skills and networking required for the crafting of a TCM.
· You will be involved in creating the sacred space, building the altars, working with the lighting and sound and being an active participant in three TCMs.
· You will study the history of sacred ritual, the deconstruction and reconstruction, out of which the Techno Cosmic Mass was birthed.
· You will review the Theological framework on which every dimension is hinged and more importantly is at the heart of the Mass.
Course Objectives:
1. To understand the History and Theology which informs and undergirds the TCM.
2. To be exposed to the skills that are required to craft a TCM.
3. To be open to the inner changes that may come during these experiences.
4. To practice what the TCM prepares each of us to do:
Go as Spiritual Warriors and permeate the world.
5. Introduce the principles of the TCM in your community.
Course Requirements:
Attendance: Three Independent Study Meetings
Seven TCM Planning Meetings
Two Production Meetings 45%
Practicum Participation: Work with one team member each month
Preparation
Two TCMs
Tear Down/Clean Up 45%
Reflective Paper: 10%
Syllabus:
September 17 10:00-11:59am Independent Study Session Carol Vaccariello
Introduction: History and Theology
September 21 6:00 – 9:00 pm Techno Cosmic Mass
September 24 October 1, 8,
12:30-1:30 pm Planning Meetings TCM Planning Team
October 8 7:00 -8:30 pm Production Meeting *
October 12 6:00-11:59 pm Techno Cosmic Mass and Clean Up**
October 15 11:30-12:15 Independent Study Session Carol Vaccariello
October 22, 29 November 5, 12
12:30-1:30 Planning Meetings TCM Planning Team
November 12 7:00 -8:30 pm Production Meeting *
November 16 6:00-11:59pm Techno Cosmic Mass and Clean Up**
November 19, December 3
12:30-1:30pm Planning Meeting
December 3 7:00 – 8:30 pm Production Meeting
December 7 6:00-11:59 pm Techno Cosmic Mass and Clean Up**
December 10 Highlights of the Techno Cosmic Mass; A Reflective Paper
*Monthly Production Meetings are held the Wednesday prior to each TCM at the Historic Sweet’s Ballroom beginning at 7:00 p.m.
**One Practicum block of time on the TCM Weekend as appropriate to your responsibility and participation: 9:00 am – 1:00 pm OR 1:00pm – 5:00 pm
Arrangements to be negotiated with TCM Team Member with whom you are assigned.
TCM STAFF
Craig Krstolic 510-715-8034 (cell)
510-893-3500 (ofc)