A Boomer in a Millennial World

I’m teaching a class at AI San Diego on advanced materials and lighting. Prepping for that new/old experience I’ve spent two full days in faculty meetings. Meetings are often mind numbing affairs – I’d much rather be art-ing. But these were exceptional and endurable – mainly due to the quality of the information and the passion, professionalism and experience of the directors, deans and faculty at this school – they’re great! I’ve never met so many Dr.’s in one setting before. Ai San Diego has the vibe and I’m glad to be a part time part of it.

One of the more memorable elements of the meetings was a presentation and discussion regarding the generation of students we’re teaching, the so-called “Millennials”. The discussion and points raised concerning them was intriguing and enlightening. As I thought about the points made I realized that the last time I taught (the early 1990’s at Cal State and MIT) I was teaching the generation of artists that are now the teachers of the Millennials – Gen X/Y. I’ve skipped a whole generation… › Continue reading