Author: Alexa

Project Contract

The purpose of my ethnographic research into the Deep Roots festivals is to come to a deeper understanding of the influences, purposes and intended and unintended consequences of this annual festival. I plan to add to the exciting historical archive of Georgia’s original capitol by investigating the original and present-day cultural patterns and shifts in […]

The purpose of my ethnographic research into the Deep Roots festivals is to come to a deeper understanding of the influences, purposes and intended and unintended consequences of this annual festival. I plan to add to the exciting historical archive of Georgia’s original capitol by investigating the original and present-day cultural patterns and shifts in the Deep Roots planning, execution and aftermath.  I will include an interactive time line documenting from the inspiration of this festival twelve years ago through notable milestones in its journey to 2016. There will be ample previously recorded material featured in this research. The main product of this research will be an interactive map that shows what parts of town, county and state history are embedded and have led to the creation and continuation of the Deep Roots Festival. I wil utilize the following tools: -interactive timeline -interactive map -voice recording software for map, timeline and interviews -music from past Deep Roots festivals Below is my tentative timeline:
  • March 2:  Submit interview questions to IRB
  • March 8:  Interview of Milledgeville City Hall employee, Transcription Complete, add to website
  • March 15: Interview of Festival Music Coordinator, Transcription Complete, add to website
  • March 17: Interview of Festival Volunteer, Transcription complete, add to website
  • March 22: Record own and edit interview voice recordings, for Timeline and Map, Have collected music from past festivals, add to website
  • April 5: Complete Timeline, add to website
  • April 19: Complete Map, add to website
  • April 26:  All research completed and cited, add citation sheet to website
  • May 5: Website completed
 

Interview Questions

“What is your role in the Deep Roots festival?” “Why did Deep Roots originate?”, “Has it at all made an impact on the culture of Milledgeville?” “Is there a reason why it takes place so close to the university?” :”Has Deep Roots held true to its original vision?” “Would anything happen if Deep Roots didn’t […]

“What is your role in the Deep Roots festival?” “Why did Deep Roots originate?”, “Has it at all made an impact on the culture of Milledgeville?” “Is there a reason why it takes place so close to the university?” :”Has Deep Roots held true to its original vision?” “Would anything happen if Deep Roots didn’t happen anymore?” “Have you observed any trend among the participants or attendees of Deep Roots over the past twelve years?” “Do you believe the identity of  individuals of the town to be impacted by Deep Roots?” “”How is the musical guest chosen for the annual festival?” “Do you have any additional anecdotes of the festival that you’d like to share?”
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