Assignments #2

Assignments #2, due Sep 19, 10 AM
1) A creative relationship with technology is dependent upon the ability to control rather than being controlled, i.e. on the ability to set boundaries. This is of particular relevance when it comes to interactive screens and social media. Go to http://eetiquette.com and pick three select quotes that resonate with you and re-post them as screenshots on your blog. Add a sentence, if you like, why you chose each.
2) On/off experiment, part 1: While having been with your computer/digital devices for a while, decide to leave them and turn them off. Find artful ways to exit “technology.” Document your experience on your blog (1-2 paragraphs).
3) On/off experiment, part 2: Create a creative/artistic response based on this experience and bring the outcome to our next class so we can share. Take pictures of the outcome and post them on your blog; add a description as needed.
4) Impact25Project: Identify a classmate and start working in pairs. Brief: Create a project that involves 25 people in one way or another. The goal of this assignment is to bring forward the social aspect and potential of technology. If a certain way to achieve this goal is not feasible, consider changing or expanding your approach. Examples: You could put together 25 links to works that relate to yours, or you could have 25 people commenting on or evaluating your work. Or imagine the production of your work would be based on the involvement of 25 people. Understand that you are not tied to one approach; instead feel free to change strategy as needed. Assignment 2/4 is due Unit 7, in class.
5) Think about what you hope to learn most in this class; add these personal learning objectives - spelled out as a short list - as a separate page to your blog.