One Paragraph Summary (StoryMap Link Below) : I explored the keyword network through my StoryMap by providing examples of definitions, depictions of it in media, interpretations of it by media, and examples of how it is integrated into society. I chose the Keyword network because I believe that networking is an essential tool when promoting oneself or others, making it… Read more »
Surveillance is to be watching or observing closely. When I think about this keyword, I think of private or national security. Whether I am at the airport or a mall, I always feel watched whenever I notice hidden cameras or go through metal detecters. Surveillance also comes into play at a larger scale for monitoring other countries’ activity. However, security… Read more »
Gaze is the lens media utilizes when portraying gender, eroticism, and controlled bodies, and how individuals consume these “visual representations.” A common example of gaze in media is the notorious “male gaze” and how it is utilized in the gaming community. The slight majority of male players tend to favor games with first-person shooters containing violence or gore and are… Read more »
While reflecting on the reading during Tuesday’s class discussion, I realized that flow deals with all the keywords from this chapter. Flow appears to be a combination of these keywords as it relies on interaction. Flow is utilized like a hook in literature, grabbing the attention of its audience to get them invested in the story. For example, on Instagram,… Read more »
Assemblage can be viewed as the organization and arrangement of elements, taking small parts that seem unrelated and combining them into a larger whole. When I read this keyword, I think of assembly lines of workers or technology taking different materials and piecing them together to make products. I am also reminded of commercials for toys from when I was… Read more »
Agency is the relationship shared between enactments of humans and technology. This keyword can be exemplified while performing a search online. When typing in something to an online platform like Google, technology then reacts off of what the person has written to create the results that appear on their screen. Based on Tuesday’s class discussion, we often feel as though… Read more »
Defined as the makings of a foundation, infrastructure is closely associated as the back bone of technology. Similarly to the foundation of a building, infrastructure is not usually showcased to technology users. Instead of wires, chips, and casing found in most technology, the infrastructure of modern software is programmed or utilizes “immaterial labor.” This form of labor is described as… Read more »
A network is typically categorized as two different types of making a connection. In one hand, network can be defined as a “mediated forum for sharing personal information.” Through posts online on a social networks, people can keep up connections and meet new friends online. On the other hand, network can be defined as way to make connections in the… Read more »
As more smart phones and other electronic devices are made available, they allow people to access online platforms that are constantly harvesting information. This collection of knowledge that is gathered and analyzed is known as data. By simply visiting a webpage, all activity that a person conducts is being monitored. The accumulated information from exploring these platforms is then applicable… Read more »
Scapino, the Trickster was performed from September 29th to October 1st with audiences of less than 150 people a night. The University of Richmond’s Department of Theatre and Dance adapted this 17th century Moliere piece with the help of Matt DiCinto. Director Walter Shcoen envisioned the show as a combination of comedic, classical theatre and modern fourth wall… Read more »