Author: sophiacc

Final Project – SophiaC-C

Final Project – SophiaC-C

Well, I guess the main credit is due to that gosh darn street lamp outside my window.  In all seriousness, Steve was a huge help because he gave me the foam core, and Tate provided the brilliant idea of controlling the light pollution as opposed to simply turning it on and off.

Ecotech Approach – Sophia C-C

Ecotech Approach – Sophia C-C

Public art showing the effect of light pollution on fireflies.

EcoTech Intent – Sophia CC

EcoTech Intent – Sophia CC

A public art installation that visualizes the effect of light pollution on fireflies.

EcoTechResponse-SophiaCC, TannerM, AndrewW

EcoTechResponse-SophiaCC, TannerM, AndrewW

Scientists at the Max Planck Institute in Germany have discovered a way to increase the CO2 consumption of plants from 5-10 molecules per second to 80.

Approach 2 – Sophia CC

Approach 2 – Sophia CC

No-one presents the same self to everyone, presentation will shift depending on the person, disposition towards them, even the time of day; this project allows users to explore different selves of someone that they would not otherwise have access to.

Intent 2 – SophiaCC

No-one presents the same self to everyone, presentation will shift depending on the person, disposition towards them at the time, even the time of day; this project would allow users to explore different selves of someone that they would not otherwise have access to.

Response 2 — SophiaCC

reviews of two of the projects we learned about in class

Approach1, Sophia CC, LorenH, TannerM

Approach1, Sophia CC, LorenH, TannerM

A new edition of the popular news magazine The Economist, but with a twist:  instead of reporting the actual news, this edition will cover hypothetical stories that could happen with some changes to government policy or societal norms.

Intent 1 Crockett-CurrentS, HubbardL, MattesonT

Intent 1 Crockett-CurrentS, HubbardL, MattesonT

A co-opting of a popular news magazine filled with idealized news that outlines the possible changes to bring about that ideal.

Response 1 – SophiaCC

What is New Media? Describe the hallmark characteristics of New Media.  How do you think this changes who has the power to “define reality” via the media?  Give an example of where this might be the case.  I would like to start by stating that […]