read:
- DTC 101 Textbook: 06 Data & Information
- Program or Be Programmed: 7. Social & 8. Fact
blog prompt:
Based on the readings (and the videos in the 06 Data & Information chapter) above, do you think that big data and data analytics introduce real threats to human culture or do they promise revolutionary changes that will ultimately benefit human life? What can we do to ensure that our digital technologies work to improve human and nonhuman lives?
video lecture:
No video talk – please just watch/skim the videos in the 06 Data & Information chapter. Please do watch the last three video speakers. We will discuss the many cultural implications of data and AI.
Final Project:
DUE: Friday July 30th
OPTION #1: Compose a 1500-3000 word multimedia (images and/or video) essay on any topic that relates to digital technology and culture. The essay must meet the following criteria:
- unlike the “mosaic probe” the writing must make a specific argument about digital effects on culture and relate the ideas/works we have discussed in class
- the text must integrate at least two main topics from the class modules (reproduction/remediation, for example)
- meaningfully quote from at least 2 of the class readings
- spelling and grammar checked
- include a notes section where you properly source any text, image, video, or sound file that is not your own
topics/ideas:
- an analysis of a work of digital art or electronic literature
- an analysis of an app or genre of app
- an analysis of social media platform or app
- an analysis of digital media used in political or ad campaigns
- a comparison of two works in which one remediates another
OPTION #2: Create a creative, essayistic digital work (video, website, slideshow or Twine game) that integrates media (text, images, audio, video, etc.) and reflects on any topic or issue discussed in class. The text must integrate at least two main topics from the class modules (reproduction/remediation, for example). Include a 500-1000 artist statement about the creative work and how it relates to the class modules and discussions.