Block Seminar Design Theory 2nd semester
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- Assignment 1 (for Tuesday 8.2):
- Reading response notes: write short remarks on the papers provided (1-3) that capture learning points and possible critiques. See Literature section for the papers & reading guideline. Send remarks by email.
- Send a Postcard
- Watch S. Turkle Ted Talk (see below in references)
- Assignment 2 (for Wednesday 9.2):
- Reading response notes: write short remarks on the papers provided (4-5) that capture learning points and possible critiques. See Literature section for the papers & reading guideline. Send remarks by email.
- Pick 3-4 examples of distant communication project or situation (in art, design, game, pop culture, politics, etc) and prepare to present them in class on Wednesday morning.
- Final Work: The format and platform of the final outcome is decided together with the students- at the moment I would favour TikTok. It will be an online representation of your ideas (possibly 1-page website, video, or use of hosting platform, expanded written essay, filmed performance, games, new object). Preferably individual work (the works can be in connection with one another). Your work needs to be in adequacy with the intention and the process. The collection of works from each student will constitute together an online exhibition.
- +500 words to give context to the piece.
- 2-3 mn presentation : why you made it, how it relates to the topic
- fields of application: ...
- the ideas could represent your position on a topic above or on a case study discussed in class, your new proposal, or your interpretation of an issue
- potential audience: ...
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| Mon 07.02 - Distance & relationships | Tu 08.02 - Human Connectedness | We 09.02 - | Th 10.02 - (...) | Fr 11.02 - |
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| Independent study - Prepare final assignment | Independent study - Prepare final assignment |
Independent study - Prepare assignment | Independent study - Prepare assignment |
Independent study - Prepare final assignment |
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Literature/References
- S. Agamanolis New Technologies for Human Connectedness, 2005
- J. Bitton Distance and Sexuality, 2006
- D. Leithinger, S. Follmer, A. Olwal, H. Ishii Physical Telepresence, 2014
- D. van Bel, W.
- IJsselsteijn, Y. de Kort Interpersonal Connectedness, 2018
- A. Watson, D. Lupton, M. Michael Enacting intimacy and sociality at a distance in the COVID-19 crisis, 2020
+S. Turkle Alone Together, Basic Books, 2012
See related Ted Talk, Connected but alone
Use the Reading guideline to comment on the texts.
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