Today we discussed alternative print and electronic media. Important issues raised in discussion included the challenges of distribution of alternative print and online media, the potential for censorship of online media, and the wide range of topics that zine authors address in their zines.
On Tuesday, February 19 we will discuss Web 2.0, Web 3.0 participatory media, and big data. Please read the following:
- Web 2.0 entry in Wikipedia
- Baker, The Charms of Wikipedia
- Lohr, The Age of Big Data
- Tufte, Visual and Statistical Thinking (pp.5-15 only)
- Also watch the Common Craft social media video
Your blogging assignment is one reading response blog post. Discussion facilitators are Alae, Erica, and Rob.
The class field trip to visit the Brooklyn College Library zine collection is scheduled for Sunday, March 3 at 3 p.m. Please email me before February 28 if you plan to attend.
Remember that on Thursday, February 21 the class will meet in the library’s multimedia screening room to watch the film Rip! A Remix Manifesto. The film is 86 minutes long, so please plan to be on time!
Slides from today are available here.
~Prof. Leonard
