Reading and journaling 5: Databases

  • Due Mar 3, 2016 by 10am
  • Points None

To prepare for Class 5: Database Aesthetics (1 March), please

Read:

From the Johns Hopkins Guide to Digital Media:

  • Database (pp 127-130)

Manovich, Lev. 2007. “Database as Symbolic Form.” In Victoria Vesna (ed.). 2007. Database Aesthetics: Art in the Age of Information Overflow Links to an external site.. University of Minnesota Press. (pp. 39-60)

Paul, Christiane. 2007. “The Database as System and Cultural Form: Anatomies of Cultural Narratives.” In Victoria Vesna (ed.). 2007. Database Aesthetics: Art in the Age of Information Overflow Links to an external site.. University of Minnesota Press. (pp. 95-109)

The book containing these two articles is available online from the UiB library.

Play:

Sam Barlow: Her Story. 2015. Mac/PC/iPad. http://www.herstorygame.com Links to an external site.

The game is cross platform, and not very expensive, but if you don't want to buy it, the University Library has one iPad with the game installed that you can use in the library. It took me about two hours, maybe a little less, to play through the whole game. 

Write and reflect:

  • [TBA]
  • Do you know of any other interesting rhetorical or artistic uses of databases? Jot them down to share in class.
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Reading and journaling /Theory
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This criterion is linked to a Learning Outcome Theories: can discuss and apply theories relevant to visual technology
threshold: 3.0 pts
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5 pts
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This criterion is linked to a Learning Outcome Research skills
Can identify a productive research question, find relevant sources, use correct citation techniques and compile a bibliography, can write an academic research paper. 
threshold: 3.0 pts
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5 pts
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This criterion is linked to a Learning Outcome Writing habits
Has developed sustainable and productive writing habits and an awareness of what works well for him or her. Is able to manage a research and writing project with a balance of individual work and group interaction and feedback. Can give and receive constructive feedback on writing. Can assess feedback from others and integrate relevant feedback into own writing. Is prepared to work on MA thesis. 
threshold: 3.0 pts
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5 pts
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