Wednesday, February 25, 2009
Casting Call
This is very last minute but I could really use some help! I'm looking for an ethnic male this Saturday at 1:30 for a student subvertisment, like the ones we talked about in class. I'm looking for diversity which is hard to find on the DU campus, and the shoot really would not take to long. If you know anyone or if you would like to help please let me know in class tomorrow. The actor would not have to say anything just stand in front of the camera. The commercial is about consumerism and the price we pay for conglomerate advertising, it's very similar to the Gatorade commercial but of course subverts a different message... please take a look.
Tuesday, February 24, 2009
Thursday!
We are having an unexpected guest speaker on Thursday. We'll spend the first half of class talking about copyright reform, as planned then he will be joining us at 3.
Our guest, Richard Tofel, is the general manager of
ProPublica, a non-profit news organization that does public
interest investigative reporting.
Please check out the Propublica site.
Be sure to read the about page.
And read this CJR story about it.
Don't forget there is not class today, Tuesday!
Our guest, Richard Tofel, is the general manager of
ProPublica, a non-profit news organization that does public
interest investigative reporting.
Please check out the Propublica site.
Be sure to read the about page.
And read this CJR story about it.
Don't forget there is not class today, Tuesday!
Saturday, February 21, 2009
Picasso
One of my favorite artist was called a copier, in today's words he remixed art and made new interpretations. For the class discussion on thurs. Please look a little at Las Meninas so I can better explain the connection to our discussion and Lessig in class http://www.bcn.cat/museupicasso/en/collection/mpb70-433.html
Thursday, February 19, 2009
Hi Everyone:
Sadly the book Remix is not yet free and online so we will have to settle for reading the reviews. Read the at least the ones from Time and The Independent.
Also don't forget to explore Creative Commons .
No class Tuesday.
Work on your papers!
Have a great week.
Sadly the book Remix is not yet free and online so we will have to settle for reading the reviews. Read the at least the ones from Time and The Independent.
Also don't forget to explore Creative Commons .
No class Tuesday.
Work on your papers!
Have a great week.
Oscar Mayer
Hello All! I wanted to touch on a topic we talked about today in class and an ad that supported it. I was flipping through a People magazine and came across a page which caught my eye. This ad is for Oscar Mayer and shows half the page with a photo of a new sandwich they offer and the other half explaining its 'greatness'. Right below the picture is in big red letters; "Blogworthy." , obviously after being in this class it caught my eye and gave me a chuckle. Below the ad read "At under 350 calories, Deli Creations Flatbread Sandwiches from Oscar Mayer are worthy writing about. With everything you need packed fresh, you can create a delicious sandwhich wrapped in warm, soft flatbread in a micorowave minute. For the love of lunch. " I found this ad funny in numerous ways and just proves how corporate media is picking up indy ways. The Oscar Mayer corporation is attemtpting to pick up a certain demographic. It is providing a new, healthy alternative way of eating junk, and trying to do it with style. I figure that Oscar Mayer is reaching out to a younger generation, one with computers. I would be interested to inquire what other ads they have put out in recent times, and if they are also relevent to the web.
Alternative Media
Tuesday, February 17, 2009
Copyright Laws
As I was looking throught for what i'm going to talk about when I present my topic I found this really interesting article. http://news.pacificnews.org/news/view_article.html?article_id=1c66234d638d6bf9568622541228c4d1. Its old 2002 but it posts alot of question that are still occuring today. Free Mickey, if anyone see's this bumper sticker you have got to tell me. Also chack out Lessig's other book The future of ideas: The fate of the commons in a connected world, it's older but still has alot of interesting stuff you can read alot of it if you googlebook it.
Monday, February 16, 2009
Round 1: Denver Open Media vs. YouTube, MySpace, & Facebook
Hey guys, I knwo that not everyone visited DOM last Thursday, but after the trip and over the weekend I was still thinking about the alst topic that was brought up during our visit. Clearly DOM and public access television provides a passageway for people to communicate and connect around topics and interests that do not necessarily serve commercial interests and to help provide individuals with the tools and resources they need to speak for themselves.
However, in the age of YouTube, MySpace, and Facebook, where anyone can communicate to the entire world through words, images, and even video at almost no cost, is the alternative of public access television losing its voice and audience more and more everyday? In my opinion and along with some of the other students it seemed like the answer was yes: the voice of public access was beginning to and might continue to diminish. But Tony Shawcross did put up a good fight in support of DOM and public access television, and I actually found an article supporting Tony's reasoning that I thought might be of some interest to everyone else. Enjoy!
http://www.pbs.org/mediashift/2008/12/public-access-tv-fights-for-relevance-in-the-youtube-age352.html
Saturday, February 14, 2009
An Interview With Zapatistas
Kelly,
I randomly found this video... don't know if this will be useful to your research, but it may still be of interest.
Saludos, Brigid
http://www.lonelyplanet.com/mexico#video-ltv-0959F07105FEC144
I randomly found this video... don't know if this will be useful to your research, but it may still be of interest.
Saludos, Brigid
http://www.lonelyplanet.com/mexico#video-ltv-0959F07105FEC144
Thursday, February 12, 2009
Wednesday, February 11, 2009
Spoken Word Performer at DU
I know someone in class is focusing their final paper on the spoken word phenomenon and mentioned speaking with a performer named "Dee" (I think!) for their research. I just received an email and it looks like a woman by the name of Dee Galloway will be performing at the DU LGBTIQA Gala Celebration on Thursday the 19th. For more information on the event from the Center for Multicultural Excellence or to register, click here. It's free AND includes a buffet dinner, as well.
Might be a neat opportunity to check out activist art in action and see what a fellow classmate is writing about!
Might be a neat opportunity to check out activist art in action and see what a fellow classmate is writing about!
Field Trip to Deproduction Thursday
Hi Everyone. Don't forget we're visiting Deproduction on Thursday. We'll meet at the classroom and carpool over.
Before then please read
This post on why public access tv is still important
And watchthis ABC report on public access.
Also, check out the the Deproduction website.
Please show up with a few questions in mind for the Tony Shawcross and Deb Lastowka, who will be showing us around.
Thanks!
Before then please read
This post on why public access tv is still important
And watchthis ABC report on public access.
Also, check out the the Deproduction website.
Please show up with a few questions in mind for the Tony Shawcross and Deb Lastowka, who will be showing us around.
Thanks!
Tuesday, February 10, 2009
Prop 8
In light of todays class and ironically I just recived this e-mail that says "Thank you for adding your name to show your support for the freedom to marry and for protecting minorities from having their equality put up for a popular vote. This simple act will show the world how much support there is for the invalidation of Prop 8.
Your name will start scrolling in just a few days.
Help build more support to overturn 8:
Ask your friends and family to add their names at www.eqca.org/addyourname.Urge your legislators to become a co-author to the Senate and House resolutions to overturn Prop 8. These resolutions will soon be heard in judiciary committees and joining as a co-author shows a stronger level of support than an “aye” vote.Tell 3. Use this innovative website to engage three people you know in a dialogue about marriage."Please send this to your family and friends to set a motion into action.
Your name will start scrolling in just a few days.
Help build more support to overturn 8:
Ask your friends and family to add their names at www.eqca.org/addyourname.Urge your legislators to become a co-author to the Senate and House resolutions to overturn Prop 8. These resolutions will soon be heard in judiciary committees and joining as a co-author shows a stronger level of support than an “aye” vote.Tell 3. Use this innovative website to engage three people you know in a dialogue about marriage."Please send this to your family and friends to set a motion into action.
Monday, February 9, 2009
Additonal Reading for 2/17 class
Hi all,
Here is one more reading for class on next Tuesday, 2/17:
A Mobile Voice: The Use of Mobile Phones in Citizen Media
It's a pretty easy read for the most part, so have fun! Also, if you like the reading, take a gander around the MobileActive.org site.
Here is one more reading for class on next Tuesday, 2/17:
A Mobile Voice: The Use of Mobile Phones in Citizen Media
It's a pretty easy read for the most part, so have fun! Also, if you like the reading, take a gander around the MobileActive.org site.
Shepard Fairey in the news
Shepard Fairey was arrested this weekend in Boston on the way to his own exhibition opening. Apparently there was a warrant out for his arrest on charges of vandalism, which allegedly occurred about a month back, and for failing to appear in court back in 2000. The complete story is on this Huffinton Post article. This brings up the really touchy subject of property versus artistic expression. I'm personally a fan of the memes Fairey has created... what do you all think?
Fairey is also in the news for suing the AP, who threatened legal action against the artist for the infamous Obama "HOPE" and "PROGRESS" imagery. From what I understand, he's trying to clear himself of the complaint under fair use. Although the AP hasn't taken action yet, it sounds like they're looking for a settlement. Of course they want a piece of the pie! Check out the full articles on the Huffington Post. Do you think that the work is transformative enough to be protected under fair use?
Fairey is also in the news for suing the AP, who threatened legal action against the artist for the infamous Obama "HOPE" and "PROGRESS" imagery. From what I understand, he's trying to clear himself of the complaint under fair use. Although the AP hasn't taken action yet, it sounds like they're looking for a settlement. Of course they want a piece of the pie! Check out the full articles on the Huffington Post. Do you think that the work is transformative enough to be protected under fair use?
Wednesday, February 4, 2009
Character Approved-USA Network Part 2
This second person that I found has to deal directly with something we read and talked about. Shepard Fairey uses art as his weapon to get his views across. I know we read about art as a form of activism and I believe that we talk about some examples as well. Well I thought it might be interesting to take a look at his video and look at his bio also. Hope everyone enjoys and please give me some feed back how you feel about these people and what they are doing? Also how dose everyone feel about this whole idea of USA Network finding these people to name them character of the month. The link is bellow please take a look.
Activist Media / New Media Salon
Hi everyone!
Alexandro and I are showing video and animation work downtown this Friday at a one night group show. There are six new media artists showing and some work could be considered activist media. The work Alexandro is showing deals with environmental issues and my work deals with social/cultural issues. It's at the Plus Gallery (and also projecting outside), which is located next to the Museum of Contemporary Art, which will also be having a first Friday. The intersection is 15th Street and Delgany. Starts at 6ish... probably until 10ish. Feel free to stop by if you're interested.
Tuesday, February 3, 2009
Character Approved-USA Network
I was watching USA Network tonight and saw a commercial for their Character Approved Honorees, a tribute to the people who are changing the face of American culture. I checked out their website, and each winner is recognized for a different section of culture-food, philanthropy, art, architecture, etc.
Here is a link to a short video of Charles Best, whose category was "Giving":
I think the Character Approved Awards show how different types of activists can be recognized by the mainstream media. None of these people were specifically looking for compensation or recognition for their work and were just expressing their passion for their causes, and yet made their voices loud enough to be heard, and brought additional exposure to their cause.
As I watched Best's video, I was compelled to go to his website, donorschoose.org, browsed through the teachers' requests for Colorado and my home state of New York, and even emailed my sister, who works for a non-profit in NYC. Best's message clearly spoke enough to me to become active myself, as I found myself wanting to help further his cause.
DU Sends Tolerance Trunk to Pope
An interesting activist activity took place on campus this morning that I thought would be appropriate to share with this class. The Holocaust Awareness Institute at DU's Center for Judaic Studies is sending a "Tolerance Trunk" to Pope Benedict XVI in hopes that he will share its contents - educational material on the Holocaust - with newly reinstated Bishop Richard Williamson, who has commented publicly that he does not believe 6 million Jews were murdered in the Holocaust.
This morning, Sarah Pessin, director of the CJS, stood outside Sturm Hall asking students, faculty, staff, and community members for signatures on the trunk itself.
Lots of media coverage! I think the Denver Post is covering this story -- if I find the link tomorrow, I'll post it...
This morning, Sarah Pessin, director of the CJS, stood outside Sturm Hall asking students, faculty, staff, and community members for signatures on the trunk itself.
Lots of media coverage! I think the Denver Post is covering this story -- if I find the link tomorrow, I'll post it...
Monday, February 2, 2009
Future happy meals?
Hi guys!
so...this is my second blog..woo hoo! I think I might be getting the hang of this whole blog writing phenomenon. so I was looking at wired.com the other day and I found a "challenge" for magazine viewers. They were to come up with a McDonald Happy Meal geared towards the future...which is kind of disgusting. Anyway the first image is the Happy Meal box which contains a health warning label of all the yummy yummy ingredients in the food. The box advertises a disposable iPod with a sneak preview of Harry Potter. As well as a McFryer and a code invitation to join Hamburglars posse. Funny!
The next image is a real kick! It is U-Flavr Coke! For all you sweet tooths you can squeeze as much of that cherry sugary flavor into your coke! It even comes with samples of flintstone ritalin for an extra boost of energy! woo hoo....how disgusting.
The third image is of the hamburger mmmm delicious right? oh yeah I would definitely want a burger called Vat-Grown Kobe Beef. The name of it just makes me want to vom ew
You can't eat McNuggets without the dipping sauces! No stress, in the fourth image it shows honey mustard, brain spike sauce, sweet'n sour, and endorphin rush sauce.
I sincerely hope this is not what the future of fast food looks like!
here is the website. Enjoy!
http://www.wired.com/culture/culturereviews/multimedia/2008/12/found?slide=1&slideView=6
so...this is my second blog..woo hoo! I think I might be getting the hang of this whole blog writing phenomenon. so I was looking at wired.com the other day and I found a "challenge" for magazine viewers. They were to come up with a McDonald Happy Meal geared towards the future...which is kind of disgusting. Anyway the first image is the Happy Meal box which contains a health warning label of all the yummy yummy ingredients in the food. The box advertises a disposable iPod with a sneak preview of Harry Potter. As well as a McFryer and a code invitation to join Hamburglars posse. Funny!
The next image is a real kick! It is U-Flavr Coke! For all you sweet tooths you can squeeze as much of that cherry sugary flavor into your coke! It even comes with samples of flintstone ritalin for an extra boost of energy! woo hoo....how disgusting.
The third image is of the hamburger mmmm delicious right? oh yeah I would definitely want a burger called Vat-Grown Kobe Beef. The name of it just makes me want to vom ew
You can't eat McNuggets without the dipping sauces! No stress, in the fourth image it shows honey mustard, brain spike sauce, sweet'n sour, and endorphin rush sauce.
I sincerely hope this is not what the future of fast food looks like!
here is the website. Enjoy!
http://www.wired.com/culture/culturereviews/multimedia/2008/12/found?slide=1&slideView=6
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