Tuesday, January 25, 2011

let the archeology commence


in viscom, we are working with a method called  "design archeology." we are using the principles of archeology to work backwards from present day cultures to understand their material artifacts and how those objects alone can be used to build an image of their culture of origin, resulting in something of a snapshot of that culture, generated through artifacts. 

we mindmapped and brainstormed until we had 15 cultures as a class, and each of us chose two to look at, moving forward. shortly, it will be one, and then, as i understand it, we will work with this culture continuously from here on out.

theatre
artifacts:
scripts
highlighters
costumes
makeup
props
stage
microphones
curtains
pulleys
lightboard
gaff tape
follow spot

values: authenticity, expression, believability, misdirection, teamwork, performance


audiophile/music fan
artifacts:
headphones
earbuds
mp3 player
soundboard
amps
turntables
vinyl records
CDs
cassettes
ticket stubs
buttons
band tshirts
autographs

values:
audio quality, preservation, purity, love of music, loyalty, community


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