COP2 : Intro to Level 5

I am really excited for a fresh start on this years COP module. I feel that last year COP was a really daunting module that I didn't enjoy, mainly because of the way I didn't engage with it fully and focused a lot more on other modules. However, especially in the practical side of the module, being speculative using sketchbooks etc is something that I am really trying to improve on. I also feel that I struggled with the academic writing side of things, and intend to use all resources available this year to help me with this. After last year, I understand what is expected of me in terms of workload, and dedication, and I am feeling really motivated to get started and stay organised. 

Module Brief 

- Friday is COP day
- This module has to be driven by YOU
- Make notes during lectures and blog about them.
- Make notes on films / existing work/ exhibitions
- This module expects BLOG / 3000 WORD ESSAY / VISUAL RESPONSE in the form of an 8-12 PAGE PUBLICATION. 
- Critical Understanding. 
- Sylvan Barnet / A Short Guide To Writing About Art

Preparatory Task

Social - "relating to society or its organisation."
Cultural - "relating to the ideas, customs, and social behaviour of a society."
Historical - "of or concerning history or past events."
Political - "of or relating to the government or public affairs of a country."
Technological - "relating to or using technology."

Quotes relating to Technology - 

"Technology is supposed to make our lives easier, allowing us to do things more quickly and efficiently. But too often it seems to make things harder, leaving us with fifty-button remote controls, digital cameras with hundreds of mysterious features and book-length manuals, and cars with dashboard systems worthy of the space shuttle." - 

James Surowiecki

"You're talking about a younger generation, Generation Y, whose interpersonal communication skills are different from Generation X. The younger generation is more comfortable saying something through a digital mechanism than even face to face." 

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Eric Qualman

"As technology has improved, our digital lives have only grown more tangled and cluttered." 

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Ryan Holmes

Here I have chosen some images, some from highly regarded contemporary artists, commenting on Technology in today's society:

David Doran 

Jean Julien - commenting on how our lives are by controlled social media, and struggle to escape it even in the company of others. Holding a conversation and manners are ceasing to exist.

Commenting on the future of learning, how technology is taking over, even our bodily functions(seeing through your eyes) become second best.