CONTENT and OBJECTIVES
Printing and Printmaking since the 15th century includes:
- Illustrated Manuscripts
- Movable Type & the Printing Press
- Newspapers & Magazines
- Graphic Novels & Comics
- Books
Be able to express in writing and speaking what is your definition of these concepts as we consider and research the influence of Printing/Printmaking on human society:
Abstract thinking and creative thought
EXTRA CREDIT QUESTION: In your own words, please describe how do the concepts of individualism, objectivity, abstract thinking/ creative thought relate to the evolution of printing since the 15th century to the present (?)
September 24 and 26
NOTE: After reading some of your work, I am concerned that some of you are struggling with academic research, reading and writing. I may ask you to rewrite some of your POCs and other Briefs if I perceive there are problems that can be resolved. Each student has a different level of understanding and skills. Feel free to contact me if you are concerned about your writing skills at this time.
DUE Monday: Points of Consideration 2 Printing
CONTINUE: BRIEF 3 Group Proj 1 and Brief 3.1 (Presentation about your concept with an example of work, due Wednesday September 26).
BEGIN: Reading pp 107-137 Points of Consideration 3 due Monday Oct 1
LEARNING RESOURCES
READING: Assigned Readings: Revolution in Communications Pp. 17-66, Pp. 67-104, pp. 107-137, pp. 138-190.
READING: Inca Mailmen and Quipu
READING: From Gutenberg to the Internet
READING: The invention of the printing press and its effects (text)
VIEW: MULTIMEDIA Example: POWERPOINT The Impact of the Printing Press
MEDIA
The story of newspapers 3 mins
Newspapers 43 mins (Soviet news/Telestar @ 44mins
Blood and Ink: Hearst and Pulitzer 10 mins
AM304 History of Multimedia 