Exploring Creative Projects on DS106 and Daily Create

I think working on a variety of projects will help me learn new tools and techniques in addition to improving my narrative abilities.

Project 1: Storytelling with Existing Skills

The DS106 assignment “Create a GIF from a Movie Scene” is the first project that drew my eye. I think I can complete this work because I have some expertise with basic graphic design and film editing.

Making a GIF out of a moment from a favorite film is required for this project. In order to do this, the pertinent section must be extracted, edited for effect and brevity, and then saved in a GIF file.

The storytelling technique used in movies has always captivated me. My goal with this project is to capture the essence of a situation in a few seconds of visual narration, while also allowing me to express my creativity.

In order to finish this job, I’ll need to extract the scene, change its length, and add any required effects using video editing software. I’ll also use graphic design tools to enhance the visual quality of the GIF.

Project 2: Learning a New Media Type

The Daily Create assignment “Create a SoundCloud Recording of a Poem” is intriguing to me. I’ve done some audio editing before, but I haven’t looked into poetry recitation as a kind of artistic expression.

For this task, you will need to choose a poem, record yourself reciting it, and then post the audio recording on SoundCloud. The intention is to use tone and vocal delivery to communicate the poem’s feelings and topics.

Poetry has always had a special place in my heart, and reading it aloud, in my opinion, gives it a deeper meaning. This project provides a rare chance to investigate the aural elements of storytelling and test out different voice expression and modulation techniques.

I’ll need to become comfortable with recording and editing audio with programs like Audacity in order to complete this work. I’ll also concentrate on honing my vocal delivery so that I can accurately portray the tone and significance of the selected poetry.

Importance of Skills Development

These kinds of creative initiatives are crucial for developing emergent storytelling abilities and learning new techniques. By pushing ourselves to create in a variety of media, we develop adaptation and versatility in addition to broadening our creative horizons.

I want to do at least two projects a week this semester, alternating between tasks that test my current abilities and ones that present fresh difficulties. This well-rounded strategy will guarantee ongoing improvement and development while encouraging a more thorough comprehension of narrative methods.

Completion of Project: “Create a GIF from a Movie Scene”

As part of this blog post, I have completed the “Create a GIF from a Movie Scene” assignment. Below is the GIF I created from a scene in the classic movie “Kinives out“:

They: CT is not cool
Me:
Embarking on diverse creative projects not only enriches our storytelling abilities but also empowers us to embrace innovation and experimentation. I look forward to documenting my progress and discoveries throughout this semester’s journey in the world of digital storytelling.

Mid Semester Reflection

How am I doing in CT101?  In CT 101, I believe I’m doing fairly well. Each week I make sure to turn in every assignment that is posted every Tuesday for class.

What have I learned and retained the most? What I’ve learned and retained the most would have to be including GIFS in majority of my posts while having hyperlinks to back up what I'm saying.  An example is for assignment 2 I included a hyperlink of the well known TV show Family Guy” . I included it for reference to anybody who has never watched the show before. I included it to explain where the GIF originates from.

I included it for reference to anybody who has never watched the show before. I included it to explain where the GIF originates from.
What new skills have I developed , cultivated and displayed regularly in my weekly posts? The new skills I have developed in my weekly posts are my story-telling skills. For example for assignment 4, where we had to discuss our passion. I feel like the word choices I used and the images included made people get a glimpse of who I am as a person and the things I enjoy. Here's my assignment below.

Passionate About: Assignment 4

What do I know now that I did not know before taking this class? Before taking this class I wasn’t sure exactly how to make my own meme. I didn’t know there are lots of websites out there that will help with the process of making one. I used the GIPHY website to help me along with the zoom videos Professor Ryan puts up.
What grade do I believe I am maintaining and why do I deserve that grade? I believe I deserve a B for a grade for putting my creativity into every blog post. 
Do I see my weekly blogging work expanding creatively? If so, please explain why –  or am I stuck in a loop where my posts seem to look the same most of the time, how will I change that? Every week I do believe my weekly blogging work has expanded creatively. I do think I could change up the way I format the posts, whether it be with adding different fonts and colors. In fact I changed fonts and even the color of the texts!
Are there any assignments that you are missing? If so, list them. There aren’t any missing assignments that I’m missing.
Are you commenting regularly on your classmates' posts? Are you responding back to comments given to you by the professor & your classmates? I am commenting regularly on my classmates' posts. I try to aim for at least 2 comments per assignment.
Are you participating during the class time? If not, explain why. I am not often participating during class time because I’m not present most days. It could be as simple as me coming to class and making a comment based on the assignment the professor is going over. Even offering commentary whenever the professor asks a question. 
This is the time to be accountable. How will you make needed improvements? I need to start attending class more frequently if I want to get better. I've been absent for a few days, but now that the semester is almost over, I'll stop. Furthermore, attendance definitely has a significant impact on my final grade. Getting a good grade in this course will help my GPA because I'm also graduating in May. That will also start with me going to sleep much earlier to be able to wake up.



Assignment #5: A Dive Into DS106

While I skimmed through the DS106 Assignment Repository, a website that has project prompts that are categorized by multiple types of media, I decided on my first project that I would like to do.

ASSIGNMENT #5: My Digital Storytelling Projects

The first project I decided to do is titled Subtitle Gif, in which I simply upload a gif of my preference and add a subtitle to it. I selected this project because I already know how to do a task like this, so it seems relatively easy and familiar to me. For this project, I started off by selecting the gif I wanted. I went with this hilarious gif of Toad from Super Mario.

First I downloaded the gif and headed over to a website called Kapwing, which allows me to add subtitles, emojis, and other cool effects to my GIF.

After uploading my GIF to the website, I then clicked on the TEXT column and clicked on “Add Text”

Then, I inserted the subtitle that I felt fits best for the GIF.

Finally, I clicked on the download button to download my GIF. So simple!
And here is my finished product. Though, the watermark does seem to take up some space of the subtitles. :/
Another media type that I found from the DS106 Assignment Bank that at first, was slightly unfamiliar with, but seems really interesting would be the Back to Basics project. The description for this project says that you could explore Minecraft or other free world games and allow yourself to design your own house, cottage, or any type of world!
Animal Crossing: New Horizons (2020)
In a way, I would say that I have already completed a project like that, on a video game called Animal Crossing: New Horizons. Animal Crossing: New Horizons is a video game for the Nintendo Switch that allows you to build homes, island infrastructures, and lessons about finance all while the player lives on an island with other animal villagers.
The video game also has a DLC called Happy Home Paradise in which the player can design homes for other villagers! You can design it to however you like as the villagers give you requests to what they want their vacation home to look like. Below is a clip from my actual gameplay in which I designed this villager’s home. The villager’s name is Flora and her theme was “Pink Paradise.”

I believe that skills such as learning how to create a GIF with subtitles is important because it allows you express what the GIF means to you. For example, the GIF could be funny to you, so you would put a funny subtitle. On the other hand, completing the designing in a video game project is important because it encourages self-expression.  We should constantly be utilizing the DS106 Assignment Bank  because it shows to you that there are endless multimedia uses in terms of digital storytelling.

Assignment 2

  1. What do you think on the first day of CT 101?https://images.app.goo.gl/MTuZ4FLN3NApRaXVA 

The first day of Ct 101 was surprising and I am interested in learning more from this class. This is my first time coming across a class like this and curious of what I am going to learn and be exposed to as the semester goes on.

2. Did you like hearing about the course and its creative content? How did it make you feel?

https://media.giphy.com/media/26AHrS5Zr4erxSxsQ/giphy.gif?cid=ecf05e47shbfvnuqbw3z315ou4hd8b1utitziuadv5hvgc8m&ep=v1_gifs_search&rid=giphy.gif&ct=g

I like hearing about this course and it’s creative content. I am new to digital storytelling in which being able to create your own story online is great. The course and content has me intrigued.

3. How does CT 101 compare to your other classes so far?

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So far Ct 101 is one of my favorite classes. because the workload is not heavy compared to my other classes. Also from being in this class, this class allows me to be myself, and to express myself which is helping me to build up my creativity.

4. What are the creative potentials for this class?

The creative potentials for this class is being able to learn new skills and tools to apply in my life and career. When we master skills, it will   be with us forever, and feel that the reward of learning pays off.

 

5.) How do you feel about learning new skills that use Internet tools?

It’s interesting that I have an opportunity to learn skills that use Internet tools. The idea of being able to use tools to create something the way how you visualize is something that is beyond words to me.

Assignment #5: Digital Storytelling Project Flexibility

After browsing through the website for the DS 106 Assignment Repository, an assignment that caught my eye is underneath the visual assignment category. It was labeled “name that flower” with a picture of a yellow with the center being red. This would be rather easy to do because google is FREE!. I would just type into the description of the flower on google and pick which one matches it the best. 

The flower is a Golden Tickseed. For those of you just finding out about this flower, the Golden Tickseed is native in the southern parts of the United States. They are well known for their bright yellow petals “with maroon centers..

The second assignment I came across comes from the same website and it’s a design assignment. It is titled “Missing Person”.

The prompt is “Create a missing posters flyer for a fictional movie/show character, made-up person, animal, or a real person. Be sure to include a picture, the name, characteristics, and last seen date and place. Let your imagination do the talking for this poster”.

I’ve never done something like this before. Making sure everything lines up, picking out  the different fonts. In addition, making sure everything is visually appealing might be a little tricky.

I do consider myself creative. Storytelling plays a huge part in making this as well, the idea of making a fictional character that draws the attention of my classmates will be fun. 

I believe I should be doing the minimum of three and the maximum of five for the number of projects to do this semester. In terms of storytelling skills, it will; help me to create engaging content not only for myself but for the rest of the students

In the description, the person did not include what type of websites to make posters, so I did some research and the best I found were Picsart and Canva.

First I went on Canva and selected a blank page and here’s what I added from there. 

From here I made up my own fictional character but I’m not sure what to put yet.  I also made one for the backstory on how my character went missing.


I wasn’t sure whether to have AI generate the image for me or draw the image by hand.

Assignment #5

  1. One assignment I believe I can accomplish at my current skill level is the Destination Poster assignment, the instructions are to make a destination poster for a place.

First I go on DDG to find an interesting landmark that catches and I’d want to go to.

Once I do I click on the image to find the source.

The image that caught my interest is this fountain with Roman Baroque-style sculptures, it is called the Fontana di Trevi (Trevi Fountain) and is located in Italy, Rome.

First I download the image and then I go to Lunapic, my favorite image editing website.

And then I search for a font color and shape I think would match up nicely with the image and…

Voila!

A destination poster.

2. Another project I don’t know how to do yet but would love to is the video game project unfortunately I cannot figure out how to make it.

Mid-Semester Reflection

Alright! Let’s reflect what we learned from the past 7 and a half weeks of class 🙂

  1. I am doing great in CT101 mainly because I’m always caught up with work and doing blogs with Quby makes this easier to react what I type and be silly about it! Though it’s a lot of back and forth since I gotta keep looking at what the assignment is asking me XD

2. What I’ve learned/retained from this class is gifs, memes and ds106 because as you can see I can input gifs in blogs just fine as well as adding my own memes here too, I use https://tenor.com/search/quby-stickers as well as http://giphy.com to do my memes there B).

3. As I said before the skills I developed was inserting gifs and/or memes by using it’s link (as long as it has .gif at the end) it will work and you can edit it before inserting your gifs/memes and it’s always in Ryan’s weekly assignment post because after having details out there for all of us to see and read at the end of an answer we would put gifs and/or memes.

4. We can use photoshop in this class as well as insert it into our blogs which is something i never knew before! :O

5. A++ XD I’m kidding but most certainly an A+ for my efforts and showing up to class on time as well as my work sent in on time.

6. HEY! My creativity in my blogs is never a loop I use different Quby gifs to be relatable with my emotions. Don’t make me send Quby after you! -_-

7. No assignments missing

8. I don’t comment to my classmates posts I actually have nothing to say lol but if it’s from you Ryan I would respond back to you and if my classmates reply to me ill respond back as well (but it depends if I have time).

9. No because I start my blog post right away by reading it’s instructions carefully

That’s all for today everyone! As always keep it real and see you next time!

First day of CT101 link – https://ct101.commons.gc.cuny.edu/first-day-of-ct101/

What makes me happy this week link – https://ct101.commons.gc.cuny.edu/what-makes-me-happy-on-the-internet-this-week-2/

Are Memes Art link – https://ct101.commons.gc.cuny.edu/are-memes-art-21/

Passion link – https://ct101.commons.gc.cuny.edu/my-passion-2/

Two projects I would like to do link – https://ct101.commons.gc.cuny.edu/two-projects-i-would-like-to-do/

P. S here are all the posts I did that I learned from Ryan 😁

are memes art

are memes art to me memes are  art but not at the same time when I think about art. I think about a museum , a canvas were you paint your muse or what you feel not just taking a video and putting a caption on it  .                                  when searching for are memes art https://spokenvision.com/can-memes-be-considered-art/.        (link 1)                                                                                                                   Showcases why some consider that memes are art but not at the same time  memes do have colorful images  like some of the real art were use too , around the 1950s they used popular media as inspo but also states memes have no artistic value so how can it be considered art with no value , and theres always a new meme popping up every second how is this art with a new one coming out every second no one will know the original piece .and get bored very quickly https://drippingquills.com/t/can-memes-be-considered-art/14328   (link 2)                                                                                                              Memes are here to stay but are they art. to me there not there just little clips of videos that express how your feeling in the moment ,to me memes are going to stay which is good but ,at one point there going to die out .Memes are a good way to express yourself with friends or family but in a professional setting nope .If your calling out of work would you send your boss a meme ,how would they react ,imagine applying for a job with a meme do you think your getting that job .Memes can be used in a conversation but a whole story no .

Assignment#5 DS106 Adventure!

Assignment #5- DS106 Adventure

Starting off strong!! I have chosen this assignment as the one I know I can do and complete on my own. In CT101 I have developed skills that I never knew were so simple. The creation of Giphy is not one of my favorite things to do. I know for sure that I can do it with my eyes closed. I did take me a while and a to of redoing to get it perfected (at least in my opinion).
Okay follow me lets move along on our journey
Season 9 Nbc GIF by One Chicago
I might be great at a lot of things but picture editing and photo shop I absolutely am terrible at ;). Here is my attempt at it.
I chose this assignment because it was the easiest at testing the water at what I can do.
I still found it hard to navigate and be creative. I do need to learn which tools to use and how to properly use them and be creative rather than stressed.
Here’s how it went⬇️
videoland dora dora en boots GIF
First thing I did on my phone way open the App Store and searched college free download and I came up on this app called Layout. It uses the same layout that Instagram stories use so it is simple and easy for beginners like me.
Next I choose 4 pictures from my camera roll that I have with the different season and the app makes it in to a college and I pick the layout I like the most.
After saving the image to my Photos I click on the editing Botton and began choosing colors and writing the name of the seasons on each picture.

And finally after many tries I came up with this masterpiece.
With more helpful work and new tools I should be able to properly prepare another assignment like this. Over time it will be as easy as making a Giphy i.e with my eyes close ofc.
See we live in a world where technology is on the rise so skills like these will come in handy one day so they are important. Even if you want to use built your social media, you’ll need at least one of these.
Take it not for Granted!
Thanks for following my journey. Until next time
See Ya Goodbye GIF by DINOSALLY

Embracing the Digital Age: Navigating the Wonders of Communication Technology

Communication is the cornerstone of human interaction, connecting individuals across distances and bridging cultures and communities. In today’s digital age, the landscape of communication is constantly evolving, shaped by an array of innovative technologies that redefine how we connect and engage with one another. As a passionate advocate for harnessing the power of communication technology, I embark on a journey to explore the myriad ways in which these tools enrich our lives and empower us to forge meaningful connections in an increasingly interconnected world.

What is Communication Technology?

Communication technology encompasses a broad spectrum of tools and platforms designed to facilitate the exchange of information and ideas. From social media networks and messaging apps to video conferencing software and virtual reality experiences, these technologies enable instantaneous communication across vast distances, transcending barriers of time and space.

Gathering Multimedia Elements

Exploring My Passion
The understanding of communication technology’s revolutionary power to link individuals from varied origins and cultures sparked my passion with it. I grew up in the digital age and have seen personally how communication platforms have changed over time, from dial-up internet in the early days to the seamless connectedness of modern mobile devices.

I’ve learned that communication technology can encourage teamwork, creativity, and community development through my research into it. These technologies are now essential to my personal and professional lives, whether I’m interacting with loved ones on the other side of the world or working in real-time collaboration with colleagues.

Sharing Personal Stories and Reflections
During a worldwide crisis, I had one of the most significant encounters with communication technology—physical distancing became necessary. Technology was our lifeline even though we were geographically apart from friends and family; it allowed us to stay in touch through virtual get-togethers, online activities, and shared experiences. During those occasions, I saw firsthand how technology can foster human connection while overcoming physical barriers.

My experience with communication technology has made me aware of its dual character, which can both empower and disenfranchise people. It is a tool that can bring people together as well as drive them apart. In an increasingly linked world, it is imperative that we use these tools with awareness and purpose, elevating voices, bridging gaps, and promoting understanding.

Technology
The opportunities in the rapidly developing field of communication technology are virtually endless. The way we connect, communicate, and collaborate in the digital age is being redefined by these tools, which go beyond mere text messaging to include immersive virtual experiences. One discussion at a time, communication technology has the power to create a more connected, inclusive, and compassionate world, and as I continue to discover its wonders, I’m inspired by that.

Its Mid-Semester Re-Cap Time!

Its Mid-Semester Re-Cap Time!!

 
 
Here is the Video recording from class on 3/19:
 
 
**Please read through this post carefully 🙂
 

Wow, here we are at the midpoint of our CT-101 semester! Time… goes by waaaaaay too fast.. Let’s take a minute to reflect, let’s take a minute to regroup, catch up, let’s induce a class reflection!

Let us ask ourselves the following questions, and reflect:

“How am I doing in CT101?  What have I learned? What new skills have I developed, cultivated and displayed regularly? How do I assess my performance through a self-reflection in this class?”

**PS – in person attendance in this class is mandatory and counts towards your final grade. Please be accountable for any absences.**

The assessment part is very tangible and clear as we have been producing results over the last 7.5 weeks in the form of blogging, commenting, creating visual imagery, discussion via various forms and class participation.

Let’s take stock, follow me below:

The CT 101 Course Schedule page is where everything is – this is the CT 101 HUB – this is the space where all the assignments and learning details take form each week – (just in case you forgot) – this is where you can recap and catch up on all assignments (and also access all of the class recordings) –  https://ct101.commons.gc.cuny.edu/course-schedule/

In fact, before we move into the next phase of our course, I want to take a week and reflect upon what has already been accomplished, as well as take accountability for what might be missing and in need of improvement.

i miss u
 

Let’s title this next post:

Assignment #6 – The Mid-Semester Reflection Post 

Assignment Details:

In a new blog post titled:

Assignment #6 – The Mid-Semester Reflection”, please assess and reflect upon your last 7.5 weeks here in CT 101.

**Please answer and address the following questions below, and also provide hyperlinks back to all of your previous completed blog posts.

This will help illustrate some of the questions below as you tell a compelling story here in the CT 101 blog space: (the use of imagery, media and hyperlinks are helpful and needed but please don’t default to using too many GIFs or memes to fill in all the gaps.) 

How am I doing in CT101?

What have I learned and retained the most?

What new skills have I developed , cultivated and displayed regularly in my weekly posts?

What do I know now that I did not know before taking this class?

What grade do I believe I am maintaining and why do I deserve that grade? 

Do I see my weekly blogging work expanding creatively? If so, please explain why –  or am I stuck in a loop where my posts seem to look the same most of the time, how will I change that?

Are there any assignments that you are missing? If so, list them.

Are you commenting regularly on your classmates posts? Are you responding back to comments given to you by the professor & your classmates?

Are you participating during the class time? If not, explain why.

This is the time to be accountable. How will you make needed improvements?

**PS reminder #2 – in person attendance in this class is mandatory and counts towards your final grade. Please be accountable for any absences.**

Have fun with this!

Feel free to include useful relatedness in the form of links, images, video or Make Something New to express how you feel about this post! (a technique learned from the dS106 assignment bank perhaps?)

***Next week we will begin talking about Domain Names and Web Design!

 

Are memes ART?

Memes have permeated online communication, serving as the currency of expression in the broad world of the internet. They capture humor, criticism, and occasionally deep insights in a single picture or brief video. However, what effect do memes have on narrative, art, and communication? Do they have more meaning than just being temporary diversion? Let’s examine the various facets of memes and how they influence the story we tell online.

Memes and Art

Art has always been a window into society, revealing its subtleties and essence. Because memes are transient, they can be used as contemporary canvases by both artists and non-artists. Memes democratize creativity and enable anybody with an idea to add to the cultural dialogue, despite the claims of some that they diminish the value of art. Memes challenge conventional ideas of artistic merit by erasing distinctions between high and low art.

Memes and Communication

Memes are the ideal tool for presenting complicated ideas in an easily understood manner because modern communication is centered around visual signals and succinctness. Memes bring people from different cultures together through common humor and references, overcoming language boundaries. Memes are spreading quickly, but this also brings up challenges with false information and oversimplifying complicated subjects. The fine line between entertainment and disinformation necessitates critical participation from both producers and users.

Memes as Storytelling

Memes are no different from humans in that they are storytellers by nature. Memes have the ability to tell stories that connect with people all around the world, whether they are image macros or viral challenges. Memes condense narratives into digestible fragments, frequently use intertextuality and cultural allusions to effectively communicate their meaning. Memes, whether they’re a collection of amusing pictures or a well-written picture with a caption, have the power to arouse feelings and start discussions in ways that traditional narrative just cannot.

Personal Experience

Throughout my digital travels, I’ve come across a ton of memes that have really stuck with me. Every meme has a unique narrative and captures the spirit of the times, ranging from the ridiculous to the thought-provoking. The meme “Distracted Boyfriend,” which shows a man staring at another woman while his girlfriend watches with disapproval, is one that really speaks to me. This meme demonstrates the potency of visual storytelling by humorously capturing the intricacies of interpersonal interactions.

Favorite MEMEs:

The meme has gained popularity as a hilarious way to represent scenarios in which someone is drawn to something new and fails to appreciate what they currently have. One of the most enduring memes of all time, it has given rise to many variations due to its adaptability and relatability.
This meme has been cleverly altered to represent a variety of situations in which one person displays intense feelings while the other is unaware or uninterested. Its capacity to convey the absurdity of interpersonal relationships and the ubiquity of misunderstandings accounts for its widespread appeal.
In a variety of contexts, this meme has been used to playfully express feelings of shame, resignation, or existential dread. Its ability to capture the universal feeling of putting on a brave face while privately hurting accounts for its ongoing popularity.

Narrative

Memes act as windows and mirrors into our collective mind as we navigate the digital realm. They provide us insights into other worlds and mirror our pleasures, disappointments, and absurdities. By examining the interplay of art, communication, and storytelling through the prism of memes, we may establish connections in a world that is becoming more and more fractured. Memes have taken on a life of their own in the CT101 classroom, bringing students together via a common creative and collaborative experience. Let’s keep embracing memetic evolution and utilizing its potential to reshape our digital story.

Assignment #4 Passions

Assignment #4: Passions

What I am most passionate about is music. But what about music? When it comes to music, I enjoy discovering new things that I like that I would incorporate into my own music/ performance habits.

Piano GIF by dananthonykelly

One thing I look for when listening to music are licks.

Excuse Me What GIF by NBPA

Yeah, you heard it right. I look for licks in music. The reason I look for these most of all is because by knowing certain licks over certain common chord progressions, you make the art of improvising over those chord progressions a lot easier, and it makes you have to think less about what you’re doing.

Hol Up GIF

In the Jazz space of music, there is a famous lick that is said to be so commonly used, it was named “The Lick.” There is a whole video that just shows examples of the Lick being played in so many songs. It even managed to infiltrate Halo.

So, What Got Me Into This Passion?

Rick And Morty Summer GIF by Adult Swim

I recently got into this passion during the summer of 2023, around August. I didn’t have a piano around since I went on vacation to Barbados. I asked my piano mentor what I should do during that long break since it would be impossible for me to practice, and what he told me was eye opening. He said I should listen to as much music as possible.

Act Your Age Sarcasm GIF by Bounce

While it may seem obvious to most that one should listen to music to get better at music, at the time, I thought that the best thing I could do was practice my instrument. However, after applying this advice during my trip, it become a passion/ hobby that I do often.

During my trip, I listened to a lot of Oscar Peterson, which blew my socks off. He sounded incredible, and, what I liked most of all, his style of performance seemed like something I could try to replicate. His performance was both flashy and simple. The more I listened to him, the more I wanted to practice, but I couldn’t.

Here are some of my favorite performances by Oscar Peterson:

This is my favorite performance by him. Although this performance does not song like the original song, I feel as if this is how the song was meant to be, and should have been, played when it was first released.

This performance is my second favorite. It shows some of the flashiness of Oscar Peterson’s playing, but also shows how simple, and how often he repeats ideas.

Season 1 Fairfax GIF by Amazon Prime Video

As my family and I were making our way through the airport in order to come back from Barbados, I was shocked to see a public piano waiting to be used. There weren’t many people there too, so I was more inclined to use it, and use it I did. With all the music I listened to on the trip, I was ready to try and replicate at least one thing I heard. Unfortunately for me at the time, I was not able to replicate what I was hearing and sounded horrible trying.

Forehead Slap Slapping Forehead GIF - ForeheadSlap SlappingForehead ...

While I did not sound how I thought I would sound after listening to all that music, I was deeply inspired, which fired me up to practice my instrument more. Now, I can replicate what I heard during that summer, and I am eager to continuously look for new things to admire and replicate.

 

 

 

Assignment #3 Memes

Video gif. Actor and rapper Drake screams "Let's go!" in a crowd of people and photographers.

Are Memes art?

Based on the Harvard Crimson, memes can be considered art. It is not simply a message that is put on top of a picture, but a combination of image and text that conveys emotion. The ability to know how to properly combine the two so that the meme is effective, and gets the message across, is art.

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In The Rise of Memes as an Art Form, it is stated that Puerto Rican artist Jesús “Bubu” Negrón compares the process of memes entering the art world to a video going viral on YouTube. The same comparison could be made with memes becoming popular in the first place, and how effective a person can make a meme.

As said in the Harvard Crimson, memes die as fast as they are created. A good meme will be effective at conveying its message, it will be able to be replicated, or re-interpreted, and will be able to come back after it dies.

Are Memes Good or Bad for Art?

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Memes could only be good for art. Memes gives artist content to use instead of having to create ideas from nothing. Artist can take popular memes and reinvent it, whether by hand drawings, or through graphic design. Either way, by using memes, artist can broaden their skills. In addition, using memes in art will attract more of an audience to the artist because people will recognize what is being drawn, and may like the way the artist reinvented the meme.

Are Memes Good for Communication?

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Memes are a form of communication, there is no way it could harm communication. If anything, memes enhance communication by making it more entertaining to do. Instead of just talking, or sending text, people now go and send memes that convey the emotion they are feeling, or that represents the response they want to give to the other person. As a result, this meme makes the recipient more engaged in the communication and maybe laugh at the response.

Are Memes Simply Just Forms of Self-Expression?

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In no way are memes just forms of self-expression. Memes meant for self-expression usually involves pictures, or short clips, to help express the emotion trying to being communicated. However, as stated in the Harvard Crimson, a meme could involve a simple screenshot of a funny text message. At that point, the meme would not be for self-expression, but to show a funny moment that happened, which may be reposted because someone else found it funny.

Favorite Memes
This is one of my favorite memes because I played many FPS games during high school and whenever I would complain about my friends stealing my kills, they would send me this, which would calm my anger a bit.
This meme is one of my favorite memes because it gets your point across. Whenever my friends would do something, or say something, that the group thought was dumb, we would use this to break awkward silence, shame him, and get a laugh out of the situation.
This meme one of my top memes because of how relatable it was to me. During remote learning, during the first half of 2020, I got into the game Apex Legends. While the game was fun at first, it became a recurring theme to have fun in the game for a little time, usually when there was an update, and then be filled with boredom. This meme expressed that emotion for me, my friends, and all others that played the game for some time.
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