Reflective “meta” Post

Overall I have found Networked Meadia Production very enjoyable and interesting. I think that many people underestimate the power of the internet and networking, however this subject has taught me just how powerful and important the internet is today. Another good point about this unit is that everything we have learnt is very relevant to our generation, and as a young adult I can relate to the topics that we been taught.

Some of the things that we learnt about were quite complex, such as API’s, however, it shows just how limitless the internet is, and really anything is possible.

We also looked at some really great websites, my favourites were:

http://www.troika.uk.com/cloud - This is a sculpture in Heathrow Airport in London - I think its really amazing.

http://www.v1gallery.com/artist/show/3 - I love these photos, they demonstrate excellent photography skills and also just how much you can create when you have the right technology.

http://mugshots.tampabay.com/ - This website was really funny! I probably spent half the class looking through the mugshots. Yet while its entertaining, it is also pushing the boundaries of privacy, and it proves that the internet isnt always a good thing.

The internet is probably the most widely acessed media in the world as it has so much more information on it then the television and newspapers. It is also, amazing how pretty much anyone, anywhere in the world can see something that I created here in Canberra. Which makes me think….who has read this blog? I have freinds who have checked it out and the tutors as well obviously, but who else? For all I know a person in Alaska could be reading this each week, or perhaps no one (apart from university people) is reading it…

You really have to consider this when writing blog entries, because there isnt really a specific audience - the web is open to everyone, everywhere.