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It could be worse…it could be raining.

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February 15, 2015

This week were asked to watch one of three choices of movies. I chose to examine Blade Runner and how the film incorporates elements of noir. The directions were to examine, “how the space helps frame the design and style of … Continue reading →
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Could you maybe use your brain for once?

by ebostaph

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February 15, 2015

This week we working on design. This could include web design, picture design, really any type of design used to be visually displayed or to draw attention to something. We were directed to begin the week by reading The Vignelli Canon. … Continue reading →
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My dogs peed on all the things

by ebostaph

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February 15, 2015

This week we had to Complete a “DesignBlitz.” Our instructions were to, “carry your camera with you this week and take photos of objects, ads, signs, etc. that illustrate at least four of the ten concepts listed below (one photo per concept). … Continue reading →
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I’d rather play with barbie dolls

by ebostaph

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February 15, 2015

The third and last daily create I completed this week was “Internet Arcade Video.” The instructions were to, “Go and play a game at the Internet Arcade. Enjoy. Make us a video about it.” So um, I hate video games. … Continue reading →
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I’d be the richest bitch alive

by ebostaph

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February 15, 2015

The second daily create I completed this week was called, “What’s Your Super Power?” We were suppose to demonstrate, in a photo, what super power we would like to have. I chose the super power of duplication. I have a … Continue reading →
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You’re like 7 years too late…but still send us the toaster

by ebostaph

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February 15, 2015

One of this week’s design assignments was called, “You’re Invited!” The goal was to, “Make an invitation for either any event, whether it occur or not. Pick an event from a movie even! What does the invitation say about the … Continue reading →
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Well, Clarice – have the lambs stopped screaming?

by ebostaph

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February 15, 2015

One of this week’s design assignments was called, “Professor Groom Poster.” The instructions were to “choose a TV show/Poster and get a picture of Professor Groom. Cut his face out and put it in an episode of your choice/movie and … Continue reading →
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What is black and white and red all over?

by ebostaph

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February 15, 2015

One of this week’s design assignments was to “Design a newspaper. Using word, photoshop, or whatever make a fictional newspaper, and put together the front page for today. You can use real articles or you can write your own, but … Continue reading →
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Let the inner preschooler flow through you

by ebostaph

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February 15, 2015

One of this week’s design assignments was called, “One Story / Four Icons.” The directions were to “reduce a movie, story, or event into its basic elements, then take those visuals and reduce them further to simple icons, four of … Continue reading →
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He texted across ocean blue in 1492

by ebostaph

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February 14, 2015

One of this weeks design assignments is called, “Apps Galore.” The instructions were to “Think of a character–fictional or even historical. Use a design program to create a “fake” smartphone screen for this character. Use real or made-up apps, depending on what … Continue reading →
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I now realize how rapey this sounds

by ebostaph

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February 14, 2015

One of this weeks design assignments was labeled, “Advertisement Using a Cartoon Character.” The goal was to, “Take an existing product or even a regular item and have a cartoon character do their best salesman impression.” Here is my attempt: [Worth 3 … Continue reading →
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I want to hold your hand

by ebostaph

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February 10, 2015

The first daily create I completed this week was called “Make Creative Hands.” It was based off of the Creative Hands Project. Which, from the website, I couldn’t really tell what the project was all about but it still looked interesting. … Continue reading →
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Not submitting at 11:59pm? SAY WHAATT?!

by ebostaph

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February 8, 2015

I told myself last week that I would “never again” wait until the last day to do all my work, and I’m so glad I followed through on that. I did a little each day, which made my life so … Continue reading →
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When in doubt, post memes!

by ebostaph

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February 8, 2015

I tuned into the ds106/noir106 radio on Tuesday evening, and immediately hopped aboard the struggle bus. I could not understand a word the voice actors were saying. I could catch bits and pieces occasionally but for the most part it … Continue reading →
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Music makes my heart go boom boom boom

by ebostaph

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February 8, 2015

Music tells you what emotional response you should be having towards the current material you are viewing or listening too. That’s why when I watch scary movies I often cover my ears. If you can’t hear the jumpy horror music … Continue reading →
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“So easy a woman could do it!”

by ebostaph

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February 8, 2015

This week, along with our other Audio Assignments, we are suppose to be brainstorming ideas for radio shows. Here are some of the ideas I have come up with: 1. I think it would be fun to create advertisements that … Continue reading →
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I sound like a transvestite

by ebostaph

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February 8, 2015

One of this weeks required audio assignments was to create a ds106 radio bumper. What is a bumper? “It is a short recording that identifies the radio station with signature music or an expression that makes sure the listeners know what … Continue reading →
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Are you an uncultured swine?

by ebostaph

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February 8, 2015

The last audio assignment I completed this week was titled, “Favorite Song.” The directions were to, “Take your favorite song. Remove the lyrics. Play only up to thirty seconds of the song. Listener must be able to guess.” Here is … Continue reading →
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“JOIN MY NUDIST COLONY!”

by ebostaph

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February 8, 2015

Me: “I need to record you for a class project, just act natural” Friends #1: “Ok!” *fart noise* “Emily why are you pooping with the door open?!” Friend #2: *sex moans* Friend #3: “JOIN MY NUDIST COLONY!” This is how the … Continue reading →
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The story of how I defecated on myself

by ebostaph

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February 7, 2015

One of our required assignments from the assignment bank this week was titled “Sound Effects Story.” And just as the title hints, we had to create a story using purely sound effects. The directions stated: “Tell a story using nothing … Continue reading →
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Cat poop gives me tummy aches

by ebostaph

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February 7, 2015

One of the Daily Creates I completed this week was captioning this photo of Kevin. This little ball of fur is apparently a huge ds106 fan, who currently resides in New Zealand. We were suppose to caption the photo with what … Continue reading →
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I don’t even recognize you anymore

by ebostaph

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February 3, 2015

No witty title or post this time around. I miss you more with each passing day, with each second that goes by. You are not the same person you use to be. I wish you would just wake up out … Continue reading →
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What if I told you, waiting until Sunday to do all your work is a terrible idea?

by ebostaph

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February 1, 2015

Whew. Ok. Another looonnngggg week! Despite the cheeky title, I really didn’t wait until Sunday to do all of my work. I worked on it little by little throughout the week. Okay, I did one assignment on Thursday and called … Continue reading →
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Helen Keller could probably do better

by ebostaph

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February 1, 2015

The very last daily create I completed was “Drawing without lifting the pencil.” We were to do exactly as the title states, draw a picture without lifting the pencil. Drawing is not my forte, but I’m going to blame the bad … Continue reading →
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Shut up!

by ebostaph

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February 1, 2015

The second daily create I completed was titled, “A silent movie about silence.” We were suppose to “show silence” in a movie. I figured I would take a few videos during the day of commonly noisy things in my life … Continue reading →
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SMASHING!

by ebostaph

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February 1, 2015

The first daily create I completed this week was called “Make 2048!” The goal was to make our own version of the game 2048, using the the Super MOOC pioneers edition website. I decided to be just a tad obnoxious … Continue reading →
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“Go stand over there and look sulky and sullen”

by ebostaph

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February 1, 2015

Another assignment we had to complete this week was a photo safari. In which we had to “take at least one picture this week to capture at least five of the following Noir elements:” dramatic use of distinct shadows lighting from one … Continue reading →
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WHATS THAT?! OVER THERE! IN THE SHADOWS!

by ebostaph

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February 1, 2015

One of our assignments this week was to “watch at least two of these movies and think about how the film is shot.” We had to think about, “how the cinematography captures the feelings and aesthetic of noir that we’ve … Continue reading →
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I Rambo-ed those photographs

by ebostaph

| Syndicated
February 1, 2015

I do not have a ton of experience with photography. I have always had medium grade digital cameras, and for the past four years I have possessed an underwater digital camera. It doesn’t take great photos but we travel to … Continue reading →
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“Balls are to men what purses are to women.”

by ebostaph

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February 1, 2015

One of this weeks visual assignments I completed, is called “What’s in your bag?” The instructions were: “Your purse, bag, packpack, murse, whatever, is your constant companion throughout your adult life. What are the essentials in your bag that get … Continue reading →
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It could be worse…it could be raining.

It could be worse…it could be raining.

Could you maybe use your brain for once?

My dogs peed on all the things

I’d rather play with barbie dolls

I’d be the richest bitch alive

You’re like 7 years too late…but still send us the toaster

Well, Clarice – have the lambs stopped screaming?

What is black and white and red all over?

Let the inner preschooler flow through you

He texted across ocean blue in 1492

I now realize how rapey this sounds

I want to hold your hand

Not submitting at 11:59pm? SAY WHAATT?!

When in doubt, post memes!

Music makes my heart go boom boom boom

“So easy a woman could do it!”

I sound like a transvestite

Are you an uncultured swine?

“JOIN MY NUDIST COLONY!”

The story of how I defecated on myself

Cat poop gives me tummy aches

I don’t even recognize you anymore

What if I told you, waiting until Sunday to do all your work is a terrible idea?

Helen Keller could probably do better

Shut up!

SMASHING!

“Go stand over there and look sulky and sullen”

WHATS THAT?! OVER THERE! IN THE SHADOWS!

I Rambo-ed those photographs

“Balls are to men what purses are to women.”

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