I thoroughly enjoyed the Jameson project and any difficulties I had while creating the Flash project were only hurdles that forced me learn more about a new system I was unfamiliar with. It was definitely an enlightening experience and working with Flash combined with incorporating the Jameson essay proved to be arduous, yet rewarding work.
My main challenges were mainly learning how to use Flash since I had no prior experience and condensing my ideas down to something that was feasible with the little experience that I had. My original concept for the interactive media was much more encompassing and interactive, but as the project progressed, I realized I would have to scale my ideas down to something more simple so I could finish in the time allotted. I believe the toughest part was making my vision simpler without losing any of the meaning from the Jameson quote.
In the end, when it's all said and done, I felt positive about how my project turned out and after the still image assignments, Flash was the most interesting assignment I've had this semester at IML. If given the opportunity and given as complex and thought-provoking a prompt as Jameson, I would definitely use Flash again. I went into this project knowing nothing and through trial and error, I learned so much and have more confidence in my abilities when it comes to utilizing technology.
Though I found my Jameson quote particularly interesting, I most likely will not read Jameson again because the material is so dry. It makes his ideas had to grasp, and even though the ideas are ingenious, the complexity makes it difficult for the common man to identify with and comprehend.
I believe projects like this will be more widespread in the post paper world because they take complex ideas and present them in a way that is engaging and interactive. In the post paper world, society will need a new mode of education and interactive media is the next step.
Amazing semester, sayonara....
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