Week 1:
As someone trained in both art/design and computational media, I've learned to see the world from both macro and micro perspectives. Art and design have taught me to observe and break down the world from a larger scale (100 to 1), while computational media has taught me to build and create from the smallest units (1 to 100). In today's world, the fields of engineering, arts, design, and technology are all interconnected, and I am proud to contribute to the diverse range of human development that arises from these interrelationships.
Week 7:
As I sat down to eat dinner one day, I began to reflect on the nature of everyday activities. Eating, for example, involves many different variables such as seeing, smelling, moving our arms, chewing, tasting, and digesting. We often overlook the complexity of these everyday actions and take them for granted, which can cause us to miss out on important aspects of our lives such as our individuality, sense, emotion, and ability to discern and remember.
It's important to remember that computation is also a human creation, and that computers reflect the opinions, culture, customs, and ideas of those who programmed them. As coding becomes more prevalent in our lives, it is crucial that we acknowledge and appreciate the important role that coders and programmers play in shaping our future world.
As an artist
I believe that knowing how to code allows me to not only see the world from a smaller unit perspective but also to change the world in a fundamental way. Art is an integral part of our daily lives, and I am constantly amazed by its ubiquitous presence in everything from street signs to the design of doorknobs. As a designer and artist, I want to inspire people to appreciate and love the world around them and to take the time to see the beauty in even the smallest details.
For me, computation is a powerful tool that allows me to bring my artistic visions to life and create a world that is accessible to everyone, not just programmers and coders. I believe that the world can be great, but it is up to us to create that greatness.