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ASSIGNMENT 2.2 - Mimicry Part 2
Mimic :
1. To copy or imitate closely, especially in speech,
expression, and gesture; ape.
2. To assume a resemblance to (some other
organism of a totally different nature, or some surrounding object), as a means
of protection or advantage.
It is easy to share the structure [source HTML code] and content
[text/images] of other people's websites.
- Select an HTML website that interests you and download its source code and
images.
- Analyze the website for its content, visual structure or
information structure. Present to class next week.
- Co-opt the visual
style [use the structure (HTML) and replace the content (images & text)] to
critique the site. The project should address the homepage and at least 4 other
lower level pages. Due in 2 weeks.
DEMO :
SimpleText - exercise 03
LINKS :
projects
http://www.adbusters.org/
http://www.agitart.org/
McDonald's in Fairbanks
http://www.theyesmen.org/
http://www.theyrule.net/
http://www.negativland.com/
http://www.guerrillagirls.com/
http://www.cokespotlight.org/ vs. http://www.cocacola.com/
Carly Stasko
SHOW 'n TELL :
READING :
required :
"Friendship as a Way of Life" by Michel Foucault from Hatred
of Capitalism edited by Chris Kraus and Sylvere Lotringer
"Cuteness" from
Cute, Quaint, Hungry and Romantic by Daniel Harris
"Pranks" from
Media Virus by Douglas Rushkoff
optional
Intro & Chapt. 7 from
Trickster makes the World by Lewis Hyde
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