Dissertation time..

''In Quebec and in France, photographers can’t take photos of people in the street anymore, as forbidden by law. Alto technically they can take photos, they can’t publish them. People are now suing photographers, because, as they say, it is an attack to the privacy of personal appearance … when they are in the streets!''

I didn't know this!

Task 5 Triangulation

After reading through the 1964 First Things First Manifesto by Ken Garland, it's clear to understand that he backs up al designers and their line of work.

''...using our talents. We have been bombarded with publications devoted to this brief, applauding the work of those who have flogged their skill and imagination to sell such things as....''

The few words at the end of the first sentence shows that Garland appreciates the work people do and knows that they have talent, but he also directs the subject into a new possibility that although designers create advertisements and campaigns for the things we may not necessarily need, they could do more with their skills.

In the updated First Things First Manifesto 2000, the message is a little different.

''We, the undersigned, are graphic designers, art directors, and visual communicators who have been raised in a world in which the techniques and apparatus of advertising have persistently been presented to us as the most lucrative, effective, and desirable use of our talents.''

There is no mention whatsoever of students, unlike the first Manifesto. It's almost as if they're being seen as the amateurs, which of course they are, but in a more negative light.

They're most definitely putting down designers.

''The profession's time and energy are used up manufacturing demand for things that are inessential at best.''

They're not taking into account that some people may actually enjoy creating advertisements and other pieces of work which aren't the most necessary things in life.

Task 4 Annotation

Task 3 Essay Proposal

Title

'Panoptocism in Graphic Design: How it affects society'.

Research

Disciplinary measures in society

Surveillance

The Panopticon

Docile bodies

Self regulation

The research I gather should be between 750 and 1000 words.

Examples of panoptocism in society

The internet

On the streets

Cameras

Television

Toilets

Shops

Signage

I will aim for at least 200 words which will cover the examples of my subject.

Conclusion

I will come to a conclusion as to how panoptisicm affects society today.

I will aim for 200 to 300 words to cover this part of the essay.

Task 2 Popular Music

Reading through a piece of writing by Theodor W. Adorno...(with the assistance of George Simpson, of course) it is clear to see he believed there were 'two spheres of music'; popular music and serious music. He goes on to explain how popular music is standardized, meaning it's all more or less the same, even when attempts are made to overcome this. ''...the hit will lead back to the same familiar experience, and nothing fundamentally novel will be introduced.''

The Kooks - She moves in her own way

The Kooks - Naive

Lecture notes

Task 1 Panoptisism in modern society

These days, modern society reeks of panoptisism. It is constantly working, even when we do not want it to. ''...in which each individual is constantly located, examined...'' Everywhere we go, whatever we do, we are constantly been watched. CCTV cameras are a perfect example of this ''disciplinary mechanism''. Companies, busniesses, towns, and even homes use CCTV to assist in their protection, so the public know they're being watched which minimizes the chances of damage. They help prevent people from stealing, vandalizing and being a public menace as they feel as though they're being observed. ''He is seen, but he does not see.'' '...see constantly...recognize immediately.'' In some CCTV cases, the camera is not able to see everyone, therefore, there are some people who cannt be seen. Unfortunately for the public, they do not know when this is, and that's how panoptisism works. ''...to alter behaviour, to train or correct individuals.'' Panoptisism teaches us to train ourselves, to challenge us mentally into doing what's right.