U3 L5 Keeping Up With Technology Flashcards
When was the term ‘planned obsolescence made popular?
1950s and 60s
What does Planned obsolescence mean?
designing items to break down in a short time span
What does sustainability mean?
ability to last without negative effect
What did the planned obsolescence concept warn consumers about?
- they would have to buy same thing over and over again
- new products built with shorter lifespan in mind
How can you sustain a positive attitude about updates and upgrades?
- embrace new developments
- subscribing to tech magazines
- reading product reviews/ads
- attending conferences/expos
- talk about it with colleagues
What is the pros and cons of continuous software updating?
P-makes products more useful and secure
C-leads to frequent device replacements
What is the primary outcome of innovation?
change
What is an example of planned obsolescence?
TV company building sets out of low-quality material
To which country is most computer garbage sent to?
africa
What is e-waste?
discarded computer equipment sent to landfills or shipped overseas as trash
What are examples of old equipment that Artists use to achieve desired effects?
- Moog synthesizer
- Polaroid cameras
- hand-mixed oil paints
What are examples of how Photographers and Cinematographers use old equipment to achieve desired effects?
- using analog systems
- dark-room techniques
- film stocks
What photo filter became popular in 2012?
retro
How was the retro trend made popular?
- Instagram offered filters
- teen generation especially
- companies designed free Photoshop plug-ins to create vintage edits
What did the appreciation for vinyl and records prompt soft/hardware interfaces to provide?
- turntables to play records
- while also digitizing them through USB
What kind of choice is a low trade-in price or giving away equipment for lack of space?
unwise
As new technological systems develop, do old systems become obsolete?
no
Who are coders who work in multimedia called?
programming artists
To work in an innovative area or as a programming artist what experience will you need?
- PhD in computer science
- combination of multimedia higher education and work experience
What is the pros and cons of attending an art academy online?
P-allow students to use new tech while collaborating with other artists
C-don’t provide same access to state-of-art equip than on-site academies
Should most multimedia art students purchase all of the equipment they will use?
no
What is a stereoscope?
handheld viewer lensing two images into one for a 3D or stereo effect
When was the stereoscope popular?
1850’s through 1950s
