4 takeaways

 

1. The first class and the dicussion on AI and the article He made a children's book using AI. Then came rage, which was the impetus for me to continue to consider the implications of AI usage in the art world. One thing that AI users and those in the article seem to avoid is the negative implications of AI, such as the impact on the natural world and the theft of material. For awhile I've considered making art about AI and its negative impact, so it was interesting to hear from a person who uses AI and thinks of it favorably as a viewpoint to help diversify my perspective. Although I strongly believe the negatives outweigh any benefits that could be gleaned through "artificial intelligence".

2. Something that was interesting to me in the Kylie Peppler article was the idea that digital art can inform traditional art, such as the kid wanting to learn an instrument after playing Rock Band. This is something I embraced in my digital collage, combining physical artwork with photos through digital collage and getting compelling results that have me questioning my future workflow. 

3. I found the podcast centered around sound very compelling, specifically the idea that sounds meaning and resonance can change over time. An example of this was an interview with a loved one becoming a cherished memory after the loved one passed away. I'd be interested in taking part in the StoryCorps experiment with my family members now and in the future, with the knowledge that these recordings will hold emotional sentiment and become a record of history in the future.

4. It was also interesting to explore sound art as an absence of sounds or listening to the environment around you. Challenging the idea of what sound art is.