Week 1 - Session 1 (Getting Started & Observations)

In the first introduction lecture, we had an overview on the concept of Ihi and Wehi. We also looked at several images/videos and had to discuss in groups on what the imagery and type is trying to convey to the audience, relating it to the concept of Ihi and Wihi. Throughout this process, I had a better understanding of what the concept is and how to further unpack posters/images. Using the similar skills we had discussed in the lecture, I could apply it to my work later on to create a successful poster and convey its intended message to the audience.  

After class, I decided to go with the idea of social media. However I was not sure on whether I wanted to be for or against the idea that social media is anti-social. I did further research on both the pros and cons of social media to help me decide on what approach I wanted to make.

Articles I looked at: 

http://www.nzherald.co.nz/wanganui-chronicle/opinion/news/article.cfm?c_id=1503423&objectid=11165196

http://www.nytimes.com/2010/05/02/fashion/02BEST.html?pagewanted=all&_r=0

Opinons from others: 

http://www.debate.org/opinions/can-social-media-make-you-anti-social

Videos: 

(The Effects of Social Media on Society and Marketing) 

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Vqb8nKbOo-c

(The Social Media Revolution 2014)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0eUeL3n7fDs

(Facebook's Secret Psychological Experiment)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WXsNh7QV_4Y

(Look Up)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z7dLU6fk9QY

Others: 

http://www.jeffbullas.com/2014/01/17/20-social-media-facts-and-statistics-you-should-know-in-2014/

http://outthinkgroup.com/tips/the-6-types-of-social-media

The websites explored and observations I made around Wellington helped make my final decision - agreeing that social media indeed makes you anti-social. The stats I found regarding to users and social media has grown exceptionally since 2 years ago and I found that a majority of people in Wellington is always on their phone, if not, they are either holding them or are in hands-reach.