Nov 09

PROPOSAL FOR FINAL- Americana

PROJECT PROPOSAL

“Americana”: is web-based/web app interactive educational tool or can also be used as a reference site.  Will have a game option of “role-play” for younger audience.

Problem to be addressed:  American’s lack of interest and knowledge of their own history.

Possible Solutions:  use the popularity and availability of home computers, websites activity and computer games.

Software/Hardware:  Computer. API, JQuery, JavaScript, Wikipedia, Open GL.

Age demographic: 10 years old and up

Why is learning history important:
– A sense of pride and identity.
– History teaches cause and effect.
– Warns us to learn from past mistakes.
– Leads us to build a better future

Inspiration:

– Last of the Mohican by James Finimore Cooper

– American Cowboy Folklore


– Film: Glory

The story is based on the 54th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, the first formal unit of the US Army to be made up entirely of African American men, as told from the point of view of Colonel Robert Gould Shaw, its commanding officer during the American Civil War.  (via Wikipedia)


Hazel M. Bala

Well let's see... I graduated from NYU w/ a BA in French Language and International Politics. Because of the French, I became an account executive in the fashion industry. Being a corporate yuppie didn't really sit well with me after awhile. So I switched careers and retrained as a Graphic Designer/Art Director building up my print portfolio (I wanted to pay attention to my creative side).

Now in my 30s, I want to evolve into something more progressive along the lines of new media (i.e. interaction, web and motion). I've handled huge accounts, dealt with "captain of industry" types, and managed a staff. At this point, I want to focus on me and what I truly want to become professionally. I'm a lot more mature and honest with myself this time around. And I think I have more to offer artistically and intellectually than I had in the past.

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