There was a lot of interesting things in the technology exhibit. From 3d movies to vibrating gravel. Everything was thoroughly done. The thing I found the most interesting was a tossup between the vibrating gravel, and the animated movie with the dragons. While looking through the microscope, it was amazing to see how the little gravel was moving. Almost like it was on the moon. The animated movie was interesting to me because of all the detail that went into it. From the numerous colors, to all the detail in the characters. The one thing that I didn't really care for was the video with the porn stars acting out stories. I felt that it wasn't well produced and the message wasn't coming across. Over all, I was thoroughly impressed by all the work in the exhibit.

Makerbot

​Makerbot is a type of 3D printer brand.  With this printer you can build 3D models of cities and even a globe of the world.  I feel this is a good way to advance because we can have 3D models of houses and cities.  Also, it will help be an inexpensive way to make artificial limbs for people.  However, there is a down side to this technology.  People can make hand held weapons, such as guns, in their homes and start selling them.  All in this entire product can be used to better or worse mankind.  We have to remember that it is not the technology causing the problem; it is the person operating it.

RAUL CUERO’S INTERVIEW

Raul Cuero grew up in a poor society and did not have toys and games to play with. He used his imagination and created things to occupy himself with. He feels that people today should be outdoors more because everything comes from nature. People depend too much on technology, he states. Conversation he feels is also important. Creativity comes from conversation between individuals. By carrying on a conversation with someone, creates new thinking. People learn many things through conversations with others. Even facebook and blogs on computers are interaction amongst individuals where they are learning things. In society today, people need to be creative in many aspects of their life. To get a job, you must be creative in your interview to be the one who stands out amongst all the other individuals being interviewed. Everyone can follow directions to get by, but the people who have many questions are creating new ideas and are successful in everyday life. 

Art work can be done in a variety of forms. Years ago when you would think of someone’s artwork, you would think of a painting or sculpture. As Juan Carlos Delgado’s work show, art is not just colors on canvas anymore. His work makes you feel like you can reach out and touch it. Throughout the centuries art has changed in many ways. Technology has been a major component of the changes. With computers, graphic design and animation have evolved. Art has no boundaries. Juan Carlos Delgado shows this in his art work. People express themselves through their form of art. In society today, people are more creative with the objects used in their work. Art means many different things to each person. Whether a painting on canvas, a photographic picture, a 3-D display or animation, this is all an expression of art. 

Introduction

I really wasn't sure what this class was going to be like when first walking into it. I wasn't sure how this class would tie art and technology together while there wasn't really any computers in this bulding. 

My name is John Riggs Gay, however I go by J.R. I was born and raised in the Orlando area and decided to transfer to University of Tampa my Junior year. Right now my major is New Media Production. I am still trying to figure out what I want to do with it however.  I'm looking forward to learn more about this topic throughout the semester.