In week twelve of our Real-World Media course, we made significant progress in developing our Assessment 4 project. Our ambition was to provide a unique and immersive experience, drawing our audience into the metaphorical narrative of international students as ‘aliens’ in Melbourne.

My role this week was to delve into QR code technology for our website and booklet. This task required diligent research and resulted in the successful creation of two QR codes, providing a user-friendly portal to our digital content.

We selected a multi-platform approach to display our content, leveraging websites, booklets, posters, and a DIY alien-making video. This range of media choices reflects the essence of digital convergence, a concept discussed in Fuchs’ ‘Internet and Society’ (2008). By using these diverse formats, we aim to create a dynamic and engaging user experience.

Our decision to include Polaroid photographs brings a personal and intimate touch to our narrative. We believe that these images will foster a deeper connection and empathy with our audience, echoing the sentiment of Fuchs’ work where he emphasizes the role of the internet in fostering social connections.

As we conclude week twelve, I am enthusiastic about the progress we’ve made. Our project has begun to take shape, and I look forward to further refining and enhancing our narrative experience in the coming weeks.

Reference:

Fuchs, C. (2011) Internet and Society: Social Theory in the Information Age, routledge. Available at: https://books.google.com.au/books?hl=zh-CN&lr=&id=XMSEP10_C84C&oi=fnd&pg=PP1&dq=Fuchs%2C%2BC.%2B%282008%29.%2BInternet%2Band%2BSociety%3A%2BSocial%2BTheory%2Bin%2Bthe%2BInformation%2BAge.%2BRoutledge.&ots=ypiDThB4no&sig=SYJOmnTls6B3MuXE_Y9hBxMlJrk&redir_esc=y#v=onepage&q&f=false (Accessed: 01 June 2023).