Dec 16 - Presentation Notes

Here are my comments:
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1. Public Space (Ming, Carman, Jo Jo, Chan Yan-yin, Zoie)
A bit confused in the organization and explanation of your finding. For example, when you say ownership, there is no clear elaboration or hypothesis on how this issue can affect the use of the public space. Drawing examples from ambient ads would lead to a conclusion that commercialization is everywhere, ambient ads are omnipresent and that one would expect a standpoint explicitly spelt out, rather than relying on questioning from the audience (C-Man?). Good attempt to quote Marcuse's hypnotic effect but you should build up your hypothesis on this line and argue about the invasion of ambient ads in public space. I think you have not distinguished public sphere clearly in the later part of your presentation.

2. Globalization (Dear, Toto, Mila)
Remember Murphy's Law - Anything that can happen, will happen!How can we accept a verbal description of a movie when instant playback is already a default? This is bad!You need a clear central message to pull together all three components that you have talked in economical, societal and cultural aspects that could help formulate your hypothesis of the impact of globalization. In view of the pros and cons of globalization, what are the ways forward in considering our cultural identity? Or under the big wheel of globalization, is there any way that we can breakaway from the homogeneity, the sameness of the boring universal style? These questions are unanswered.

3. Public Space (Angus,Cheung Wai-lun, Lee Tsz-king, Ah-yan)
V.good preparation and synergy shown. The team has worked together and supplemented each other with a clear message put to the audience for discussion. Examples are well chosen and help to illustrate your standpoints. But as I said in the critique, the definition of public art according to your hypothesis should actually include the commonly accepted forms of public art that you have originally wanted to exclude. Just have a deeper thought on the 'Kowloon King' and 'Start from Zero' and to link them with your assumption of a free accessibility in public space, you know. The graphic diagram is very helpful to explain the relationships of Public Space, Public Art and Public Sphere. Excellent!

4. Cyber Space (Polly, C Man, Toni, LamLam)
Precise and clear communication. Good to use key points in your presentation. V.good examples illustrating your hypothesis and help building your assumptions. Sensible comparison of the pros and cons of cybernetic activities and strategies. Would love to see how the accessibility and democratization of information could necessarily bring us a closer and harmonious world? What price do we pay in the process? How do we address the humanistic urge of substantial experience? Can everything go cyber?