I did present for Interactive Analysis Presentations this week. I presented on a story in the New Yorker about how Heathers the movie began an era of darker teen movies that extended into the 2000s and 2010s. I liked how the story was structured because it was very clear to follow, especially with the headings and descriptive subheadings that distinctly described what each section was about. I also learned that using unique techniques like the photo album scroll bar makes a project more interesting, and makes a reader more likely to interact with the project. Another unique thing I saw was the representation of data in graphs or charts. This also had a scroll function due to the fact that it was a very wide graph, and seeing the movies physically plotted out on a spectrum of feel-good to dark was very informative, as well as very interesting. The final thing I noticed as successful in all the projects was multiple dimensions of media, which made them so much more interesting and made me want to read about them more.
One problem with the projects I noticed was the fact that, at times, they were a bit heavy on writing and text. I think it would be good to split up blocks of text with media to keep the brain engaged and keep it from seeming like a boring, read-only article. It also contributes more to the interactive aspect of it.
This week, our group mostly just discussed the media we’ve gotten and what media, specifically interview-wise, we need to get next. The plan is for me to interview Mackenzie this weekend with the predetermined questions she used in an interview she conducted earlier this week.
Bias and Stereotypes 