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Mini Assignment #4
First Remix Second Remix Remixing is a popular technique in the world of art that involves taking existing works and combining, manipulating, and reimagining them to create something new. In this mini-assignment, I remixed two photos to convey a powerful message about pursuing one’s true passion and finding oneself through art. This diptych (artwork consisting of two pieces or panels) that I have created depicts the pressure of external forces to study and pursue coding in the present and the fulfillment of becoming a painter in the future. The first remix shows the subject in a state of sadness and suppression, with binary codes covering her and the background.…
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Essay
Fighting for Information Freedom: The Struggle Against Censorship and Disinformation caused by the government of Iran In recent years, social media platforms have become ubiquitous in our daily lives and an increasingly popular source of news and information. However, spreading fake news through these platforms has raised significant concerns about the impact of disinformation and misinformation on public discourse. This essay examines the role of censorship and social media manipulation by the Iranian government as the primary cause of spreading disinformation and misinformation on social media platforms in Iran. Using Iran as a case study, it explores the impact of these tactics on political events and on the general public.…
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Transformation #8
From Injury to Inspiration: How My ACL Surgery Turned into a Self-Growth Journey couple of weeks before injury 2 hours before injury As an avid sports enthusiast, I never imagined that my passion for skiing would one day lead me to the operating room. It was winter 2021, and I was exploring the Darbandsar ski resort in Tehran, Iran. I had not slept for more than two hours the night before due to excitement, and the adrenaline rush of skiing kept me going. But fate had other plans for me… While looking for my AirPods in the snow, my snowboard slipped, and I fell awkwardly, feeling a sharp pain…
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Process Post #8
This week, I had an exciting experience in my class as we covered two weeks’ worth of material due to the cancellation of last week’s lecture. We discussed digital literacy, critical thinking, and copyright, which I found particularly fascinating. In this process post, I want to focus on the topic of copyright and share my thoughts and experiences with it. This week, we learned about fair use and fair dealing in social media, where as discussed by Member in Fair Use and Fair Dealing in Social Media, copyrighted material may be considered acceptable use or fair dealing if specific criteria are met. Sember also argues that these criteria include the purpose and…
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Peer Review #2
For this peer review, I was assigned to review Cassidy’s personal blog, COMPLETELY CASS. Competely Cass Home Page Upon landing on Cassidy’s blog, the first impression I got was a mysterious vibe that intrigued me to explore more, which I found very interesting. The home page features a quote from Emily Dickinson, “That it will never come again is what makes life so sweet,” which probably reflects Cassidy’s perspective on life. Furthermore, I appreciated including a YouTube video, The Most Dangerous Game – Alan Watts on Life’s Illusions, which provides a deeper understanding of morality, life’s meaning, and the human experience. This video was thought-provoking and resonated with me, making me ponder the meaning of life for my…
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Transformation #3 My Weight Loss Journey
Today is truly a monumental day. I’m here in Lotus Cafe, sipping an Americano and reflecting on how far my personal journey has come – at least that’s why I think they call it reflection! But there are plenty of other reasons to be celebrating today too; the one ringing loudest being Shervin’s (an Iraninan singer) incredible success with winning a Grammy for the Best social change song (Baraaye-for Woman Life Freedom movement in Iran) – such inspiring achievement! (More information here!) To prepare myself for this soul-searching session, nothing beats indulging into some good music from my favorite ‘work/study playlist’ (check out Spotify!). So, as you can tell by now, I am more than ready to dive deep into…
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Transformation #7-Miracle of Yoga and Meditation
How Practicing Yoga and Meditation Helped Me Become Roj As someone who used to think that yoga and meditation were nothing but a waste of time, I am here to share my incredible experience of incorporating these practices into my daily routine. Not only have they helped me become more focused and centered, but they have also given me a sense of peace and balance that I never knew existed. Throughout my transformation journey, I came across some amazing yoga tutorials on YouTube that took my practice to the next level. However, it’s not just about the physical aspect; my therapist played a significant role in introducing me to meditation…
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Process Post #7
Oh my goodness!! Who could believe it? The lecture was cancelled due to snow! I mean, I love this class and all…it’s obvious by all the single efforts I put on my contents and my progress…but I honestly did a little happy dance when I found out this announcement on our Discord group…LOL! Especially since my flight got delayed for four hours at Monday late night because of the same snowstorm; talk about a stroke of luck! But I’m not just sitting around twiddling my thumbs. I’ve decided to tackle these readings head-on, and I am glad I did! At first, I was like, “Oh no, so many readings!” But then I started reading, and to be honest some…
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Transformation #6-Adopting Pets
From Adopting to Bonding: How My Two Persian Cats Helped Me Through Tough Times Previous Next Since I adopted my two adorable Persian cats, Lord and Brullete, it has been a life-changing journey. From the moment they first came home to me, they have shown me unconditional love, acceptance, and companionship that I hadn’t known before – even in the darkest times of my life. With their sweet purrs and gentle nudges against my skin when they need attention, these precious creatures bring peace into my home far beyond what one can put into words. As any pet owner knows, adopting furry friends is an enriching experience that gives us purpose and…
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Process Post #6
Sephora’s Home Page-February 2022 Hello everyone! I hope you’ve all enjoyed this week’s lessons on design principles and strategies as much as I have! Our guest lecturer, Mauve Pagé provided us with some valuable insights into how to create engaging and effective designs. In this process post, I’ll be sharing my personal analysis of Sephora’s website with reflections on this week’s lecture and reading materials…Let’s dive in! Design Principles and Strategies: Our guest lecturer, emphasized the importance of design principles such as balance, rhythm, proportion/scale, contrast and unity/harmony. These principles guided me to create engaging and effective blog that consider the user’s experience. Besides, In addition to typography rules, our guest lecturer also touched…
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