“I
would like to create a digital media artifact using information about Presidential
election candidates’ wardrobes, specifically the American flag pins, to argue
that image and how the present themselves really does matter to undecided
voters.”
I did a bunch of research into the past Presidential debates, but I am not sure if any of the information I've found is really helpful on that end. In comparison, I did find a lot of information about the flag pins in particular, which is very (I think) is very helpful for my argument.
I am not exactly sure the type of digital media I am going to create yet, but some ideas were a blog or maybe digital"posters" of some kind. Perhaps I will play on the word "oPINion".
I really like your idea, the size of the pins was also something I noticed in the presidential debate. I feel like there are so many images going around relating to the campaign on Tumblr, that that might be the media you should use. It's really interesting how many small issues are making people rethink their voting choices.
ReplyDeleteI think it is really interesting that you would choose an audience of undecided voters. I think that audience is larger than people expect.
To incorporate the aspect of Digital Media in politics, try including information on the Kennedy/Nixon debate. Being the first televised debate, there were two distinct audiences for the debate: those with a television set and those listening on the radio. What was fascinating about the debate was radio audience members felt Nixon was the clear winner based on his responses whereas Kennedy's composure and mild-mannered appearance made him a clear favorite with the television crowd. With respect to the current debate and your oPINion topic, try writing about how the televised debates have introduced a new challenge for the candidates. This may also help you find a distinct audience for your project to pertain to.
ReplyDeleteI like the idea of a blog with a series of posts following the debates you've seen and addressing the points that prove your thesis. Your audience of undecided voters suits the argument really well, as I agree that appearance is much more likely to sway these voters than those who have made up their minds previous to watching the debates. Overall, this topic is really interesting, and I'd like to see where you go with it.
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