Project Proposal

A term of particular interest to me within my research was 'Digital Natives', used to describe younger generations it suggests a familiarity with technology, developed through not knowing a world without iPhones, iPads, laptops ect. I would like to investigate how this developing  reliance on technology, especially from a young age, affects social interaction both privately and in public spaces, as well as attitudes towards old technology like vinyl, print and film. In order to do this I will be carrying out both secondary and primary research - reading relevant articles and books, carrying out surveys or interviews and exploring these ideas through visual investigation. Looking at the work of Jean Jullien in his series Allo! - exploring the affects and realities of digital technology on our daily lives - brings to life a similar social commentary that I would like to achieve through my own work and research. In creating this work I think it is also very important to consider the influence of using digital or analogue processes, as the images themselves  may debate this issue. I think making a clear identification between the two, or using both in combination, could be really appropriate and aid the communication of my ideas.