{"id":25,"date":"2019-09-06T21:10:36","date_gmt":"2019-09-07T04:10:36","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blogs.ubc.ca\/texttechnologies\/?page_id=25"},"modified":"2019-10-26T21:50:50","modified_gmt":"2019-10-27T04:50:50","slug":"task-seven-mode-bending","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/blogs.ubc.ca\/texttechnologies\/task-seven-mode-bending\/","title":{"rendered":"Task Seven"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\" wp-image-11 alignleft\" src=\"https:\/\/blogs.ubc.ca\/texttechnologies\/files\/2019\/09\/B94D492C-C7BB-4053-9E9F-EDF7EF9A0846-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"285\" height=\"213\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blogs.ubc.ca\/texttechnologies\/files\/2019\/09\/B94D492C-C7BB-4053-9E9F-EDF7EF9A0846-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/blogs.ubc.ca\/texttechnologies\/files\/2019\/09\/B94D492C-C7BB-4053-9E9F-EDF7EF9A0846-768x575.jpg 768w, https:\/\/blogs.ubc.ca\/texttechnologies\/files\/2019\/09\/B94D492C-C7BB-4053-9E9F-EDF7EF9A0846-1024x767.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/blogs.ubc.ca\/texttechnologies\/files\/2019\/09\/B94D492C-C7BB-4053-9E9F-EDF7EF9A0846-624x468.jpg 624w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 285px) 100vw, 285px\" \/>Task Seven proved to be challenging for me. I struggled to think of a way to redesign the semiotic mode of the first task while still delivering insights into my day to day life.<\/p>\n<p>After much thought, I decided to work in reverse. I hoped that by speaking to my experiences, I might be able to reveal the contents of my purse. And so, the idea of a thank you letter to my purse started to emerge.<\/p>\n<p>I wanted to honour the spirit of the task by focusing in on the auditory; however, I did use a strategic sampling of photos and videos to give the audio a little more life and add to its authenticity. What I&#8217;ve created is a careful curation of voice narrative, music, photos and video. I&#8217;ve purposely avoided any use of text, including a title page or end notes. In addition, I thought the use of blank space represented through a black screen, helped to emphasize voice through the project. <strong>You can view Task Seven below or here:\u00a0<\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/youtu.be\/6B8FbX7THPA\">Dear Purse.<\/a><\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"ETEC540Task7\" width=\"625\" height=\"352\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/6B8FbX7THPA?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p><strong>Reflections on Mode-Bending<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Creating the original photographed flat-lay for Task One provided an opportunity to reflect on possessions contributing to the text of my life. This task did not however, stir my emotions and was not intended to stir the emotions of my readers. When I approached Task Seven, and had settled on the idea of a thank you note, my intentions were to create a kind of satirical narrative that might humour my readers (while of course hinting to aspects of my life). \u00a0After reading through my script, I felt fairly confident that I had succeeded in mode-bending through written word. Something surprising happened however, when I began the process of putting my project together in Camtasia. As I added the music, photos and videos, the feelings around my project started to change, and as I narrated the script I became quite emotional. My mode-bending had taken a turn! I started thinking about the passing of time and how my purse had been a witness to the last three years of my children growing. My thank you note transformed from satire to heart-felt message without changing a single word. This process revealed the power of mode and the correlation between method of delivery and impact.<\/p>\n<p><strong>The Script<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Dear Purse,<\/p>\n<p>I\u2019ll never forget the day you arrived. Delivered to the door in that perfect black box. A surprise gift from my husband after the arrival of our second son. You were unlike any of my previous purses, which seemed to tarnish and wear after only a few outings. Your soft gray suede and matching leather straps have held up perfectly these last three years. The addition of your monogrammed tag &#8211; a perfect detail and reminder that you were meant for me.<\/p>\n<p>But Purse, it\u2019s not what\u2019s on the outside that counts, it\u2019s what you hold within, and in your case &#8211; the necessities \u2013 those items that have kept me going for the last few years \u2013 2 kids, a full time job, my masters, family, a social life. Purse, you\u2019ve nailed it.<\/p>\n<p>When I think back to our first year together, it was perhaps one of the most challenging. We seemed to be caught in a nap-trap at every turn. But purse, you always had just the right supplies to make those hours fly by. Whether I was stuck in the car with a sleeping baby in the car seat, stuck on the couch with a sleeping baby on my lap, or stuck at a park with a sleeping baby in the stroller, you always seemed to pull off some miracle to keep my mind busy while time passed.<\/p>\n<p>Beyond a sleeping baby, I want to thank you for your commitment to hand sanitation. You know the boys love a trip to the farm followed by a post-farm snack. You\u2019ve managed to keep my animal-germ anxiety at an all-time low with your steady supply of antibacterial products. Goats, ducks, chickens, cows, pigs&#8230;they\u2019re no match for your commitment to cleanliness.<\/p>\n<p>Purse, you\u2019ve been with us for countless wipe-outs. If the boys aren\u2019t flying off swings, they\u2019re tripping over rocks at the beach or tree roots in the forest. There\u2019s been no scrape you haven\u2019t handled, and bloody knees are no match for your always topped-up first-aid supplies.<\/p>\n<p>You know purse, one of the things I really love about you, is your ability to produce a Starbucks gift card from somewhere deep within your pockets. Just when I think I\u2019ve used them all, you manage to surprise me with a half-forgotten one from last year&#8230; The kids thank you too \u2013 you know they love popping in for treats.<\/p>\n<p>Yes Purse, you\u2019ve certainly helped out with the kids over the last few years, but you\u2019ve also had my back for any unexpected lunches or dinners out with the husband or friends. You know how far a little touch-up, and a pair of sunnies can go. For that I thank you.<\/p>\n<p>On a final note, I thank you for keeping the Big Three safe and sound&#8230;If it weren\u2019t for you, I\u2019d never be able to find my keys, I\u2019d certainly get caught without my wallet during the check-out process of one of our massive family shops, and my Instagram account would certainly fall short&#8230;<\/p>\n<p>Purse \u2013 Thank you.<\/p>\n<p>Love,<\/p>\n<p>JM<\/p>\n<p>PS&#8230;Just for the record, thank you for being small enough to fit under the stroller and\u00a0 big enough to sneak a full bottle of wine into cash bar events. In addition, I\u2019ve appreciated your ability to conceal purchases needing to be snuck into the house\u2026 I owe you.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-161\" src=\"https:\/\/blogs.ubc.ca\/texttechnologies\/files\/2019\/10\/IMG_8477-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blogs.ubc.ca\/texttechnologies\/files\/2019\/10\/IMG_8477-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/blogs.ubc.ca\/texttechnologies\/files\/2019\/10\/IMG_8477-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/blogs.ubc.ca\/texttechnologies\/files\/2019\/10\/IMG_8477-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/blogs.ubc.ca\/texttechnologies\/files\/2019\/10\/IMG_8477-624x468.jpg 624w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/> <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-160\" src=\"https:\/\/blogs.ubc.ca\/texttechnologies\/files\/2019\/10\/IMG_8033-300x225.jpeg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blogs.ubc.ca\/texttechnologies\/files\/2019\/10\/IMG_8033-300x225.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/blogs.ubc.ca\/texttechnologies\/files\/2019\/10\/IMG_8033-768x576.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/blogs.ubc.ca\/texttechnologies\/files\/2019\/10\/IMG_8033-1024x768.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/blogs.ubc.ca\/texttechnologies\/files\/2019\/10\/IMG_8033-624x468.jpeg 624w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-159\" src=\"https:\/\/blogs.ubc.ca\/texttechnologies\/files\/2019\/10\/DSC_0522-300x201.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"201\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blogs.ubc.ca\/texttechnologies\/files\/2019\/10\/DSC_0522-300x201.jpg 300w, https:\/\/blogs.ubc.ca\/texttechnologies\/files\/2019\/10\/DSC_0522-768x514.jpg 768w, https:\/\/blogs.ubc.ca\/texttechnologies\/files\/2019\/10\/DSC_0522-1024x685.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/blogs.ubc.ca\/texttechnologies\/files\/2019\/10\/DSC_0522-624x418.jpg 624w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/> <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-158\" src=\"https:\/\/blogs.ubc.ca\/texttechnologies\/files\/2019\/10\/DSC_0436-201x300.jpeg\" alt=\"\" width=\"137\" height=\"204\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blogs.ubc.ca\/texttechnologies\/files\/2019\/10\/DSC_0436-201x300.jpeg 201w, https:\/\/blogs.ubc.ca\/texttechnologies\/files\/2019\/10\/DSC_0436-768x1147.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/blogs.ubc.ca\/texttechnologies\/files\/2019\/10\/DSC_0436-685x1024.jpeg 685w, https:\/\/blogs.ubc.ca\/texttechnologies\/files\/2019\/10\/DSC_0436-624x932.jpeg 624w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 137px) 100vw, 137px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>*No new photos were taken or staged for this project.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Task Seven proved to be challenging for me. 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