As I embark on my final semester at Penn State Abington, my primary goal this time around is to complete a project in full. Perhaps my past endeavors were marked with ambition that didn’t fit a semester’s time frame. And that’s okay, because personally, those projects were complete. They did the job they were meant to do, for me. However, I understand that outside eyes might not see it that way. It’s why this second time around, I’d like to complete a project that is not only complete, but feels complete as well. It’s my last hurrah.
So here is the official thesis goal for my project, for all the academics out there:
This project aims to explore the complex relationships between narrative, media and communication, specifically between dimensions in apparel and 2d formats. The goal is to understand how these relationships come together to create iconic figures, brands, and communities known as fandoms.
How I plan to execute this, while remains to be seen, will be documented on my blog for one final time. Time to go find other free webspace for after graduation. I should’ve made that a goal as well.
To accompany this thesis, is the semiotic square, not unlike the last time I was in the 415 course. Below is my new square, a sort of visual representation
of my goals for the semester.