This project involves identifying and mapping all video cameras directed into public spaces within University City and the surrounding area. You will be assigned two quadrants on the assignment handout.
Steps:
1) Walk your quadrants and record the location of any cameras on a paper map (you can use Google Maps). Take pictures of the cameras using your own camera or one supplied by the instructor.
2) Go to http://www.communitywalk.com/map/19256 and click on "sign up." Use your university email address to create an account. The site will send you a confirmation email - please check your mail and click the link they send you.
3) Zoom into your assigned quadrants. Then click on "add marker." The easiest way for you to precisely place the camera is to click where you want the marker. Title the camera (preferably with something interesting/informative), add your blog username to the comment, select a category, and click "save."
4) After you've created a marker, add your photo. Click on the marker, then click "add photo."
5) Write a blog post (500-750 words) discussing observations from your quadrants and the collective observations of the class map. You may choose to address the "questions to consider" in the assignment handout. , but it is not required, nor are you limited to these questions. Within your post, provide references to the course readings whenever possible.
IMPORTANT DUE DATES:
December 1 - Observations from your quadrants must be posted to the class map!
December 5 - Your blog post is due. Bring your personal maps of your quadrants to class and hand in to the instructor.
NOTE: Only photograph/record cameras that "point" into public space (including university campuses). You should not enter private businesses, although there may be relevant cameras on private property that point into public spaces.
SAFETY: For your own safety, your observations should be conducted between 9:00am and 4:00pm.