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===== Exercise: Golden CD =====

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>The Golden Record consists of 115 analog-encoded photographs, greetings in 55 languages, a 12-minute montage of sounds on Earth and 90 minutes of music. 
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>[[https://www.smithsonianmag.com/science-nature/what-is-on-voyagers-golden-record-73063839/#:~:text=solid%20outline%20emerged.-,The%20Golden%20Record%20consists%20of%20115%20analog%2Dencoded%20photographs%2C%20greetings,in%20selecting%20the%20musical%20tracks.|What is on Voyager's Golden Record?]], Smithsonian Magazine

Taking inspiration from the [[https://voyager.jpl.nasa.gov/golden-record/golden-record-cover/|Golden Record]] time capsules designed to be read by alien life and created by NASA for the Voyager spacecrafts, we will create our own //Golden Records// using [[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/LightScribe|LightScribe]] CD technology. However, rather than trying to create a record that describes all of humanity, you will make records that describe a sub-culture, phenomena, or taxonomy that is of partciular interest to you.

== Deliverables ==
  * cover art for CD jewelcase describing your CD's content
  * cd etching art to be engraved onto your CD
  * audio files totalling a minimum of 9 minutes and maximum of 80 minutes

== Schedule ==

**Step 1 – Collect**\\ 
Collect images, video, sounds, signs and symbols

Consider what would be important to communicate with your Golden Record, and how you would go about sharing your information/ideas/group with a stranger. Collect media related to this and bring it to class to share with the group. 

Due: Sep 13

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**Step 2 – Synthesize**\\ 
After you've organized your files for your CD, design cover art (for the CD itself) and booklet art for a jewel case. Think of these covers as manuals for understanding the content of your CD. However, they don't need to be as clinical or "scientific" as those on the original golden record. Format your covers and contents into a short slideshow (8 min) to share with the class.

Due: Sep 20

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**Post-Project – Inscription**\\ 
Chris and Jaja will burn and inscribe your CDs. Time is TBD based on LightScribe burner's arrival.