Creative Industries

1996 is the first time the term ‘tactical media’ was used, it often relates to a movement which is presented in order to challenge its viewers. Art, political activism, satire, culture jamming and experimental media are all different methods used in order to evoke a number of different thoughts and feelings. It is something that allows reformists and artists to get their message across and take control, while bending the rules to suit their cause. And it’s mostly used for a positive yet provocative influence, it is still popular in today’s media to help communicate a specific message. In an online journal, it simply defines tactical media and why it’s used; “ Tactical media do not just report events, as they are never impartial they always participate and it is this that more than anything separates them from mainstream media.” (García and Lovink, 1997). It is an interesting strategy highlighted by the text, García states that it is an impartial way for peop...

I have designed a fitness app which allows you to compete in a race to reach your own personal goal against your family and friends. The first one to reach their own goal wins a different reward every time. These can be new avatar hairstyles, clothing or shoes. You can create your own avatar and it will change size to go along with your weight loss progress. The more rounds you win, the better you can make it look. This can make exercise be seen in a new light, with a competitive edge therefor helping its users enjoy something which is usually a strenuous task. Players can use their creativity to personalise the app and accomplish their tasks.  Graphicgata (2018).  Free IPhone X Screen Mockup . [image] Available at: https://graphicgata.com/portfolio/iphone-x-screen-mock-up/ [Accessed 22 Dec. 2018]. Loayza, J. (2018). The 10 Best Productivity Apps that use Gamification in 2018. [Blog]  Yu-kai Chou . Available at: https://yukaichou.com/lifestyle-gamification/the-top-te...

This concept follows the learning of tactical media and how hacktivism and the ideology analogue methods can be used in todays society. I want to create my own personal encryption to be able to 'decode' and pass on secret messages. Encryption is something that has been successfully used  for centuries and is a particularly useful form of communication to anyone who is under interrogation or under any surveillance. As well as this, it is used in day to day things such as bank passwords, security questions or over the phone with sensitive information. WhatsApp messages and iMessages are also something that should be kept private, therefore it should be encrypted to keep your personal messaged and data safe and there are options on mobile phones to have end-to-end encryption.  It is a hard task to be able to share a message with someone without it being detected however if you find an effective system, such as intimacy encryption, it will be applicable to almost eve...