Date of Award
Spring 6-3-2023
Document Type
Thesis
Degree Name
Master of Fine Arts (MFA)
Department
Digital Media
First Advisor
Shona Kitchen
Second Advisor
Mariela Yeregui
Third Advisor
Thomas McKeeff
Abstract
I attempt to examine the complex structure of human communication, explaining why it is bound to fail. By reproducing experienceable phenomena, I demonstrate how they can expose communication structure and reveal the limitations of our perception and symbolization.I divide the process of communication into six stages: input, detection, symbolization, dictionary, interpretation, and output. In this thesis, I examine the flaws and challenges that arise in the first five stages. I argue that reception acts as a filter and that understanding relies on a symbolic system that is full of redundancies. Therefore, every interpretation is destined to be a deviation.
Recommended Citation
Pan, Chengjun, "Destined Failure" (2023). Masters Theses. 1031.
https://digitalcommons.risd.edu/masterstheses/1031
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Comments
View exhibition online: Sinistra Chengjun Pan, Destined Failure