Cornell Summer Program: What I created and experienced

Community, Art, Media, and Connections

In July 2022, my family and I drove more than 10 hours and arrived in Ithaca to embark on an enriching summer journey through Cornell's Transmedia program. From the moment we arrived, every element—from the campus community, the intimate class size, to the diverse culture activities—seemed to align perfectly with what I had envisioned.

Our fun academic journey started off with the book "The Medium is the Massage," sparking engaging morning discussions in which I was an aspiring participant. Our projects were equally captivating and diverse.

First, macro photography. We explored the Cornell campus with handmade magnifying lenses for our phones. Upon our return, we delved into editing the photos we captured.

Second, stop-motion project. We showcased the individual creativity and voice in our 5-minutes video. Then, we shared the final video with the six people in our class with compliments and improvements.

Third, abstract video. This project took us into the world of video editing, as we crafted abstract videos in Adobe Premiere Pro, learning to manipulate audio and visual effects taught step-by-step by our professor.

Last but not least, we explored the basics of coding through an interactive project using Makey Makey, a kit that turns everyday objects into touchpads. Absolutely a blast and eye- opening material for me to use. I explored women's facial anxiety in daily life using the picture of my passport photo and activated by viewer's touch.

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The day we left Cornell was a personal art gallery where each of us had a stand displaying our unique creations.T he experience was a blend of academic enrichment and creative expression, allowing me to delve deeply into Cornell's culture and campus. Most importantly, it solidified my passion for media art and connected me with a group of like-minded individuals, with whom I still maintain connection.