Theoretical+Concepts

Relevant Theoretical Concepts


 * **Arbitrary Representation**: meanings/referents based on agreement rather than resemblance. They are culturally relative and based on convention. For example, words. The word 'dog' looks nothing like any dog and means what it does primarily because of some kind of convention (according to Ware).


 * **Computer Visualization**: __any__ technology integrating electronic digital device in the production or dissemination of visual content. This can include web content (web pages, blogs, forums, etc.), software (Flash, Google earth, Excel), video games, etc.


 * **Cross-Cultural Validity:** A sensory code will, in general, be understood across cultural boundaries. Formation in certain ways that are neurally processed in parallel.


 * **Simulation**: An imitation of something real and looks and acts like the real thing.


 * **Simulacra and Simulation**: a philosophical treatise by //Jean Baudrillard// that discusses the interaction between __reality, symbols and society__. (wikipedia) For example, it is most known for its discussion of images, signs, and how they relate to the present day.

For more theoretical concepts, please refer to the glossary.