Matthias Meiler: Semiologische Überlegungen zu einer Theorie des öffentlichen Raums. Textur und Textwelt am Beispiel der Kommunikationsform Kleinplakat
Claus Schlaberg: ›Bild‹. Eine Explikation auf der Basis von Intentionalität und Bewirken
Asmaa Abd Elgawad Elsebae: Computer Technology and its Reflection on the Architecture and Internal Space
Julian Wangler: Mehr als einfach nur grau. Die visuelle Inszenierung von Alter in Nachrichtenberichterstattung und Werbung
This paper consolidates reflections from different disciplinary perspectives, synergising them under the umbrella of Semiology (L. JÄGER). Hence will be reconstructed, what is called the public space. Using the example of Small Placards (understood as a special Form of Communication; W. HOLLY) the textual and non-textual constitutions of public space will be focused, discussing in which way these two phenomena bidirectionally interact. In order to do so, different types of signs have to be analysed: Here only written-language, pictorial and architectural signs, as resources of semiosis, can be analysed in their function of constituting space. This consideration is entirely framed by a holistic and action-theoretical understanding of communication (i.a. K. EHLICH).
The first part argues that being an image is an (at least) four part relation between the image itself (x2), properties of recipients (B), the object (x3), and properties of the object (M). Referring to Grice, Schiffer, and Meggle, a distinction is made between communicativity and non-communicativity (manipulativity) of x2 regarding to B, x3, and M. The second part substitutes sign and image by explicates that denote properties relevant for x2 being an image regarding to B, x3, and M, making thus clear why images are signs. Intentional relations and causal relations are the basis of this explication (influenced by Posner) that is also meant to give an idea of those properties that are typical of pieces of fine arts and of some other cultural practices. Additionally, it helps in understanding the difference between typical images and more abstract symbols.
In computer engineering, micro-architecture, also called computer organization, is the way a given instruction set architecture (ISA) is implemented on a processor. A given ISA may be implemented with different micro-architectures. Implementations might vary due to different goals of a given design or due to shifts in technology. Computer architecture is the combination of micro-architecture and instruction set design. The interaction between computer architecture and technology is examined. To evaluate the attractiveness of particular technologies, computer designs are assessed primarily on the basis of performance and cost. The technology trends discussed concern memory size, design complexity and time, and design scaling. Opportunities and problems to be solved in the years ahead are identified.
We are all part of a visual culture in which media provide us with images every day. That has consequences for the general transfer and perception of old people resp. seniority. Depending on the genre and target audience, media construct the last period of life by recurring visual representation and interpretation patterns. Hence age, as a construction of media, is being instrumentalized intentionally. This essay displays the results of an examining study about visual production of age in news reporting and advertising.
