So during the first hour of lecture I scribbled a few ideas as they popped into my head, as possibly relate to this class.

• There are some clear limitations/disadvantages to viewing artwork* online rather than in person. Even relative monitor colors and resolutions can have an impact on the final product seen by the computer user. Is there any way to enhance this experience? Is this different or are there different ways to approach this for 2D or 3D art (painting vs. sculpture, etc.).  *using a rather limited definition of artwork to primarily mean painting, sculpture, etc., not including videos, computer-enhanced graphic design, etc. that is created with a computer viewer in mind.
• A project could involve pushing information to a wireless device regarding specific exhibits in a museum based on proximity.
• A large project could involve using a google maps-type application to track the presumed locational provenance of a particular type of artwork (or any artifacts in a broader historical context) and show a high resolution visual of the item.  Perhaps this would allow for an easier understanding of shared visual culture and heritage in various geographical locations or enable the easier identification of the provenance of unknown items

Just some random thoughts from the first classroom session.  Thoughts, feedback, etc. are very welcome.