I would really like to continue my thesis that I
started in the last class about perceptions about race
and mixed race in america. This is issue has been
brought to the forefront of the american consciousness
by the candidacy of american politics. The media
consistently refers Obama as african american although
his family tree is as colorful as my own.

Through my own prior research I have landed on the
focus of perception. Everyone is a blank slate on to
which we all project our conscious and unconscious
biases. This has lead me to to the image of the
inkblot or rorschach tests. Scientifically they are
dubious, but the fact remains that people are still
expressing emotions, their perceptions, onto a
meaningless splatter of paint. I would like to draw
upon various psychological tests to forward my thesis.


I would like to use explore this opportunity to create
a thesis project both in book form. As I recently
started some basic bookbinding and through motion
graphics. I do not know after effects, but I see this
as the perfect opportunity to learn the program. I
think after effects would be a powerful medium with
which to explore this topic.