Therapeutic Internet2---group project

Nicolle and I discussed our possible ideas for a group project. There were so many possibilities! We wanted to:

1. Involve people (concept of our April 28 concert)
2. Use materials that already existed
3. Do something with photography (Nicolle's passion)
4. Do something with music (my passion)
5. Utilize I2 to unify all of the above points
6. Create a movie that tells our story

As we shared our own experiences, we found that we both were involved in therapeutic programs at hospitals. Nicolle had taken pictures of artworks created by patients, and I had performed piano music for patients. So we came up with the concept of therapeutic use of I2, where patients can interact with artists and musicians from another site without having to leave their hospitals. I2 connection can occur among patients as well providing them with a whole different dimension.

So we made a movie, using still images of patients' artworks Nicholle had taken before and my performance video from earlier in the semester. The movie can be viewed here: http://homepages.nyu.edu/~mk870/therapy.html

Nicolle and I are hoping to continue with this project since we believe it can be done. Our knowledge of I2 will some day help enrich patients' culture and life!