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Shakespeare on the Big Screen: A Digital Representation by the Initiative for Digital Humanities, Media and Culture
March 10, 2016 @ 11:00 am - 1:00 pm CST
FreeA bibliographical presentation showcasing innovative digital tools available to further examine and study Early Modern texts. The presentation will also examine the ways in which digital tools can illuminate the history of the history of textual editing which led to the readings of Shakespeare’s plays as we know them today. The full schedule is listed below.
The presentations will be led by faculty from the Texas A&M University Initiative for Digital Humanities, Media, and Culture (IDHMC) as they implement their recently launched Humanities Visualization Space, a 17×6 foot wall of screens designed for displaying Humanities data.
This event is made possible through the generous support of the Initiative for Digital Humanities, Media, and Culture.
11:00 A.M.
LAAH 433 – The Humanities Visualization Space
Welcome to First Folio Events, Kevin O’Sullivan
11:05 A.M.
LAAH 433 – The Humanities Visualization Space
Shakespeare on the Big Screen, Laura Mandell
Dr. Mandell will display high quality images of Shakespeare’s First Folio, discuss the history of editing Shakespeare during the eighteenth century, present digital editions and other resources that are currently available, and then will show some data mining techniques on Shakespeare’s plays.
11:35 A.M.
LAAH 433 – The Humanities Visualization Space
Questions and Exploration – feel free to drop in
LAAH 448
Refreshments in the IDHMC Lounge, all are welcome
Feel free to wander back and forth between the HVS and the Lounge
12:00 Noon
LAAH 433 – The Humanities Visualization Space
Welcome to First Folio Events, Laura Estill
12:05 P.M.
LAAH 433 – The Humanities Visualization Space
Dr. Mandell will display high quality images of Shakespeare’s First Folio, discuss the history of editing Shakespeare during the eighteenth century, present digital editions and other resources that are currently available, and then will show some data mining techniques on Shakespeare’s plays.
12:35 P.M.
LAAH 433 – The Humanities Visualization Space
Questions and Exploration – feel free to drop in
LAAH 448
Refreshments in the IDHMC Lounge, all are welcome
Feel free to wander back and forth between the HVS and the Lounge