This document provides an overview of Mark Peterson's 3D printing business and his plans to expand. It describes how Mark started the business by making an accessibility device for his brother and receiving requests from others. The document outlines Mark's current IT infrastructure, including the 3D printer and designs he downloads from online. It also lists five requirements for expansion, such as filling more orders, and explains how new hardware, software, and network components can help meet these needs. Finally, it discusses how digital data, audio, video, and graphics are represented and stored on the existing and planned systems.

1. BIS341 Caribbean Media & Popular Culture
Agenda
Welcome & Introduction
Course Overview
Media and Popular Culture
Welcome & Introduction
Prof Susan Harewood
PhD Communications, UIUC
Research = Caribbean popular culture
Primarily music and film
Barbados & England
Class Overview: Course Objectives
Exploration of the cultural politics of representations of the
Caribbean
Made by people from outside of the Caribbean
Made by the people of the Caribbean
At the end of this course students will have engaged with
material that would allow them to:
Theorize the roles that popular culture plays in social and
political processes
Describe the common tropes used in non-Caribbean

2. representations of the region
Compare and contrast external representations to the ways
Caribbean filmmakers, television producers, musicians, authors,
and festival artists represent Caribbean culture and its
multicultural population
Class Overview: Progress of the Course
Weeks 2 & 3 Locating the Caribbean in Space and Time and the
Imagination
What do the different narratives of Caribbean history tell us
about the Caribbean and about history?
Where are the borders of the Caribbean?
Popular culture & meaning making – how do persistent
historical representations of the Caribbean make meaning about
the Caribbean today?
Class Overview: Progress of the Course
Week 4 & 5 The Cultural Politics of Food, Food TV and Food
Writing
Food as a cultural practice
The roles of food television in our recognition of ‘the other’
Cynthia Nelson, food writer, journalist
Class Overview: Progress of the Course
Weeks 6 & 7 The Cultural Politics of Music
The Caribbean as a musical region
Focus on calypso
Meanings of calypso in the Caribbean
Meanings of calypso in the UK
Meanings of calypso in the USA

3. Forms of soca
Class Overview: Progress of the Course
Weeks 8 & 9 The Cultural Politics of Religion
Syncretic religions of the Caribbean
Media & Caribbean faith
Voudou vs Voodoo
Focus on Rastafari
Rastafari and Reggae
Forms of Evaluation
Reading and Lecture Assignments……….20%
Assigned Media Assignments………………35%
Analytical Assignments…………………….….40%
Late Policy
Complete ALL assignments on time. I am aware that life can get
hectic – especially these days - and that you have a number of
competing responsibilities. However, please recognize that this
class is one of those responsibilities. PLEASE try and
communicate with me as early as possible if you are having
difficulties.
Collaborative assignments will not be accepted as late because
your classmates rely on you to complete your work in a timely

4. fashion so that they can complete their own work. This includes
discussion posts and peer review assignments.
Individual assignments have a window – there is the deadline
posted on Canvas and then there is three days grace. Submitting
your assignments on time will help you keep on track.
Nevertheless, if you have to take the extra three days you will
not be penalized.
Popular Culture and Media
Defining ‘popular culture’
Defining ‘culture’
Culture is how we make the world meaningful
We use symbols/codes/languages to name the world and its
concepts
Our cultural practices emerge from our cultural contexts and
they reinforce those cultural contexts
Defining ‘popular culture’
Set of symbolic/aesthetic practices
Term used three ways
Of the people
Well-liked & deliberately made to be well-liked
Zone of political struggle
Popular culture – of the people
‘Popularis’
Folk

5. Express the values and interests of a people
Popular culture – well-liked
Industrial production
Mediated content
Deliberately made to be well-liked
Popular culture - zone of political struggle
Hegemony
Political theory
Traditional Marxist hegemony
Coercion only
Gramscian Marxist hegemony
Combination of coercion and consent
Antonio Gramsci
Gramscian hegemony
Political legitimacy
“The dominant class achieves hegemony when it is able to win
over the minds and hearts of the oppressed. When we speak in
the language of the dominant class and see through their eyes,
that’s when hegemony is achieved.”
The non-dominant class also seeks to achieve hegemony by
seeking to win minds and hearts of the oppressed.

6. Struggle over meaning
Gramscian hegemony & the work of culture
Importance of cultural production
Those who wish to lead will borrow from the meanings of the
‘other side’ in order to craft their message
Popular culture becomes the site at which people fight over
meaning because meaning is power
It is a complex, subtle process
I Like it Like that: Thinking about popular culture
I Like it Like That – Popular culture
The beginnings of “I like it Like That”
Boogaloo craze 1966-1968
New York African Americans and Puerto Ricans living side by
side, sharing musical styles
Recorded 1966
Pete Rodriguez
West Indian promoters needed a recording
Puerto Rican creative production/resistance
The sound of “I Like it Like That”

7. “I like it like that has all the trappings of Latin Boogaloo: the
opening piano lick, the handclapping and ever-present chorus
throughout, the raucous laugher and shouting, the adlibbed
conversation and goofy comments, the ecstatic buildups and
restarts, the inter twining of montunos and mambo rhythms with
R&B-style backbeats, and vocals with lyrics in English. Juan
Flores
Corporate use of the people’s culture
Burger King 1996
Cardi B, Bad Bunny, J Blavin
Cardi B
Cardi B: When I finally got their verses, I was so excited out I
was showing my family and my cousins. They’re big fans of
them; like, “Look at their verse, I can’t believe it!”
J Balvin: Making the song was amazing. The fact that we’re all
Latinos in the song, Cardi B, Bad Bunny and myself showing
our culture in the right way, which was in a cool way. Latinos
(definitely have a) cool and beautiful culture.
Bad Bunny: Making this song was like making music with my
family. Latinos are very united, and music runs in our blood so
when it came time to do this track it was all about keeping it
fun and energetic
I like it like that – first verses what do we learn?
Pete Rodriguez
Wow, am I feeling good, man?
Let me say this now
Here and now let’s get this straight

8. Boogaloo, baby, I made it great
Because I gave it the Latin beat
Just commence your feet to skate
Pick up your arms and make em shake
Baby if you think you’re shy
Do me a favor, honey, go some place and hide
Cardi B
Now I like dollars, I like diamonds
I like stuntin’, I like shinin’
I like million dollar deals
Where’s my pen? Bitch I’m signin’
I like those Balenciagas
The ones that look like socks
I like going to the jeweler
I put rocks all in my watch
IFSM 310 3D Printing Stage 1 Assignment
Before you begin this assignment, be sure you:
· Have completed all previously assigned readings, particularly
those assigned in Weeks 1 and 2 of the class.
· Read the “3D Printing Case Study."
The Case Study presents Mark's 3D printing business and
explains how he wants to expand his operation with more IT
infrastructure and additional employees. He has asked you to
help him better understand what he currently has and what he
will need to create the business he envisions. You realize that
although he already has several hardware and network
components in use, he really does not have any idea how to
expand into a larger operation. You decide to begin with what
he has, what his requirements are, and what components he will
need to meet his requirements.
Assignment:
Using the Case Study and course materials, your task is to write

9. a paper to Mark that includes the following:
1. Background – briefly describe the business to be supported
by the new infrastructure.
2. Current IT infrastructure – List the hardware, software, and
network components that Mark currently has in place (not what
he wants to add with his "Expansion Plan"). Note that you may
need to make some assumptions about the components based on
what is provided in the Case Study.
3. Requirements - List five requirements Mark has identified
that the systems will have to perform or support as he expands
his business. These can be "business" needs or part of the 3D
printing operation.
4. How requirements will be met - Briefly explain to Mark what
system components will be needed to meet each of the five
requirements listed above. These may be components he
already has or new components to be added.
5. Data representation and storage - Finally, Mark needs to store
and use several types of data: digital and numerical, audio,
video and graphics data. Explain to him how each of these
types of data are represented in digital form, how they are
stored, and on which device(s) (either in place or something he
needs to add) each type of data will be stored. Include each of
the following:
a. Digital and numerical data
b. Audio data
c. Video data
d. Graphics data
References:
Incorporate at least two resources correctly; one reference
should be from the course materials and one reference should be
external. An external resource is a resource other than those
provided in the class or textbook. Incorporate properly
formatted APA citations in the text of your document for each
reference used. Then, place an APA style reference page at the
end of your document.
Formatting:

10. For academic writing, the writer is expected to write in the third
person. In third person, the writer avoids the pronouns I, we,
my, and ours. The third person is used to make the writing more
objective by taking the individual, the “self,” out of the writing.
This method is very helpful for academic writing, a form in
which facts, not opinion, drive the tone of the text. Writing in
the third person allows the writer to come across as unbiased
and thus more informed.
· Write a short concise paper, 2-3 single spaced pages in length.
· Use at least two resources with APA formatted citation and
reference. Use at least one external reference and one from the
course content.
· Compare your work to the Grading Rubric below to be sure
you have met content and quality criteria.
· Submit your paper as a Microsoft Word document, or a
document that can be read in Word.
· Your submission should include your last name first in the
filename: Lastname_firstname_Stage_1
GRADING RUBRIC:
The "right" and "wrong" answers have to do with whether or not
you correctly incorporated the course vocabulary and concepts
from the textbook to support your choices and have addressed
all parts of the assignment.
Criteria
90-100%
Far Above Standards
80-89%
Above Standards
70-79%
Meets Standards
60-69%
Below Standards

11. < 60%
Well Below Standards
Possible Points
Background and Current IT Infra-structure
18-20 Points
The background description is clear, logical, derived from the
Case Study, and demonstrates a sophisticated level of writing. It
provides a complete list of hardware, software and network
components currently in place.
16-17 Points
The background description is clear, logical, derived from the
Case Study, and demonstrates a clear understanding of the
course concepts. It provides a fairly complete list of hardware,
software and network components currently in place.
14-15 Points
The background description is adequate, and is derived from the
Case Study. It provides a list of hardware, software and network
components currently in place.
12-13 Points
The background description is not clear, logical and/or derived
from the Case Study. The list of currently in-place components
is incomplete.
0-11 Points
Background Section not submitted, or demonstrates little effort.
And/or list of currently in-place components is very incomplete
or missing.
20
Require-ments
18-20 Points
Five requirements are listed and are clear, logical, derived from
the Case Study; demonstrates a sophisticated level of analysis
and writing.
16-17 Points
Five requirements are listed and are clear, logical, derived from
the Case Study; demonstrates a clear understanding of the
course concepts.

12. 14-15 Points
Five requirements are listed and are derived from the Case
Study.
12-13 Points
Fewer than five requirements may be listed and/or are not
derived from the Case Study.
0-11 Points
List of requirements is very incomplete or missing.
20
How Require-ments will be Met
18-20 Points
Explanation of how the five requirements listed will be met
with the components is clear, logical and derived from the Case
Study; demonstrates a sophisticated level of analysis and
writing.
16-17 Points
Explanation of how the five requirements listed will be met
with the components is clear, logical, derived from the Case
Study; demonstrates a clear understanding of the course
concepts.
14-15 Points
Explanation includes how the five requirements will be met
with the components.
12-13 Points
Explanation addresses how some of the five requirements will
be met with the components; and/or may be inaccurate or
incomplete.
0-11 Points
Explanation of how the five requirements will be met with the
components is very incomplete, very inaccurate, or missing.
20
Data Represent-ation and Storage
18-20 Points
Explanation includes representation, storage and devices for all
four types of data; is clear, logical, derived from the Case
Study; demonstrates a sophisticated level of analysis and

13. writing.
16-17 Points
Explanation includes representation, storage and devices for all
four types of data; is clear, logical, derived from the Case
Study; demonstrates a clear understanding of the course
concepts.
14-15 Points
Explanation somewhat includes representation, storage and
devices for the four types of data and is related to the Case
Study.
12-13 Points
Some portions of the explanation are incomplete or inaccurate
or are missing, and/or are not derived from the Case Study.
0-11 Points
Explanation of data representation and storage is incomplete or
missing.
20
Research
9-10 Points
Two or more sources--one source from within the IFSM 310
course content and one external (other than the course
materials)--are incorporated and used effectively. Sources used
are relevant and timely and contribute to the analysis.
References are appropriately incorporated and cited using APA
style.
8.5 Points
Two sources are incorporated and used effectively. Sources are
relevant and contribute to the analysis. References are
appropriately incorporated and cited using APA style.
7.5 Points
Two sources are used and properly incorporated into the text.
Reference is cited using APA style.
6.5 Points
At least one reference source is included, but may not be
properly incorporated or used and/or is not relevant or timely;
and/or does not follow APA style for references and citations.

14. 0-5 Points
No research is incorporated or reference listed is not cited
within text.
10
Format
9-10 Points
Submission reflects effective organization and sophisticated
writing; follows instructions provided; uses correct structure,
grammar, and spelling; presented in a professional format using
Word.
8.5 Points
Submission reflects effective organization and clear writing;
follows instructions provided; uses correct structure, grammar,
and spelling; presented in a professional format using Word.
7.5 Points
Submission is adequate, is somewhat organized, follows
instructions provided; contains minimal grammar and/or
spelling errors; is in Word format.
6.5 Points
Submission is not well organized, and/or does not follow
instructions provided; and/or contains grammar and/or spelling
errors; and/or is not in Word.
0-5 Points
Document is extremely poorly written and does not convey the
information.
10
TOTAL Points Possible
100

15. 3D Printing Stage 1 4
3D Printing Case Study
In late 2015, Mark Peterson acquired a 3D printer from Best
Buy for $500. As he began to play around with it, he
discovered that he could use designs he downloaded from the
Internet to create a wide variety of objects. One day as he was
exploring designs on the website MyMiniFactory.com
(https://www.myminifactory.com/), he came across a category
of accessibility items. He was very excited to discover such
things as an umbrella holder for a wheelchair, because his
brother Peter uses a wheelchair for mobility. He downloaded
the umbrella holder design and made one for Peter. The first
time Peter used the umbrella holder, several people came up and
asked him where he had gotten it. Of course, he was proud to
say his brother had made it, but he had no idea how much it
would cost for Mark to make one for a customer. Peter took the
names and phone numbers of two people he encountered and
promised to get back to them. When Peter approached Mark
with the requests, Mark knew that he had found the start of
something good. He figured out what the time and material cost
would be to make the holders, called the interested parties, and
made his first two sales.
As he continued exploring, Mark ran across an article
describing ten 3D printable assistive and accessibility devices
(https://3dprint.com/126214/103dp-devices-for-the-disabled/).
After investing in a heavy duty 3D printer, Mark used his
Facebook page to advertise his growing business in 3D printing
assistive and accessibility devices. He soon had many orders
and his 3D printing hobby became his fulltime occupation.
Mark rented space in an industrial park, bought two more
wireless 3D printers, and hired two part-time assistants. He
brought his PC from home to control the 3D printers, and set up
an Internet connection using Verizon FiOS. His PC is
connected to a FiOS modem which has a built-in wireless

16. router. Mark obtains his 3D printing designs from sources on
the internet. He uses Google email and keeps track of his
orders on a spreadsheet on his PC.
Mark's Expansion Plan: Now, just three months later, he is
ready to add seven more 3D printers and a 3D scanner, and hire
five fulltime employees. Before he grows that much, he needs
to set up his IT infrastructure to manage not only the additional
3D printers, but also to manage his business. He wants to
implement a small business enterprise resource management
(ERP) information system in his facility to help him manage his
business (customer orders, invoices, supply ordering,
employees, etc.) more effectively. He realizes he will also need
a document printer to print invoices, etc. In addition, he wants
each of his employees to have mobile access to the ERP system
and the 3D design files and printers from anywhere in the
facility, and he wants as much flexibility in which computers
control which 3D printers as possible. He has a large collection
of 3D print design files and has downloaded some training
videos that he will use to train his new employees. Mark has
already decided that he wants to store all of his 3D production
files and his business management information locally in his
facility, and to use cloud storage for his backup files.
Your assignment, which will be done in four stages, is to assist
Mark in understanding what kind of infrastructure he needs;
how it would be configured; how it will change when his
business grows into a much larger, multi-location operation; and
how the various devices communicate with each other. Specific
instructions for each of the four staged assignments may be
found under the Assignments tab.
3D Printing Case Study – IFSM 310 10/28/2016