I learned a TON from this project. I honestly did not know all of these public domains existed! I think it is so cool that people put images out there for anyone and everyone to use. It really really contributes to the creative commons and allows people to be the artists that they are. I also learned so much about copyright and public domain and the licenses in between. Again, before our discussions in class, and before this project, I really didn't know anything about any of this. But now I know how to research these things, and who to contact if I need further assistance. How can that not be useful?!?! It is! I have such a greater understanding for copyright regulations (and lack thereof). I know this will be useful throughout life. I also gained an appreciation for the people that organize and maintain these archives- and for the people that do this archiving thing for a living. It is not easy! It was stressful and irritating at times, but when I finally found some cool images it was so exciting!
I think the point of this project was for us to learn what is out there! I never knew any of these databases with thousands and thousands of images up for grabs existed! I also think that this project was about how to be informed about copyright and licenses. Learning how to look licenses up and understand terms and conditions and permissions was so valuable. Even if I don't understand everything (which I know I don't!) at least I know a few people to contact that may be able to assist me.
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