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__Concepts Maps__ : A.S. Roma

Unfortunately I had absolutely no idea that this list of things were supposed to be posted online. Therefore, I do not have some, as I submitted them, bound in a book of process work.


 * Initial Concept Map(s) and Process Work**

This is the earliest stage of concept map that I have in my possession at the moment. It was my first attempt at the computer. I think that this is actually the stage that the outline asks for. In terms of process work, what I do have is some links to images and websites which I used for both infromation as well as both visual and emotional stimulation.


 * Visual and Emotional Stimulation**

[|A.S. Roma Addict Online Forum] Excellent source for information in English. Not always reliable, but for the most part is true. It is a forum, so everything is collected by the members, who live all over the world.

[|A.S. Roma - Wikipedia] Actually very accurate explanation of much of the clubs business. Also a Web 2.0 site so the information is not 100% reliable.

[|A.S. Roma Offical Site (Italian Only)] Great site for official information. Unfortunately only in Italian.

[|Il Romanista (Italian Only)] Great site for news and information. Probably the best and most credible site out there to find out about Roma. The site is for Il Romanista, the only newspaper in the world dedicated exclusively to one football team. Easily translate through Altavista or Google.

[|Roma News (Italian Only)] Much like Il Romanista, but is solely on the web. This paper has no paper.

[|The Offside Blog by Chris] Good source of information, but presented in a very informal manner.

[|A.S. Roma on Youtube] Passion 101

[|A.S. Roma on Youtube II] Passion 102

[|Image of Stadio Olimpico Seating Plan] This was my inspiration for my colour selections.

Collection of Images

an display of the relationship between the fans and the team

an example of the passion of roman born stars, especially in relation to the derby

an example of choreography

love of the team can be found all over the city of Rome



[|Video of Roma Ultras - includes Flares, Fireworks and Chanting (White Stripes)]


 * Rationale**

A.S. Roma or Roma is my favorite soccer, football or calcio team. I chose to this as my media, because I was primarily interested in the relationships between fans and the club and how the two go hand in hand. From my research I found out lots on information relating to the problems regarding the structure and organization of power within the club systems in Italy and it gave an interesting perspective of why things are so messed up in Italy right now. In terms of the structure of my map, I explained that there were issues which I wanted to come across, as well as several feelings. One primarily is the chaos and confusion that exists. However it must also be said that even though the state of affairs aren't particularly great, the fans and the team both love it. I also tried to incorporate elements of the teams colours as well as soccer related emotion and movement. At one point I was considering using colour to show different kinds of relationships, but that attempt seemed to fail miserably. In regards to the construction of a soccer ball, I wanted to bring the reader in to one panel at a time looking at relationship and story lines in a very personal way. It is kind of like a big choose your own adventure. Although it was tough to make it was totally cool to do.


 * Finals**

Map without tiles. Map with tiles.