Discuss so-called Orientalist art as a form of Romantic escapism. Analyse three Orientalist paintings in
support of your answer. Would you consider them to be ‘realist’? Please refer to (and quote) the ideas of
Edward Said as you develop your argument. Are the artworks designed to simply provoke emotion for its
own sake or does the aesthetic serve some political agenda or allegorical purpose? Explain.
Category: Visual arts
Watch Fallout – the first and the second episode (2024, Amazon)
Watch Ultimate Guide to Camera Angles: Every Camera Shot Explained (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wLfZL9PZI9kLinks to an external site.) 0:00~7:51 (you may watch the whole clip, but pay close attention the first few techniques: low angle, high angle, overhead angel, Dutch angle, eye level shot)
Film Critique #1. Dystopia & Utopia
Analyze Fallout (Amazon TV series) critically, drawing on the four references provided
Begin with a section that offers a historical and theoretical background on utopian/dystopian worldviews. Explore why many, though not all, works in SF genre portray apocalyptic scenarios, doomsday visions, and pandemic-like situations. The Dalrymple article presents valuable points for debate, particularly in its comparison of classic SF texts: 1984 and Brave New World. Read the books (or the summaries, at least) and use them to frame dystopian views in SF.
Next, analyze the two episodes of Fallout using the references. AVOID PROVIDING A MECHANICAL PLOT SUMMARY. Instead, delve deeply into the themes and styles deeply, considering how the references can serve as valuable tools for deep reflection on this TV show, using TWO (2) scenes, one from each episode. Additionally, discuss at least ONE (1) sentence or phrase about character or background description ‘Speech sounds’ by Octavia Butler. Reflect on how the mood and atmosphere in apocalyptic world within the story resonate with those in Fallout. Furthermore, select and analyze ONE (1) scene regarding camera angles, such as low angle, high angle, overhead angel, Dutch angle, eye level shot (check out the YouTube clip on Canvas). You do not need to apply all the five shots/angles, but choose at least ONE (1) camera technique to discuss.
Finally, reflect on the potential social-political implications and allegorical/metaphorical elements of the show that may mirror or influence contemporary society. Consider topics like COVID-19, fake news, misinformation, surveillance etc. Conclude your essay with ONE (1) sentence expressing your candid opinion about Fallout.
https://www.sparknotes.com/lit/1984/summary/
https://www.sparknotes.com/lit/bravenew/summary/
I. Select one teaching of Jesus from the following choices: Matthew 5:21-24; Matthew 5:43-48;
Matthew 6:19-24; Matthew 7:15-23; Lake 15:1-32; John 13:1-17 and 34-35; or John 15:1-11.
Answer the following questions with in-text citations from a commentary in the topic
Resources. The commentary used should be Included on a reference page at the end of
this dacument.
a. What was Jesus’s point in the teaching?
b. How might someone from an atheist or pantheistic worldview see the concepts of this
passage differently?
c. What does this teaching reveal about Jesus?
2. Select one of the following passages in which Jesus makes statements about his nature and
purpose: Matthew 9:1-8; Matthew 9:9-13; Luke 7:18-23; John 5:16-18; John 10:25-38; Joha
14 5-11. Answer the following with in-text citations from a commentary in the topic
Resources. The commentary used should be included on a reference page at the end of
this document
A. What is Jesus saying about his nature and the purpose of his ministry? What is the
significance of this claim?
3. How would you personally answer lesus’s question. “But who do you say that I am?” (Mark
8:29). Describe yow own beliefs about Jesus.
Euphoria and yellowjackets show episode 1. Compare and contrast how they measure up as an artistic achievement. How they are the same and different in the quality of some of their key creative and technical aspects. Provide example from the shows
1500 work! 1. First, choose a theme from Gothic, Cyberpunk, Steampunk, Metropolis, Gadget culture, etc. as the theme of the entire portfolio. For details, see the Choose a portfolio theme section in the “Element portfolio instructions” file; 2. From the elements provided on the canvas Select 10 elements from (Gadgets, Bodies, Sound, Moving Image, Text, Images, Algorithms, Artificial Intelligence, Games, Platforms, The Metaverse) to create 10 practice combinations in Microsoft Sway, and write a 150-word combination for each combination, for details, please see the documents “Elements portfolio (50%)” and “Element portfolio instructions”; 3. There is a sample, link: https://sway.cloud.microsoft/FoaX3k4CqEIDdtCNref=Link&loc=play
This written assignment of 1250 to 1500 words requires you to watch Bong Joon-Ho’s 2019 film Parasite and propose its candidacy for an international film preservation project. Your proposal must make the case for the organization devoting its limited resources to preserve the film. The board consists of academics from various media and humanities subdisciplines, librarians and archivists, art patrons, and other stakeholders with varying investments in preserving films. Therefore, you must make a claim in the form of a thesis statement that asserts the film’s historical and theoretical importance.
NOTE: USE THE FOLLOWING SECTION HEADING! The section in which you present your Historical Analysis, for example, should be preceded by a heading that says “Historical Analysis.”
Summary (20% of your grade) 250-300 words
Here, provide a brief summary of your argument for the film’s importance. Imagine that for the first round of evaluations, the committee will be deciding whether to advance these applications to the next round solely upon the strength of these summaries. You must be convincing and concise in order to get them to read the rest of the proposal.
Historical Analysis (40% of your grade) 500-600 words
What industrial and historical factors influenced the production, distribution, and exhibition of the film? Where and how was it produced? How does it speak to then-current historical events and/or the industrial conditions that produced it? How have audiences received the film and has this varied by time and place?
Theoretical Analysis (40% of your grade) approximately 500-600 words
Lastly, what methods have theorists and critics used to analyze the film? What theoretical approaches are most useful in analyzing it? What does understanding the film through a specific theoretical paradigm or aspect of media and cinema studies allow us to see/argue? Are there particular approaches that are underutilized in the existing literature on this film?
IN depth analysis of aesthetics and visual elements BTS music videos: “Blood, Sweat and Tears”, ” I Need You” , “Spring day”
1. composition of shots
2. lighting: what speccial about lightning in the music video, what kind of mood it brings
3. semiotcs: what kinds of visual elements are used in music videos that help with the story line, in depth description of elements , its meanings and what kind of atmosphere it gives to music video
4. framing of shots
5. what are the visual methods used in the music video
6. the rythm of montage throughout the music video
7. uniquness: what is unique in that specific music video
8. what kind of details they have and for what purpose it’s used in this specific music video
Film Choice: Shawshank Redemption
Choose Your Film. Begin by choosing any film that you want to write about. Perhaps it is a film you’ve already seen and want to see once again—with a critical eye and toolbox you’ve learned in this course.
Analyze the Film. You will have an opportunity to express yourself as a film critic, someone who knows, and is passionate to write about, an aspect of film. Your review should demonstrate careful reading and close engagement with the film that you are reviewing. Think about writing a piece that could appear in the New York Times, the New Yorker, a trending blog in film or cultural studies, or in the online journal for undergraduates, Film Matters (Links to an external site.). Here’s a link to a published piece from Miami student Leah Gaus, an essay she wrote about ideal femininity and gender performance in Little Miss Sunshine and Dumplin’ (Links to an external site.). Be sure to refer to Writing About Movies for tips about creating your review.
Your review should also incorporate your opinion and astute analysis of filmic elements (such as camera shots, lighting, sound, camera angles, and mise-èn-scene).
To enrich your overall analysis, also observe the following (not in any particular order, but rather fold these items organically into your paper):
Personal Evaluation. Include your personal evaluation (that is, response) about the production. This should go beyond “I really liked it. . .” to make more substantive claims like “the production values were poor”). Do include your opinion (it is perfectly okay to use “I” when doing so), and be sure to give examples and evidence about why the production was successful or not.
Production Values & Cinematic Elements. Director’s concept, camerawork, acting choices, costumes & make-up, lighting, sound score
Close Reading. Refer to at least two specific moments in the film that exemplify your overall analysis. Describe in detail.
Context & Research. Research is important to this project. In order to know how this production created meaning, you will need to access:
Factual overview of the production, actors, and production details. Have a look at IMDb (Links to an external site.) or Rotten Tomatoes. (Links to an external site.)
Reviews of films. Use Film & Television & Literature Database or MLA Index (on Miami’s library page). Please use 4 sources for your paper. You may use up to 2 sources from our class readings for a total of 4 sources. Of course, you can always cite more than 4 sources if you feel that will help your paper.
Length: Your paper should be 5-6, double-spaced pages and a Works Cited.
Finishing & Polishing the Paper. Polish your prose, using proper MLA or Chicago citation style.
Please observe academic honesty and do not plagiarize. I AM INTERESTED IN YOUR IDEAS!
I will need a draft of 300 words for Design Portfolio. Please if you can write something for Beauty Salon ”Bellisima” manicure and medical pedicure.
I will need a cover page with Student ID, Name, and Project Title.
Project Proposal
Introduction
Market Research
The essay should discuss the intentions and purpose of the scholar’s creative process and must include a conclusion that emphasizes what the scholar gained from the execution of the task. The essay should not include superfluous information about the artist’s biographical details.